I feel the highly compressible, easy-launching design of the ball suits slow and moderate-swing-speed golfers. Affordability

I feel it’s ideal for moderate swing speed golfers battling to get the ball airborne. However, the elevated flight prompted a steep descent that resulted in a rapid stop on long shots reducing my roll and total length. Soft Ionomer CoverWhen it comes to the golf ball, there are a variety of models that do a variety of things. Whether you are a new player to the game who is looking for models that will just go forward, an improver who is wanting one of the best mid price golf balls for their bag, or perhaps a single figure handicapper who wants one of the best premium golf balls to add to their arsenal, there are different golf balls for everybody.

Contrary to most distance balls, TaylorMade inserted a middle layer between the low compression core and the soft ionomer cover. An ionomer Speed Mantle Layer works tirelessly to increase energy transfer and ball speed while restricting spin. This combination prompted a hassle-free, towering launch, high ball flight, and a soft landing. Although the soft landing cost me total length, I welcomed the consistency of the launch and its strike ability. Spin They’re no Pro V1, but they are among the best distance balls I’ve tried for mid-handicappers. The construction is more complex than a traditional distance ball like the Titleist Velocity, leading to increased spin and control. Feel My longest 7-iron shot with the Soft Response traveled 156 yards, but I averaged 149 yards on approach. These are in line with my standard 7-iron results, but I produced less roll with these TaylorMade golf balls compared to similar distance balls.That’s a significant distance advantage for the Tour Response with a 7-iron. With driver, Tour Response was an average of 6 yards longer than with Soft Response in launch monitor testing. Ball speed on driver testing was slower across the board with the softer ball. Guys, I probably shouldn’t tell you this, but that firmer mantle is a necessity. A low compression core without a significantly firmer outer layer is how you make a really slow golf ball. With Tour Response, TaylorMade’s is using what it calls a speed-increasing ultra-soft ZnO Flex Core. As we’ve touched on before, all soft materials aren’t created equal. There are faster soft materials and slower soft materials. Similar to the stories built around new versions of Titleist’s AVX and Callaway’s Chrome Soft, the TaylorMade-supplied info suggests a faster soft ball. The feel of the Soft Response golf balls impressed me, considering my experience with other firmer, distance golf balls. It produced a pleasant sensation off the clubface and felt soft in the hand. Its squashy feel stems from its lower compression core and soft ionomer cover to boost spring off the clubface and spin around the green. Wedge Spin Price -No buying guide would be complete without at least mentioning the price factor. Thankfully most brands make models at different price points so you can rest assured there will be a top-performing model for you, however much you want to spend. Additionally, most of the soft feel models we included in this guide have different price points but none come at that super premium end of the price spectrum. FAQ's What is a soft ball good for?