NCG Buying Guides: The best value golf balls

After some value for money golf balls? Here's some great options that won't break the bank

New golf balls aren’t cheap, and that’s a fact. But they’re a necessity.

There’s a ton of technology packed into those small white circle-shaped objects that we hit around the golf course, and without them we wouldn’t have golf.

The top of the range models, such as the Titleist Pro V1 and TaylorMade TP5 balls, are without a doubt some of the best golf balls money can buy, but there’s also some really good options at the other end of the spectrum, too.

We get that not every golfer wants to spend over £45 or more on a dozen golf balls, so below you’ll find a range of cheap golf balls that offer great bang for your buck, and you might be surprised at how many of the top brands such as Titleist, TaylorMade and Callaway feature in this list…

Best value golf balls

Titleist Velocity Golf Balls

The Titleist 2022 Velocity Golf Ball has undergone a significant overhaul from its predecessor and now offers the golfer even more distance, speed and feel. The LSX core produces faster speeds on full swing shots a delivers the longest distance in the Titleist range. The new NaZ+ cover has been created to improve greenside feel, allowing the golfer to play with more touch on those crucial, delicate shots around the green that can save your score. A 350 octahedral dimple design produces a consistent a high flighted trajectory which allows golfers to maximise distance on tee shots, and stop the ball more quickly on approach shots.

Pros:

High ball flight
Long distance
Low long game spin

Cons:

Low spin design reduces control around green

TaylorMade Distance Plus Golf Balls

The Taylormade Distance Plus golf ball has been specifically designed to give more distance all shots. Speed enhanced with a high-velocity REACT™ Speed Core and advanced aerodynamic 342 cover, which offers low spin and less drag to improve your distance performance. This 2-piece ball has a soft feel and provides a mid ball flight trajectory, and offers maximum wedge spin for added short game control. This new ball comes with an alignment aid that provides immediate feedback after every putt.

Pros:

One of the best golf balls on the market for its price tag
Durable
Good for low swing speeds

Cons:

Takes getting used to on the greens

Callaway Warbird Golf Balls

The Warbird Golf Ball is engineered for long distance and maximum speed from a high energy core, and a 2-piece construction. It also promotes high launch with feel and control to go along with all that distance. If you’re looking to hit the ball farther, try the new Callaway Warbird.

Pros:

Impressive distance
Nice greenside feel
Excellent value for money

Cons:

For some, it won’t offer quite enough spin around the greens

Titleist AVX Golf Balls

Advance your golf game with the new Titleist AVX golf ball, providing exceptional distances, short game performance, and an incredibly soft feel on all your shots. The ball offers low spin with the driver and faster ball speed, and a piercingly low trajectory for remarkable distance from the tee.

Pros:

Soft feel
Low spin
Premium construction

Cons:

Not as much control around green as Pro V1

Vice Tour Golf Balls

The Vice TOUR ball remains the all-rounder in our portfolio. With the new Vice TOUR, you benefit from the technological improvements, including an updated hardness distribution, a higher coefficient of restitution (COR) and lower driver spin, which result in more distance off the tee.

Pros:

A good all-round ball for golfers of all swing speeds and high handicappers
Designed for minimum driver spin to help eke out more distance
High ball speeds

Cons:

Cover material may feel a little too firm to some golfers

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Srixon Distance Golf Balls

Srixon’s new Distance Golf Balls deliver extreme ball speeds and excellent control in a 2-piece design that doesn’t compromise. With a FastLayer Core and that is soft at the centre and gradually firmer towards the outer, Distance balls offer both high ball speeds and great feel. A 324 Dimple Pattern is aerodynamically tuned to perform better in strong winds for more consistency, while its durable ionomer cover gives ample greenside control when you need it most.

Pros:

Added distance
Hard-wearing
Wallet friendly

Cons:

Not as responsive on those more delicate shots

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.

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