Quick answer: most distance (value): Titleist Velocity, distance + urethane: Srixon Z-Star XV, fast swingers, tour ball: Titleist Pro V1x. [1]
Comparison table
| Pick | Ball | Build | Cover | Compression | Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most distance (value) | Titleist Velocity | 2-piece | Ionomer | Not published by Titleist; independent gauge about 90 (BallCaddie 2026) | $29.99 (2026 model) | Check Price |
| Distance + urethane | Srixon Z-Star XV | 3-piece | Urethane (Spin Skin+) | 102 (Srixon-published, 2025 model) | $49.99–$50 (2025) | Check Price |
| Fast swingers, tour ball | Titleist Pro V1x | 4-piece (dual core) | Cast urethane elastomer | Not published by Titleist; independent gauge about 102 (BallCaddie 2026) | $54.99 MAP (2025 model) | Check Price |
| Slow swing speed | Callaway Supersoft | 2-piece | Hybrid cover | Not published by Callaway; independent gauge about 49 (BallCaddie 2026) | $25 at 2025 launch | Check Price |
| Srixon value distance | Srixon Q-Star | — | — | — | Check current listing | Check Price |
The picks, and why
Most distance (value): Titleist Velocity
1st of 48 for driver distance at 102 mph in BallCaddie's 2026 robot test. Good for golfers chasing distance who don't rely on greenside spin. Not for players who want a soft feel or a ball that checks up on chips.
Distance + urethane: Srixon Z-Star XV
Srixon's longest Z-Star, 102 compression. Good for faster swingers who want distance with a urethane cover. Not for slower swingers — the 102 compression is firm.
Fast swingers, tour ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Dual core, higher flight. Good for faster swingers who want a higher flight and more iron spin. Not for slower swingers who want a soft feel — try the Pro V1 or AVX.
Slow swing speed: Callaway Supersoft
Very low compression, low spin. Good for slow swingers and beginners who want a soft, straight, cheap ball. Not for players who need wedge spin.
Srixon value distance: Srixon Q-Star
Q-STAR ULTISPEED: 3-piece distance ball, $29.99. Good for value buyers who want a distance ball (Ultispeed). Not for players who want urethane spin — choose Q-Star Tour.
Pick by handicap
| Handicap | Start with | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| 25+ / new to golf | Titleist TruFeel or Callaway Supersoft | Check PriceCheck Price |
| 15–25 | Srixon Soft Feel or Titleist Velocity | Check PriceCheck Price |
| Under 15 | Titleist Tour Soft or Srixon Q-Star Tour | Check PriceCheck Price |
What we'd skip
- Firm, high-compression balls if your driver speed is slow
- Claims of "longest ball" with no test method behind them
FAQ
What golf ball goes the farthest?
It depends on swing speed. In BallCaddie's 2026 robot test at 102 mph, the Titleist Velocity was first of 48 for total driver distance.
Do low compression balls go farther?
For slower swings they can feel faster and spin less; faster swingers usually get more from firmer balls such as the Pro V1x or Z-Star XV.
Is the Pro V1x longer than the Pro V1?
Titleist designs the Pro V1x for higher flight; which is longer for you depends on your launch and spin.
Sources
- BallCaddie — Titleist golf ball compression chart and buyer's guide (2026)
- Greenfeed — Titleist golf balls: all 2026 models compared
- Golfballs.com — New 2026 Titleist golf balls (prices)
- Golf Digest — Srixon 2025 Z-Star golf balls: what you need to know
- Golf Guide — 2025 Srixon Z-STAR, Z-STAR Diamond, Z-STAR XV
- Titleist Newsroom — Titleist Introduces New Pro V1 and Pro V1x (13 Jan 2025)
- Golfweek — Titleist Pro V1, Pro V1x golf balls (2025)
- Golf Digest — Callaway ERC Soft, Supersoft, Chrome Tour Triple Diamond: what you need to know
- BallCaddie — Golf ball compression chart 2026
- Dunlop/Srixon News — Q-STAR ULTISPEED launch