The journey to dropping my scoring average from 98.4 to 92 this season starts with the right equipment. To find the perfect fit for my game, I headed out for a beautiful 60-degree morning session to put four of the most popular “soft” golf balls to the test in my amateur golf ball challenge.
I was paired up with another senior golfer, and with almost no wait time, I was able to really focus on how these golf balls performed. Here is the breakdown of my 9-hole test.
The Contenders: 9 Holes of Real-World Testing
🚩 Holes 1 & 2: Callaway 2023 Supersoft
I kicked things off with the Callaway Supersoft, and it immediately lived up to its reputation.
- The Feel: I felt a high level of confidence standing over this ball.
- Performance: It delivered great distance off the tee and remained impressively accurate. It just felt “right” throughout the first two holes.
🚩 Holes 3 & 4: Bridgestone e6
Next up was the Bridgestone e6. On Hole 3, I really liked how it responded to my driver; it was dead straight and gave me excellent distance.
- The Mishap: Unfortunately, I lost an e6 on Hole 4. I’m still getting used to my 7-wood, and I caught a badly pulled shot that sent the ball packing.
- Takeaway: Despite the lost ball, I still have good confidence in this one based on that opening drive.
🚩 Holes 5 & 6: Srixon Soft Feel
This was the most surprising ball of the day, though not necessarily for the reasons I expected.
- The Feel: Honestly, it felt hard—almost like a rock.
- Performance: Despite the firm feel, I had a great drive where I could hear the “crack” off the face. It played beautifully around the greens, landing softly and predictably.
🚩 Holes 7, 8 & 9: Titleist Tour Soft
I was looking forward to this one the most, but the 7-wood struck again on Hole 7.
- The Struggle: I lost a Titleist to another pulled 7-wood right out of the gate.
- Performance: When I finally did get a good strike on the ball, it went long and straight. However, I just didn’t feel confident with this ball throughout the three holes.
Next Steps for the Mid-Range Swing
Even with a mid-range swing and limited flexibility, choosing a ball with the right compression can make a massive difference in accuracy.”
By the time my official season starts in April, I will have selected the “One Ball” that will help me chase that sub-92 scoring average.
If you missed part 1, click here to check it out.
“I lost two balls today thanks to a stubborn 7-wood pull. Be honest—how many balls do you usually go through in a typical round, and does the ‘price’ of the ball change how frustrated you get?
Let’s Change Our Scores, and Not Our Swing.
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