Best Golf Balls for Distance 2024

When it comes to improving your game on the course, one of the primary aspects to consider is the distance you’re getting off the tee. The right golf ball can significantly enhance your driving distance, and that’s why we’ve put together this list of top-performing golf balls for distance in 2024.

The contenders are the Titleist Velocity, Wilson Triad, Wilson ERC Soft, Titleist Tour Soft, and PXG Xtreme Premium golf ball. Each of these balls has been carefully engineered to provide optimal distance, without compromising on other aspects like control and feel.

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Best Golf Balls for Distance 2024

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Reviewed by Steve Carroll

I’m nowhere near the longest hitter on the range and, as a player who fluctuates between single figures and mid-handicap, shelling out £50 for a dozen Pro V1s isn’t a clever option given my propensity to find parts of the course better players don’t reach.

Grabbing any extra yardage can be a compelling proposition for the average player and in the latest iteration of their Velocity line, Titleist say we can have it all: high speed, high launch and explosive distance. So how does it perform?

It’s all about speed with Titleist’s latest Velocity model. The company promises ‘deep downrange distance’, combined with extremely low spin in the long game and a high flight on all shots. While I don’t think anyone would describe the Velocity as ‘soft’, they’re also saying you can achieve playable greenside feel.

A high speed LSX core has been designed for faster speed on full swing shots and to help deliver maximum distance. Everything is about getting that golf ball going as far as it can.

I got a little bit more with a 7-iron. I usually tote a consistent carry distance of about 137 and so to get an extra five yards and a ball speed passing 100mph was a decent fillip. Those distances were very consistent too, with fewer than four yards from front to back in the data.

So what can we conclude about the Titleist Velocity? I’ve always found it to be a durable golf ball, which is important if you’ve got a propensity to not quite find the middle of the club face and you’re one of those players who prides themselves on making a ball last as long as possible.

Pros:

• A five yard distance boost with a 7-iron is a very decent return.
• More responsive around the green than you might expect.
• Good price point for budget conscious players.

Cons:

• Harder feel won’t suit all.
• I’d hoped for a little more distance with driver in hand.

Read the full Titleist Velocity Golf Ball Review

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Reviewed by Steve Carroll

Wilson Triad golf balls “will fly longer and straighter, hold greens better, and roll truer”. Can they also cure disease? It’s about the only thing that’s not being promised.

I’ve orbited the sun a few times now, and I’ve got a healthy scepticism when companies make big claims. But Wilson are nailing their colours pretty firmly to the mast here. They’re basically making guarantees.

When the Triad was first unveiled at the start of 2022, it had a very specific golfer in mind. Me. That’s right, if you were looking to break 80, this was the ball for you. And if you could get your swing speed into the mid 90s (yes, I can), even better.

You can see why. It really is great to hit. It feels like it absolutely crunches off the face with a driver, and the sound is incredibly satisfying. At the performance centre at Woodhall Spa, I just want to keep teeing up one after the other.

In fact, I was really pleased with the way the Wilson Triad appeared to hold in the air a little longer for me and the whooshing sound when club made contact with ball. I do like to get a satisfying noise when a shot is hit well. It was a joy to hit this ball with an iron.

I like the bold Wilson logo on the front and while I’d prefer the Triad symbol to be a solid black line to help alignment even further, the arrows on either side do help you point the ball to your intended target line.

Trust in Triad, we’re told. I think I do, Wilson. I think I do.

Pros:

• Low spin with driver should help players looking for extra distance off the tee.
• Great feel with an iron and superb stopping distances increases confidence with approaches.
• Really soft with pitches and around the greens.

Cons:

• A very minor grumble, but alignment logo could be bolder.

Check out the full Wilson Triad Golf Ball Review

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Reviewed by Steve Carroll

Callaway have been busy with their latest version of the ERC Soft. The renowned equipment giant says a new GRIP Urethane Coating System provides more greenside spin, while the equally new HyperElastic SoftFast core “increases ball speed, while maintaining soft feel through the bag”.

How is that done? The spin is achieved through “high-elongation paint” and the core is optimised for faster driver speed and more distance off the tee.

Add in a Hybrid Cover that combines maximised distance from high launch and low spin and a High Speed Mantle which “creates more efficient energy transfer between the layers for more ball speed and provides more wedge spin around the green” and you’ve got a lot of technology combined with a lot of promises.

You’ve got to love the ERC Soft ball around the putting surface and on the greens, though. There was good, consistent, roll out from the fringe, and the Triple Track Dagger remains an absolute winner.

Alignment really is a doddle with this and those big bold lines – not to mention the fact there are three of them – makes a really simple task to get the ball pointing exactly where you want to.

Pros:

• Triple Track Dagger means alignment remains a doddle.
• Lack of roll may suit players who want a high, stopping, ball with their irons.
• Consistent feel around the greens promotes a more positive strike.

Cons:

• It didn’t feel very forgiving for me following some poor striking.

Read our full Callaway ERC Soft Golf Ball Review

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Reviewed by Hannah Holden

I am a long-time Pro V1 golf ball used, so visually, when I look down on this golf ball, I can see it is a little different. The finish is slightly shinier, and the text is printed slightly differently, but looking down on a Titleist is still very comforting.

Starting at the top of the bag, I was interested to see if this golf ball could help me pick up any distance, given its new fast core and updated dimple design for more efficient aerodynamics.

Turns out it was. This was the second-longest ball I tested with driver. It generated 1 mph more ball speed than the Pro V1 and an extra 7 yards of carry thanks to lower long game spin. On average, I carried this ball 242 yards with driver, which is a pretty impressive showing. If you’re looking for more carry distance off the tee, this seems like a perfect option.

Probably the most notable difference between this and a premium golf ball was the drop-off in spin when it came to half shots and shots around the green.

On 40-50 yard pitches, the spin stayed in the 3000-4800 rpm bracket, which is lower than you would get with a urethane golf ball. This did jump up into the 6000s when I hit a few shots that carried 60 yards or longer.

Overall this is a solid performing golf ball which I think I could put in play tee to green. Personally, I would like some extra short-game control, but if you are someone who prefers to hit low-releasing chip shots and you don’t generate much spin this is a perfect all-round option at a great price point.

Pros:

• Long with driver
• Great consistency
• Great value for money

Cons:

• Didn’t generate as much short-game spin as some other models

Read our full Titleist Tour Soft Golf Ball Review

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Reviewed by Tom Irwin

PXG branding treads a fine line and this golf ball packaging is no different. Even down to the model name Xtreme, it is very sure of itself. The black, white and red box is bold and leaves you in doubt that PXG are taking their foray into the premium golf ball market seriously. I would I say I am relatively opened minded about choice of golf ball, having played a Titleist Pro V1 for a number of years, so I was very interested to see how this newcomer would perform.

This is a 3 piece ball with a urethane cover so there is a lot of similarity with other premium balls in terms of construction. Despite this, the ball definitely has a different aesthetic, acoustic and feel. It is super white, like really bright and this takes some getting used to, but should definitely be easy to spot. It is certainly different to the duller balls I am used to. So is the sound.

On test day, we moved from pitching to 7 irons. I felt I was swinging well and quickly for me. The PXG Xtreme ball produced numbers that were close to ideal with spin numbers consistently in the mid-6000s. Even allowing for variable swing speeds and strikes, this was leading to some really consistent carry numbers, with only 8 yards between my longest and shortest carries.

In summary, the PXG golf ball is a great all-rounder and worthy of its place in the ‘premium’ market.

Pros:

• Very white!
• Comparable distance with other premium balls
• Comparable spin rates and consistency with other premium balls on mid iron and pitching tests

Cons:

• Felt like it scuffed quite easily
• Not as soft around the greens as some

Read our full PXG Xtreme Golf Ball Review

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Best Golf Balls for Distance 2024

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In conclusion, the Titleist Velocity, Wilson Triad, Wilson ERC Soft, Titleist Tour Soft, and PXG Xtreme Premium golf ball are our top picks for golf balls that offer the greatest distance in 2024. These golf balls offer a unique combination of technologies that help increase driving distance while still maintaining good control and feel.

Choosing the right golf ball is an important part of improving your golf game, and one of these options could be the key to gaining those extra yards you’ve been aiming for. Remember, the best golf ball for you will depend on your individual play style and swing characteristics, but these options are an excellent starting point for anyone looking to up their distance game.

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