Golf Balls | Golf Monthly

Reviewed: 6 Nov 2023

TaylorMade TP5 Golf Balls

Amazing feel on all shots

Impressive distance off the tee

On the lower launching side

Reviewed: 8 Jul 2026

TaylorMade Tour Response Stripe 2026 Golf Ball

Long distance from the tee

Impressive short-game control

Slightly higher with the irons spin may not suit all

Best Current Price

$4

at PGA TOUR Superstore

$4

at PGA TOUR Superstore

Reviewed: 24 Sept 2026

Titleist AVX 2026 Golf Ball

Strong, penetrating ball flight

Soft feel for short-game control

The lower spin and flight may not suit all golfers

Reviewed: 6 Jan 2026

Callaway Chrome Tour X 2026 Golf Balls

Solid ball speed numbers

Impressive workability

Alignment stamp could be more prominent

Reviewed: 6 Jan 2026

Callaway Chrome Tour 2026 Golf Balls

Impressive ball speed

Solid spin with chip and pitch shots

May not suit golfers with slower swing speeds

Reviewed: 11 Feb 2026

TaylorMade TP5x 2026 Golf Ball

Exceptionally fast ball speed

Firm feel offered ample feedback

May spin a little low for slower swing speeds

Reviewed: 9 Mar 2026

Srixon Q-Star Tour 2026 Golf Ball

Excellent short game control

Affordable price point

Won’t appeal to those wanting more spin and launch

Reviewed: 23 Jan 2026

Wilson Staff Model 2026 Golf Ball

Soft feel for great short game control

TRK 360 Alignment technology is a nice option

Not as fast or long as the top premium ball in the market

Best Current Price

$50

at Global Golf - U.S.

$50

at Global Golf - U.S.

Reviewed: 12 Feb 2026

Bridgestone Tour B X 2026 Golf Ball

Impressive ball speed

High yet penetrating ball flight

Some may struggle with the lack of spin

Reviewed: 6 Jan 2026

Callaway Chrome Soft 2026 Golf Balls

Exceptionally soft feel

Impressive iron distance

More expensive than main competitors

Reviewed: 24 Oct 2025

Tour Edge Exotics Golf Ball

Impressive spin control

Excellent iron performance

Struggled into the wind

Reviewed: 27 Dec 2023

Callaway ERC Soft Golf Ball

Soft feel on all shots

Good distance off the tee

Lines on ball may prove off-putting from the fairway

Reviewed: 11 Dec 2023

Srixon Z-Star XV Ball

Impressive distance

Powerful ball flight

Only faster swing players will reap maximum benefits

Reviewed: 11 Dec 2023

Bridgestone Tour B XS Ball

Very long and straight for golfers with faster swing speeds. Superb feel and exceptional spin control around the greens.

Performance off the tee might be sub optimal for slower swingers.

Durability of the cover could be improved.

Reviewed: 7 Nov 2022

Srixon Soft Feel Ball

Excellent soft feel

Impressive distance in the long game

Lacks a little spin around the greens

Durability could be better

Reviewed: 31 Oct 2022

Mizuno RB Tour X Golf Balls

Good distance for faster swingers thanks to lower spin

Strong ball flight

Not as durable as some similar-priced options

Noticeably firm sound and feel, even for an x version of a premium ball

Reviewed: 27 Oct 2022

Callaway Supersoft Golf Ball

Great value for money

Smart addition of black background

Dimple design could be off putting at address

Reviewed: 6 Aug 2025

Maxfli 2025 Tour Golf Ball

Performance data nearly identical to the Titleist Pro V1

Very consistent performance

A slightly "clickier" feel than the Titleist Pro V1

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Amazon

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Amazon

Reviewed: 20 Nov 2025

Vice Pro Tracer Golf Ball

Excellent short-game spin and control

Tracer design is a genuinely useful alignment tool

May spin slightly too much for some with driver and long irons

Reviewed: 7 Nov 2022

Callaway Warbird Ball

Impressive distance

Degree of greenside feel

Won't offer quite enough spin around the greens

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TaylorMade TP5 Golf Balls

TaylorMade Tour Response Stripe 2026 Golf Ball

Titleist AVX 2026 Golf Ball

Callaway Chrome Tour X 2026 Golf Balls

Callaway Chrome Tour 2026 Golf Balls

TaylorMade TP5x 2026 Golf Ball

Srixon Q-Star Tour 2026 Golf Ball

Wilson Staff Model 2026 Golf Ball

Bridgestone Tour B X 2026 Golf Ball

Callaway Chrome Soft 2026 Golf Balls

Tour Edge Exotics Golf Ball

Callaway ERC Soft Golf Ball

Srixon Z-Star XV Ball

Bridgestone Tour B XS Ball

Srixon Soft Feel Ball

Mizuno RB Tour X Golf Balls

Callaway Supersoft Golf Ball

Maxfli 2025 Tour Golf Ball

Vice Pro Tracer Golf Ball

Callaway Warbird Ball