Best Titleist Golf Balls 2024
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Titleist are the proud owners of the No.1 golf ball, but which model is best for your game?
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When it comes to golf balls, there’s arguably no brand that does it better than Titleist. Not only are Titleist golf balls currently the No.1 golf balls on Tour, but they have been for more than 70 years, and most likely will continue to be even after the golf ball rollback. Their premium golf balls are loved by pros and amateurs alike.
Titleist don’t only offer golf balls for elite-level players, they have some incredible options for beginners and high-handicappers. While they don’t have a specific ladies’ model, the majority of their golf balls are played with by women all across the globe and they rival the best ladies’ golf balls.
The best Titleist golf balls 2024 at a glance
For many golfers, playing with Titleist golf balls is the equivalent of driving a Rolls Royce! There’s just something about Titleist that exudes luxury – even if you play with one of their cheaper models.
Titleist is probably the brand least associated with value (when it comes to golf balls), but depending on your requirements, you can find good-value Titleist golf balls.
The vast majority of golfers will at some point in their golfing career play or have played with a Titleist golf ball. Rather than playing with just any Titleist model, this list of the best Titleist golf balls will help you settle on the best model for your game.
Best Titleist golf balls 2024
The most played golf ball in the professional game
Best premium golf balls on Tour
In our extensive golf ball robot test, the Titleist Pro V1 didn't come out as the No.1 golf ball even though it's the No.1 ball in golf. By no means did it underperform or perform badly in any category (as you would expect), but it didn't blow our socks off. What you can expect from this ball that no numbers can ever prove is unbelievable feel, fantastic feedback, and consistent ball flight and performance.
Read our full Titleist Pro V1 golf balls review
Pros
- Tighter dispersion than the previous model
- Brilliant distance for quicker swing speeds
- Exceptional spin in the short game
- Fantastic feel off the club face
- Played by a host of the world's greatest golfers
Cons
- Urethane cover isn't the most durable
| Construction | 3-piece |
| Cover | Cast urethane elastomer |
| Compression | 87-90 |
| Dimples | 388 |
| Feel | Soft |
| Flight | Mid |
| Long game spin | Very low |
| Short game spin | High |
| Color options | White; Yellow |
- High gradient core design
- Speed amplifying high-flex casing layer
- Cast thermoset urethane cover
- Spherically tiled tetrahedral dimple design
Titleist's answer for the amateur golfers who don't need to play with premium golf balls
Best amateur-level golf balls by Titleist
I really like this ball, especially when the wind is howling because they travel far and relatively low. One thing you will notice if you play with these golf balls is they don't spin as much greenside as Titleist's premium golf balls but that's the sacrifice for saving money on your golf balls. In my opinion, for the vast majority of golfers, the savings are worth it for the small loss in performance.
Read our full Titleist Tour Speed golf balls review
Pros
- Strong performer off the tee delivering long distance
- Penetrating ball flight
- Soft feel from every club in the bag
- Great value for quality golf balls
Cons
- Spin's not particularly high on approach shots
| Construction | 3-piece |
| Cover | Titleist performance urethane cover |
| Compression | 82 |
| Dimples | 346 |
| Feel | Soft |
| Flight | Mid |
| Long game spin | Low |
| Short game spin | Mid |
| Color options | White; Yellow |
- Reformulated high speed core
- Reformulated proprietary casing layer
- Proprietary Titleist performance urethane cover
- Quadrilateral dipyramid dimple pattern
The highest compression golf ball offered by Titleist
Best high-compression Titleist golf balls
If you're unsure which model to go for, the Pro V1x flies slightly higher than the Pro V1x, around the greens the performance is very similar (in our robot test the Pro V1x just edged the Pro V1), and is just as long off the tee as the Pro V1. The main difference between these balls is feel - Pro V1x is noticeably firmer which might be a red flag for some golfers.
Read our full Titleist Pro V1x golf balls review
Pros
- Good long game distance
- Impressive short game spin and control
- High and consistent ball flight
- Dispersion is tighter than the previous model
Cons
- Firmer feeling than the Pro V1 might not be to some golfers' liking
- Urethane cover isn't the most durable
| Construction | 4-piece |
| Cover | Cast urethane elastomer |
| Compression | 97-100 |
| Dimples | 348 |
| Feel | Firm |
| Flight | High |
| Long game spin | Low |
| Short game spin | High |
| Color options | White; Yellow |
| Alternative models | Pro V1x Left Dash |
- High gradient core design
- Speed amplifying high-flex casing layer
- Cast thermoset urethane cover
- Spherically tiled tetrahedral dimple design
- New dual-core dimension
Titleist softest golf ball
Best value Titleist golf balls
Being Titleist's softest golf ball they will please the vast majority of amateur golfers who appreciate that cushioned feedback after every shot. Titleist are capable of making this ball feel extremely soft because of the lower compression which won't suit every golfer, but those they do, they're an incredible option at a fraction of the price of the premium models.
Read our full Titleist Tour Soft golf balls review
Pros
- Super soft golf ball
- Amazing feel off every club in the bag
- Consistent ball flight
Cons
- Greenside spin and control worse than expected
| Construction | 2-piece |
| Cover | Ionomer |
| Compression | 67 |
| Dimples | 346 |
| Feel | Very soft |
| Flight | Mid |
| Long game spin | Low |
| Short game spin | Mid |
| Color options | White; Yellow |
- Large fast core
- 346 quadrilateral dipyramid dimple design
- Thin 4CE grafted Fusablend cover
A premium option for those with moderate swing speeds
Best premium Titleist golf balls for those who don't swing like the pros
The AVX might not be as popular as the Pro V1 or Pro V1x but for the right player this a brilliant ball which flies lower than both other premium Titleist golf balls - meaning it doesn't spin as much around the greens. Nevertheless, that can be overlooked once you feel the quality and see the performance of this premium golf ball.
Read our full Titleist AVX golf balls review
Pros
- Very responsive in the short game
- Incredibly soft premium golf ball
- Really good long game performance
- Low and penetrating ball flight perfect for windy conditions
Cons
- Low ball flight won't suit everyone
| Construction | 3-piece |
| Cover | Urethane |
| Compression | 77 |
| Dimples | 348 |
| Feel | Very soft |
| Flight | Low |
| Log game spin | Low |
| Short game spin | High |
| Color options | White; Yellow |
| Alternative models | AVX Enhanced Alignment |
- High speed core formulation
- High flex casing layer
- Softer cast urethane elastomer cover system
- Spherically-tiled 348 catenary dimple design
Fantastic distance golf balls for beginners and high-handicappers
Being a two-piece distance golf ball it is very reasonably priced for Titleist and it's competitive with other golf balls in this category. If you decide to purchase a dozen Velocity golf balls you won't be disappointed - just don't expect the softest feeling or best greenside performance.
Read our full Titleist Velocity golf balls review
Pros
- Serious distance off the tee
- Soft golf ball offering solid feedback from every club
- Consistent ball flight
Cons
- Low greenside spin is not massively desirable
| Construction | 2-piece |
| Cover | Ionomer |
| Compression | 84 |
| Dimples | 350 |
| Feel | Soft |
| Flight | High |
| Long game spin | Low |
| Short game spin | Low |
| Color options | White; Matte orange; Matte blue; Matte green |
- High speed LSX core
- Fast NAZ+ cover
- Octahedral dimple pattern
Titleist's lowest compression golf balls
Best Titleist golf balls for golfers with slow swing speeds
Around the greens, you don't get a crazy amount of spin and control but you quickly adapt and play for the rollout. On the greens, this is a fantastic ball which feels amazing off the putter face and thanks to the alignment aid it's very easy to line up and trust.
Read our full Titleist TruFeel golf balls review
Pros
- Low penetrating ball flight
- Brilliant ball in windy conditions
- Incredibly soft feel
Cons
- Struggle to generate spin in short game
| Construction | 2-piece |
| Cover | TruFlex |
| Compression | 65 |
| Dimples | 376 |
| Feel | Very soft |
| Flight | Low |
| Long game spin | Low |
| Short game spin | Low |
| Color options | White; Yellow; Red |
- TruTouch Core
- 2.0 TruFlex Cover
- Spherically-tiled 376 tetrahedral dimple design
Best Titleist golf balls: Buying Guide
How to determine which are the best Titleist golf balls for you
As with any purchase of golf equipment, it’s always important to make a smart choice and not just buy whatever everyone else is using or what your buddy suggests. I want to help you make the best decision for your game and find the perfect Titleist model to help you better your scores and lower your handicap.
Ability
The first thing you should consider when purchasing golf balls is your skill level – the more honest you are the better! This can help you pick something cheaper than what you tend to go for or it might make you upgrade your golf balls and improve your golf game. Either is a win, right?
Budget
If you set yourself a budget when buying golf balls there’s absolutely zero issues with that. It can help you whittle down your options and give you more budget on other pieces of golf equipment. The only downside to budgeting with golf balls is it might make you pick a ball that won’t help you. So, be careful your budget isn’t too low for your ability and forces you to play with a ball that won’t benefit your game.
Feel
Most golfers prefer soft feeling golf balls over firmer options. Fortunately, Titleist doesn’t offer a firm golf ball. Some models are firmer or softer than others, but you won’t be disappointed with the feel of any of Titleist’s offerings.
Tour approval
If you’re a golfer who wants to play with the same ball as the best in the world, then there isn’t a better brand for that than Titleist. Their Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls are the most played on every professional Tour.
Best Titleist golf balls: FAQs
Why are Titleist Pro V1s so good?
Titleist Pro V1s are very impressive golf balls that perform exceptionally well for a wide range of golfers, including some of the best players in the world, which helps them to be positioned as the No.1 ball in golf. The reason they are impressive is because of how consistently they perform from tee to green. However, if you ask people who dislike Pro V1s, I’m sure you’ll be told something different.
Can high-handicappers use Titleist Pro V1s?
Yes. Does this mean that high-handicappers should use Titleist Pro V1s? Probably not. For most high-handicap golfers they’d be better off spending less on golf balls and playing with golf balls tailored to their ability. Pro V1s are amazing golf balls that can work for high handicappers but there’s no need to be playing with them.
How do I find the best golf ball for me?
Sometimes you can just stumble across the perfect ball, which is incredible. However, more often than not it can take time because there are almost certainly multiple golf balls that’ll work for every individual. The best way to find the best golf ball for you is to do as much research as possible and then try as many of the possible options until you find the one. When you know… you know.
Are Titleist golf balls the best?
It depends on who you ask, but it is hard to argue with the fact that they are the most-played golf ball brand on Tour and the owner of the No.1 golf ball. Other brands do manufacture quality golf balls that rival all Titleist models so it’s personal preference as to whether you think Titleist golf balls are the best or if another brand is.
How we test the best Titleist golf balls
Titleist’s golf balls are arguably the best on the market and the benchmark for every other manufacturer to reach or surpass. However, that doesn’t impact the way in which we test their golf balls. We test Titleist golf balls the same way in which we test any other brands models. Our testing process includes seeing how they perform both on and off the course. When testing golf balls we’re always looking out for feel, sound, durability, distance, spin, and control – along with anything else attributed to specific golf balls.
We have recently conducted our second very intensive golf ball robot test, in which certain Titleist golf balls were thoroughly tested. In order to test every golf ball available, if the brands are reluctant to send us their products, we acquire them ourselves to provide you with all the necessary information to help you buy better. If you would like to read more about how we test golf equipment you can do so here.
About the author
James Hogg – Golf Equipment Writer
James Hogg is a golf equipment writer for todays-golfer.com.
He has a degree in English Language from Newcastle University and an MA in Journalism from Kingston University.
James previously worked for American Golf alongside his studies as part of the sales and fitting team. Having worked in golf retail for seven years he has all the skills and knowledge necessary to review and recommend the perfect equipment for golfers of all abilities and has a strong knowledge of putters, golf balls, and golf apparel, including trousers.
Despite nobody else in James’ family playing golf he took a keen interest as a teenager which saw him become a junior member at Saltburn Golf Club, North Yorkshire. Since returning to Teesside in 2022 James has joined his home course, Cleveland Golf Club. His handicap index is 4.7 thanks to consistent distance off the tee.
Away from golf, James enjoys a multitude of sports, specifically watching Formula 1, American Football and Horse Racing. He’s also a proud supporter of Middlesbrough FC, likes cooking and reading travel literature.
James uses a Callaway Mavrik SZ Driver, Callaway Mavrik SZ 3-Wood, TaylorMade Stealth UDI (3-iron), Ping i210 Irons (4-PW), Cobra King Snakebite Wedge (50º), Mizuno S23 Wedges (56°, 60°), TaylorMade Spider X Putter and a TaylorMade Tour Response Stripe golf ball.
You can contact James via email for loads more golf equipment insight.
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