Best Yellow Golf Balls 2024
With color now much more in vogue on the golf ball front, we pick out the best yellow golf balls across the performance spectrum
Best Yellow Golf Balls: Quick Menu
1. The list in brief
2. How we test
3. What to consider
4. FAQs
Yellow golf balls are a great option for any player who may often find themselves in the rough or find it hard to see their ball out on the course. Obviously yellow golf balls will divide opinion, but they are superb performers, with some of the best golf balls on the market introducing yellow options, including the all-conquering Titleist Pro V1.
Just a decade or so ago, the yellow golf ball would have been regarded as inappropriate by some of the golfing community; a lesser alternative that somehow conveyed the wrong message about you as a golfer. However, even those on the professional circuit have started using them, with the game's top pro's opting to play yellow balls in tournament play.
There’s a whole palette of different yellows on the market that would do Dulux proud. From matte and high-gloss finishes to vibrant, pearlescent and soft shades – though Dulux would no doubt come up with fancier names for them! The color of your golf ball is, of course, a personal preference, but on a practical level, there’s no doubt that yellow balls are easier to spot when there’s a dusting of frost on the ground.
Conversely, they might be a little harder to find in strong sunlight during autumn when the semi-rough is adorned with millions of golden leaves, but then, what ball is easy to spot in those conditions? In this guide, we'll be rounding up some of the best yellow balls on the market taking in a variety of different price points and target audiences. But why not also take a look at some of our other golf ball guides, on the best value golf balls, best golf balls for high handicappers and the best goofballs with unique markings.
The Quick List
Titleist has raised the bar again with its new Pro V1 design. In our testing it was the added consistency in the long game that shone through. Doing so without dramatically changing the characteristics that have made the Pro V1 so popular.
If you’re a high-spin player looking for a ball that will offer a good combination of control and distance off the tee, as well as soft feel on the greens, the Chrome Soft 2022 golf ball is well worth considering.
TaylorMade's 2021 TP5x golf ball does a good job of blending tour performance and feel in a low-spinning golf ball that offers a firmer feel. This ball performed well in the wind and offers good distance and levels of consistency off the tee.
An excellent all rounder for the average but keen golfer that doesn’t want to cough up premium prices for golf balls that often go unfound.
There's much to admire in this inexpensive Wilson ball and if you're open to trying a matte finish, the greenside feel on offer here is among the softest
One of the best value for money golf balls on the market. While the Ram Tour Spin ball is a little on the firm side with the shorter clubs, it provides adequate spin when needed. The Tour Spin ball was plenty long and provided a strong trajectory off the tee.
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The Volvik Power Soft is a good value for money ball that is durable, has good feel for a 2-piece ball and enough spin to enable you to control it on the green.
Bridgestone’s best-selling golf ball has a new larger and softer core for faster compression and more distance. This is a great value two-piece ball that feels like an expensive multi-layer model
The Titlest TruFeel golf ball is ideal for those low to mid-swing speed players who want a soft, value for money golf ball with decent level of control around the greens.
The matte cover and choice of 11 colours is what makes the Volvik Vivid golf ball stand out. On the course it is a solid performer with relatively low spin and a firm feel.
We’ve tested many balls in this alternative category, including the Kirkland balls from Costco, Vice Golf and those from Pearl Golf and we can say with some confidence that the Decathlon Inesis Tour 900 is the best of the bunch.
Best Yellow Golf Balls
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Titleist Pro V1 2023 Golf Ball
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The Titleist Pro V1 is the most used golf ball on the professional circuit and arguably the biggest equipment franchise the game has ever seen. Now in its 23rd year, it still features in the white and yellow colors, with Titleist’s engineers upgrading the Pro V1 with a high-gradient core. Firmer at the periphery, the new core gets progressively softer towards the center which promotes fast ball speeds and low long game spin.
In testing, the main stand-out was the mid-iron performance, which delivered a reduction in spin and a little more distance. It’s also a similar story off the tee, as the Pro V1 offered excellent ball speed and distance from a familiarly strong ball flight. The Pro V1 is the slightly lower spinning model of the two (Pro V1x) and, what really impressed us with the standard model was how consistent it was on both the course and on a launch monitor. For us, it’s still the king when it comes to the golf ball market.
- Read our full Titleist Pro V1 2023 Golf Ball Review
Callaway Chrome Soft 2022 Golf Ball
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The 2022 version of the Chrome Soft is also available in yellow, as well as a Triple Track design. As you would expect the yellow version produces the same performance as the white model, which is very solid indeed. With the driver, we felt it produced a high launch and relatively low spin combination which gave our tester good distance. We also enjoyed the softer feel of the standard Chrome Soft over the X and LS versions which are a touch firmer.
In conclusion, the Callaway Chrome Soft for 2022 is a good all-around golf ball and one of the best in the entire Callaway range. The stand-out performance elements in our testing were the soft feel in the short game and the low spin but high launch flight off the tee. We should also acknowledge that you can get the X and LS versions of the Chrome Soft in yellow now, too.
- Read our full Callaway Chrome Soft 2022 Golf Ball Review
TaylorMade 2021 TP5x golf ball
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One more premium, Tour-level ball we wanted to include here is the TP5x from TaylorMade. A five-piece model that you'll find in the bags of many top professionals on the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour, including the likes of Tommy Fleetwood it got five stars from us in our review.
The TP5x is firmer than the TP5 model and is faster, longer and higher-launching in the right hands – namely those of faster swingers. But its new, slightly softer urethane cover provides better wedge-groove grip too for added greenside spin with a lower launch. The ball performed really well in all conditions on test and this hi-visibility yellow version is one of the most vibrantly colored around.
- Read our full TaylorMade TP5x Golf Ball Review
Srixon AD333 Ball
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The latest incarnation of this ever-popular Srixon ball has undergone a number of design tweaks, including a lower compression and the introduction of the FastLayer core from Srixon’s Z-Star tour-preferred range.
Straight out of the box the Srixon AD333 golf ball it has a classy look to it, particularly in this Tour Yellow version which has a pearlescent, almost shimmery finish. It delivers good distance, particularly on mid-to-long approach shots, coupled with a strong and consistent flight. Around the greens, that lower compression does bring a noticeably quieter sound and softer feel than previous Srixon golf balls.
Previous AD333 models have perhaps scuffed up a little more easily than some in this sector, and while durability does seem better in that regard, we did notice some wear to the paint finish on the logo after a couple of rounds.
- Read our full Srixon AD333 Golf Ball Review
Wilson Staff Duo Optix ball
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Thanks to a smaller polybutadiene core, the latest Wilson Staff DUO Optix promises more distance and accuracy than ever along with an enhanced feel around the greens. In our testing, we found it more than held its own in most departments and had a noticeably softer feel than many balls at this price for greenside recovery work.
The matte finish certainly eliminates sun glare as promised, but our yellow test model did prove a little elusive in among the autumn leaves when we strayed from the fairway, so one of the brighter options might be wiser at that time of year. The finish and color also gave it a slightly disconcerting dimpleless appearance over the ball in duller light, but these are minor issues relative to the performance on offer at this price.
- Read our full Wilson Duo Optix Ball Review
Ram Tour Spin Golf Ball
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Ram say this golf ball is designed to perform in all areas of the game, whether that be distance, greenside spin or control with your irons. It comes with 392 dimples, that Ram claim helps to produce a stable trajectory and higher ball flight and comes in at fantastic value. When we tested it on the golf course we found that it was one of the best value golf balls in the game delivering a little less spin than some of the premium golf balls on the market.
The Tour Spin ball performed really well with the mid-irons in hand. We had an average spin of 6692rpm which is nearly exactly what we would look for and an average carry of 169 yards. The ball flew at the trajectory expected of a 7-iron fly at and I was able to hit a variety of shots that I like to hit on the course with no problem. The performance off the tee was also strong with the Ram Tour Spin ball. Out of all the ball testing I have conducted this year I actually saw some of my more impressive numbers on Trackman with this ball. These are numbers that were on par with some of the best premium balls I have tested this year. The only drawback was that the spin rates were quite inconsistent.
- Read our full Ram Tour Spin Golf Ball Review
Volvik Power Soft golf ball
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The Volvik Power Soft is an inexpensive ball available in a wide palette of color options. As it's name suggests, this golf ball is designed to deliver distance and power. It comes with a two-piece ionomer cover with 372 dimples that generate a mid to high launch, which you'll recognise are in an Icosidodecahedron pattern. Its oversized Power Core promises high ball speeds off the face for strong performance with the driver thanks to low spin and a mid-high launch.
A super soft ionomer cover adds in a suitable degree of greenside control too. It's a little more glossy than the Volvik Vivid and delivers a pretty good feel around the greens. We think this is such a good ball that we also included it in our guide on the best golf balls for beginners too.
- Read our full Volvik Power Soft Golf Ball Review
Bridgestone e6 Golf Ball
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The Bridgestone e6 is engineered to provide the best of both worlds to those with moderate swing speeds - the extra distance they crave but with plenty of feel. It achieves this via a reformulated two-piece construction that makes the ball easier to compress to help more modest swing speeds reap maximum benefit. Bridgestone claim the result is more power and a softer feel.
In our testing, we wouldn’t rank it among the softest-feeling balls around the greens, but it is one of the best Bridgestone golf balls in the game, generating distance with a soft feel isn’t the easiest of tasks and overall this ball does it pretty well given its modest price tag with one dozen retailing at around $20.
- Read our full Bridgestone e6 Golf Ball Review
Titleist Trufeel 2022 Golf Ball
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The Titleist TruFeel 2022 golf ball is the softest ball in the Titleist range and the latest version has a larger core to maximise the speed at launch using a new material called TruTouch core. Golfers want a soft feel golf ball that delivers plenty od fistance so they've improved the core of this two-piece option larger at 1.6 inches which is quite big for a soft golf ball.
The cover is now thinner for better feel and more spin control and the TruFeel will suit mid to low swing speed players who want less spin or a softer feel. It comes with the same 376 tetrahedral dimple pattern as it's predecessor but the cover is thinner to accommodate a larger core. The new, improved TruFeel represents a very good Titleist all-rounder at an affordable price, and also one of the best golf balls for beginners too.
- Read our full Titleist Trufeel 2022 Golf Ball Review
Volvik Vivid golf ball
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Volvik’s Nano Bi high-energy, resilient core paves the way to the low-spin, high-launch recipe that leads to more distance off the tee at low to mid-swing speeds. Available in a whole rainbow of vibrant colors developed to improve visibility in flight and on the ground, so you will hopefully follow your ball better and find it more easily.
The matte finish in the Volvik Vivid Golf ball may still not yet appeal to all golfers, but we're growing to like it. The yellow version certainly stands out, and we suspect some of the other colors may stand out even more. On the side is an alignment side stamp for putting to save you having to get your sharpie out and the visual appeal of the Vivid is what is going to drive the purchase decision.
- Read our full Volvik Vivid Golf Ball Review
Inesis Tour 900 ball
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The appeal of Decathlon's Inesis Tour 900 ball is that they are firstly a great price for a three-piece urethane-covered ball and secondly, offer excellent spin control and performance on approach shots and chips. This ball has a lustrous finish with a handy alignment side stamp.
We particularly liked the feel of the cover in the hand – slightly tacky to the touch, conjuring up visions of controllability around the greens. In testing, it felt suitably soft off the clubface too. In essence, it offers performance up there with the best mid-price balls, and not far off some premium models, at more of a budget price – an all-around performer that doesn't scuff up too much and offers plenty of durability.
- Read our full Decathlon Inesis Tour 900 Golf Ball Review
Callaway Warbird golf ball
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Callaway has used the Warbird name for several decades now, and this budget model is essentially an out-and-out distance golf ball. The latest Warbird model generates its distance via the perfect combo of a large, soft, high-energy core plus a low compression. When we tested the ball, with the driver, it felt powerful and delivered a strong ball flight with plenty of roll - so it's hard to dispute that distance gains are there to be had.
Callaway’s renowned HEX Aerodynamics cover design further enhances distance by helping to reduce drag, allowing you to carry the ball further. Of course, given the focus on distance, the feel is not comparable to the other more premium models above, but another big benefit is the durability. There were plenty of occasions where this ball could have scuffed, yet it seems able to take the odd poor strike without blemishing too severely.
- Read our full Callaway Warbird Golf Ball Review
How we test golf balls
Here at Golf Monthly, our highly experienced team of testers play a lot of golf in different conditions throughout the year. Through our rigorous testing procedures, our collective goal is to test every golf ball model on the market as soon as it becomes available to us, putting in the hours in all weathers out on the golf course, the practice ground, the short-game area, the practice bunker and the putting green.
We want to get an idea of how each ball performs in all areas of the game so we can tell you what its strengths and weaknesses are, allowing you to make an informed choice about your next golf ball purchase. Whenever possible, we will also seek to acquire launch monitor data for a more detailed analysis of each ball model's performance. Specifically, when it comes to yellow golf balls, we put each ball through its paces on the range and out on the course. We try and assess the difference between these golf balls compared to other colored golf balls on the market, with a view to ensuring that these balls can provide great value and have as many performance enhancing features as other balls on the market.
What to consider when buying golf balls
Perhaps the most technical piece of equipment in golf is the golf ball. Brands are innovating all the time to see how they can make their golf balls carry further, spin more and help the modern-day golfer shoot lower cards. For that reason, there is an awful lot of technology crammed into your average ball, whether that's in terms of the ball's dimpled casing or its construction. That means there are a lot of things to consider when purchasing your next box of golf balls and that can sometimes be quite overwhelming for players who are relatively new to the game. To help you purchase the best golf ball for your game, we've set out a few points below that you should bear in mind when you head down to your local golf shop.
1. Soft or firm?
The best premium golf balls come in alternative versions that spin slightly less for players who prefer a firmer feel or more control off the tee. We recommend you try both kinds of feel from various distances to find your preferred feel.
2. Cover material
Urethane-covered balls offer the best spin control and feel but do cost more. Experiment with each to see if you notice enough of a difference to justify the extra cost, or whether the best mid-price golf balls might be an option.
3. Long game or short game?
Which aspect of the game is most important to you? Are you looking for maximum distance or something that allows your short game to shine around the greens?
If you value the former then check out our guide to the best distance golf balls; if you put a real premium on feel, perhaps our best soft feel golf balls guide might be a good next step.
4. Color/visuals
Are you very much a classic white ball player, or someone open to playing something a little different as the golf ball world evolves? There's more choice than ever in this regard and if you are reading this guide, chances are you want a slightly different color or look to your golf ball.
5. Price
No buying guide would be complete without at least mentioning price. Thankfully most brands make models at different price points and you can rest assured there is decent performance on offer across the price spectrum. It is also worth considering that personalized balls cost a little more money.
For more advice on buying golf balls, we have a ton of information on our website that will help you make the right choice for you. If you're after colored balls in particular, take a look at our guide on the best-personalized golf balls and our guide on the best 10 golf balls with matte finishes that offer high performance.
FAQs
Are yellow golf balls better?
From a golf ball performance standpoint in how it reacts to ball-striking and such, there is usually next to no difference really. A white Pro V1, and yellow Pro V1 are going to react the same way. However yellow golf balls are said to be easier to see and find on the golf course. In our testing, we found that off the tee it was noticeable that the yellow color was easier to track through the air than the white. It stayed visible for longer through the sky and this was even more the case in overcast conditions.
Are yellow golf balls allowed?
Yes yellow golf balls are allowed at every level of the game. In professional tournaments, the USGA does not restrict the color of the golf ball but a player is not allowed to switch colors during the round. If a professional golfer starts a round with a yellow golf ball, they will have to use a yellow golf ball for that entire round
Who plays yellow golf balls on Tour?
If honest there are not that many Tour professionals who put yellow balls into play. Bubba Watson was the most high-profile example but he went back to the traditional white reasonably quickly. Kyle Jones Rory Sabbatini and Davis Love III have also dabbled with yellow golf balls as well.
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A golfer for most of his life, Sam is a Senior Staff Writer for Golf Monthly.
Working with golf gear and equipment over the last six years, Sam has quickly built outstanding knowledge and expertise on golf products ranging from drivers, to balls, to shoes.
He combines this knowledge with a passion for helping golfers get the best gear for them, and as such Sam manages a team of writers that look to deliver the most accurate and informative reviews and buying advice. This is so the reader can find exactly what they are looking for.
Sam now spends most of his time testing and looking after golf gear content for the website, whilst he is also responsible for all content related to golf apparel.
He also oversees all Tour player content as well so if you need to know what clubs Tiger or Rory has in play, Sam is the person to ask.
Unfortunately, Sam is not a member of any club at the moment but regularly gets out on the golf course to keep up the facade of having a handicap of five.
Sam's What's In The Bag:
Driver: Titleist TS3 (9 degrees)
Fairway Wood: Callaway Paradym (15 degrees), Nike Covert Tour 2.0 (19 degrees)
Irons (4-PW): Titleist AP2
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM7 54˚, 58˚
Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5.5
Ball: Srixon Z-Star Diamond
Shoes: G/FORE Gallivanter/Nike Air Zoom Infinity NEXT%/Cuater The Ringer
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