The golf ball is the only piece of equipment used on every single shot. It is also the piece of equipment most golfers buy based on brand loyalty rather than fit. A low-compression ball in the hands of a 105mph swing speed golfer costs 15+ yards of carry. A tour ball in the hands of an 80mph swing speed player increases spin without increasing distance. This page covers every golf ball review and fitting guide XS Golf publishes for 2026.
We compare golf balls across three swing-speed brackets (under 85mph, 85–100mph and over 100mph), drawing on independent robot and player testing from sources like MyGolfSpy and Today’s Golfer. Those sources report driver carry, driver spin (higher is not better above a threshold), 7-iron spin (critical for stopping power) and wedge spin from 50 yards (feel and control). The combination of these four metrics determines the right ball for each player profile.
Current reviews
- → Titleist Pro V1 — 9.5/10
- → TaylorMade TP5x — 9.3/10
- → Callaway Chrome Tour — 9.1/10
- → Srixon Z-Star XV — 9.0/10
- → Bridgestone Tour B X — 8.8/10
More reviews coming
We are building out this category with hands-on testing throughout 2026. On the review list: Titleist Pro V1 & Pro V1x · TaylorMade TP5 & TP5x · Callaway Chrome Tour · Bridgestone Tour B X · Srixon Z-Star XV · Vice Pro Soft. Subscribe to The XS Golf Insider to be notified when reviews land.