The Colorado Golfer’s Gear Guide: Golf Balls

Maximize distance, spin, and control with the best golf balls of 2026—engineered for every swing speed and playing style.

BRIDGESTONE BX Why You’ll Love It: VeloSurge core-mantle unifies two elements for more speed Why You Should Buy It: Same Reactiv iQ cover adheres to the clubface longer inducing spin Insider’s Insight: Distance ball but with great cover for more control on approach shots Price: $55/dozen

BRIDGESTONE E12 HIGH LAUNCH Why You’ll Love It: Softer core and better dimple design induces higher launch Why You Should Buy It: Still provides good feel and response on approach shots to green Insider’s Insight: Best ball for slower swing speeds; more carry, more feel; good deal Price: $35/dozen

SRIXON Z-STAR XV Why You’ll Love It: Thin cover with added new coathing for overall consistency Why You Should Buy It: New core goes from soft in middle to harder on its edges Insider’s Insight: That means high-energy on drivere swings, but more spin on approach shots Price: $55/dozen

TITLEIST PROV1X LEFT DASH Why You’ll Love It: Tweaked core for more distance; thinner cover for feel Why You Should Buy It: Best performance on long iron shots; high launch, low spin Insider’s Insight: Swingspeeds at 110 mph will notice the carry distance; won’t flutter in air Price: $58/dozen

TAYLORMADE TOUR RESPONSE Why You’ll Love It: Urethane cover, new core and wide alignment stripe Why You Should Buy It: Good performance off tee and around green for most golfers & great value Insider’s Insight: A better ball for golfers with less than 105 mph driver swing speed Price: $48/dozen

TAYLORMADE TP5X Why You’ll Love It: New, ultra-thin cover, new core produce high performance Why You Should Buy It: Higher swing speeds will notice higher coefficient of restitutuon = speed Insider’s Insight: Micro-coating thinner than a human hair ensures each dimple is consistent Price: $58/dozen