Best Golf Balls for Seniors 2025

There are benefits to growing older - you can retire, spend more time with family and maybe most importantly... play more golf! However, one downside is that we're likely to lose club head speed as we get into our later years. To counter this loss of speed, changing the golf ball we play with could help us keep those distance numbers off the tee from dropping too low.

No matter what your ability or age, playing the best golf balls for your game is vital if you are to shoot your best scores. The wrong golf ball will not lower your score but it will lower your distance. Thankfully most brands offer a wide range of golf balls that have been specifically designed for every type of golfer.

As a golfer's swing gets slower, they will benefit from a ball with a lower compression. A slow swing with a high compression ball will not go as far as the ball will not compress enough. A lower compression ball will compress nicely with a slower swing and then that extra compression will see the ball spring off the face and maximize distance.

As swing speed lowers that can cause other problems rather than just a loss of distance. For example, some seniors may not be able to launch the ball as high as they once did, which can in turn make it harder to stop the ball as quickly on the greens. Many brands now offer a ball which is designed to launch higher and come down steeper while will certainly help on that front.

With this in mind, here at Golf Monthly we have put together this guide on the balls we think are best suited to senior players. We have tested a lot of golf balls and we have many senior staff members who test gear as well. We have testers from a wide range of age groups and skill levels so we can identify which products are most suitable for you.

We would also recommend having a read of some of our other golf ball guides too, such as the best distance golf balls and best golf balls for slow swing speeds.

The Quick List

Best Golf Balls for Seniors

Top pick

Titleist produce the "number one ball in golf" in the Pro V1 and as most people know that's the best golf ball for professionals and low handicap golfers. What might not be as well known is that they also cater for a wide range of other skill levels. For example, the Titleist TruFeel is our choice for the best golf ball for high handicappers and topping the list for seniors is the Titleist Tour Soft.

The biggest chance with the 2024 version of the Tour Soft is the new Fusablend cover, designed to deliver more consistent spin for those fiddly greenside pitch and chip shots. A thicker T-link alignment tool is also present on the side of the ball and can really prove beneficial to golfers of all abilities who decide to use it. Simply line it up with the starting line of your putt to help visualize the line and roll before striking and, hopefully, sinking your putt!

During testing we thought the new cover worked really well, particularly when we had wedge in hand. Durability can often be an issue for cheaper golf balls but it was not one here, making this a great option for senior players who play a lot of golf throughout the year. There is no compromising on distance though, which is vital for senior players. We found that the Tour Soft had a powerful feel off the face which translated to good speed as well, which will help senior players with slow to mid-swing speeds.

• Read our full Titleist 2024 Tour Soft Golf Ball Review

Best color choice

Callaway’s low-compression Supersoft ball has long been one of the most popular balls with mid-high handicap golfers. Over the years it has undergone several improvements, making it an even better choice for seniors whose swings aren’t as fast they once were.

Distance and durability were the two standout features for us when we tested the Supersoft. Like the Titleist Tour Soft, Callaway have introduced a new hybrid cover which they've branded the Paraloid Impact Modifier. Through Callaway's HEX Aerodynamics, this leads to reduced drag, higher launch and longer distances that could prove valuable for senior players who don't hit it as far as they used to.

Two more features we liked were the black background on the sidestamp which made it easy to align, and the fact it is available in six colors - including white, yellow plus matte orange, green, pink and red.

• Read our full Callaway Supersoft Ball review

Best value

The title of 'best value' goes to the Duo Soft golf ball from Wilson, a ball that suits senior golfers down to the ground.

Why is this? Well, this is a ball that suits those with slow swing speeds thanks to the low compression produced. This will then help players who don't swing out of their shoes achieve a higher launch and ball flight whilst also increasing ball speed for distance gains. Slow swing speeds make it harder to compress the ball, so the Duo Soft compensates for that making making that compression easier and thus helping senior players hit the ball further.

The ball has also gone over a little makeover compared to its predecessor, with the color removed from the face for a cleaner, more simplistic but premium look, more fitting with the best Wilson golf balls. Considering its price tag, this is definitely one of the best value golf balls going.

• Read our full Wilson 2025 Duo Soft Golf Ball Review

Best control

Given the word feel is in the name of the product, Srixon put the pressure on themselves to deliver a positive feeling golf ball with their Soft Feel option. Thankfully, they do just that and the Soft Feel is considered one of the best Srixon golf balls as a result.

This is a great golf ball for seniors with slower swing speeds because via the FastLayer core, the ball gets firmers nearer to the cover but softer in the center which allows the ball to snap back into shape quicker than ever before after contact with the clubface. Players also get more consistent spin as a result, whilst the return of the ball to its desired shape after impact leads to longer distances, particularly off the tee.With its low compression rating of 60 it is an ideal option for golfers with a swing speed of around 90mph or less (which most senior players do).

For us though the thing that impressed the most was the control around the greens and on the putting surface we had with this ball. The control from the 1.6mm ionomer casing gives a soft feeling, so if you like your golf balls to be a bit quieter when putting this is a great option for you.

• Read our full Srixon Soft Feel 2023 Golf Ball Review

Best 3-piece

TaylorMade golf balls are among the best on the market and they cater for golfers of all skill levels. The premium TP5 sits at the top of the tree but just behind it sits the two Response models - the Tour Response and the Soft Response, which is a lower compression model.

The Soft Response is made with the slower swing speeds in mind, offering all-round performance but a softer feel for short game and putting. After testing, we believe this is a ball best suited to the older golfers as we think they'll really benefit in terms of their long game. Other low compression models on this list have a firmer feeling but the Soft Response might be the softest of the lot, delivering a really responsive feel that was a delight to chip and putt with.We found that with wedges it performed surprisingly well and only produced slightly less spin than the best golf balls on the market, which is a big plus-point.

Slower swingers can still benefit from the superb short game performance while gaining distance from the tee, making this an excellent option for seniors.

• Read our full TaylorMade Soft Response Golf Ball review

Best distance

When we think of the best Callaway golf balls, the Warbird doesn't come to mind immediately. However, out of the whole Callaway range, it's the ball best suited to senior players. This is a golf ball that has been around for decades and for good reason, giving golfers a two-piece construction with a high-energy core for higher launch and longer carries.

This makes it ideal for the golfer in need of extra yards off the tee or who has difficulty getting the ball in the air. In our testing we certainly noticed that there was a bump in distance from the previous model, especially on iron shots into the greens, so if length is your priority this is the ball for you.

If short game control is what you're after, there may be better options in this guide than the Warbird - the ionomer cover is on the firmer side of things and produces less spin during chip and pitch shots as a result. However, this is a natural trade off when we consider the distance gains off the tee and we personally think this tradeoff is worth it for senior players.

• Read our full Callaway Warbird golf Ball Review

How we test golf balls

Our testing procedure for golf balls, as well as all other golf gear, revolves around several key commitments;

When we say we have reviewed a product, this means that we would have done so comprehensively and with impartiality. When it comes to golf balls this means we have used it both out on the golf course and also with launch monitors where applicable. Additionally we will always seek to use the latest and best equipment to assess performance, while it is important to state that no manufacturer can pay for a good review because the entire Golf Monthly team base their reviews entirely on how they see it.

For golf balls, we use several members of the Golf Monthly team who play at a variety of levels and are at different ages, which means we can test extensively and give you the best reviews possible. The entire team are regular golfers and therefore balls are tested indoors and outside, and then over a number of rounds because that is how you can test for things like distance, feel, durability, spin and so on. We then seek to be as honest and insightful as possible in reviews and guides to help you be more informed.

How to choose golf balls

We think the first thing to consider when buying golf balls is you having a think about your game. First you ultimately need to pick a golf ball designed to help you. This means having a clear indication of what level you are and what are your strengths and weaknesses. It is totally pointless using a golf ball that will dampen and limit your strengths, whilst also accentuating your weaknesses. In terms of this guide for seniors, additionally there are also some age-specific things to consider as well.

Distance

As players get older, swing speed will usually decrease which obviously impacts on distance. Having the right golf ball can help with this because a golf ball with a lower compression will allow players with slower swings to still compress it a decent amount and maintain more of their former distance.

Launch

Another thing we have seen when swing speed drops is that senior players may struggle to launch the golf ball. This is especially problematic when you need to take the aerial route to carry over a penalty area, or if you are hitting into a green which is guarded by front bunkers for example. Getting the ball up and then stopping it quickly can be difficult for seniors, but thankfully there are golf balls out there, many of them above, that have been designed to launch higher which gets the ball in the air quickly.

Colors

One final point to mention is vision can deteriorate for some people but golf is no longer just a white ball affair. Now most brands make bright golf balls which stand out better, especially in gloomier light. This will certainly help golfers who struggle to keep track of a white golf ball through the air.

FAQs

We hope you liked this guide on the best golf balls for seniors. For more golf ball advice, check out our guides on the best mid price golf balls or best low spin golf balls.