Hot Golf Balls
BRIDGESTONE TOUR B330 SERIES
The B330/B330-S is for really fast swings. The RX/RXS offer performance at average swing speeds.
PERFORMANCE: ★★★★★
INNOVATION: ★★★★★
FEEL: ★★★★
DEMAND: ★★★
CALLAWAY CHROME SOFT
A soft, low-compression ball for tour players and the everyman at an appealing price.
PERFORMANCE: ★★★★★
INNOVATION: ★★★★★
FEEL: ★★★★★
DEMAND: ★★★
NIKE RZN PLATINUM/BLACK
Both use polymer resin in the core and heavier outer layers to keep shots holding steady in crosswinds.
PERFORMANCE: ★★★★½
INNOVATION: ★★★★½
FEEL: ★★★★
DEMAND: ★★½
SRIXON Z-STAR/XV
A coating on the thin urethane cover increases friction for plenty of grab on short-game shots.
PERFORMANCE: ★★★★★
INNOVATION: ★★★★★
FEEL: ★★★★½
DEMAND: ★★½
TAYLORMADE TOUR PREFERRED/X
Both are similar off the tee and around the green. The Tour Preferred has more spin on iron shots.
PERFORMANCE: ★★★★½
INNOVATION: ★★★★½
FEEL: ★★★★
TITLEIST PRO V1/V1X
The changes here – primarily softer urethane covers on both models - are minimal, yet still significant.
PERFORMANCE: ★★★★★
INNOVATION: ★★★★★
FEEL: ★★★★½
DEMAND: ★★★★★
WILSON FG TOUR
The soft inner core on this four-piece ball produces a soft feel and less spin off the driver.
PERFORMANCE: ★★★★½
INNOVATION: ★★★★
FEEL: ★★★★½
DEMAND: ★½
VICE PRO/PRO PLUS
Multiple layers with a urethane cover offer the tour-desired mix of low driver spin and high wedge spin.
PERFORMANCE: ★★★★★
INNOVATION: ★★★★½
FEEL: ★★★★½
DEMAND: ★
TOP-FLITE GAMER SOFT
You rarely find three-piece technology at this price. Its soft layers are designed for moderate club speeds.
PERFORMANCE: ★★★★★
INNOVATION: ★★★★★
FEEL: ★★★★
MAXFLI SOFTFLI
Maxfli's softest ball reduces spin for increased distance, and a softer cover offers more control.
PERFORMANCE: ★★★★
INNOVATION: ★★★★
FEEL: ★★★½
DEMAND: ★★