5 Best Golf Balls for Beginners (and one to avoid!)

In today’s video I’m reviewing the 5 Best Golf balls for beginner golfers!

I’ll even suggest a special Wild card golf ball you should try on the course, and it could instantly fix your slice or hook.

Callaway Supersoft: https://amzn.to/4hSkU0t

Polara Ultimate Straight: https://amzn.to/3JsizwM

Kirkland Golf Ball: https://amzn.to/4qVW9Vc

Srixon Soft Feel: https://amzn.to/498QaWR

Amazon Basics Golf Ball: https://amzn.to/4qZNLV4

Mizuno RB566: https://amzn.to/43V7YkK

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If you’ve just started playing golf or you’re struggling to improve, it might not actually be your swing that’s the problem. It could be your golf ball. And today, I’m ranking the five best golf balls for beginners, showing you which ones give you the best distance, forgiveness, and value. And we’ll even cut them open with Jeff to see what’s really inside after cutting open and reviewing over 300 golf balls. This list is based on robot testing, data, and hands-on experience on the course. and stick around because at the end I’ve got a wild card ball that claims to fix your slice or hook instantly. So, let’s start with number five. Now, this one really surprised me. At number five, it’s Amazon’s brand new basics golf ball. Yes, really. Robot testing shows it actually performs okay and probably no worse than the majority of two-piece golf balls out there. But for me, and the reason it’s only number five is its durability. After a few wed shots and some painful encounters with a few bunkers, the cover really started to scuff up. However, I do realize that for about $20 a dozen, it’s hard to complain. [Music] And when we cut it open with the help of Jeff, we can see it’s got a simple two-piece construction. And the outer layer is really thin, which might be the reason behind its poor durability. Now, what’s interesting is that the yellow version seems to have a slightly thicker outer layer. Maybe this will be more durable than a white one. Now, it’s got a compression of around 55, although playing on a course, I did found it had a firm feel, and it actually performs better than you’d expect off the driver. Low spin, high flight, and decent roll out. So, if you’re just starting out and losing a few balls every round, this is a solid option that won’t hurt your wallet. The pros are it’s a great price and the cons if you don’t lose it first then don’t expect it to last long. At number four, it’s a stricks and soft feel and the name says it all. It has a very soft feel. It’s got a 60 compression designed for slower swing speeds, perfect for beginners. The 338 speed dimple pattern reduces drag so it stays in the air longer. And when we cut it open, although you can’t really see it, that fast layer core is why it feels so good. It’s soft in the center, getting firmer towards the outside, and that’s what helps it launch high and straight. In testing, it performed well, and it carried within five to seven yards of premium balls. And the feel of the putter felt great. I think this ball’s perfect for beginners who want forgiveness and confidence without paying tour prices. And as a high handicapper, when I first started, I actually used this ball quite a lot on the course and got on really well with it. So, the pros are that it’s got a soft feel, long flight, and comes in some really high visibility color options. And the cons are that there’s not much greenside spin, but you probably won’t care if you’re hitting more fairways. And number three, yes, we’re going to Costco. The most recent Kirkland version 3.5 has come a long way from the spinny inconsistent versions we saw a few years ago. The new three-piece urethane design and 338 dimple pattern produces really strong distance and mid-level spin. In robot testing by my Golf Spy, this version flew straighter and carried longer than the previous Kirkland version 2 and nearly matched the Proview 1 for performance, actually beating it for tighter dispersion on both drivers and irons. It’s honestly ridiculous value for under $20 a dozen. And the reason for me it’s only at number three is because it’s got a firmer feel with a compression of 97. So, it’s generally designed for golfers with a faster swing speed. So, this doesn’t mean that slower swing speed golfers can’t play it. But if you have a slower swing speed, you might find it too firm for your game. However, it’s a proper tour style ball that could be really well suited to some beginner golfers. The pros are it’s brilliant value, solid feel, and gives great spin control. The cons are that it could be too firm for slow swing speed golfers, but it’s still a bargain. The Mazuno RB566 is just underrated for me, and it comes in at number two. This golf ball was actually recommended to me and sent in by Brendan, one of my subscribers on the channel and it was a great recommendation. So, if you’ve got your own recommendation, drop it in the comments below and it could feature in a future video. And if you’re not subscribed yet, what are you doing? So, it’s got 566 micro dimples, more than almost any other golf ball. They look almost like pin pricks designed to reduce drag and keep it in the air longer. With a compression of 60, it’s brilliant for moderate swing speeds. and it launches high, flies stable, and doesn’t over spin. I really enjoyed playing this on the course and found it had a nice soft feel, and it was surprisingly long. Durability was really solid, too. And in robot testing, it produced consistent distance and lower sid spin. And cutting open with Jeff, you can see it’s a two-piece golf ball. You can see that large soft core. The pros are that it’s got high flight, great control, and very forgiving. The cons are that it has a strange look with so many dimples, but the performance really makes up for it. Now, before I get to number one, if you’re looking for the complete golf ball buying guide, then scan this QR code or click the link in the description below and I’ll send you my comprehensive guide straight to your inbox. At number one, it had to be the Callaway Super Soft. It’s the ball almost every beginner golfer ends up trying at some point, and for good reason. It’s got a 38 compression core, one of the lowest on the market. This means even slower swing speed golfers can compress it properly, giving you more distance with less effort. Robot testing by my Golf Spy proved it’s one of the longest two-piece balls for average swing speeds, even beating some of the top premium balls for ball speed and distance. Also, it launches high with very little driver spin. This is in part due to the 332 hex dimple pattern, which you can see across many Callaway golf balls. It feels great, lasts ages, and comes in half a dozen colors, so it’s perfect if you like to choose different colored balls. Now, over the years, I found the odd one with an offc center core, but every brand has the odd bad batch. As a beginner, it’s worth being aware of this, but it won’t make a huge difference to your game at this stage. And cutting this one open, you can see it’s perfect. It’s a two-piece ball, and the core is perfectly centered with no issues. And the core in a super soft is apparently engineered to maximize distance. And the outer layer is very durable on the course. Now, I’ve actually shot one of my best rounds ever with a Callaway Super Soft golf ball. It was with the splatter style version, which is a really cool spin-off. If you’ve tried these ones yet, let me know in the comments below. So, the pros are that it’s long, forgiving, soft, and consistent. The cons are that it lacks wedge spin, but you can’t have it all at this price. This is a great ball for beginner golfers. And now the wild card. This is the Polar Ultimate Straight and it’s honestly brilliant. It’s a non-conforming self-correcting ball that claims to reduce hooks and slices by up to 75%. It’s all in the dimples. They’re clustered around the equator to flatten fly and kill side spin. And it works. I tested it on Trackman and my hook vanished. But here’s the catch. It’s not legal for competition play. So, you can’t use it in tournaments, but for that weekend hack with your mates, or if you just want to keep the ball in the same area code sometimes, then this genuinely works. A close-up look, you can see how the dimples look flatter and more spaced out. They’re also symmetrical. It’s an 85 compression ball, and when you play a shot, you simply have to line up the arrow on the side to point in a direction you want to hit the ball. Then, the science takes care of the rest. And cutting it open, you can see it’s a two-piece ball with a very soft central core. The pros are that it fixes slices and hooks. Seriously. And the cons are that it’s not legal, but who cares if it helps improve your game. So, that’s my list of the five best golf balls for beginners, plus one slightly illegal option for those of us who just want to keep the ball on the planet. Which one would you play? Drop it in the comments, and I might cut it open next week. And don’t forget, grab my free golf ball buying guide with the link below. and I’ll catch you in the next