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If you’ve been waiting for golf ball results because distance is what matters most to you, this is the information you’ll need. The 2025 Golf Ball Test, presented by UNRL, measured every ball under slow-speed conditions to see which models delivered the most distance and which lagged.
Some of the shortest balls excelled in spin and control around the greens. There’s always a trade-off but these are the top five longest and shortest golf balls for slow swing speed players in 2025.
The longest golf ball for mid-iron shots is the Vice Pro Plus. The Titleist Pro V1x came in dead last at 121 yards, nearly 13 yards shorter than the leaders.
The average distance on iron shots for slower swing speed players was 130 yards. Some of these “short” iron performers (like the Callaway Chrome Tour X) are also known for their higher spin rates, which makes them excellent for holding greens but costly in total iron yardage.
Slow-swing-speed golfers face a real distance gap between the longest and shortest performers. Choosing a ball like Vice Pro Plus or ERC Soft can give you nearly a full club more distance compared to a high-spin model like the Pro V1x.
| Longest Balls (yds) | Distance | Shortest Balls (yds) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vice Pro Plus | 134.11 | Titleist Pro V1x | 121.0 |
| Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash | 134.00 | Maxfli Tour X | 124.05 |
| Callaway ERC Soft | 133.91 | Callaway Chrome Tour X | 125.0 |
| Bridgestone TOUR B X | 134.00 | Srixon Q-STAR Tour | 125.14 |
| Maxfli Tour | 133.30 | Srixon Z-STAR XV | 126.0 |
At slow driver speeds, the longest ball is the Callaway Chrome Tour Triple Diamond. Interestingly, it’s also the longest ball for the high swing speed players off the tee.
On the other end, the TaylorMade TP5 was the shortest. It’s important to note that the TP5 also generated the highest spin in the 35-yard wedge test, making it one of the best balls for short-game control.
| Longest Balls (yds) | Distance | Shortest Balls (yds) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callaway Chrome Tour Triple Diamond | 224.2 | TaylorMade TP5 | 212.0 |
| Srixon Q-STAR Ultispeed | 223.9 | Member’s Mark Pro Series 2 | 215.69 |
| Callaway Supersoft | 223.9 | Srixon Z-STAR Divide | 216.0 |
| Titleist TruFeel | 223.4 | Bridgestone TOUR B XS | 217.13 |
| PXG Xtreme Tour X | 223.2 | TaylorMade TP5x | 217.0 |
After looking at the longest and shortest golf balls for low 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 |
9 months ago
So I am super slow at 50mph??
9 months ago
This article is useless, it contradicts data provided in the annual ball test. Who’s the editor? do they not check anything before posting?
9 months ago
I checked about half a dozen numbers and the 2025 chart does not match what is published here. Makes me wonder.????
9 months ago
I think that they defined slow as 86mph w/ the driver. But…there are A LOT of golfers much lower than 86mph. So, for those golfers, the mygolfspy ball test is useless. The slow speed results aren’t that different than the mid results. This test would be more useful if the slow were much much slower.
9 months ago
True story
9 months ago
How can you title say “Top 5 Longest (And Shortest) Golf Balls For Low Swing Speed Golfers” and then nowhere in the article do you actually define what “Low Swing Speed” is. What is slow for a driver? 75mph, 80mph, 85mph? What is slow for a 7 iron? 55mph, 60mph, 65mph, 70mph?
Without that data, the article is useless.
9 months ago
If you are testing for slow swing speeds, why not use the Bridgestone ball (RX) that is designed for that instead of the one designed (B XS) for swing speeds above 105 ?
9 months ago
The lead photo for the article shows a Pro V1, and the Final Thoughts discusses the Pro V1, but the test results are shown for the Pro V1x and Pro V1x left dash, not the Pro V1. These are different balls.
9 months ago
It would be helpful if the brand and loft of the 7 iron used were given as lofts vary among manufacturers. The loft of the driver would also help.
9 months ago
Great point.
9 months ago
Please proofread this stuff before posting it. Seeing the poor mid iron performance of the Maxfi Tour X shown in your article I went to the test tablular data because it seemed odd. Sure enough, the Tour X actually showed a total yardage of 131.4 yards, not 124.
It’s the Maxfli Tour S that was shorter and seemingly should have been included in your one graphic above.
The other odd thing is that many (maybe most or even all) of the yardages quoted in the graphics don’t even agree with the actual values from the tablular data. What gives with that? Most are quite close but what would explain why they are different at all?
9 months ago
Thank you to CB for giving us the correct info. CB, we all appreciate it. Mygolfspy, please confirm that CB is correct and that you have made an error, or please explain further why you are correct and CB is incorrect. Let’s confirm what is actually correct info.
9 months ago
No reply from CB? Why
9 months ago
It would be very helpful for those of us who fit in the slower swing speed category to have you do the work and tell us the best ball for distance off the tee and control, spin around the greens. We can’t use two balls on every hole so please
Pick the best option for maximum efficiency. Your list isn’t really helpful because it doesn’t offer the best option
9 months ago
Totally agree!
9 months ago
Bravo! What players are interested in is the BEST all around ball! Interestingly your link for the Vice Pro Plus takes you to the PGA Superstore which targets this ball for High Swing speeds recommending the PRO or AIR for medium slow
9 months ago
I agree-help us
9 months ago
Click the link just below “final thoughts” and it will give you the swing speed that the “slow swing speed” was measured at, as well as their complete ball testing information at all swing speeds.
9 months ago
Did I miss it, or nowhere in the article was it specified WHAT is considered a “slow swing speed”. That info seems kinda pertinent.
9 months ago
Agreed! Don’t make me click on ANOTHER article to get the information that should be included in THIS article.
9 months ago
I believe slow swing speed is around 85 mph.
BS
8 months ago
Don’t make me hunt for what slow swing speed is put it right in the front of this article with the For example what does slow swing speed mean, give me the range of the exact swing speeds you tested.