This should come as no surprise to anyone, but the PGA Tour’s winningest golf ball brand was once again “The No. 1 Ball in Golf.”
Title golfers took the cake again this year by winning 26 of the 46 PGA Tour events played last season, more than triple the next closest competitor, who had eight victories.
Why is it not surprising? Because Titleist has long been the most dominant player in the golf ball space on the PGA Tour, and this past season, 73 percent of all golf balls played on the PGA Tour were Titleist, according to the Darrell Survey, compared to nine percent for their closest competitor.
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Sami Valimaki switched to this popular golf ball before his first win
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What’s interesting about Titleist’s number of winning balls is that many of the wins come with earlier model golf balls, which the company happily continues to make for specific Tour players. Golf ball technology has certainly improved over the years, but pros aren’t always looking to maximize spin or speed. They usually like to keep whatever they are most comfortable with throughout their career
For example, Scottie Scheffler’s six wins this season came on the 2021 Titleist Pro V1 model. Victor Hovland also won with the same ball in Valspar. In all, the Pro V1 won 14 times, with the ’21 model making up half of that total. The current generation 2025 Pro V1 had four wins while the older 2017 Pro V1 also had three wins, driven by Harris English, Brian Harman and Adam Schenk.
The Pro V1’s bigger brother, the Pro V1x, accounted for the other 12 wins, with half of those coming from the 2025 or 2023 models. Interestingly, two of those wins came with CPO prototypes IN 2023 Pro V1x+ for Aldrich Potgieter AND 2025 Pro V1x Double Dot for Cam Young.
Either way, it was another dominant year for Titleist golf balls on the PGA Tour. Continue reading below to see the top winning golf balls on the PGA Tour in 2025.
No. 1 Titleist Pro V1 (14 wins, 9 different players)
Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls
The ultimate combination of Speed, Spin and Feel Pro V1 golf balls are the optimal premium performance choice for most players and the most played model in golf. Why play Pro V1? The Pro V1 is recommended for players looking for mid-trajectory flight, very low long game spin and maximum short game spin, with a softer feel. Pro V1x Comparison Due to its unique dimple pattern, the Pro V1 has a lower flight than the Pro V1x. A softer gradient core produces a smoother feel and slightly less spin than the Pro V1x.
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The Pro V1 is the softer, lower spin and lower flight of the two retail Titleist Pro V1 golf balls. Scottie Scheffler’s six wins in the 2021 model account for the most wins here. Other winners this year include Harris English, Joe Highsmith, Viktor Hovland, Brian Harman, Garrick Higgo, Ryan Gerard, Michael Brennan and Adam Schenk. Youngsters Highsmith, Higgo, Gerard and Brennan won with the latest version of the ’25 V1.
No. 2 Titleist Pro V1x (12 wins, 12 players)
Titleist Pro V1x Golf Balls
Total performance with higher flight and more spin V1x Pro golf balls are the optimal premium performance choice for players looking for maximum distance, higher flight and more stopping power. Why play Pro V1x? The Pro V1x is recommended for players looking for high trajectory flight, low long game spin with maximum short game spin and stronger feel. Pro V1 Comparison Due to its unique dimple pattern, the Pro V1x has a higher flight than the Pro V1. A dual high gradient core produces slightly more iron and wedge spin than the Pro V1.
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The Pro V1x was the winningest golf ball last season when considering the individual players who won with the model. Ten of the 12 winners used retail versions of the ball, but Cam Young and Aldrich Potgieter used more elusive CPO versions of the Pro V1x. Potgieter won in his first week since switching to the even higher revving 2023 Pro V1x+. Likewise, Young won in his first start with the Pro V1x Double Dot, which we don’t have much information on yet, but we believe is a lower-end Pro V1x variant. Ludvig Aberg, Justin Rose and Sami Valimaki won with the 2025 model.
No. 3 Srixon Z-Star XV (5 wins, 3 players)
Srixon Z-STAR XV golf balls
Z-STAR Series Whether you’re chasing major championships or your next personal best, the all-new Z-STAR Series is the choice for serious players everywhere. Featuring redesigned cores and covers across the board, this generation of Z-STAR golf balls offers increased distance, optimized spin and tournament-level stopping power around the green. It’s a formula designed to give you one thing: pure performance when it matters most. The Z-STAR XV provides maximum ball speed for unmatched driver and iron distance. Its premium 3-piece construction gives skilled players full tournament performance, on the green.
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Hideki Matsuyama, Sepp Straka and Ryan Fox all use the latest version of the Srixon Z-Star XV golf ball.
T4. Maxfli Tour X (3 wins, 1 player)
Maxfli Tour X Golf Balls
Best for players looking for more spin and speed with a higher launch, from every club in their bag.
While Titleist beat everyone in the win count, perhaps no golf ball brand had one more important year for its brand than Maxfli. Ben Griffin used the new Maxfli Tour X 2025 golf ball to win three times on the PGA Tour this season, the first three victories for the brand since 2002.
T4. TaylorMade TP5 (3 wins, 1 player)
TaylorMade TP5 Golf Balls
The all-new 2024 TaylorMade TP5 Golf Balls are the softest 5-ply Tour balls, offering a significantly softer feel and improved spin around the green with lower driver spin than previous generations. NEW SPEED TOUR ROLLED TP5, the softest 5-ply Tour ball, delivers a significantly softer feel and improved spin around the green with lower driver spin than previous generations. It’s designed with a new Speed ​​Wrapped core that delivers a smoother sound while promoting a faster, more responsive overall design. For players who prioritize touch and feel in their short game, the TP5 delivers precise greenside performance. TP5 YELLOW WITH INCREASED VISIBILITY AND STABILITY While many high-visibility golf balls rely solely on a painted finish, we doubled it for added durability. An enriched yellow urethane cover means your golf ball stays brighter for longer without chipping paint and better color retention.
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Rory McIlroy’s move to the higher-spinning, lower-release 2024 TP5 The golf ball from his previous TP5x golf ball was the catalyst for the hot start to his season that eventually culminated in his Masters career Grand Slam victory. McIlroy found that the added control from the softer golf ball allowed him to add more of a 3/4 swing to his game, which helped his striking early in the year.
T4. Srixon Z-Star Diamond (3 wins, 3 players)
Srixon Z-STAR DIAMOND golf balls
Z-STAR Series Whether you’re chasing major championships or your next personal best, the all-new Z-STAR Series is the choice for serious players everywhere. Featuring redesigned cores and covers across the board, this generation of Z-STAR golf balls offers increased distance, optimized spin and tournament-level stopping power around the green. It’s a formula designed to give you one thing: pure performance when it matters most. With a blend of greenside control and long game distance, the new Z-STAR ♦ DIAMOND also offers the unique benefit of increased spin on long and mid-iron shots.
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JJ Spaun, Keegan Bradley and Andrew Novak each used the latest 2025 Srixon Z-Star Diamond for their 2025 wins.
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