If you’re someone who consistently shoots in the 70s and 80s, you probably want a tour-level ball with higher spin around the green. That said, you might not want to spend a fortune on balls.
There’s a category of balls called “tour-value,” which is where the Triad falls. You won’t see these balls on tour, but they still offer most of what you’d want, especially as an average player.
Tour-value balls usually have 3 layers, a urethane cover, and a mid compression rating. As a mid handicapper, these are the balls I normally use, with the Triad being one of my favorites.
You can see our favorite balls for average golfers HERE.
Wilson Triad Product Details
| Handicap | Low-Mid |
| Layers | 3 |
| Feel | Mid |
| Swing Speed | Under 105 MPH |
| Compression | 80 |
| Spin | Driver: Mid Wedge: High |
| Cover | Urethane |
| Company Website | Wilson |
The Intro
The Triad is Wilson’s most balanced ball and is a good choice for low to mid handicaps with an average swing speed (under 105 MPH). You can see how the Triad compares to the other Wilson balls HERE.
As with most tour-value balls, the Triad has a 3 piece design and a urethane cover. The compression rating is also somewhere around 80.
When you combine those three things, you should get a ball that doesn’t feel too firm or squishy and will put up some good spin rates around the green.
If I were to sum up the Triad, I’d say it’s somewhere between a Callaway Chrome Soft and a Titleist Pro V1. Even better, it’s cheaper than both of those balls.
The Feel
My swing speed is somewhere around 100 MPH, which is perfect for this ball. If yours is different, it might feel or perform differently, but for most people, the specs are right in that sweet spot.
If you’ve ever used a cheaper 2 piece ball (especially a distance ball), you probably noticed how firm it felt around the green. It’s almost like hitting a rock, and will give off a clicky sound.
That’s because it used a firmer ionomer/surlyn cover. The Triad uses urethane, which is much softer (more on that HERE).
On the other side, you might have hit a Pro V1x or Wilson Staff Model and noticed it was very firm off the tee. The reason is that the compression is high and your swing speed probably isn’t fast enough.
With an 80 compression rating, the Triad feels very good. If you like the way a Chrome Soft, Pro V1, or TP5 feel, but don’t want to spend that much, you should really like the feel of the Triad.
The Short Game
As you start getting better, you’ll want a ball that spins more around the green, which will help with distance control. We all want our ball to hit the green, bounce once or twice, and stop on a dime.
Some balls are better at this than others.
Now, I’ll start off by saying, I rarely hit a shot where my ball lands on the green and rips back. I think the majority of people reading this would say the same.
However, with full shots, I can get the ball to stop pretty close to the divot mark, especially with a premium ball.
To see how the Triad stacked up, I compared it to the Chrome Soft and Pro V1. With the wedges, the Triad seemed to bite a bit better than the Chrome Soft, but not quite as well as the Pro V1.
Scratch players might want that extra spin around the green, but for me (and most golfers), I don’t think it’ll make that much of a difference.
The Long Game
The main differences between the three balls comes with the longer clubs. If your swing speed is different than mine (by a lot), you could get different results.
What I noticed with the Triad was that it seemed to spin more than the other two. It wasn’t a huge difference off the tee, but from the fairway, it was a bit more noticeable.
Having the right spin rates for your swing will give you the best combination of ball flight and distance. If you’re already a high spin golfer, it might not be the best choice.
Personally, what I liked about the Triad was that it was the straightest out of the three. It also flew higher when I hit fairway wood off the turf, which I liked.
Should You Use The Triad?
Taking everything into account, the Triad is one of my favorite balls and is currently what I use. I think it’s the perfect balance of performance, feel, and price.
If you’re a low to mid handicapper who has a normal swing speed, I think you should give it a try, especially if you already like the Chrome Soft or Pro V1.
For anyone shooting over 90, I don’t think it’s worth playing this type of ball. Stick to a cheaper ball and focus on hitting more fairways and greens.
I also don’t think this is the best ball if you have a swing speed over 110 MPH. At these speeds, you’ll likely get better performance with a higher compression ball.
Have you used the Triad? If you have, let me know what you thought of it in the comments below!
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Other Balls To Consider
Even though the Triad is a solid choice, it’s not the best option for everyone. If you want to see some of our favorite balls for average players, read one of the guides below.
