I might have already found my favorite golf ball of 2025

Mizuno have been manufacturing premium golf balls for years, but none of them have impressed me as much as the Pro X

When I first received prototypes of the Mizuno Pro X and Mizuno Pro S golf balls I was very intrigued to see how they would perform because I’ve never been a huge fan of Mizuno golf balls, especially their premium golf balls, I haven’t ever considered them to be on the same level of the best golf balls, but that’s all changed thanks to the Pro X.

I had played with the previous model premium Mizuno golf balls – the RB Tour and RB Tour X – and their performance massively underwhelmed me. Both previous model golf balls scuffed up incredibly easily and didn’t challenge golf balls of a similar ilk for distance or stopping power. However, that seems to have all changed with the Pro X and Pro S golf balls.

I’ve had the pleasure of playing golf over the holidays with both the Pro X and Pro S golf balls, and I’ve been majorly impressed by how both of them performed on the course. I’m a bigger fan of the Pro X because it suits my game more, but I still enjoy playing with the Pro S – read the full review here.

Upon reception of both models, I instantly gravitated to the Pro X because its properties align with my game more than the Pro S. The Pro X is designed to fly slightly higher, spin a little more, and deliver a firmer feel (although it’s still soft). Mizuno are promising an awful lot with both Tour-level models, but from what I’ve seen so far, they’re certainly delivering.

I’m extremely excited so how well both the Pro X and Pro S perform in our 2025 golf ball robot test, especially because we didn’t test any Mizuno golf balls in either our 2023 robot test or 2024 robot test.

The reason I’m so excited to see how the new premium Mizuno golf balls fare in our 2025 robot test is because I thoroughly enjoy playing with them on the course. As I’ve already mentioned, my preference is for the Pro X and I’ll explain exactly why now.

Tee to Green Performance

I genuinely find it very difficult to criticize the Pro X based on its tee to green performance. Based on my personal experience with this golf ball, it has definitely exceeded my expectations, mostly because of how strong it plays everywhere on the course.

Before heading out on the course with the Pro X, I took it for a spin on the putting green and short game area at Cleveland Golf Club. I distinctly remember initially being shocked by how well the Pro X felt, performed, and sounded because I was imagining it to play very similarly to previous premium Mizuno golf balls – that was far from the case.

On the golf course, my fondness of the Pro X increased because it continued to perform incredibly well on the greens and on approach shots. I’m not the most confident golfer with a wedge in hand, but my confidence quickly grew with the Pro X in play because I was able to fly the ball at the hole and trust that it would stop on a dime.

I need as much help as I can get from a golf ball when it comes to launch and height, and the Pro X delivered exactly that for me. I can’t say that every shot I played with the Pro X came off perfectly, because I’m only human at the end of the day, but every shot I hit well traveled how I wanted and ended up where I wanted.

It’s very difficult to award a golf ball 5 out of 5 for tee to green performance, but I did consider it for the Pro X because of how difficult it is to find a criticism. However, given that it’s currently not being played on Tour it can’t be the perfect golf ball.

Versatility

I’ve awarded the Pro X 4 out of 5 for versatility (the only category not rated 4.5) because, although I do believe most golfers would play good golf with this ball, not everyone would benefit from a high-flying and higher-spinning premium golf ball.

Also, with it having a slightly firmer feel than the Pro S, I imagine most golfers would favor the softer Pro S. However, the Pro X isn’t firm by any means. At such an affordable price, it’s worth trying out both models, if you’re unsure as to which ball will best suit your game, and see how they work for you.

Durability

I was bitterly disappointed with the durability of the Mizuno RB Tour and RB Tour X golf balls, and it had me worrying that the Pro X and Pro S would scuff and scrape as easily. However, I’m happy to share that definitely wasn’t the case. I’ve played a full round with both golf balls and both of them were sporting, what I call, battle scars by the 18th hole, but I think that’s to be expected.

I wouldn’t rush to play a second round with either golf ball, but I know some golfers would happily take them out for another spin. Having only received a sleeve of each model, I only had three Pro X golf balls to test. The ball I used at the short game area held up very well considering I was playing out of bunkers and playing all kinds of shots (even the odd skull).

Feel and Response

It’s no secret, if you’ve read any of my other golf ball reviews, that I favor a firmer-feeling golf ball. This is another reason why my preference is for the Pro X over the Pro S. However, I definitely wouldn’t class it as a firm golf ball, it’s just not as soft as the Pro S. That being said, despite it not being as firm as other golf balls I enjoy playing with, I really appreciated the feel because it was extremely responsive.

Regarding response, I was able to feel the contact of the Pro X with every club face in my bag. From driver to putter, the response was very strong, but pleasant at the same time. For a lot of golfers, feel is a very strong factor when it comes to golf balls, as is response, for that reason most golfers might prefer the Pro S, but for me, the Pro X had practically everything in this area. I would have given it a 5 had it been slightly firmer because that’s my ultimate preference.

Final Verdict

Factoring value and performance, the Mizuno Pro X is an excellent premium golf ball that every golfer should have the pleasure of playing with, you never know, it might become your go-to golf ball. I was really surprised by how much I enjoyed playing with the Pro X, but it’s incredibly difficult not to like what it has to offer.

I seriously can’t wait to see how it performs in our 2025 robot test because I think it will be challenging the most popular golf balls played on Tour, from the Titleist Pro V1x to the Callaway Chrome Tour X. I’d happily play regular golf with the Pro X, and I’ve never been a fan of Mizuno golf balls – that’s how good this ball is.

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About the author

James Hogg – Golf Equipment Writer

James has a degree in English Language from Newcastle University and an MA in Journalism from Kingston University.

He spent seven years working for American Golf as part of the sales and fitting team alongside his studies and is a specialist in putters, golf balls, and apparel.

James took up golf as a teenager and, thanks largely to his length and consistency off the tee, he plays off a handicap of 4.7 at Cleveland Golf Club.

You can contact James via email for loads more golf equipment insight.

Mizuno Pro X Golf Balls

RRP: $44.99 / £40.00

Color: White

Construction: 3-Piece

Cover: Urethane

Dimples: 332