I’m not one to get too excited about ionomer golf balls under $30, but since we’re talking about the first New title speed from 2022I suppose it’s worth digging into.
You may not have noticed, but when Titleist released its 2024 golf ball lineup, a The new speed was missing. previously, TruFeel AND Speed would leave side by side in non-For V1 years, but in 2024, Titleist flipped the script, deciding (at least for now) to launch its lower-cost offerings in alternate two-year cycles
After all, this meant a four-year gap between Speed releases.
But why?
The reality is this: When you’re talking about balls with non-numerical covers, especially those at the more affordable end of the market, we’re talking about what can fairly be described as single-feature golf balls.
They are designed to deliver one whole thing, not much more.
TruFeel it is, as the name implies, designed to provide a smooth feel for players who prioritize such things. If you’re looking for differentiated performance through the bag, the soft two-piece construction won’t get you there.
Green side spin? Yeah, good luck with that.
On her part, Speed it can be thought of as the anti-TruFeel. Its nature is still primarily for one purpose, but the purpose of the design is to maximize the distance through the bag.
Period. Difficult stop.
The point I’m trying to make is that when golf balls are purpose-designed (as most cheap ionomer balls are), there are far fewer levers to pull that would help anything approaching significant improvement. With that, four year cycles are pretty reasonable, so there you go: First new Titleist Velocity golf ball in four years.
What’s new?
If you’re wondering what four years get you, the answer is pretty straightforward: EXPLOSIVE DISTANCE AND DURABILITY.
Sorry for all caps but this is what it says on the box.
Basically, with the updated release, instead of trying to do more to do Speed a well-balanced golf ball, Titleist chose to rely on what Speed players love the ball – the distance. And not just off the tee. Until the green.
So in the pursuit of more distance (especially in the long game), Titleist toned down the core of the Velocity.
No. This is not a “feel” story. Speed it is not tamed.
It’s true that softening a ball will generally cost you some speed, but you can get some distance back through reduced spin, which is exactly what the softer core provides.
The next was to make the cover stronger. This works to compensate for some of the compression lost in the softer core (more speed) while working to lower the spin even further.
Do you see the pattern?
Recently, Titleist modified the Velocity’s 350 octahedral shaft pattern to provide a lower, more penetrating flight.
What you end up with is a longer version Speed which is otherwise similar around the green. Titleist describes the Velocity’s greenside spin properties as “reliable.” Make of that what you will, but what Titleist says we’re getting is a bit more of what golfers want for Velocity (explosive distance and endurance).
Options, pricing, availability
of 2026 Titleist Velocity it is available in white, green and orange. Retail price is $29.99 per dozen.
of now the previous generation Velocity is discounted to $24.99 while supplies last.
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