TaylorMade are one of the several brands to make a golf ball which feels as good as a tour standard golf ball but plays better for the majority of amateur golfers who swing the club slower and do not quite generate enough power to play with higher compression golf balls. That being said, the Tour Response is an exceptional golf ball for even the best amateur golfers. I personally play with the Tour Response Stripe with the 360° clearpath alignment as a visual aid and also an alignment aid to help with putting.

As you’ll see below, our sample had some compression inconsistency. Individual balls measured as high as 107. Assuming we’re not the only ones to find especially firm balls in our sample, it certainly would explain why some have said the ball feels excessively firm compared to the prior version. Compression Comparison Chart New to the Forum? Interested in how we select our testers and want to increase your opportunity at being selected in this or future tests? READ MORE HERE! When you have a good thing going, sometimes the greatest challenge is finding small areas of improvement without changing too much. Or as my dad used to remind me, “Hey, it’d be great if you didn’t screw this up.” All Maxfli Tour series balls are manufactured by Foremost in Taiwan. In addition, Foremost produces balls for Vice, Wilson and OnCore. Of the Asian factories, Foremost and Nassau tend to be the most reputable, though TaylorMade acquired Nassau Golf Co. Ltd. in late 2021. That leaves Foremost (which also has a relationship with TaylorMade) as the only third-party option currently churning out balls with cast-urethane covers. Regarding irons, Maxfli states that the 2023 Tour ball is, again, a bit faster (0.6 mph) with less spin and 2.7 yards of increased carry. I wouldn’t expect major fluctuations in sand-wedge data and that’s certainly the case here. Results between the two generations are within any reasonable amount of statistical noise. 2023 Maxfli Tour X Golf Ball bisection of golf ball showing core, dual-mantle and urethane cover

The Maxfli Tour S golf balls offer premium performance and an incredibly soft feel.

It’s also not entirely uncommon to find one box that is different enough from the others to be concerning. When we’ve had weight, compression or size issues with Foremost balls in the past, they’ve largely been isolated to a single box. The 2021 Maxfli Tour belongs in the conversation with the leading direct-to-consumer balls on the market. Moreover, it’s fair to suggest that Maxfli produces some of the most consistent balls on the market without a Titleist logo.

I wouldn’t let the price of the Maxfli Tour golf ball turn you away from it. In fact, I find it to be a really good value. Feel and Sound The Maxfli Tour Golf balls are cheaper than the standard premium golf balls from companies like Titleist or Callaway. However, they are a little more expensive than a value or standard 3-piece golf ball. More often than not golf balls are available in multiple colors, even if it is just white and yellow. Although there are numerous golf balls on the market which come in all sorts of quirky and vibrant colorways. Playing with a vibrant golf ball may help you and your playing partners locate the ball during flight and in the tall grass – which could help you not to lose as many balls, and lower your scores. Best Premium Golf Balls 2023: FAQs Why are premium golf balls more expensive? Pricing goes up on a golf ball when it is more than two pieces. In addition, cast urethane covers are almost always higher in price.

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Based on these balls being so popular I'm sure you are well aware of how well they perform. The Pro V1s are exceptional from tee to green, providing long distance and incredible spin and control around the greens. The flight of these golf balls is very stable and lower than other premium golf balls. Titleists' premium golf balls do come at a cost, although to many it's warranted. No buying guide would be complete without at least mentioning price. Thankfully most brands make models at different price points and you can rest assured there is decent performance on offer across the price spectrum. If you prefer a slightly softer ball with lower compression (slightly cheaper too) then take a look at the Callaway ERC Soft golf balls. I think from a scoring perspective, you have to play with a golf ball that is responsive near the greens. The Maxfli Tour can stop, it’s responsive, and you can really learn exactly how it will respond coming off the clubface. Long Distance

In some respects, the 2023 Maxfli Tour X is a textbook example of both the good and bad that can be part of the Foremost story.The Maxfli Tour golf ball sports a 3-piece urethane cover construction which still delivers low spin off the tee and high spin around the greens. The Tour ball is softer than the Tour X and flies slightly lower and produces less spin with the irons. The outgoing 2021 Maxfli Tour and Tour X balls were, by any measure, class-leading. Both the Maxfli Tour and Tour X received high marks in our Ball Lab and gained a lot of traction with consumers who wanted a high-quality cast-urethane ball without the top-shelf price tag. The putting green is my favorite place to test to see if I enjoy the feel of a golf ball. With the Maxfli Tour, I really liked the feel on the putting green. The ball came off just a little firm, but it held its line well and helped me get my distance control down during my round. Spin TaylorMade introduced the TP5x in 2017 along with the TP5, and since then it has been a serious competitor to the Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x - in both the professional and amateur game. These balls were the first to feature a five-piece construction, this helps to deliver a long consistent ball flight off the tee and optimal spin with every club in the bag.