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Editorial selection Β· News and corrections October 2026

Golf balls 2026

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Models in this selection

FACT REVIEW Β· 2 OCT 2026
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1. Titleist Pro V1
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β‰ˆ $55
2. TaylorMade TP5x
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β‰ˆ $55
3. Bridgestone Tour B XS
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β‰ˆ $50
4. Callaway Chrome Soft
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β‰ˆ $50
5. Vice Pro Plus
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β‰ˆ $38
6. Snell MTB Black
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β‰ˆ $32
7. Callaway Supersoft
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β‰ˆ $25
8. Wilson Triad
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β‰ˆ $30
9. Srixon Soft Feel
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β‰ˆ $23
10. Wilson Duo Soft
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β‰ˆ $20
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Model guide

Titleist Pro V1

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Titleist positions Pro V1 for a lower flight and softer feel than Pro V1x. Check the generation and test short-game control as well as distance when choosing a ball.

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TaylorMade TP5x

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The 2026 TP5x has five-layer construction. White, yellow and pix versions use different visual markings; compare the same generation and quantity when checking prices.

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Bridgestone Tour B XS

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TOUR B XS is part of Bridgestone's TOUR B family. Generation and cover technology matter; a past player's ball choice is not evidence that the ball fits your game.

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β‰ˆ $50
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Callaway Chrome Soft

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Chrome Soft is Callaway's soft-feel ball family. Triple Track is a specific alignment variant, not a feature on every Chrome Soft ball. Check generation and pack size.

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β‰ˆ $50
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Vice Pro Plus

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Vice Pro Plus is a separate model from Vice Pro. Compare generation, finish and quantity; multi-dozen discounts are conditional offers, not a universal price advantage.

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β‰ˆ $38
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Snell MTB Black

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Snell has reintroduced MTB Black as MTB Black LTD with a cast-urethane cover. Distinguish the reintroduced LTD version from older MTB Black stock.

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β‰ˆ $32
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Callaway Supersoft

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Supersoft is Callaway's low-compression ball range. Compare the same generation and number of balls; soft feel does not guarantee longer or straighter shots for every swing.

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β‰ˆ $25
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Wilson Triad

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Wilson Triad uses a urethane cover and tri-balanced weighting. It is a different construction from the two-piece Duo Soft; compare performance around the green as well as price.

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β‰ˆ $30
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Srixon Soft Feel

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Srixon Soft Feel uses a FastLayer core. Confirm the generation and pack size, and compare feel on putting and chip shots before buying a larger quantity.

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β‰ˆ $23
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Wilson Duo Soft

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Duo Soft is a two-piece Wilson ball with a Surlyn cover. Its construction differs from urethane-covered tour balls; select on feel, control and budget rather than unsupported rankings.

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β‰ˆ $20
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Additional models from the earlier selection. Model or series information has been checked where documentation is available; these are not comparative performance tests. Entries without sufficient documentation are marked. Amounts are earlier budget estimates.

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11. Titleist Pro V1x
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β‰ˆ $55 Product source β†’
12. TaylorMade TP5
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β‰ˆ $55 Product source β†’
13. Bridgestone Tour B X
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β‰ˆ $50 Product source β†’
14. Callaway Chrome Tour
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β‰ˆ $50 Product source β†’
15. Srixon Z-Star
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β‰ˆ $45 Product source β†’
16. Wilson Staff Model X
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β‰ˆ $45 Product source β†’
17. Kirkland Signature Golf Ball
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β‰ˆ $25 Product source β†’
18. Vice Pro
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β‰ˆ $33 Product source β†’
19. Wilson Staff Duo Professional
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20. Bridgestone e6
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β‰ˆ $28 Product source β†’
21. Maxfli Tour
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β‰ˆ $30 Product source β†’

How to choose a golf ball

Compare putting feel, chip and pitch control, approach-shot flight and driver performance. A swing-speed or compression label alone is not enough to identify the best ball for every player.

Use the same model while comparing results and include the cost of lost balls in your budget. Check generation, condition and pack size; recycled, refinished and new balls are different purchases.

Selection, prices and sources

GreensidePicks compiles buying guides and does not perform in-house laboratory tests. List order is not a test ranking. Sources accompany product descriptions; models without sufficient documentation are labelled separately.

Original selection: July 2026. Corrections: 6 October 2026. News reviewed: 6 October 2026. The full selection has not been repriced or compared again. Shopping buttons may open retailer searches. Read about the selection and links.