Best premium golf balls: 30 top

Find the perfect premium golf ball for your game below.

JEFFREY WESTBROOK

Among the 63 new golf balls we reviewed in our 2023 Golf Ball Guide, 30 models can be considered premium. We define the premium golf ball category as balls crafted with top-of-the-line materials and designed to produce elite short-game performance.

These are golf balls the pros use, but that doesn't mean they can't help your game. Check out all the premium golf ball models from the top manufacturers below, and if you like what you see, click through to purchase a box for the new season.

Bridgestone Tour B RX$50 per dozen / 3-piece urethaneIdeal for golfers with swing speeds of less than 105 mph who desire more distance.

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Bridgestone Tour B RXS$50 per dozen / 3-piece urethaneBridgestone's Reactiv IQ cover construction delivers a soft feel with noticeably more spin.

Bridgestone Tour B X$50 per dozen / 3-piece urethaneMade for faster swinging players (more than 105 mph) who want all-around performance.

Bridgestone Tour B XS$50 per dozen / 3-piece urethaneDesigned with feedback from Tiger Woods, the XS is softer, for greenside control.

Bridgestone Tour B XS TW Edition$50 per dozen / 3-piece urethaneThe "Tiger" stamp on the side of the ball differentiates the TW Edition from the standard XS.

Callaway Chrome Soft$50 per dozen / 3-piece urethaneThe total package: exceptional feel, distance and forgiveness in one.

Callaway Chrome Soft X$50 per dozen / 4-piece urethaneSpin consistency and short-game control for faster swing speeds.

Callaway Chrome Soft X LS$50 per dozen / 4-piece urethaneIts low-spin profile is geared for better players with elite speed.

Mizuno RB Tour$43 per dozen / 3-piece urethaneMizuno's most tested Tour performance ball ever sports a 272-dimple design for stable flight and soft feel.

Mizuno RB Tour X$43 per dozen / 3-piece urethaneThe Tour X ball offers a soft feel and stable flight that is slightly higher than the standard RB Tour model.

OnCore Vero X2$50 per dozen / 4-piece urethaneFeatures a high modulus, metal-infused mantle connected to a thin-cast urethane cover for lower spin.

OnCore Vero X1$40 per dozen / 4-piece urethaneEnhanced perimeter weighting results in optimized spin, accuracy and soft feel, thanks to its thin cover.

PXG Xtreme$40 per dozen / 3-piece urethane Soft urethane cover and 338-dimple pattern to maximize tee distance and control around the green.

Srixon Z-Star$48 per dozen / 3-piece urethaneIts three-piece construction offers Tour performance from tee to green.

Srixon Z-Star Diamond$48 per dozen / 3-piece urethaneA blend of greenside control, distance and the benefit of increased spin on long- and mid-iron shots.

Srixon Z-Star XV$48 per dozen / 3-piece urethaneDelivers max ball speed for unmatched driver and iron distance.

Srixon Z-Star Divide$45 per dozen / 3-piece urethaneAll the features of the Z-Star, with the company's innovative visible Divide cover technology.

Srixon Z-Star XV Divide$45 per dozen / 3-piece urethaneAll features of Srixon's premium Z-Star XV model, with Divide tech in eye-catching white/yellow.

TaylorMade TP5$50 per dozen / 5-piece urethaneA Tour-caliber performance golf ball with added spin and a soft feel.

TaylorMade TP5x$50 per dozen / 5-piece urethaneExtra speed and improved distance without sacrificing short-game feel.

Titleist Pro V1$55 per dozen / 3-piece urethaneFlatter trajectory, more distance and ample greenside control.

Titleist Pro V1x$55 per dozen / 3-piece urethaneMaximum distance with a higher ballflight and increased short-game spin.

Titleist AVX$55 per dozen / 3-piece urethaneFeatures added distance and lower spin for the longer clubs.

Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash$55 per dozen / 3-piece urethaneLike the Pro V1x but with firmer feel and slightly lower spin off the tee.

Vice Pro$30 per dozen / 3-piece urethaneBetter distance and improved short-game spin for faster swing speeds.

Vice Pro Plus$30 per dozen / 4-piece urethaneFor players with fast swing speeds who want a lower launch off the tee.

Vice Pro Soft$30 per dozen / 3-piece urethaneDesigned for golfers with average-to-slower swing speeds who want Tour-level performance.

Vice Pro Plus X-Edition$30 per dozen / 4-piece urethaneLower launch and lower spin for max distance and a soft feel off the tee.

Wilson Staff Model$50 per dozen / 4-piece urethaneTour-level performance with improved distance and wedge control.

Wilson Staff Triad$40 per dozen / 3-piece urethaneLong and stable ballflight with added short iron and wedge shot playability.