With hundreds of golf balls on the market, choosing the right one can seem impossible. You play, you love the game, and you know you’re not chasing a tournament card. But you also don’t want to waste your money on something that doesn’t work.
We analyzed it all MyGolfSpy Ball Test Results to identify golf balls that provide the right mix of distance, spin, feel and consistency for the average golfer. Here are five to get you started.
Titleist Pro V1
The Pro V1 remains the ball by which all others are measured. At all swing speeds in the 2025 Ball Test, it showed consistent tip distance, predictable iron spin and one of the most consistent flights of any model tested.
For the average golfer, this means reliable performance round after round. It’s not the cheapest option, but its combination of mid-start, mid-roll, and exceptional durability make it the industry standard. If you’ve ever wondered what a truly balanced golf ball feels like, start here.
Tour in Maxfli
Once again, Maxfli proved that he belongs in the same conversation with the big names. The 2025 Golf Ball Test named the Maxfli Tour one of the best performing urethane balls we’ve tested.
At high swing speeds, the Tour produced one of the highest iron flights in the test, while its stronger sibling, the Tour X, led the way in raw driver speed. For the average swing golfer, the standard Tour version sits in that ideal window of mid-launch, mid-spin, and consistent control.
Kirkland Performance+ v3.5
The Kirkland Performance+ v3.5 was one of the biggest surprises of the 2025 test. It’s “a whole different ball” from the previous model and “the best three-piece model we’ve seen from Costco.”
The new version fixed the over-spin problems of older Kirkland models, sitting right in the middle of the driver’s turntable and offering a higher flight profile out of the car. Around the green, it didn’t match the tournament-level spin of the upper urethane balls. For the price, it’s hard to beat the performance that the Kirkland Performance+ v3.5 had this year.
TaylorMade’s tour answer
TaylorMade’s Tour Response earned its spot as one of the lowest-spinning urethane balls in the MyGolfSpy 2025 test. At medium swing speeds, it launched at the lower side off driver but made up for it with impressive iron speed.
In all categories, the data shows that this ball is built for easy speed, fairer flight and a soft, playable feel.
Choice of bonus: Wilson Triad
If you’re after a softer urethane ball that still feels stable off the face, Wilson Triad deserves a look. In the MyGolfSpy 2025 test, it wasn’t a chart-topping ball for distance, but it landed right in the middle of the pack in almost every category.
At mid-swing speeds, the Triad showed slightly lower flight and relied more on bounce and spin for total distance, while maintaining a softer feel and consistent performance from tee to green. For players who prefer something that feels light from the look of the club and keeps the distribution tight, the Triad quietly checks a lot of boxes.
Final thoughts
If you fall somewhere in between, not a beginner, not a tournament level player, these golf balls are a good place to start. Each performed well across multiple categories in the MyGolfSpy 2025 Ball Test, providing a reliable blend of distance, spin and control for the everyday golfer.
Check out the full ball test results here: MyGolfSpy 2025 Ball Test.
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