Ranking Golf Balls BEST to WORST 

Noodles are only good to play a shot over water and not risk loosing a pro v1

The Maxfli Tour and Tour-X are made by Foremost and have ranked almost equally in a test with ProV-1. You should review them. I game them and they are fantastic

Surprised to see Maxfli so low, the tour versions are as good as any top ball I’ve tried.

Suggest trying Maxfli Tour. I switched from Pro V1 with little to no difference in distance or spin. Might change your perception.

Started using Srixon Q Star Tour this year. Drives roll out to places I have never been before. Approach shots and around the greens they act like anything else I've played.

I think the Srixon Z Star is a really good ball. Up to par with Vice Pro. I used those two and the Kirkland. And they are all pretty good quality.

I've played the Maxfli Tour model and found it compares well against the top tour brands like Titleist.

As you know I have been going through my dad’s bag and a few months ago found two unused tubes of balls. First up,Spaulding Strata balata balls. Took these to the practice green and have never seen a ball land so softly nor stop so,quickly. Next up Dunlop DDH, not a fantastic ball but ok on the range. I was glad to,see the Kirkland rates so highly, they are my go to ball. I cannot tell the difference between them and the Pro V1. Another great video Gabe. PS nice to see a PXG vets and active duty discount; we don’t get that in the UK. Although my dad was wearing a Retired Air Force hat (like me ex RAF) at Quantico and a Marine, in uniform, insisted on buying his lunch for him.

The only place where I disagree with you is where you put Srixon. They should be higher. Very consistent balls for any class of golfers.

Fun fact.... Dean Snell (owner of Snell) designed the first prov1, but also designed noodle, taylormade penta and MANY other golf balls. Essentially... if it's a golf ball, he at least influenced the design in some way. I just ordered the new snell mtbx's. They have a deal on their website right now on the new balls that they JUST released.

Gabe, you are all about stirring up some controversy this week, man! Love it. As with the golf brands video, I mostly agree with your choices, except for Volvik and Maxfli. Volvik's urethane balls are very good. I like the XT Soft in particular, which is very similar to the Vice Pro Soft or the Taylormade Tour Response. And the S3 and S4 are good ball, although extremely spinny and thus kind of short on distance - similar to the Kirkland or Mizuno tour balls. But they're fine if you don't mind losing some yards with both driver and irons. Maxfli's Tour and Tour X are fantastic. Not only do they test with numbers nearly identical to their Titleist counterparts, but (according to MGS and my experience) the consistency in quality is practically at Titleist levels. And they're, what, $15 cheaper and run specials a lot. Really one you should try, the Maxflis. Thanks for the video, Gabe! Enjoying your content as always.

Gabe really digging these type videos can’t wait to see this one.

I used to play the pro v1, but I started using the wilson staff triad ball and it was so much better in distance, feel, and spin around the green then the pro v1...

Ok I’m going to try this OnCore ball just to see what all the hype is about. Great video!!

I play MaxFli Tour and love it. I also liked the Tour X, but decided on the Tour as it felt a little softer. You should put them in your Would Try list and give them a shot. Definitely better than the Meh balls.

Love this current series Gabe 😍 I fist-bumped when you put my go-to gamer the Kirkland in the top category. Previously I would play sub-£2 balls like the Callaway Warbird or Srixon Distance, but neither of these come close to the KS 3-piece design and soft covering. I actually played the same ball for 33 holes this week and it was in perfect condition still, before it was dumped in a lake 🤣

Great video, just one comment, Volvik has an S3 (3 Piece) and S4 (4 Piece), these are the tour level the LPGA pros use, they are just as good as the PV1 line, thank you for the great video, take care

Maxfli Tour X is my ball. I switched from the ProV1X that I’ve played since it came out, about a year ago. As good as anything out there and $60 for two dozen. There are other good, cheaper balls out there, like the Kirkland ball, but none as consistent as the Maxfli Tour balls.

I’ve been loving the Kirkland v2.0 especially for the price, hard to see anything being worth paying that much more

One more for the Noodle category: Nitro. Like hitting off-center rocks.

you are right on Gabe, I play the Snell MTB-X and love it.

I currently play Bridgestone, they are made an hour from me. I tried the Callaway and some others. I am not good enough yet to tell the difference. I would really like to try a set of the PXG 0211 irons and the 0811 driver. Great video.

Thank you for this golf ball review. I have been playing the Maxfli Tour balls all season. I find that they are the most outstanding ball on the market. The price is really great too.

You're missing out on Maxfli. you need to give the CG and the cgx and other look. Great value and great performers!

I think I am just good enough a ball striker and bad enough a putter that golf ball brands don’t affect my game.

put me in the Maxfli Tour and Tour x camp! I took both Maxfli versions and my regular ProV-1 out several rounds and hit all 3 at my club. Maxfli felt and performed just as well or better than the ProV! Long with the driver, and high spin around the greens. I was honestly shocked at how good they were. Plus the alignment aid was better, and I think the cover was slightly more durable. After 2-3 rounds the Maxfli balls had zero blemishes. Considering you can buy 4 dozen to bring the cost down to 26 a dozen, I'm all in. I'm calling Maxfli the best ball in the market today.

I have been playing the OnCore for a couple years now. Great balls with 3 levels. Avant for slow swing speed and Elixr for tour grade snd normal seing speed and Vero x1 and now x2 for pro level fast swing speeds. Quick delivery with FedEx and great prices. I have about 12 dozen in my possession. A lot of specials where you buy 2 dz and get a dz free

Love these types of videos!

Recently switched from Vice to Kirkland. It was purely a cost decision since golf balls tend to vanish in the desert. Have you heard of LAB Golf putters? Would be interested to see your review on the tech. The tech is phenomenal but the feel is a big hurdle to overcome.

When you suck as bad as I do, there is no difference between Noodles and Pro V1s 😂

Liked this. Tp5 and TP5x are really good. I just purchased my first 2 dozen Kirkland. I’ll check out snell. Usually, I find a good wedge or putter at goodwill for $1-$5 and flip it for way higher. That’s ball money.

Srixon should be at least in the Would Buy category. The Q Star Divide is the only ball I'll buy new.

Nice vid, thanks- I hadn't seen anything from your channel before (subscribed). You're right when you say it's a contentious topic and that folks are never going to be in complete agreement on most of this, but I think maybe you jobbed Volvik a bit by basing your thoughts on experience with a blue one (terrible color)...would be interesting to get your thoughts on how the ball plays. Thanks again for producing/publishing this one.

Thanks for giving the darts a test drive Gabe! Keep up the great work 🤙

I use the Callaway Chrome Soft X LS and LOVE THEM!!!

Volvik S4 is actually a pretty good ball, especially 100 yards and in. I spin the ball too much with my wedges so it's not for me, but I never seen a ball check up so well from 30 - 60 yards.

Great video…..I was torn between vice pro, snell mtb and onecore elixir and played them on and off all great balls, but once I tried the vero last summer never went back…such a great ball and they are from my home town so support local company! Keep up the great content Gabe!

OnCore, Vice, Callaway, Titlelist, Taylor Made these are my Favorites in that order.

Putting Callaway and srixson in the try category makes this list a joke. Two of the best balls out there.

Been playing the Kirkland for a few years now - great price and performance. That said, also play the Pro V1 and Taylormade but never bought any of them. Seem to find lots which keep me going. Have you noticed how you can grade courses by the quality of balls you find in the rough. Plenty of Top Flites at my courses and even found a Commando the other day... a blast from the past !

Noodle long and soft are a great 2 pc ball man. I game them often. Mostly Kirkland but I will play noodle or Wilson smart core also.

Just received two dozen Snell MTB-X today. Golfing tomorrow and see how they do. Looking to replace my Callaway Chrome Soft with the Snell that is $15 per dozen cheaper but has good performance.

I found an OnCore just off the 17th fairway of my local track - I had been going through a process of trying to "play every ball" and find something to replace the expensive Titleist. I played the OnCore on the 18th and was so impressed I thought it must have been a fluke. So I seriously tried OnCore after that and immediately made it my no. 1 choice, easily...easily as good as the Titleist and so much more ball for the price. way to go guys at OnCore.

Overall, i think we’re in alignment. Only change is that I would move Maxfli to “would try”. Their maxfli tour x balls are actually pretty good. Personally i play those, Snell mtbx, and ProV1x, and all 3 perform the same for me.

Maxfli Tour golf balls are excellent, Callaway supersofts are great for beginners and people with slower swing speeds, so they should be higher, Srixon Z-star balls are pure class as well.

You missed the most important category! FOUND balls…they are always pure class!!! If I don’t game them, they go in the shag bag, or at worst, I use them on the range to get a little better sense then a range ball…the most versatile balls ever!!!

*I've been testing balls lately as well. Love to tinker. My swing speed has dropped now that I'm 65. Around 85-90. Always looking for more yardage! The other day at the range I hit a ball that went about 10 yards further than my current gamer Bridgestone e12! Today at the course I bought a sleeve to verify my findings and again they went further than the e12, Titelist Velocity and ProV1 by a good 5-10 yards! I usually drive the ball about 220 - today it was 230-233 consistantly! The feel around the green I'll have to adjust too. The Pinnacle Soft (2021) is now my new gamer! I'm just as shocked as you and I was just as doubtful. For those with a slower swing speed it might just be the ticket! I'm using an SIM2, 9* and the AutoFlex 305 shaft...great combo!

Love your reviews. Very entertaining. I play the Kirkland and consider it to be the best value in golf balls. I have friends the play the "MG" Magic Golf ball who say it's as good as the Pro V1.

I have been playing Oncore for 3 years and now the Vero X1 which is fantastic! I always buy in bulk for a great price!

I don't think putting a brand as a whole in 1 category works, every manufacturer has crap and good balls. Also what you find "bad" a 70 year old might love. Splitting up the ranges would work better than just saying there so so as a whole package.

My two go-to golf balls are Titleist TruFeel and Bridgestone e6.

I wish Kirkland made colored balls, maybe one day

I want to get some Oncores, haven’t seen them in Canada. How do I go about getting some? I’m using the new Srixons.

Titleist, Bridgestone and TM are my favorite big brands. Current gamer is the Sugar which I really like. The only thing I don't love is the feel off the putter, it's almost too soft. Good distance and great spin around the green. Just wish they had that Titleist Pro V1 feel off the putter.

Pinnacle is better than you may think! They are made in the Titleist plant. They’ re good off the driver, 5h, 7i, 9i. Also as good, Wilson Zip and the Precept Laddie! I have been playing these lately as a test. I have been impressed how well they stop off a GW 90-100 yds drop and stop. That’s what I want! Crazy! You should do a three way two piece ball test!

Nitro Golf Balls???

I do like the kirkland 2.0 around the greens , very spinny off the driver. Currently gaming the Sirxon z-star xv's, low spin off the driver, decent spin into the greens..

Gotta try a Mizuno ball! I love them!

Enjoyed the video. Have you tried Mizuno's line. I play their irons and hybrids, and I want to like their balls but I am just not sure about them.

I am almost 100% in agreement with this ranking. The only change I would make is that I would move the Bridgestone up to the "Pure Class" catergory. I will admit that I am a bit of a homer for Bstone as I have had the pleasure of getting to meet/know the CEO and a couple of of marketing/social media people as well as being fit by their master ball fitter. I guess that is part of what makes them Pure Class in my book.

I know titleist is a top class ball but was surprised you put it so high after the balance test you did

Currently gaming the TM TP5x. I dont really notice much about it (physical feel), but I seem to have better luck with it around the greens/chipping.

Try Piper golf balls! You choose based on your game, 4 options. They are DTC, I bought the Blue Ball through Amazon at $25. I had great results with straight long drives, good from fwy and held its own around the greens.

Yep, I game the Kirland balls..good ball and great value. Love these things! I also love the Titlest Pro V1X but WAY to expensive. Callaway Chrome is another I like but too expensive.

What is the first responder discount for the PXG 0211’s? $79 per club for retail, do they give more of a discount?

The Wilson Staff 50 Elite golf balls seem to work for me. Even as a beginner, I've noticed that I do a little better with them compared to other golf balls.

Great job 👍.

for 30 bucks the Titleist Velocity's are my go tos as a casual player. If i were better and didn't lose any many balls, def would have the Pro v1s lol Ive seen Snells and my buddy has used them sometimes but hes never said anything special about them, surprised with most of the s tier options here. Ill have to try them out! Thanks!

OnCore ELIXR is my go to ball and I also have a few boxes of Vero X1, just in case I get good enough to use a 4 piece ball. I’m generally around 100 mph give or take a few, so the ELIXR is the best choice.

Playing the oncore verox1 and Snell mtb, but also the Cut blue golf balls are very good as well.

I like your list, but I think the Srixon QStar should move up one. :) I was surprised to See OnCore on your List. I played them when they first came out. I still have a sleeve. Cheers!

I try different balls. Do I see a difference? Maybe a little but still as a 20 handicapper I play the RZN Speed, Cut Blue (which is not on your list) and Noodle.. did I say Noodle yep hey I like them! My favorite that I have tried is Both Snell and Oncore! Unfortunatly Snell isn't making any balls this year because of lack of material. Oncore well I live in Canada and with the currency exchange the Elixr at 29.99 comes to almost 40.00 a dozen. wish I could get them here. There are few that I would of put elsewhere on your list but hey its all for fun .. and its your opinion and your channel so who am I to disagree lol . Great video and love the video on ball balancing. That was an eye opener. Mark from Montreal Canada

Enjoy the channel. For the uninitiated can you explain why the noodle is so bad? I’m playing the Srixon soft feel which I think is a good balance of price and performance. I’d like to try the Snell and the Kirkland

Srixon underrated!

I had the same result with the Volviks. I absolutely pured one and I was at least 30 yards behind my brother-in-law (who when I hit them well I'm usually 20 yards past).

Can’t wait to see the review of the 0211 dc irons. Been thinking about trying them out.

Noodles are what I play when I'm just out with the guys knocking back a few (too many) beers and not taking the game too seriously. I think for like a buck a ball they are fine for new players or the casual golfer who may only play 2-3 times a year. I play Srixon Q-Star when I'm getting after it. Might have to check out the Kirkland next season though.

The Maxfli Tour Balls are rated very favorable which ball are you evaluating

I’d like to see how you rank the Snake Eyes Soft Distance? I’m just getting back into golf after 10yrs off and have been buying these for $10/dozen. They seem good😁

Great video Gabe. For senior golfers with slow swing speeds its pretty simple. The gap between longer and shortest drive will be 6 yards. The longest ball will be Titleist prov1x left dash. However for us seniors its all about 100 yards in. Therefore you need the spiningest ball out there. This happens to be the Kirkland 2.0. Go give them a try. Smash the like button 👇

Right, I play Kirkland and whatever I find on the course. Having played dad’s balata balls I have been impressed by how soft;y they land and the stopping power on the green. For a club golfer which balls give best backspin and soft feel off the face?

I imagine the PXG balls weren't out at the time you filmed this. Have you tried them yet? If so, where would you rank them? Personally, I really like the brilliant white color and the alignment mark on them. They fly well, but I have had some durability issue with them, which could be just me. It would be great to hear your opinion. Thanks.

thoughts on cut?

How about Precept Laddie Extreme?

Mizuno makes golf balls I have played and liked, where would they fall? Also would love to see some Amazon golf balls like Trust or Piper balls on the list as well.

Where would you rank the muzino golf balls at? Lot of players are startling to play with here where I live.

I'd put the Tp5/x in the pure class bucket, but that's me. I'm going between Prov1x and TP5X currently, and occasionally the Tour B XS.

Scrixon's are excellent balls. As are their irons. ZX4 irons you should try and review. AMAIZNG AMAZING irons.

It's not easy to find an objective golf ball review, something I don't personally have a clue about. I know I have a couple of Noodles in my inventory as well as the good ones you have mentioned. Maybe I can play the Noodles when it is likely that they will go into the drink if they are really that bad and won't improve my game. Thanks for the warning, and the recommendations.

When I suggested this on the last video did you already have this on deck 😂 I grabbed some Callaway ERC balls last week but am planning on going with Kirklands when I get a chance.

Bridgestone balls are my favorite. I like them more than Titleist tbh.

Tp5 and tp5x deserve pure class category

Noodle belongs in the meh for sure! I started playing golf with noodles so maybe I’m biased.

I think you are so wrong on Maxfli. I play Maxfli Tour and they are honestly as good as anything in the top price range. I'm not sure you've tested them because they get rave reviews. I've also played their Trifli which you can get 2 dozen for $40 which is a heck of a deal, and a good 3 piece ball with 40 compression. I'd recommend moving Maxfli up your list. Also, a lot of those direct to customer company prices are creeping up and don't feel like much of a deal when you factor in shipping. Kirkland is probably the absolute best ball for price.....$1 a ball is crazy and for how good they are, it's a no brainer. But for me, I've been sticking with, and playing Maxfli and getting great pricing on the buy 2 price they run at Dicks. I'm trying to stay loyal to one brand and learn to play that consistently, and for the bargain price, I think you can't beat Maxfli.

just a mention on the not huge brand names, I have tried the Snell, good ball except the cover looked like it was thin paint that chipped after 3 good hits, the Volvik were really good, last forever and I didn't see any loss in yardage, lots of spin. the Seed in my opinion is a Pro V in disguise, could not tell the difference. The Oncore was horrible, I have Top Flites that feel softer than that box of Rocks. My favorite 3 are the Kirkland, Seed and Vice Pro.

I’m a low handicap “ball snob”. My main squeez is the Srixon Z-Star. Great ball. But recently tried the Spaulding SD Tour. A three piece ball with excellent greenside spin and mid irons stop on a dime. Caveat? $16 a dozen on Amazon! Seriously you spinners MUST give this ball a try!

I game Pro V1x and tried the MaxFli Tour and Tour X. Great golf ball for $60 for two dozen. I think the Kirkland ball is 🗑 unless you wanna save money. But Kirkland as Pure Class? Putting the MaxFli balls in the same catagory as Top Flight and Pinnacle really?

Love Seed and Srixon, Titleist for the Trufeel.

Seed have a ball in every range ie Seed 01=Pv1,Seed 02=Pv1x,Seed 05= Chrome soft & Seed 15 is similar to Srixon Ad 333. I currently play Seed01 and cant tell the difference. Also I find the kirkland balls cut up terribly, only lasting a round if that. I find the Seed 01 lasts numerous rounds and with their DTC model the more you buy the cheaper they get . Even with a dozen they are 1/2 the price of the big guys .

Totally messed up the Callaway. Pure Class in my opinion. It clearly outperformed performed Titelist in your last videos as well. Doesn’t make sense.