The Srixon Soft Feel golf ball is one of the most budget friendly balls on the market. Currently priced at $22.99 per dozen golf balls, it is a great option if you want a quality golf ball without breaking the bank. Let me break it down for you.
Srixon Soft feel Topics
- Performance Metrics
- Feel and Softness
- Durability and Longevity
- Price and Value
- Comparisons and Alternatives
Performance Metrics
The Srixon Soft Feel Golf Ball 2023 is the 13th generation of their softest golf ball, similar to previous models, the Srixon Soft Feel 2021, the new model maintains key design features with enhancements to the core.
With a total of 338 dimples on the cover, the ball is designed to optimize flight performance by minimizing drag. This, in turn, creates ideal launch conditions, resulting in a high-flying ball with sufficient spin and height for a controlled descent and stop within a reasonable distance – a performance aspect the ball executes effectively.
Feel and Softness
The Srixon Soft Feel is one of the softer balls on the market. This golf ball honestly has better feel than any other ball I have found at the price point. The soft core allows for forgiveness off of the tee, but it maintains its control around the greens.
I found this ball to perform extremely well on mishits, I felt like I didn’t lose out much on distance.
The Soft Feel is targeted for the average joe, the mid handicappers with average swing speed (85-95 MPH) are going to benefit the most from this golf ball. The compression rating of 60 allows slower swing speeds to still get good spin rates on all kinds of shots.
Durability and Longevity
Considering a soft golf ball with value in mind, it’s crucial to factor in longevity. I anticipate using such a ball for multiple rounds.
The Srixon Soft Feel boasts a .063-inch cover thickness, described as thin by Srixon. Although it might seem thin compared to the FastLayer Core, it’s not as thin as premium balls like the Pro V1, which expects a cover thickness of less than .025 inches.
Thin-covered golf balls can be prone to scratching or scuffing. Yet, after several rounds with the Srixon Soft Feel, I was pleasantly surprised by its minimal scuff marks. This could be attributed to the cover not being as thin as perceived, with the ionomer providing robust durability.
For those with moderate or slower swing speeds, as long as you keep your distance from the cart path or neighborhoods, the Srixon Soft Feel will easily last you multiple rounds.
Price and Value
At $23 a dozen, the Srixon Soft Feel is a favorite among a lot of golfers. For a 2 piece golf ball packed with a soft core and durable cover, You’ll be able to save a lot of money considering you keep the ball in play.
The ball is very easy to keep in play as well, meaning you won’t be reaching into the box to grab another ball as often.
In my personal opinion, this is the most bang for your buck golf ball you can buy.
Comparisons and Alternatives
The Biggest competitor to the Srixon Soft Feel is the Callaway Supersoft. Both coming in at $23, they appeal to the same audience of mid to high handicappers.
Read the full review on the Callaway Supersoft Golf Ball.
Depending on your preference, the golf ball also comes in a variety of colors.
Conclusion
The Srixon Soft Feel golf ball is a great choice if you’re a mid to high handicapper with an average swing speed. The soft feel gives you great forgiveness and feel on all kinds of shots, and can easily generate spin for a golfer that finds it difficult to create.
Stay away from this golf ball if you have an above average swing speed!
