Best Golf Balls Compared
A side-by-side comparison of our top golf ball picks, ranked Best Overall and Best for Feel.
Titleist
Pro V1 Golf Balls (Dozen)
The highest editor's rating and the most-played ball on tour.
- Construction
- 3-piece, urethane cover
- Compression
- Mid (approx. 90)
- Best For
- Mid to low-handicap golfers wanting tour-level short game control
- Tour-proven consistency in flight and spin
- Soft enough feel around the greens without sacrificing durability
- Premium price compared to two-piece distance balls
Callaway
Chrome Soft Golf Balls (Dozen)
A noticeably softer compression that suits moderate swing speeds.
- Construction
- 4-piece, urethane cover
- Compression
- Low-mid (approx. 75)
- Best For
- Moderate swing speeds wanting tour-level short game performance
- Softer compression suits moderate swing speeds
- Strong greenside spin for a distance-friendly construction
- Softer feel is a personal preference, not universally preferred
How these compare
Titleist Pro V1 and Callaway Chrome Soft are both premium, tour-level urethane balls priced closely together — this comparison comes down to feel rather than budget.
Best Overall — Titleist Pro V1
The most-played ball on tour, built for consistent flight and greenside spin control, with the higher editor’s rating of the two.
Best for Feel — Callaway Chrome Soft
A noticeably softer compression that many golfers prefer off the putter and wedges, without giving up much greenside performance.
For the full guide, see Best Golf Balls This Season, or browse the golf balls category.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is one of these meaningfully cheaper than the other?
Pro V1 and Chrome Soft are priced within a few dollars of each other per dozen, so the choice comes down to feel and flight preference rather than budget.