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Golf ball speed is important and one of the worst mistakes you can make is sacrificing speed before you even swing. The ball you choose plays a huge role in how much distance you get off the tee. To figure out which models really deliver, we looked at our 2025 Golf Ball Test sponsored by UNRL. We broke this down across three swing speeds—high, mid, low—and looked at the five fastest and five slowest performers in each group.
Fast swingers looking for ball speed benefit most from balls designed for tour performance.
Models like the Chrome Tour Triple Diamond and Pro V1x Left Dash cost more but deliver the kind of speed elite players expect. The surprise here is the Maxfli Tour X: at $39.99, it actually led the way.
On the slow side, soft feel and value balls like Supersoft and SpeedSoft cut into ball speed.
If driver ball speed is your top priority and you’re on a budget, Maxfli Tour X is the best play. If money isn’t a concern, Callaway Chrome Tour Triple Diamond offers a top-tier combination of speed and overall performance.
| Top 5 Fastest | Ball Speed | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Maxfli Tour X | 168.15 | $39.99 |
| Callaway Chrome Tour Triple Diamond | 168.09 | $54.99 |
| Mizuno Pro X | 168.01 | $49.99 |
| Wilson Staff Model X | 167.93 | $49.99 |
| Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash | 167.87 | $54.99 |
| 5 Slowest | Ball Speed | Price |
|---|---|---|
| TaylorMade SpeedSoft | 162.38 | $24.99 |
| Srixon Soft Feel | 163.37 | $24.99 |
| Callaway Supersoft | 163.63 | $24.99 |
| Vice Pro Air | 163.74 | $39.99 |
| Bridgestone TOUR B RXS | 163.80 | $49.99 |
For mid-speed players, the leaderboard is similar. Tour balls still hold their edge but Maxfli Tour X is right there again with the top performers.
The familiar softer balls fall to the bottom once again.
If you’re looking for speed and value, Maxfli Tour X remains the clear choice. If you want the best tour-level consistency without worrying about price, Callaway Chrome Tour Triple Diamond is a proven performer.
| Top 5 Fastest | Ball Speed | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Callaway Chrome Tour Triple Diamond | 150.47 | $54.99 |
| Maxfli Tour X | 150.34 | $39.99 |
| Wilson Staff Model X | 150.22 | $49.99 |
| Mizuno Pro X | 150.10 | $49.99 |
| Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash | 149.93 | $54.99 |
| 5 Slowest | Ball Speed | Price |
|---|---|---|
| TaylorMade SpeedSoft | 146.48 | $24.99 |
| Srixon Soft Feel | 147.53 | $24.99 |
| Callaway Supersoft | 147.63 | $24.99 |
| Vice Pro Air | 147.74 | $39.99 |
| Bridgestone TOUR B RXS | 147.93 | $49.99 |
At slower swing speeds, the differences are smaller but the story is the same. Wilson Staff Model X, PXG Xtreme Tour X and Maxfli Tour X all provide excellent ball speed. Titleist Velocity is a surprise inclusion.
It’s one of the cheapest balls in the group and still hangs with the fastest. Lower-compression balls like Soft Feel and SpeedSoft slide to the bottom of the chart just like we’ve seen above.
If you’re budget-conscious, PXG Xtreme Tour X and Maxfli Tour X are the go-to choices for speed. If cost isn’t an issue, Wilson Staff Model X is tough to beat at the top of the leaderboard.
| Top 5 Fastest | Ball Speed | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson Staff Model X | 124.25 | $49.99 |
| PXG Xtreme Tour X | 124.08 | $39.99 |
| Maxfli Tour X | 124.05 | $39.99 |
| Titleist Velocity | 124.03 | $29.99 |
| Callaway Chrome Tour Triple Diamond | 124.01 | $54.99 |
| 5 Slowest | Ball Speed | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Srixon Soft Feel | 121.21 | $24.99 |
| Vice Pro Air | 121.27 | $39.99 |
| Srixon Q-STAR Tour | 121.66 | $39.99 |
| TaylorMade SpeedSoft | 121.75 | $24.99 |
| Bridgestone TOUR B RXS | 121.79 | $49.99 |
No matter your swing speed, ball choice directly affects driver ball speed and distance. Tour-level balls like the Chrome Tour Triple Diamond and Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash consistently perform across swing speeds but value picks like Maxfli Tour X prove you don’t have to spend $55 a dozen to get speed.
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Britt Olizarowicz is a scratch golfer, former teaching professional and one of MyGolfSpy’s leading voices on equipment testing and golf performance. She has spent more than 15 years working at private clubs in New York and Florida and now specializes in translating test data and swing mechanics into practical advice for everyday golfers. Britt began playing at age 7 and has never left the game. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her on the course, playing pickleball, cooking, running or out on the boat with her family.
| Driver Callaway Triple Diamond Max | 5 Wood Callaway Epic Speed |
| 4 Hybrid Titleist TSR2 | Irons Titleist T-250 (6-PW) Titleist T-350 (5) |
| Wedges Titleist Vokey SM10 (52, 56, 60) | Putter Scotty Cameron Newport |
9 months ago
Which ball(s) was kept out of this test?
9 months ago
Check out the test! Will see all balls included this go round.
9 months ago
Roughly speaking how does 1 mph equate in distance?
9 months ago
2.8 yards
9 months ago
That number is for swing speed. Divide it by 1.5(ideal smash factor) for ball speed; ie. about 1.86 yards.
Ray travaglione
9 months ago
I think spin around the green has to be part of judging any ball even though you are concentrating on speed off the driver. I my case I have a slower swing speed with my driver but make my money around the green so I want a ball that exceeds in both areas. I found Maxfli in the gold box and TM Performance to be pretty good. Appreciate your input