Srixon AD333 golf ball review: New, improved and still great value

Srixon’s AD333 golf ball has long held a reputation as a go-to option in the mid-price market—and it continues to deliver impressively. It’s Srixon’s best selling two piece ball, designed for club golfers seeking performance without a premium price tag. So, is the 2026 offering the ultimate budget-friendly ball for club golfers? Nicola Slater put it to the test in our Srixon AD333 golf ball review….

Srixon AD333 golf ball review: NCG Summary

NCG SUMMARY

As stated by Srixon the AD333 ball offers tour tech at value. This two piece golf ball continues to hold its mid to high flight properties with an even softer feel than before. This year’s model has had minor changes but the compression rate has lowered slightly to allow for an even softer feel off the club face.

Overall, this ball continues to deliver everything you’d expect from a Srixon AD333.

PROS

Soft on feel
Strong distances
Ideal for club golfers

CONS

Low spin rates

First Impressions

Srixon AD333 is a ball with a long standing great reputation but it’s been a while since I’ve hit one. Coming from playing a Titleist ProV1x regularly I could immediately tell how much softer the AD333 was off the clubface. The sound was much softer and overall I very much enjoyed my first few shots with it.

The packaging for the 2026 Srixon AD333 is made from eco friendly paper. The outer box supports the same look as previous models but the inner sleeves have been revamped to meet Srixon’s goal of reducing waste. The balls can be felt through the sleeve as there is no longer any foil/plastic.

NCG Review

Starting with wedges, I really enjoyed how the ball felt off the club face. Having just hit my regular Pro V1x, the AD333 felt like a marshmallow in comparison. This years model has a slightly lower compression rate meaning that it’s now even softer, great for players with slow swing speeds.

I found that my yardages were solid with my pitching wedge using this ball but the spin rates were down on what I would usually expect. As you can tell from the carry number to the total distance, there is some run out on this ball. I personally wouldn’t want to see this with wedges on the course.

Moving onto mid irons, I found a similar drop in spin. This dropped to an average of 4,388 rpm, which is around 1000 less than I’m use to seeing. All the other numbers were pretty similar to what I am use to. A 7 iron carry of 150 yards is my stock yardage, so no complaints with that. The launch on some of the shots was higher but only fractionally.

With my 5 iron I found similar drop off in spin, yet the carry and all other numbers was around what I would typically expect.

The theme continues off the tee. Ball speed clocked in at an average of 134 mph, but with a low spin rate of just under 2,000 rpm. Overall, the carry number remained around what I would typically expect to see. This spin rate would be too consistently low for me to play with despite getting one spinning at 2489rpm.

With a carry of 223 yards and rollout reaching over 252 yards, the AD333 proves highly efficient through the air. Its impressive 338-speed dimple pattern contributed here, helping it fly straighter and further despite its soft feel.

NCG Verdict

Srixon’s FastLayer Core, which starts soft in the centre and firms up toward the edges, mimics multi-layer performance in a simple two-piece design. Combine that with an aerodynamic dimple pattern and you’ve got a ball that’s forgiving, long, and stable in flight.

The Srixon 2026 AD333 is a standout choice for players with slower swing speeds who are looking for a ball that performs well but with a softer feel.

It’s not the fastest or the spiniest golf ball, but it’s one of the most balanced and efficient options in its class.