Titleist Tour Soft
Compression 88 · Ionomer cover · Mid-price
A two-piece ball with a soft cover and large core that keeps driver spin down while offering more feel around the greens than a pure distance ball. Now Titleist's mid-priced option after Tour Speed was dropped.
- Compression
- 88
- Compression band
- Mid
- Construction
- 2-piece
- Cover
- Ionomer
- Feel
- Soft
- Driver spin
- Low
- Greenside spin
- Mid
- Flight
- Mid
- Swing speed
- 80–100 mph
- Price tier
- Mid-price
- Colors
- White, Yellow
- Model year
- 2026
Titleist Tour Soft compression
The Titleist Tour Soft has a compression of 88, which is mid compression (Titleist doesn't publish a figure; this is the widely reported tested number). It suits driver swing speeds of about 80–100 mph.
| Ball | Compression | Cover |
|---|---|---|
| Srixon Q-Star Ultispeed | 85 | Ionomer |
| Titleist Tour Soft | 88 | Ionomer |
| Callaway Warbird | 90 | Ionomer |
| Titleist Velocity | 90 | Ionomer |
| Top Flite XL Distance | 90 | Ionomer |
Who the Titleist Tour Soft is for
- Golfers with a driver swing speed of about 80–100 mph.
- Players who care more about distance and straightness than greenside spin.
- Anyone who fights a slice or hook: lower driver spin means less curve.
- Golfers who like a soft feel off the putter and irons.
The maker pitches it at: mid-range golfers wanting total performance tee to green with soft feel.
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Common questions
What is the compression of the Titleist Tour Soft?
The Titleist Tour Soft has a compression of about 88 (mid compression).
Is the Titleist Tour Soft good for slow swing speeds?
It’s fine for moderate speeds; under about 80 mph a lower-compression ball will usually go farther.
Does the Titleist Tour Soft have a urethane cover?
No, it has an ionomer cover, which spins less around the greens but lasts longer and costs less.
Updated November 2026