It’s a fact: golf balls are expensive – especially premium models used by the best players in the world.
They’re expensive for a good reason though, as they’re the best performing models available on the market.
But for players who’d prefer not to splash all their cash on golf balls alone, there are plenty of budget-friendly options available just for you.
In fact, Amazon is the perfect place for cheap golf balls these days.
You’d probably expect the models on there to be from brands you’ve never heard of, right? Well think again!
You’ll be able to choose from the likes of Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade and Srixon, who are amongst the top brands of golf ball manufacturers. Winning!
We’ve defined budget as under £25 for a dozen balls, which we think is a very fair price for the performance these models below offer.
Best Cheap Golf Balls on Amazon
TaylorMade Soft Response Golf Balls
An excellent ball for golfers seeking superior control, feel, and distance, it features a new low compression design and softer ionomer cover, resulting in our softest ball. The extended flight dimple pattern is steeper and shallower, reducing drag and increasing lift to maximise ball flight time for overall increases in distance. The 3-layer construction enhances control on this ball, allowing you to play the shot you want.
Pros:
- Soft feel off face of putters and wedges
- Performs well in the wind
- Long carry
Cons:
- Not quite as much spin control as the Tour Response
Callaway Warbird Golf Balls
The new and improved Warbird golf ball features an extra-large, high-energy core with revolutionary Hex aerodynamic cover for exceptional carry distance and improved flight. The core of the ball is highly compressible and optimised to give you better feel, plus gives faster ball speed to get the maximum distance out of your driver. It is optimized with an ionomer cover that provides added greenside control, for even more performance out on the golf course.
Pros:
- Impressive distance combined with a degree of greenside feel
- Excellent value for money
- Added distance over other models
Cons:
- For some, it won’t offer quite enough spin around the greens
Titleist Trufeel Golf Balls
Titleist TruFeel is the softest Titleist golf ball re-designed for more distance than ever before and with a thinner cover for improved feel around the green. It combines TruTouch core technology with a TruFlex cover for more speed, lower driver spin and improved control.
Pros:
- A particularly good performer on full iron shots
- Soft sound and feel
- Good control for this type of ball
Cons:
- Less driver distance at higher swing speeds
Wilson Duo Soft+ Golf Balls
This premium golf ball is the worlds longest and softest 2-piece ball with a new Velociticor core for even more distance performance. This new core formulation showed the lowest compression value of any soft ball on the market to give you improved performance and feel with every swing.
Pros:
- Very affordable price
- Affordable price tag
- Has the capacity to soften a hook and slice spin a little
Cons:
- Not much sound at impact
Bridgestone e12 Contact Golf Balls
The new e12 CONTACT is a a straight distance ball that you can see for yourself. The game-changing new CONTACT Force dimple design with a unique structure slows horizontal spin during flight to keep the ball consistently straighter. Thanks to this design, there is a 38% more contact with the clubface at impact which offers more energy transfer. Combine these together and you’ll get that straighter and longer ball flight you’re looking for.
Pros:
- Produced straighter flight on full shots
- Impressive driver distance
- Soft feel around the greens
Cons:
- Limited workability
Srixon Distance Golf Balls
Srixon Distance is an all out attack on raw power. Whether off the tee or from the fairway, hitting woods or irons, the Srixon Distance helps all your shots carry farther and puts you in a better position to score. Golfers of all levels will benefit from distance with every club in the bag and trust us, this golf ball is sure-fire short cut to that exact thing!
Pros:
- A great ball for those delivering 80+mph swing speeds
- A high penetrating ball flight with excellent carry distance
- Holds its line in windy conditions
Cons:
- The durable cover will feel too firm to some golfers
Volvik Vivid Golf Balls
The Volvik Vivid golf ball offers high visibility and performance, with a stylish Matte finish. This is the worlds first ever matte finish golf ball and provides better visibility to help you locate your golf ball much more easily. The ball has been formulated to add more distance for slower swing speeds, and provides a more stable mid-high ball trajectory ball flight for increased accuracy off the tee. For more control, the ball has a soft feel for improved feedback and has high spin for extreme short game accuracy.
Pros:
- Colourful matte cover design
- Good alignment lines
- An excellent array of colour options
Cons:
- Firm sound and feel
Kirkland Signature Golf Balls
Introducing the Kirkland Signature Performance Plus three-piece urethane cover golf ball, a high performance ball suitable for recreational and competitive play. The Kirkland Signature Performance Plus golf ball is encased in a soft urethane cover that provides a responsive putting feel, excellent greenside control and longer-lasting durability. The low compression highly elastic rubber core provides a soft feel with high speed, while the 338-dimple pattern provides a penetrating ball trajectory. The speed boosting mantle is optimised with three-piece construction to control spin with long irons while generating high spin on short irons for control around the green.
Pros:
- Excellent greenside spin and control
- Durability exceeded expectations
- Good affordable model
Cons:
- Not the longest off the tee
Pinnacle Soft Golf Balls
The new Pinnacle Soft is engineered with high energy, shallow compression core – Pinnacle’s lowest compression core ever – that delivers an incredibly soft feel along with low spin for long-distance. The proprietary core formulation combines with an incredibly soft ionomer cover to produce the softest-feeling Pinnacle ever made. Soft’s advanced icosahedral dimple design with 332 dimples ensures an ideal, consistent flight.
Pros:
- Core and cover are engineered for added distance off both driver and irons
- Likely to go slightly further than the sister Rush model at slower swing speeds
- Nice soft feel
Cons:
- Slightly softer than previous generations which may not appeal to all
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