Golf Ball Comparison Chart (Compression, Layers, Spin)

In this post, I’m going to be listing all the information about all of the latest golf balls. We’ll be covering layers, spin rate, compression, and other information you’d want to know about the most popular golf balls on the market.

We do our best to keep this table updated. If a ball isn’t listed or some of the info needs updated, please leave a comment below and we’ll get it updated as soon as possible.

For details on what each column means, you can click here for a breakdown. You can also sort each column to easily find what you’re looking for.

BallLayersCompressionCoverLong Game SpinShort Game SpinFeelDimplesRecommended Speed (MPH)Recommended HandicapPrice
Bridgestone Tour B X394UrethaneLowHighFirm330105+LowAmazon
Bridgestone Tour B XS384UrethaneMidHigherMid330105+LowAmazon
Bridgestone Tour B RX380UrethaneLowHighMid33895+Low-MidAmazon
Bridgestone Tour B RXS365UrethaneMidHigherSoft33895+Low-MidAmazon
Bridgestone Lady Precept250SurlynLowLowSoft330< 90HighAmazon
Bridgestone E12 HiLaunch260IonomerLowMidSoft322< 95Mid-HighAmazon
Bridgestone E12 Straight365IonomerLowMidMid322< 95Mid-HighAmazon
Bridgestone E12 Speed275IonomerLowLowFirm338< 95Mid-HighAmazon
Bridgestone e6 Soft240IonomerLowLowSoft330< 90HighAmazon
Callaway Chrome Tour488UrethaneLowHighMid332105+LowAmazon
Callaway Chrome Tour X498UrethaneMidHigherFirm332105+LowAmazon
Callaway Chrome Tour Triple Diamond495UrethaneLowerHighFirm332105+LowAmazon
Callaway Chrome Soft372UrethaneLowHighSoft33290+Low-MidAmazon
Callaway Chrome Soft X495UrethaneMidHigherFirm332105+LowAmazon
Callaway Chrome Soft X LS4100UrethaneLowerHighFirmer332105+LowAmazon
Callaway Supersoft245HybridLowLowSoft332< 90HighAmazon
Callaway ERC Soft360HybridLowMidSoft332< 95Mid-HighAmazon
Callaway Superfast275HybridLowLowMid332< 95HighAmazon
Callaway Warbird290IonomerLowLowFirm332< 95HighAmazon
Callaway Reva230IonomerLowLowSoft332< 90HighAmazon
Cut DC4100UrethaneLowHighFirm360105+LowAmazon
Cut Blue490UrethaneMidHigherMid31495+LowAmazon
Cut Grey380UrethaneLowHighMid31485+Low-MidAmazon
Cut Red260IonomerLowLowSoft33270+HighAmazon
Kirkland Signature393UrethaneMidHighFirm33895+Low-MidAmazon
Mizuno Pro X390UrethaneMidHigherMid332105+LowWorldwide Golf
Mizuno Pro S380UrethaneLowHighSoft33295+Low-MidWorldwide Golf
Mizuno RB Tour390UrethaneLowHighMid27295+Low-MidAmazon
Mizuno RB Tour X395UrethaneMidHigherMid272105+LowAmazon
Mizuno RB Max380IonomerLowMidMid336< 100MidAmazon
Nitro Crossfire285SurlynLowLowFirm432< 95HighAmazon
Nitro Maximum Distance285SurlynLowLowLow352< 95HighAmazon
Nitro White Out270SurlynLowLowMid352< 90HighAmazon
Pinnacle Distance277SurlynLowLowMid332< 95HighAmazon
Pinnacle Soft250SurlynLowLowSoft332< 90HighAmazon
Pinnacle Rush285SurlynLowLowFirm332< 100HighAmazon
PXG Xtreme Tour398UrethaneLowHighFirm33895+Low-MidAmazon
PXG Xtreme Tour X3108UrethaneMidHigherFirm338105+LowAmazon
Snell Get Sum270IonomerLowLowMid332< 90HighAmazon
Snell Prime 2.0280UrethaneMidMidSoft33290+Low-MidAmazon
Snell Prime 3.0385UrethaneLowHighMid33295+Low-MidAmazon
Snell Prime 4.0490UrethaneLowerHigherFirm332105+LowAmazon
Srixon Soft Feel258IonomerLowLowSoft338< 90HighAmazon
Srixon Q-Star Tour375UrethaneLowHigherSoft33890+Low-MidAmazon
Srixon Q-Star Ultispeed385IonomerLowMidMid33890+MidAmazon
Srixon Z-Star388UrethaneLowHighestSoft33895+LowAmazon
Srixon Z-Star XV3102UrethaneLowHighMid338105+LowAmazon
Srixon Z-Star Diamond3100UrethaneMidHigherMid338105+LowAmazon
Taylormade TP5588UrethaneMidHighestSoft32295+LowAmazon
Taylormade TP5x593UrethaneLowHigherMid32295+LowAmazon
Taylormade Tour Response370UrethaneLowHighSoft32290+Low-MidAmazon
Taylormade Speedsoft250IonomerLowLowSoft322< 90HighAmazon
Taylormade Distance+277IonomerLowLowMid322< 95HighAmazon
Taylormade Kalea260IonomerLowLowSoft342< 90HighAmazon
Noodle Long & Soft270SurlynLowLowSoft342< 90HighAmazon
Titleist Pro V1387UrethaneLowHigherMid38895+LowAmazon
Titleist Pro V1x497UrethaneMidHigherFirm348105+LowAmazon
Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash4102UrethaneLowerHigherFirm328105+LowAmazon
Titleist AVX377UrethaneLowerHighSoft34695+Low-MidAmazon
Titleist Tour Soft267IonomerLowMidSoft346< 90HighAmazon
Titleist Velocity284IonomerLowLowMid350< 95HighAmazon
Titleist TruFeel260IonomerLowLowSoft376< 95HighAmazon
Top Flite XL Distance290IonomerLowLowFirm332< 95HighAmazon
Vice Pro Plus4100UrethaneMidHighestFirm336105+LowAmazon
Vice Pro390UrethaneLowHigherMid31895+Low-MidAmazon
Vice Pro Air375UrethaneLowHighSoft31890+Low-MidAmazon
Vice Tour395SurlynLowMidFirm31290+Mid-HighAmazon
Vice Drive295SurlynLowLowFirm31290+HighAmazon
Volvik Condor385UrethaneLowHighMid33695+Low-MidAmazon
Volvik Condor X495UrethaneMidHigherFirm336105+LowAmazon
Volvik VTU3380UrethaneLowHighSoft33295+Low-MidVolvik
Volvik VTU4490UrethaneMidHigherFirm332105+LowVolvik
Volvik XT Soft370UrethaneLowHighSoft336< 95Low-MidAmazon
Volvik Vivid385IonomerLowMidMid322< 100Mid-HighAmazon
Volvik Vivid Soft370IonomerLowMidSoft322< 90Mid-HighAmazon
Volvik Crystal385IonomerLowMidMid322< 100Mid-HighAmazon
Volvik Crystal Soft370IonomerLowMidSoft322< 90Mid-HighVolvik
Volvik Magma390IonomerLowMidFirm296< 100Mid-HighAmazon
Volvik Power Soft275IonomerLowLowMid332< 95HighAmazon
Volvik Radiance260IonomerLowLowSoft332< 90HighVolvik
Wilson Staff Model494UrethaneLowHigherFirm362100+LowAmazon
Wilson Staff Model X4104UrethaneMidHigherFirmer362105+LowAmazon
Wilson Triad380UrethaneMidHighMid36290+Low-MidAmazon
Wilson Duo Soft237SurlynLowLowSoft302< 90HighAmazon

The Chart Explained

Golf ball compression chart: This is how much force it takes to compress the ball. Low compression balls are, generally, for slower swing speeds while high compression balls are for faster swing speeds. Balls with compression ratings over 90 are considered high while balls under 70 and considered low. Between 70 and 90 are moderate. Learn more about compression HERE.

Golf ball spin chart: This is how much the ball spins. Balls with high short-game (green side) spin will spin more with the short irons and wedges. Cheaper balls usually have less short-game spin and won’t spin as much. Most balls have lower long-game spin (driver, woods, long irons, etc). Some will spin a bit more or a bit less than others. Learn more about spin HERE.

Golf ball layers chart: This is how many pieces the ball is made from. 2 piece balls are cheaper and are designed for higher handicap or beginner golfers. They normally produce low spin and are great for golfers who hook or slice the ball. 3 or 4 piece balls will spin more and 5 piece balls will likely have the most long-game spin (not short-game). Learn more about the types of balls HERE.

Feel: This is how soft or hard the ball feels at impact. It doesn’t have a huge impact on the performance but everyone will prefer something slightly different. Learn more about it HERE.

Golf ball cover chart: This is the type of cover the golf ball has. Urethane balls are typically more expensive, have higher spin rates, and can be softer. Learn more about the differences HERE.

Swing speed: Some balls will say they’re designed for a certain swing speed while others say they’re for all swing speeds. It can be a bit confusing, but it’s not as important as it used to be. When a company says this, it’s mainly to give you a rough estimate.

If you have a very fast swing speed, a low compression ball could feel way too soft. The opposite is true with a very slow swing speed. The main thing to look at is what you need your ball to do. Do you hit the ball too low? Look for a ball that has a higher ball flight.

But if you are curious about your swing speed, here’s a general chart:

Average Driver DistanceSwing Speed
205 Yards80 MPH
230 Yards90 MPH
260 Yards100 MPH
Source: Average Driver Distance By Age

Did I miss a ball? Let me know in the comments below and I’ll get it added to this list.

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