I tested the firmest compression golf ball on the market — the Maxfli Tour X — in true winter conditions, with temperatures ranging from 38–43 degrees, and the results completely changed my perspective on firm golf balls in cold weather.
Going into this test, I fully expected the Tour X to feel rock-hard, lose speed, and be nearly unplayable in these temperatures. Instead, it delivered one of the most consistent test results I’ve recorded to date. Ball speed, flight consistency, and overall performance held up far better than anticipated.
This test challenges the common belief that firmer compression golf balls are a bad choice in winter. If you play golf year-round, or you’ve written off high-compression golf balls in cold weather, this one might surprise you.
📊 Tested in real winter conditions
🏌️ Real-world swings, not robot data
❄️ Cold-weather golf ball performance breakdown
Let me know in the comments if you want to see more cold-weather golf ball testing, or if there’s another ball you want tested next.
00:00 Intro
01:27 50 Yard Pitch
02:37 Pitching Wedge
04:15 7 Iron
06:38 Driver
10:08 Crack Pot Analogy
3 Comments
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Im still trying to wrap my head around these results.
Ty for the uploads
I live in Maine. I expect to lose at least 10 yards per drive in early spring and late fall. The ground quickly becomes sponge like as well and that is another 10 or 15. I will be digging out my tour balls this spring to see if your testing applies in the great northeast.