Srixon Distance Golf Balls Review
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At a glance
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Pros
- Good long game performance
- Surprisingly soft feel for a distance golf ball
- Respectable spin and control in the short game
- Brilliant value for money -
Cons
- Not suitable for golfers with slower swing speeds
What we say...
Srixon’s latest model of one of the most popular distance golf balls based on performance and price
Srixon golf balls are incredibly well respected within the golfing world with the brand manufacturing some of the best golf balls available to golfers of all abilities.
Perhaps best known for producing some of the best golf balls for beginners and high handicappers Srixon’s Distance golf balls are definitely one of those beginners and high handicap golfers can depend on to give them more distance off the tee.
The Srixon Distance golf ball is one of the best distance golf balls available as it almost guarantees to increase distance in your long game. However, this ball is not only long off the tee, but it also feels good off the club face and delivers admirable spin and control in the short game – something that can’t be said about all distance golf balls.
Key tech
Technology within golf balls differs from brand to brand and model to model. The technology within the Srixon Distance is not the most advanced but it’s incredibly effective in providing exactly what players of this ball need – distance. What technology is in the Srixon Distance to help deliver on performance?
Fastlayer core
This is a smart bit of technology used in all of Srixon’s golf balls – even their premium models. The Fastlayer core has a soft center that gradually firms up moving toward the edge. This helps to deliver great speed and an impressive feel.
Speed dimple pattern
The speed dimple pattern has been aerodynamically engineered to help keep your ball on line and maximize distance in breezy conditions.
Durable ionomer cover
While this is not particularly a technological innovation, having a durable cover is certainly appreciated. Srixon golf balls do tend to be very durable compared to other models. Definitely something to consider – to help save you from splashing out on more balls (provided you don’t lose them).
Srixon Distance availability
Srixon Distance golf balls are only available in white so if you play with a bright colored golf ball you may have to look elsewhere. Numbered traditionally from 1 through 4.
These balls are readily available in the UK at an RRP of £19.99, these balls are not as readily available in the US but you can purchase them through Amazon.
Robot test data and verdict: Srixon Distance
| Driver 85mph Swing | Srixon Distance |
| Ball speed (MPH) / Launch angle (º) | 123.1 / 13.6 |
| Backspin (RPM) | 2,352 |
| Carry (YDS) | 187.6 |
| Driver 100mph Swing | |
| Ball speed (MPH) / Launch angle (º) | 143.7 / 12.7 |
| Backspin (RPM) | 2,383 |
| Carry (YDS) | 236.8 |
| Driver 115mph Swing | |
| Ball speed (MPH) / Launch angle (º) | 164.7 / 11.4 |
| Backspin (RPM) | 2,000 |
| Carry (YDS) | 274.8 |
| 7-Iron | |
| Ball speed (MPH) / Launch angle (º) | 107 / 21 |
| Backspin (RPM) | 5,306 |
| Height (YDS) | 31.3 |
| Descent angle (º) | 44.6 |
| Carry (YDS) | 153.1 |
| Wedge | |
| Backspin (RPM) | 7,636 |
| Shot area (SQ YDS) | 11.7 |
| Carry (YDS) | 103.6 |
| Average Shot Area | |
| Averaged over driver, 7-iron and PW | 34.5 SQ YDS |
VERDICT: Srixon Distance
At just 0.09p a yard (averaged over three driver swing speeds) the Srixon Distance is the 3rd cheapest golf ball within this test. It’s not too difficult then to understand why this model is so popular with regular club golfers who just won’t buy a more costly premium golf ball. But does the ball actually deliver on its distance promise?
In the 4 model 2-piece category the Distance ranked longest at 85mph, 2nd at 100 mph, 2nd at 115 mph, and 2nd longest with the 7-iron, so if distance and budget are important to you this really isn’t a bad option at all. Interestingly the power doesn’t come at the expense of spin with the irons and wedges like some of the 3-piece club golfers models. By registering backspin of 5306 rpm and 7636 rpm with the 7-iron and wedge (2nd for each in the 2-piece category) this model doesn’t drop to dangerously low levels of backspin just to help golfers hit shots further.
To put things into perspective versus a Titleist Pro V1 the Srixon Distance spins 288 rpm less with the 7-iron and 55 rpm less with the wedge, which many golfers will believe is a fair trade-off when they can buy 24 Srixon Distance for the price of 12 Pro V1’s and still have some cash left over for a couple of beers after the round.
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.
Product Information
Srixon Distance
RRP: £19.99 per dozen | VIEW UK OFFER | $24.99 | VIEW US OFFER
Construction: Two-piece golf ball
Cover: 324-dimple ionomer cover
Colors: White
