Best Cheap Golf Balls

The best golf balls on a budget, including value urethane balls that play above their price.

You don't need to spend tour-ball money to get a good ball. Value two-piece balls are fine for most golfers, and a handful of mid-price urethane balls perform close to the flagships.

Our top picks for value

1

Titleist TruFeel

Titleist's softest and least expensive ball, a two-piece design with a soft core and thin, grippy cover. Made for slower swingers who want a soft feel and straight distance.

Compression 70Ionomer coverVery soft feelValue2

TaylorMade Tour Response

A three-piece urethane ball with a soft wrapped core that gives everyday players tour-style short-game spin without flagship pricing.

Compression 70Urethane coverSoft feelMid-price3

TaylorMade Tour Response Stripe

The same three-piece urethane Tour Response ball, sold separately with a full wraparound stripe to help line up putts and tee shots.

Compression 70Urethane coverSoft feelMid-price4

Srixon Q-Star Tour

A softer urethane ball that brings tour-style greenside spin to average swing speeds, with a lower compression that is easier to compress than the Z-Star line.

Compression 74Urethane coverSoft feelMid-price5

Srixon Soft Feel

A long-running two-piece value ball with a very soft core, giving easy distance and a soft feel for moderate and slower swings.

Compression 58Ionomer coverVery soft feelValue6

Snell Get Sum

A soft two-piece Surlyn distance ball with a large fast core that launches high and spins little to help keep shots straighter.

Compression 67Surlyn coverSoft feelValue7

Wilson Triad

A soft three-layer urethane ball built for balance and a true roll, with reduced driver spin for accuracy and a grippy cover for approach control.

Compression 80Urethane coverSoft feelMid-price

What to look for

Not sure? Try the finder

The golf ball finder asks about your swing, scores and budget and narrows it to three. You can also compare every ball's compression in the compression chart.

How we pick

We score every current ball on how well its compression and swing-speed range match the golfer, its cover and spin, how it feels, and its price tier, weighted for the golfer this page is about. Specs come from each maker's published information. No brand pays to be listed.

More golf ball guides

Best Golf Balls for BeginnersCheap enough to lose, soft enough to feel good, and straight enough to keep in play.Best Golf Balls for SeniorsLow-compression balls that get more out of a slower swing.Best Golf Balls for Slow Swing SpeedsFor driver swing speeds under 85 mph (drives under about 210 yards).Best Golf Balls for a 90 mph Swing SpeedThe most common driver swing speed among amateur men, and the widest choice of balls.Best Golf Balls for Fast Swing SpeedsFor driver swing speeds over 105 mph, where firmer, tour-level balls make sense.Best Golf Balls for High HandicappersStraighter, softer, cheaper. Balls that help the shots that cost you the most.

Common questions

What is the best golf ball for value?

Our top pick is the Titleist TruFeel. Titleist's softest and least expensive ball, a two-piece design with a soft core and thin, grippy cover. Made for slower swingers who want a soft feel and straight distance. The TaylorMade Tour Response and TaylorMade Tour Response Stripe are close behind.

Does compression matter?

Yes. Match it to your swing speed: low compression for slower swings, higher for faster ones. See the compression chart.

Updated November 2026