Depends what you describe as distracting, I like them becauase they have very little badging, as in it blends in almost when compared to the Callaway range where teh badge is HUGE.
They are much easier to find on the course, depends what colour you use. If you go the white they are on par, but I use the yellow and blue ones.
I thnk ALL the Noodles are super balls. I just got some of the Noodle Ice and I really like them also. The yellow ones are incredibly easy to see in fading light. They seem to just light up on the green and fairway. I always keep some in my bag for the late afternoon rounds. They look like neon lights compared to the old white ones when the sun sets.