I know I’m not the only one who gets tired of finding a golf ball that is far from the driver and short from the irons. I probably need more help keeping my clearance up to my bars, but it’s hard to give up driver speed to get it.
So I went digging through MyGolfSpy 2025 Ball Test presented by UNRL to see which models have high driver ball speeds AND the speed of the iron ball. Here are those picks for each swing speed.
High Swing Speed (Driver ~115 mph/7-iron ~90 mph)
At higher speeds, the hard “tour” balls still ruled for total speed, but some models managed to stay fast through the irons. The PXG Xtreme Tour X was among the fastest around, combining a strong core with a stable mid-flight profile.
Srixon’s Q-STAR Ultispeed surprised testers by keeping pace with urethane balls despite its ionomer coating, though it does give up spin on the green side.
The Maxfli Tour X continued to prove that speed and overall performance don’t have to come at a premium price.
| Golf ball | driver (mph) | Middle Iron (mph) |
|---|---|---|
| PXG Xtreme Tour X | 167.33 | 127.39 |
| Srixon Q-STAR Ultispeed | 166.08 | 127.44 |
| Callaway Chrome Tour Triple Diamond | 168.01 | 126.87 |
| Maxfli Tour X | 168.15 | 126.83 |
| Wilson Staff Model X | 167.63 | 127.33 |
Average Swing Speed (Driver ~100 mph/7-iron ~80 mph)
For mid-range speeds, “compression matching” makes all the difference in performance. The Titleist Pro V1x was fast on all clubs with the kind of consistent spin and height that makes it playable from tee to green.
Srixon’s Z-STAR XV followed close behind, offering top-end speed with a slightly higher flight and spin profile.
| Golf ball | driver (mph) | Middle Iron (mph) |
|---|---|---|
| Titleist Pro V1x | 149.81 | 108.15 |
| Srixon Z-STAR XV | 149.63 | 107,21 |
| Mizuno Pro | 149.89 | 107,31 |
| Callaway Chrome Tour X | 149.63 | 106.69 |
| PXG Xtreme Tour X | 149.63 | 106,47 |
Low Swing Speed (Driver ~85 mph/7-iron ~65 mph)
With slower swing speeds, softer isn’t always better. Medium compression balls that still generate velocity tend to perform better. The PXG Xtreme Tour topped both the driver and iron charts, showing that a stronger core can help moderate players go the distance. The Titleist Tour Soft was one of the biggest surprises of 2025, producing near urethane ball speed despite its ionomer coating. Spinning around the greens on Tour Soft is limited.
| Golf ball | driver (mph) | Middle Iron (mph) |
|---|---|---|
| PXG Xtreme Tour | 123.79 | 88,48 |
| Titleist Tour Soft | 123.43 | 88.44 |
| Bridgestone TOUR B RXS | 123.27 | 88.15 |
| Srixon Z-STAR | 123.34 | 88.35 |
| Callaway Supersoft | 122.80 | 88.35 |
Final thoughts
At each swing speed, certain trends stand out. PXG’s Xtreme Tour lineup appeared in all three sets. It is consistently fast throughout the bag for almost any type of swing.
The other useful thing here is that speed alone doesn’t tell the full story. You will need to find a golf ball with the right flight and spin to match your game (especially around the greens). For full speed, flight and roll data on all 44 models tested, check out the full MyGolfSpy 2025 Golf Ball Test.
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