Golf Balls for Average Swing Speeds | Tour Soft, Project A & Q-Star Tour 

How about a video explaining the relation between swing speed and the compression rating you should be playing. High swing speed needs low compression? Or visa versa, etc.

please test the Snell MTB black

Perhaps, include the Pro V1 numbers that you've done in the past to these test. Screen shot it in when you put up 7ir / Driver / wedge number sets. It would give a good baseline as you move across ball segments and test. That is the only piece that is missing from this segment. Am I gaining : ball speed, height and distance, losing spin, but hitting a decent angle vs the ProV1 data set?...As always! you guys rock.

Could you test the Wilson Staff Duo? Also, their Optix line.

When you do the next test, would live to hear your opinion on the Bridgestone E6

I am thrilled that found your channel. I just turned 61 a month ago, between lost distance and not being very good, I kind of lost interest. I play a pro v1 refurbished and project a balls I was wandering about. So thanks for doing these video's which sparked ny interest in trying different shaft's flexes,tip stiffness and such.

I would love to see the Callaway Supersoft, Srixon QStar non tour, and the Bridgestone E6 soft.

I am a "value" shopper. I always look for the maxim performance at the most reasonable price. Not the cheapest and not usually the very best performance but very good performance at a very good price. I would like to see a Maxfli Tour / Tour X ($25 dz) up against Bridgestone E6 and Kirkland 3 piece.

Great review, be interested to see you test the Vice Pro ball. Fantastic value & to me performs up there with the “premium” priced balls. Must say durability isn’t a great concern with me, like to use about 2 or 3 balls a round. 😀

I was using the Taylormade tour preferred ball because it flies lower and I play a windy course , Lanark. Now I have been playing the project a and love them. Got them as a freebie at the tgi pro am in Turkey every march. So much so I even bought 40 yellow ones to practice with around the greens etc at our practice area so I am using the same ball as I'm playing. Swing seed for driver is about 105_108 and find these brilliant.

This video confirmed what I suspected; that the TM Project (A) is a quality, high-spinning ball with a very soft feel. I have a slower swing speed and this ball works really well for me. I've never been able to create backspin on shots into the green, but now I can, with the Project (A). As always, thanks for the video and all the great information. I'll be interested to see the test of new vs. recycled balls?

Great video as usual. I'd like to see comparisons of these other balls with the Bridgestone B-RX and B-RXS or the still available B330RX and B330RXS.

For me as a newbie, it's a big headache choosing balls. Each manufacturers should have a sort of chart or matrix to compare their own balls. (include older models as well) All I see on each model's description is good performance , great distance, excellent feel. So all of them are good? Then I would later hear review saying this ball is good for this and that ball is for such and such. Very confusing. Well, at least now I'm learning them from you guys. Thanks a lot.

Having tried all the Titleist range over the years, never found one to my liking. I played the Chrome Soft from its inception and found it a great ball UNTIL....we moved to Malaysia and they were very overpriced, so tried the Wison Duo range of balls. For my game the Duo Soft Spin 40 compression is longer, straighter and enough check spin around the green. A super ball at only Canadian $25/dozen. I was given some Titleist Tour Soft and have to say, that if I did not have the Duo ball, again for me, this would be my gamer ball, the first Titleist I really enjoy. As Ian and Matt keep reiterating" You need to get fitted for everything, including the ball", and as you can buy sleeves of 3, it is worth experimenting, at not a great cost, to see which one can improve your game. I think TXG will rule the You Tube golfing world very soon. As good as ever chaps 👏👏 I don't think I've ever praised someone so much in my life, even my wife 😂🤣😂

Great review! Can you do a comparison between the Bridgestone 4 premium offerings at ? The Rx, rxs, x, and xs . I think that would be interesting! Thank you.

Great review guys, please don't forget the Wilson lineup.

Great video guys, I'm looking forward to the rest of the series. Totally new to golf and to date my all-round favourite is the TM Burner. Bought some Wilson Staff DX2 soft which are lovely balls to putt but for me fell way short of the Burner in all other departments.

As a 40yr old with 30yrs of golf experience I feel foolish looking back with some of my club and ball choice (too much spin in both categories) I never realized what I should have been buying and was more conscious of the price or a bargain. Your channel has really flipped my understanding of these factors and I won't buy anything anymore without getting completely fitted. Up until recently I played 913 D2 with Project A's. It was not uncommon for me to get backspin with a driver

Hey guys awesome amount of information. So my swing speed is high (driver head speed around 95-99mph) I find the Prov1 is great off the tee but once I start on the short games it's like it skips off the face with minimum spin, normally running off the backside of the green but if I switch ball to something softer like the Qstar it hits the greens and stops with a little spin back. what would you recommend for this?

Good idea on the scuffed golf ball test. I'd like to see that video.

I currently play the Callaway Supersoft, but the Srixon Q-Star Tour might be my next purchase. I've tended to like the feel of the softer balls like Supersoft and Titleist DT Trusoft. After you test others in this category, it would be nice to compare the 'best' of each test.

I’d like to see how much spin the matte finish balls produce. Ex: callaway super soft matte finish. In the hand they are much more “grippy” than any standard finish ball. Possible cheap option for free side spin without the premium cover cost.

I’d like to see the new q star tour vs Callaway ERC

Even more cheaper balls tested; Top Flight D2 Feel, Gamer, Gamer Tour (Urethane model), Wilson Ultra 500 Distance, Pinnacle, and other budget balls. Would be neat to see their specs compared to mid-range and top-range balls. Great work as always. Thanks.

I can't wait to have to worry about how durable a ball is! Right now if I get through a round on three balls - I am WINNING! ;)

Hey Matt, understanding you did this test at an average swing speed, but what did you see if you tested it at your full swing speed? I just bought a box of Project A (normally play tp5x but have been losing them lately as I change my swing) and I hit my 7 iron about 185yrds. Love to hear your thoughts.

Have you tested the Kirkland 3piece golf ball?

Great review, though odd hearing a Scotsman say ‘zee’ star

Rather than have Matt try to swing 70 percent with iron & driver, I'd prefer if you found a better player with a "regular" swing speed to test these types of balls. Without knowing his swing speed off the top of my head, but watching his recent driver fitting, I think Mike would have been a better test subject for these balls. I feel like the clubhead is probably being delivered to the ball differently with Matt's 70% swing over a full swing from a slower player.

Project (A) and Q-Star Tour are awesome values which make the came consistent and more enjoyable for us mid-handicappers. I loved this videos and head to head, I asked for this and in usual fashion you more than delivered. Thanks guys really appreciate your efforts!

Callaway SuperSofts are my favorite for the price range; I'm trying some Q-Stars and liking them so far. I have a bunch of yellow Bridgestone E6's refurbed (no scuffs) and having no issue whatsoever with them (12 HC). I'd like to try some project a's next! Was VERY pleasantly surprised by el cheapo Noodle Soft's earlier this year. Thanks for great videos!

For the price of titleist tour soft you can pick up Mizuno rb tour or rb tour x, with a four piece construction and softer cover. Or the Mizuno rb 566 for $22/doz which is two piece construction like the tour soft and you’ll save money.

HI guys, What about the RZN -MS Tour a mid priced, urethane covered ball.

Noodle, golfspy if I’m not mistaken said in their study that a low swing speed should play a firmer golf ball for distance???

Good review….I would like to see some reviews on the callaway supersoft and superhot. The srixon soft feel and the q-star, also to see if the Kirklands are good or not because I hear some really like those balls but then others don’t at all. Also are matte balls any better than regular finish balls. And also compare the Titleist Tour soft with the DT trusoft. Thanks love your bids they rock!

Callaway super soft are legit and only $20

Another great video lads. Would love for yous to add recommendations of balls matched up to swing speeds and more importantly what balls to avoid if your swinging around 100mph with driver for example.

Looking forward to seeing how the Vice Tour stacks up.

Q Star Tour is my gamer. Great performance for the price, but I might have to buy and box of Project A.

The Scuff ball vs new will be very interesting!

How does the spin effect the ability to shape shoots right and left? Are low spinning balls going to move right and left less?

Thank you very much guys. You've confirmed my feeling on the Project (a) and set my mind at rest over not being able to play the Q Star Tour (not available in NZ due to.....). I loved the Srixon Z Star until the price went through the roof here, so to know the Project (a) is as good as I'll get, is very reassuring.

Add Tour Speed! I play the tour speed and the supper soft. I get more distance with tour speed but the supper soft stops better!

I wonder if there is some truth in Bridgestones advertising of e6 golf ball as the ball that is harder to curve/is more forgiving...

Hello great content. What was the average driver club head speed during this tests?

Wilson Staff DUO Urethane is the most unappreciated ball in the industry. Great soft feel with adequate spin at a fair price.

What are your thoughts on the taylormade tour respone? I am a 15 handicap.

I just played q star tour and project a the other day. Q star feels a bit more firm like you say and it spun noticibily less and flew much higher. Glad I'm producing the same results as you guys!

Why didn't you try them with your normal swing speed?

Really should have added in a pro v1 here to see if there’s really a difference

I’ve heard a lot about the Vice pro 4 piece golf ball

Loved the project a pissed they stop making them

anything on the Srixon Distance? (Red Box)

Thank you for the high quality content. You are a great resource.

Great review guys! If possible could you guys also do one for the golfer such as myself who fall into the above average swing speeds? If other subscribers read this and are also like me please give this a comment a like to get Matt and Ian’s attention. Cheers!

Tour soft has been a changer for me ! I’m consistently in the mid 70s the extra spin was killing me the extra roll out as help me so much. Great all around ball

No one I play with an spin a shot to make it stop quickly.

Be great to do the test on the $20ish range of balls.

Mid- category: Srixon AD333 low- category: Wilson DX2 Soft Also, most of us practice at a driving range where there are no premium balls (Titleist practice) so the comparison regular range ball (not rock hard but durable-lasts the whole season) vs. a gamer ball And worn out driving range ball vs. gamer ball Thank you guys! You rock!

Which one is the straightest ball?

Bridgestone golf balls!

Tried Titleist Pro V but too expensive and harder than I liked and more recently the Wilson DX2 for a softer feel, which lacked grab. Found the perfect compromise in the Wilson DX3U (urethane), soft compression and plenty of grab around the greens at a fraction of the price of a premium ball. In my tests not much much difference off the tee or fairway, into and around the greens are where you’ll find the differences

What I got from this video I think. Swing speed with driver 90-100mph use Project A or a Tour soft. Swing speed 100-105 use Q-Star tour. Swing speed 106+ use a premium ball. Z-Star, pro v1 etc...

Both of you have your shirts buttoned all the way up. It looks like you're from the future.

Costco CALLAWAY superhot 55

Four years after this video, you may be pleased/horrified to learn that your fans are still hanging on to every word/test result. You are already planning to test budget balls and scuffed-up balls. So, I'm happy. I have been playing the Kirkland Performance +. in years passed, I have played the Noodle Long and Soft as well.

I was fitted for a driver saturday..... they got me fitted for a callaway Rogue regular flex an down to a 9° loft from my top flight 10.5° driver. At the range I hit the pinnacle driving range balls, pretty straight 250 yards. When I went and played 18 I use a Callaway warbird....i ended up losing 9 balls and only hit 2 of 18 fairways. With my top flight I would hit 13-15 of 18 fairways. What would be my issues here, as of right now I'm sorry I was fitted. Can you help?

With 2020 coming up New sticks in the bag I've been evaluating all balls I've played in the last 2 years. I'm 62 4 index Driver speed 95 7 iron 154 yds Q star tour and the Project A to me, are virtually the same ball, with these 2 exceptions Q star is much higher flight Q Star also gets worn quicker My choice Project A Cheers

Callaway ERC soft

I currently use the TaylorMade Project ‘A’ ball and love it. Awesome control around the greens. I have just recently ordered in some Vice Pro Soft to test for myself. They were recommended to me as a lower priced version of the Project ‘A’. What is your opinion?

Maxfli Tour

Interesting info. Q for you re Tour Soft & Project a. Are they just rebranded NXT Tour & old RBZ Urethane? Is this just marketing from Companies who have exhausted current stock?

Hi guys, just lately I have been using decathlon’s golf balls , very good for the money.dont know if you can get them in Canada but they are a french sporting goods company

I know you are looking for golf ball comments. But, I was particularly surprised to see such a great demo of a left handed swing. Since I'm left handed and there isn't that much out there of it. I also watched the long drive video and you looked like you were going to relocated your right shoulder with your swing.. Hope you are okay after that. But, your normal driving swing, looks great and I liked seeing the variation from mine on your weight shift.. Very cool videos. Oh the golf balls. Yep, clearly a great review of these lower end balls. thankx

I'm confused, you are comparing two 3-piece balls with a ureathane cover ( think; expensive ) with a 2-piece ball with a ionomer cover ( think; cheaper ). What actually makes this ball so high priced? Shouldn't this be well under $30? In my market these sell for $35.

I've been gifted a dozen Project (a) and Tour Soft balls from some customers, and have played multiple rounds over the past few mornings at my local 6-hole Par 3 course. My totally mid-handicapper notes are very spot on with these TXG findings. But one thing I didn't pay enough attention to, was the difference in the launch angle between the two, I was only paying attention to the spin. So my findings after playing a dozen rounds using three of each ball off the tees were: Using middle irons like a 6, 7, 8, the two balls were pretty similar. Carried same distances. On longer 4 and 5 iron shots, the Tour Soft carried 4-5 yards longer, and obviously had less spin as they would bounce and roll a bit, while the Project (a) just stopped quicker. What caught me off guard was hitting the 9 and PW shots, and finding the Tour Soft landing short. They launched much higher on these shorter clubs, and I was solidly 4-5 yards shorter than Project (a). So overall, I found the Tour Softs to produce a more spread out gaping from 4 iron to PW. The Project (a) in comparison was more steady Eddie, longer on the short stuff, a little shorter on the long shots, and very consistent 10yd gaping between clubs. I was surprised how noticeably different these two balls played on a course I've played hundreds of times. The Project (a) seem to play much closer to V1 and TP5 in terms of feel, distances etc.

Tour Soft here

Interesting way you characterize the balls as “low spin”. Are you talking about with the driver or the wedge. I THINK a ball like PV1 is supposed to be low spin off the driver but obviously high spin with the wedge. It always confuses me when I read a box cover.

Cut Blue golf ball is 4 piece, has premium urethane cover for under $20... Test with budget balls?

Gentlemen, great information here. Can you take a look at Callaway Supersoft, along with previous versions of the Chrome Soft and Soft X? In the US, you can find Supersoft at $19.99, while the 2016 Chrome Soft and Soft X may be $26.99 or so. Are the newer versions that much better ($10 to $20 more per dozen)?

Switched from ProV1x to ProjectA this year after 8 years of V1x. No complaints. Don't play as much anymore so it seemed silly to keep paying V1x prices. I would love to see you guys do a video on how these mid price balls perform at Matt's speed versus the speed for this video and also how the top tier balls perform at both speeds as well. I'd be curious to see specific performance advantages/disadvantages when the swing speed doesn't match the product design. Thanks for doing what you do, always fun to watch.

What’s next?

What would happen if Matt used those balls at his full swing speed? I’m around a 113-115 mph swing speed with the driver so I’m not up there with him, but I like to play aggressive and not have to worry about losing the ball because I don’t get to play/practice enough anymore to justify paying for premium.

Hi guys. great vid. Would like to get your thoughs on the following: currently am gaming ProV1 but seem to get a lot of spin on approach shots, when the greens are soft. Not so when dry. Tend to take a divot. However, am lsing distance on my drives. What can i do? Also have you thought of testing the Wilson Staff DX3 Urethane? Seems to be a similar price point to these 3 balls. Keep up the great work.

If I were a better golfer I would now be giving Titleist Tour Softs a serious look but given I'm not a very good player, I am looking forward to your review of "budget balls". I would also like to hear your opinions about best balls for high handicap and senior players. As an aside, I've watched almost all of your review and fitting videos (and really enjoy them) but I don't understand how expensive equipment/fittings can benefit high handicap players who most likely have problems with their fundamentals. It's one thing for an 18 hdcp trying to become a 12 or a 12 hdcp trying to become a 7 to pay up for a bump in performance but how much difference does equipment make for a 27 hdcp who dreams of becoming an 18? Should players at that level really be spending $500 for a driver and $5 a piece for balls?

Interesting stuff. 2 balls to look at...The Wilson Duo Urethane for around $30 and in the budget category, the Precept Laddie Extreme at around $20 for 2 doz. Both have outstanding performance for the price.

How about the NXT? My regular ball is the Prov 1. I was teeing off early, before sunrise and wanted a yellow ball. Used an NXT and got great results. For other suggestions how about some non conforming balls like Bandit or Polara?

Now that the project a is gone what would you reccomend

Yeah the Bridgestone balls, and their claims around the 105 mph speed for changing ball. Love the RXS myself.

Great videos, guys. The testing point I have not seen is sidespin and its relation to compression, core composition and cover polymer. My reason for asking: I’ve noticed that I lose the ProV1 faster OB than the Chrome Soft. So the peak yardage for a scratch player is nice to watch, but you are crushing and not curving the ball. I want to know what ball characteristics keep the ball on the course for imperfect hits.

Can you do the 2016 or 2017 Chrome Soft versus the 2018 Chrome Soft with Graphene. These balls went from $36 to $44 per dozen and I think they are worse due to lower backspin on 100 yard shots and pitches around the green. They appear to bite a lot less and it seems counterintuitive to pay more for a ball that performs worse around the green. Thanks.

I have a mid swing speed (just) and previously played the Srixon XV but in the last year I have used either the Vice Pro Soft or TM Project (a) and without using statistical analysis found them to be similar.

The price point of these balls is just right under the price of previous year tour balls… I have found that there’s some really solid offerings in the low 20$ range that being of course like everybody else’s mention the Wilson staff duo! I really like to duo but the titliest trusoft is outstanding ball for 22$ it plays better than the velocity which is 5-8$ more expensive. I feel like the low 20 price range is the sweet spot for the average golfer that like some performance and doesn’t want to play a tour ball because of price and swing speed. PS if you want to feel like you have some real spin on wedges.... They weren’t lying about that Kirkland signature three-piece

Started playing the Z-Star with my new 585 irons....feel awesome, fly great, and talk about spin I have never had before! Still seem to be getting a "higher" ball flight (over 100 feet) 🤷🏻‍♂️

Vice Pro, Vice Pro Soft, Snell MTB Black, MTB Red, Maxfli U/6.

I would love to see these balls (and maybe the Callaway Supersoft and Superhot and the Wilson Staff Duo) tested by your high handicap and mid handicap players to get a better sense for me (15 handicap senior) about how these balls would perform.

I Currently play Taylormade TP5 and Bridgestone B330 RX.

What about recycled AAAAA balls say pro v1 vs new pro V1. I was thinking about buying recyceldd balls to save money.

Just noticed the Mizuno JPX ball is incredibly cost effective over here in NZ, I'd love to see it thrown in the ring for all the mizunophiles in your audience, cheers.

Loved the Project (A) but I now use used ProV1s at half the price... but when I know I’m playing in a tournament or something a little more serious I use the Project (A) and love the spin around the green.