The first port of call to test golf clubsis usually the indoor simulator at Foresight Sports, where the team can test in a controlled environment using premium balls and the GCQuad launch monitor. The majority of Golf Monthly’soutdoor testing takes place at West Hill Golf Club, a stunning course in Surrey with excellent practice facilities. Overall, this is a great golf ball and is pitched at a great price and would be ideal for any mid-high handicapper women or men who are looking for a little extra ball speed. Golf ball manufacturers can alter the core by changing how dense it is. A denser core makes the ball harder, requiring more swing speed to get energy to it. Cover Golf balls can be manufactured with between 2 to 5 layers. A 2-piece golf ball has the inner core and the outer and that’s it. A lot of softer golf balls (low compression) are 2-piece construction because it is designed with a full core that is easy to compress. In July 2023, Neil became just the 9th editor in Golf Monthly's 112-year history. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he has also presented many Golf Monthly videos looking at all areas of the game from Tour player interviews to the rules of golf.

As you’ve heard, the global supply chain remains in chaos. Depending on where you live and what your golf ball of choice is, you may or may not have felt the effects of an ionomer shortage. A golf ball with a low compressionwill compress morewhen hit, assisting the golfer in transferring energy. A golf ball with high compressionwillrequire more swing speed tocompress. Compression value is the same as hardness value if it helps to think of it that way.Tour Soft Golf Balls from Titleist are designed to deliver a soft feel, impressive distance, and enhanced short-game performance. The Tour Soft features a larger core for more speed and less spin off the tee, while the ultra-thin 4CE grafted cover provides excellent control and feel around the greens. With its combination of distance, feel, and playability, the Tour Soft is an excellent choice for golfers looking to optimize their performance on the course. All of this is a round-about way of saying that, for Titleist, it’s good to have Tour Speed in the lineup.

In terms of around the green, the Soft Feel Lady was very spongey off of the face and landed very soft. Out of a bunker filled with wet sand, there was plenty of spin generated which was nice. When it came to putting I found it hard to get to the ball to the hole. Sam is a member of North Hants Golf Club in Fleet, Hampshire, where he won the club championship 3 times in succession from 2015-2017. His golfing highlight to date is shooting a round of 10-under 60 at his home club, narrowly missing a wedge shot for a magical 59. Undeniably, the Titleist Tour Soft golf ball takes inspiration from other balls and is quite similar to Titleist Pro V1. However, that is not to say that this ball does not have its stand-out features. If you are a beginner golfer and you aren’t sure where to begin, a soft golf ball with a low compression is always a good choice for you. Lowercompression ballscan give you more yardage off the tee box when you are just starting out.Another striking feature of the Titleist Tour Soft is that the ball has a super-thin cover. So thin that the company had to develop a brand-new process and technology for its construction. This TCU Process Technology ensures that the covering around the core is entirely uniform. We found no notable layer concentricity issues with any of the balls in our sample. Core Consistency With a compression of under 40, Wilson aren’t joking when they say their two-piece ball is soft. With an Ionomer cover construction, and 302 dimples, they say the core has been formulated so shots will fly far further and launch easier, while its “optimised aerodynamics means reduced driver spin for long carry, straighter shots and more fairways”.

For this reason, the ball works significantly well during short games, although it is still not at urethane levels. This factor is significant because this is where non-urethane golf balls typically fail. Starting with the driver, I really enjoyed how spongey this ball felt off the face of the club. The ball speed was up a little on average from the Srixon Soft Feel that I also tested. I also got one shot over 140mph which is something that doesn’t often happen. The spin was also very good for a driver with this ball and it produced a very nice sound and flight. Since those humble beginnings, our endeavour has blossomed into a robust and trusted online retailer, representing the leading brands in the golf industry. We take immense pride in being your go-to destination for all things golf!The Tour Soft also has an ultra-thin cover, which adds to the feel and improves its responsive control. Let’s see more about the features of this premium golf ball. Features Ionomer is the cover material of choice for two-piece golf balls. It’s also used in the casing/mantle layers of three-, four- and five-layer options. The bottom line is there’s a lot of overlap industry-wide with suppliers, those suppliers are spread thin and, much as you might like to, you can’t make a golf ball without ionomer.

Low Spin: The golf balls decrease the sidespin on a shot, allowing for a straighter trajectory. While they do not travel too far, the reduced spin increases the landing roll. So such balls are a reliable option for golfers habitual to slicing. Or to those who find it challenging to cover the distance on the ground. Tour Speed Golf Balls from Titleist are engineered to deliver exceptional distance off the tee and a responsive feel around the greens. The Tour Speed features a high-speed core, a proprietary thermoplastic urethane cover, and a 346 quadrilateral dipyramid dimple design, all working together to provide impressive ball speed, low spin, and maximum control. Experience the perfect balance of distance and responsiveness with Titleist Tour Speed golf balls.

In this section of the Titleist Tour Soft review, we will consider what makes the Tour Soft unique. Largest Core Design Unlike other low compression balls, the Tour Soft does not compromise control. Not to mention, it raises the standard for short game spins among non-urethane balls. Cuboctahedron Dimple Design