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If you’ve been waiting for golf ball results because maximizing distance at higher swing speeds is your priority, this is the breakdown you’ll want. The 2025 Golf Ball Test, presented by UNRL, measured every ball under fast-speed conditions to see which models held up best under power and which ones came up short.
If you’re looking for pure speed optimization, these are the top five longest and shortest golf balls for high swing speed players in 2025.
The longest balls off irons were TaylorMade Tour Response, Bridgestone TOUR B RXS and Maxfli Tour S. Interestingly, several of the longest balls off drivers, like the Chrome Tour Triple Diamond and Wilson Staff Model X, fell near the bottom of the iron distance rankings.
Among firmer “tour-caliber” models, the PXG Xtreme Tour, Vice Pro and Srixon Z-STAR XV stood out as long and high-flying. Golfers on a budget might also look to the Pinnacle Rush or Srixon Soft Feel, which produced surprising iron yardage even at high speed.
| Longest Balls (yds) | Distance | Shortest Balls (yds) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TaylorMade Tour Response | 202.8 | Srizon Z Star Divide | 180.9 |
| Bridgestone TOUR B RXS | 201.1 | Wilson Staff Model | 184.38 |
| Maxfli Tour S | 199.3 | Callaway Chrome Tour Triple Diamond | 185 |
| Bridgestone TOUR B RX | 198.7 | Srixon Z-Star Diamond | 185.05 |
| Callaway Chrome Soft | 197.7 | Maxfli Tour | 186.0 |
The longest balls off the driver were the Callaway Chrome Tour Triple Diamond, PXG Xtreme Tour and Bridgestone TOUR B X.
Although the Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash is still among the fastest and longest balls overall, it has been knocked out of the very top spot compared to past years. Among ionomer models, the Titleist Tour Soft proved to be the longest.
High swing speed golfers chasing distance with more spin should look to the Srixon Z-STAR DIAMOND or Bridgestone TOUR B X, while those wanting a flatter, lower flight can lean on the Chrome Tour Triple Diamond or Titleist Pro V1x.
| Longest Balls (yds) | Distance | Shortest Balls (yds) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callaway Chrome Tour Triple Diamond | 328.1 | TaylorMade TP5 | 310 |
| PXG Xtreme Tour | 325.5 | Callaway Supersoft | 312.69 |
| Bridgestone TOUR B X | 324.8 | TaylorMade TP5x | 313 |
| TaylorMade Tour Response | 324.3 | Srixon Soft Feel | 313.14 |
| Titleist Tour Soft | 324.3 | Bridgestone TOUR B RXS | 314.22 |
After looking at the longest and shortest golf balls for high swing speed players, here are a few interesting things to note:
Take a look at the complete results for the best golf balls for every swing speed here: 2025 Golf Ball Test Presented by UNRL.
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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 |
10 months ago
Golf balls that Failed? Sounds more like clickbait article. While some of the balls in this grouping were not as long as others, I wouldn’t consider them failures.
10 months ago
I prefer to use yellow balls, does the colour have a difference in distance and ball reaction as in the same ball make in white or orange?
10 months ago
I don’t find any difference in white nor yellow Pro-Vs as far a performance nor cover wear. What I did find is that you should always tee up whatever color ball is not used on the course’s driving range. It sure speeds up play. Have you hit a slightly errant ball on the hole nearest the driving range and then tried to locate YOUR ball amongst 100 or so range balls that all look the same?
10 months ago
What balls are the longest for low swing speeds ( I’m 75. And have. 22 index ) I estimate my swing speed around 80 – 85.
6 months ago
The link in the article gives you access to the full 2025 testing and the list of golf balls for your swing speed.
10 months ago
Where was Snell at this year ?
10 months ago
Imagine how much longer Rory would be if he switched from a TP-5x to a Tour Response. Although the ball might not last more than 1 hole once he hits it with an iron because the cover would come off.
10 months ago
Your data looks reversed based on the distance numbers. Low speed drivers going 318? I wish.
10 months ago
Wouldn’t have guessed that the Tour S would be longer than the Tour.
10 months ago
Should that second heading be for high swing speed off driver? I can’t imagine any slow swing speed is hitting 310-328 no matter what the ball is. Would also be weird to test high swing speed iron distance with low swing speed driver.
Bob Pegram
10 months ago
I’m surprised the Srixon Z-Star XV wasn’t among the longest. How did it do?