of MyGolfSpy 2025 Golf Ball Test presented by UNRL included 44 retail models tested with three driver swing speeds, 7-iron, wedge and 35-yard short game putt. The table below highlights only the category winners and runners-up, the balls that performed best in our 2025 testing.
While prices ranged from $17 to $55 per dozen, the data shows clear trends in where spending more makes a difference and where it doesn’t.
The best golf balls of 2025 (price)
| Golf ball | Category | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Titleist Pro V1x | The best overall Winner | $54.99 |
| Titleist Pro V1 | Best overall runner-up | $54.99 |
| Callaway Chrome Tour X | Short game Winner and overall runner-up | $54.99 |
| Callaway Chrome Tour Triple Diamond | Distance Winner | $54.99 |
| Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash | Distance Runner-Up and Fix A Slice Runner-Up | $54.99 |
| Maxfli Tour X | Second place in the distance | $39.99 |
| Tour in Maxfli | Average price Winner | $39.99 |
| PXG Xtreme Tour | Second place average price | $39.99 |
| Deputy Pro | Second place average price | $39.99 |
| Kirkland Signature Performance+ | Value Winner | $17.50 (2 for $34.99 Costco) |
| Srixon Ultispeed | The second second value | $29.99 |
| TaylorMade’s tour answer | Soft feeling Winner and Fix A Slice Runner-Up | $37.50 |
| Vice Pro Air | Soft Feel Runner-Up | $39.99 |
| TaylorMade Speed ​​Soft | Soft Feel Runner-Up | $24.99 |
| Bridgestone Tour B RXS | Fix a Slice Winner | $49.99 |
| Srixon Z-Star Diamond | “Best of the rest” Winner | $49.99 |
| Wilson Staff Model X | Short Game Runner-Up and Best of the Rest Runner-Up | $49.99 |
| Titleist Tour Soft | The best runners-up from the rest | $39.99 |
| TaylorMade TP5 | Second short game | $54.99 |
What does paying more actually buy you??
Our ball test confirmed that higher prices do not guarantee more distance. Where premium balls stand out is spin consistency and flight predictability.
Urethane models such as Pro V1x, Chrome X tour AND TP5 produced tighter dispersion and more consistent release patterns at all swing speeds. Value options like Srixon Ultispeed and TaylorMade Speed ​​​​Soft held their own out of the driver but showed more spin variation and less short game control.
Spinning costs more, but it’s worth it
Spin is where you see the most profit for the premium price. of Chrome X tour, Pro V1x AND TP5 produced higher wedge and short game spin, helping shots to control and stop reliably. For comparison, budget models like Kirkland Performance+ AND Great speed it offered good distance but much less stopping power.
If you rely on rotation to score, the extra dollars make a measurable difference. If you’re looking for pure distance, you don’t necessarily need a premium golf ball.
Mid-priced balls offer strong ROI
of Tour in Maxfli led this category again, pairing balanced spin and distance at a lower cost. PXG Xtreme Tour AND Deputy Pro also offered near-premium performance at $39.99 per dozen. These mid-range balls represent the sweet spot for most golfers: solid driver and iron performance with only minor spin compromises.
Feeling is personal, not performance, critical
Soft-feeling options like The tournament answer, Vice Pro Air AND Speed ​​Soft cater to players who value feedback over spin. They launch a little higher and spin less.
You gain a smoother feel, but give up some spin, stopping power and durability. Depending on your swing speed, you may also lose or gain distance compared to the harder urethane models.
Final thoughts
2025 data shows that paying more gives you more spin and control. Try a few different golf balls and see what changes you notice in your game. Pay special attention to how high you hit the ball, how it stops around the green, and how you can control your shots in the short game.
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