Best Golf Balls For High Swing Speeds 2025

Just like you use the right heads and shafts with your clubs, using the right golf ball is critical to producing an optimal fight. Manufacturers offer various types to suit different swing speeds and preferences, with some designed specifically for higher swing speeds to reduce long game spin and produce a powerful trajectory.

Why? Golf balls compress at different rates depending on the speed of the club at impact. Typically, those golfers who swing a driver over 105mph will need to look for a high compression golf ball. If a high speed player uses a ball that has a lower compression, the ball will spin too much resulting in shots climbing too high and often finishing further off line. If distance is all you desire, it may be worth looking at what we think are some of the best distance golf balls on the market.

So, as a high swing speed player, what are the most suitable golf balls out there? Our team has put the most relevant balls for high swing speeds through rigorous testing, including numerous rounds on the course, with the leading selections outlined below. Some of the balls that performed best for faster swinging players were also some of the best golf balls over the last year for all levels of golfer. However we understand that not every player that swings it quickly is a low handicapper, therefore we have also composed a guide on the best golf balls for high handicappers as well as some of the best mid-price golf balls so you don't have to spend too much money on ammunition.

The Quick List

Best Golf Balls for High Swing Speeds

Titleist Pro V1

First we have a ball very common amongst the professional world of golfers, the Titleist Pro V1. This ball has sat atop the golf ball tree for many years now and the latest version continues this theme, despite the emphasis being placed on refinements, instead of wholesale changes to the ball. Specifically the core material has have been reformulated to increase ball speed, give lower spin with the driver, and more with the irons and shorter clubs. But how did it test?

Well high speed players, like myself, will enjoy the overall performance of the Pro V1. My testing revealed a soft, responsive feel whilst providing a little extra distance from the tee that will be well received by many. The ball flight was stable and consistent as well, and of particular note was the stability in the wind.

Moving to approach shots, the ball delivered nicely here as well. I got consistent carry numbers and a nice feel of control when hitting irons, which is exactly what I look for in a golf ball. Elsewhere in the bag the high level performance continued to the point where I will say it will be hard to find a better performing golf ball in 2025.

• Read our full Titleist Pro V1 2025 Golf Ball Review

TaylorMade 2024 TP5 Golf Ball

As one of the most recognized golf balls on the professional circuit, the TP5 needs no introduction. For 2024, TaylorMade have updated the core of the ball...

The latest TP5 uses a lower density acoustic material that sounds and feels softer than its predecessor. In testing, it provided me with greenside spin and a soft feel no matter what club we hit. My only qualm was that the speed was slightly less than the TP5x—which as a result, concluded with less distance. That said, the TP5 did provide slightly more spin, meaning it was easier to get airborne.

The durability was great and this model definitely stood in out in the short game area. Plus, the wear was minimal which was impressive, especially for one of the best soft feel golf balls. The TP5 it seemed to stay on the wedge face for an eternity, rolling up the grooves and imparting very impressive levels of grab on the green.

• Read our full TaylorMade 2024 TP5 Golf Ball Review

Callaway Chrome Tour Golf Ball

The Chrome Tour range is new to the market and will appeal to high speed and high spin players. I tested the Chrome Tour to see how it compares to the Chrome Soft model...

So what's new? The Chrome Tour features a Hyperfast Soft core, which has been constructed to give as much speed as possible. There's also a new rubber system where a new base polymer is combined with a mixture of other ingredients to create optimal compressions for speed. On top of that, there are both hexagonal and spherical dimples to help stability and consistency in a range of conditions.

If you're looking for repetition and reliability this new technology will definitely deliver precisely that. The particular standout was indeed the flight in the wind and, although the ball speed was slightly less than the Chrome Tour X, the drop offs were minimal.

• Read our full Callaway Chrome Tour Golf Ball Review

Bridgestone 2024 Tour B X Golf Ball

At the 2024 Genesis Invitational, Tiger Woods was seen using the Tour B X during the tournament, with the ball specifically designed for those with swing speeds of over 105mph. Such is the quality, Jason Day and Matt Kuchar have also put this model in the bag.

In terms of technology, there's a new Reactiv X system that I thought created more rebound on tee shots to increase distance, as well as the ball staying on the face longer on approach shots that provided more spin and a softer feel on shorter, more precise shots.

Overall, it is a consistent performer with excellent durability. It is worth noting that the ball is slightly lower spinning and also provides a middle ground in terms of feel, with it not too firm and not super soft. Put simply, it is one of the best Bridgestone golf balls on the market.

• Read our full Bridgestone 2024 Tour B X Golf Ball Review

Srixon Z-Star Diamond

Next we have arguably the best Srixon golf ball in the current Z-Star range, the Diamond. Used by high speed players Brooks Koepka and Shane Lowry, it kept up with the XV model in terms of distance, despite Srixon saying the XV is the longest model in the range. Additionally the Diamond produced a lower trajectory and spin, which is ideal for those golfers who want a lower ball flight, or who play in windy conditions regularly.

This ball also stands out with irons and approach shots too. When compared to the other Z-Star models it stood out from a spin and control perspective, whilst on full wedge shots, the Diamond was spinning over 1000rpm more than the Z-Star and 700rpm more than the Z-Star XV. So in short I got long game performance and low spin, but more spin with the clubs being used around the greens.

Finally I think it offered a delightful middle ground between the ultra-soft feel of the Z-Star, and the firmer, harsher feel of the XV.

• Read our full Srixon Z-Star Diamond Golf Ball Review

Wilson 2024 Staff Model X Golf Ball

Another new model to the market—the Model X—is a contender for the one of best premium golf balls. We put it to the test...

In terms of technology, the Model X retains similar aspects to the original Staff Model ball. But Wilson have made some modifications to optimize iron-spin levels based on tour-player feedback.

In testing, I found that the Model X spun a little higher than other models on this list and the ball speed was slightly lower. If you're player with low spin numbers, I would recommend this ball but, overall, the numbers are only marginal.

What's more, in the short game area, it has a slightly firmer feel and it felt very responsive when in and around the greens. There was plenty of grab on chip shots and, when it came to putting, it felt very solid, something which many players will like.

• Read our full Wilson 2024 Staff Model X Golf Ball Review

Mizuno Pro X Golf Ball

Your mind may not think about Mizuno when it comes to golf balls but after testing the Pro X, I think this shouldn't be the case anymore. It simply blew me away in testing. Featuring a new three-piece construction, including a 12 percent thinner urethane cover and a thicker mantle layer as well, all in the name of providing ball speed and yet remaining nice and soft in terms of feel.

In my testing the ball speed was certainly there, as I got 156.2mph, which was comparable to other models in this guide, such as the Z-Star Diamond ball. The X also launched considerably higher which was good to see.

Then in the short game the spin was solid, more than enough to get the ball to check up quickly by the hole when well struck. The feel was firm as well, but not excessively so, which means I think a lot of golfers will enjoy it. I would say it’s very comparable to the Titleist Pro V1x if truth be told, which is certainly no bad thing, especially as it's a fair bit cheaper.

• Read our full Mizuno Pro X Golf Ball Review

PXG Xtreme Tour Golf Ball

Much like the Mizuno model above, your mind may not think of golf balls when thinking of PXG but once again that should change. For example the Xtreme Tour ball I picked here offered me excellent performance and will for other high speed players.

The first thing I noticed were the visuals of the ball. They are incredibly white which is thanks to the glossy, shiny finish to them, which looked great in my opinion. I also liked the alignment aid on the side too.

Then the ball speed and distance output was excellent, for example I picked up around 2 miles per hour on my usual gamer, the TP5x below, but the spin was very similar. Spin was ample around the greens and I was also impressed with the durability, despite a few long sessions with the ball, it barely marked up, even from wedge sessions. Finally, it was far from firm, and offered an audibly higher pitched sound, especially on wedge shots and chips.

• Read our full PXG Xtreme Tour Golf Ball Review

Titleist Pro V1x

Along with the 2025 Pro V1 above, the Pro V1x also got refined by Titleist in this latest model as well, and once again the performance was near the top of the golf ball tree.

When compared to the previous model, off the tee with the driver, the spin dropped by around 150rpm and on a similar trajectory my carry distance increased by three yards, four yards in total. The ball flight was strong and penetrating, even in crosswinds which I really enjoyed.

I found short game feel remained exceptional as well. I enjoyed the lovely audible 'click' sound when hitting shots with a wedge and the ball would come out a little lower and stop to attention on the 2nd/3rd bounce. Admittedly the X is noticeably firmer feeling than the standard Pro V1 but this will suit a lot of players. Because of the quality performance of the Pro V1 and Pro V1x, I would recommend a golf ball fitting to find out which ball is best for you.

• Read our full Titleist Pro V1x 2025 Golf Ball Review

TaylorMade 2024 TP5x Golf Ball

In testing, I noticed a slight increase in speed over the standard TP5, but the spin levels were almost identical through the bag. If you want a little more spin around the greens, the TP5 will be better suited, but if you are looking to increase and maximize distance then the X will be the model for you.

Performance aside, the TP5x has a very clean aesthetic and, like the TP5, there is a handy alignment aid on the side. There are various versions of the model available, with TaylorMade adding never before seen customization options to its Pix models. What's more, there will even be a new MySymbol collection in Europe, which will offer a large range of fresh, individual logo options to choose from.

In all honesty, I struggled to find any negatives with the TP5x. Not only did it have a lovely soft feel at impact, but the muted audio puts it up there with one of the best golf balls that money can buy.

• Read our full TaylorMade 2024 TP5x Golf Ball Review

How we test golf balls

The quality of Golf Monthly's reviews and buyers guides is built upon a rigorous testing procedure as well as the knowledge and experience of the test team that has a sterling reputation in the industry, known for delivering the key points you want to know in a concise, easy-to-digest manner. Our specific golf ball testing is built upon this procedure so we can get controlled data inside, and then see how the golf ball performs outside and on the golf course. That way we can get a more complete picture and get greater feedback to pass on to you.

The first port of call is usually the indoor simulator at Foresight Sports, where the team can test in a controlled environment using the GCQuad launch monitor. The majority of Golf Monthly’s outdoor testing takes place at West Hill Golf Club, a stunning course in Surrey with excellent practice facilities. By using the balls over a number of rounds, and in different conditions, we can get a clearer understanding on factors like feel, control, ball flight and so on.

How to choose golf balls

As a player who swings it faster than average, what is the best golf ball for you? Let's take a look.

Distance or feel?

One of the key areas to think about when choosing a golf ball is feel. This is a very personal matter with some preferring a firmer feeling ball such as the Taylormade TP5x, as opposed to a softer feeling ball like the Titleist Pro V1.

As a high swing speed player, distance is something that comes naturally through clubhead speed but can be determined by how a ball launches. The Callaway Chrome Soft X was a ball that we noticed launched high and had impressive ball speed which would almost certainly meet your needs for a few extra yards.

Long game or short game?

Which of the above is more important to you? Despite all of the balls referenced through our guide being suitable for high swing speeds, certain balls will spin more than others and at different ends of the bag. For example the Srixon Z-Star Diamond performs superbly off the tee, but was slightly harder to generate spin with greenside shots.

Price

Thankfully most brands do offer different models at various price points, however the majority of balls that are best used by high swing speed golfers are normally some of the best premium balls around also. This does typically mean they come with a premium price tag, although some of the brands such as Srixon and Mizuno tend to come in at a slightly lower price.

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