Jeffrey Westbrook
Of the 61 new golf balls we reviewed in our 2023 Golf Ball Guide, 30 can be considered standout models. We define the premium golf ball category as balls that are made from premium quality materials and designed to produce outstanding short game performance.
These are the golf balls that the pros use, but that doesn’t mean they can’t help you with your game. Check out all of our premium golf ball models from top manufacturers below, and if you like what you see, click to buy a pre-season box.
The best premium golf balls of 2023
Bridgestone
Bridgestone B RX Tour
$50 per dozen / 3 urethane blocks
Ideal for golfers whose swing speeds are less than 105 mph and who want to get more distance.
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Bridgestone B RXS Tour
$50 per dozen / 3 urethane blocks
Bridgestone’s Reactiv IQ cap construction delivers a soft feel with noticeably more spin.
Bridgestone BX Tour
$50 per dozen / 3 urethane blocks
Designed for faster swing players (over 105 mph) who want an all-around performance.
Bridgestone B XS Tour
$50 per dozen / 3 urethane blocks
Built with feedback from Tiger Woods, the XS is softer for control on the green side.
Bridgestone Tour B XS TW Edition
$50 per dozen / 3 urethane blocks
A “Tiger” stamp on the side of the ball distinguishes the TW version from the standard XS.
Callaway
Callaway Chrome Soft
$50 per dozen / 3 urethane blocks
The complete package: exceptional feel, distance and tolerance in one.
Callaway Chrome Soft X
$50 per dozen / 4-piece urethane
Spin consistency and short game control for faster swing speeds.
Callaway Chrome Soft X LS
$50 per dozen / 4-piece urethane
The low spin profile is geared towards better players at elite speed.
Mizuno
Mizuno RB Tour
$43 per dozen / 3-piece urethane
Mizuno’s most tested performance ball ever features a 272-fatter design for stable flight and a smooth feel.
Mizuno RB X Tour
$43 per dozen / 3-piece urethane
The Tour X ball offers a soft feel and slightly more stable flight than the standard RB Tour model.
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OnCore Vero X2
$50 per dozen / 4-piece urethane
It features a high-modulus metal-filled housing attached to a high-profile urethane housing for low spin.
OnCore True X1
$40 per dozen / 4-piece urethane
The optimized perimeter weight results in improved spin, accuracy and a smooth feel thanks to the thinner housing.
PXG
PXG Xtreme
$40 per dozen / 3-pack Soft Urethane cover and 338 style dimples to maximize tee distance and control on the green.
Srixon
Srixon Z-Star
$48 per dozen / 3-piece urethane
Its three-piece construction delivers touring performance from the tee to the green.
Srixon Z-Star Diamond
$48 per dozen / 3-piece urethane
A combination of controlling the green side and distance and benefiting from increased spin in long and medium shots of the iron.
Srixon Z-Star XV
$48 per dozen / 3-piece urethane
It provides the driver with maximum ball speed and unparalleled iron distance.
Srixon Z-Star Divide
$45 per dozen / 3-piece urethane
All the features of the Z-Star, with the company’s innovative Divide Cover technology.
Srixon Z-Star XV Divide
$45 per dozen / 3-piece urethane
All features of Srixon’s premium Z-Star XV model, with Divide technology in an eye-catching white/yellow color.
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Taylor made the TP5
$50 per dozen / 5 urethane blocks
High-performance, heavy-caliber golf ball with extra spin and a smooth feel.
Taylor made the TP5x
$50 per dozen / 5 urethane blocks
Extra speed and improved distance without sacrificing the feel of the short game.
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Telist Pro v1
$55 per dozen / 3-piece urethane
Flatter course, greater distance and ample control on the green side.
Telist Pro V1x
$55 per dozen / 3-piece urethane
Maximum distance with ball height and short spin increase of the game.
Titleist AVX
$55 per dozen / 3-piece urethane
Features extra distance and less spin for longer clubs.
Telelist Pro V1x Left Dash
$55 per dozen / 3-piece urethane
Same as the Pro V1x but with a firmer feel and slightly less spin off the tee.
Vice
Vice Pro
$30 per dozen / 3 urethane blocks
Better distance and improved short game spin for faster swing speeds.
Vice Pro Plus
$30 per dozen / 4-piece urethane
For players with fast swing speeds who want a lower tee shot.
Vice Pro Soft
$30 per dozen / 3 urethane blocks
Designed for golfers with moderate to slower swing speeds who desire tour-level performance.
Vice Pro Plus X – Edition
$30 per dozen / 4-piece urethane
Low launch and minimal spin for maximum distance and a smooth feel off the tee.
Wilson
Wilson crew model
$50 per dozen / 4-piece urethane
Tour-level performance with improved distance and wedge control.
Wilson Staff Triad
$40 per dozen / 3 urethane blocks
A long and stable ball with the addition of a short iron and the ability to play a wedge shot.