The best golf ball for a slow swing speed is one that will give you maximum distance and great performance in the short game.
A slow swing speed is 90 MPH and below with a driver – if you aren’t sure what your swing speed is, you can get an estimate below👇
Because this was a test on golf balls for slow swing speed, I collaborated with a local golfer, Fitz for my testing. Fitz is a 5-time Waterloo Country Club champion, and 2-time senior champion. Yes, this is at our local club, but he is a really good golfer! And very consistent off the tee. He also swings his driver between 88 – 90 MPH, so he was perfect for this test.
There are plenty of options for slower swing speed golfers, so let’s get to it! The Tour Speed is my favorite! Its also the one Fitz put in the bag after testing all of them.
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Best Distance
Titleist ProV1x –
More distance than any other golf ball on the market at slower swing speeds
Best Overall
Titleist Tour Speed
Great distance no matter what your swing speed is! Price is very reasonable and soft feel.
Best Alternate
Vice Pro Plus
Great distance for slow swing speed golfers. Quality manufacturer with great pricing
Best Golf Balls for Slower Swing Speeds
Titleist ProV1x Left Dash
The ProV1x Left Dash came in as the longest ball for slow swing speeds in independent tests. It also came in as the longest ball at the highest swing speeds. Interestingly, if you have an average swing speed (95mph), this ball did not stack up.
How much distance? The Left Dash ball was ~2 yards further than the Vice Pro Plus. It was also ~2 yards further than the Tour Speed. With a significant price difference, is 2 yards worth it on the golf course? That’s for you to decide.
Related – ProV1x Left Dash Review
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This ball Performed best overall in distance for golfers with high and low swing speeds.
My Personal Take
I keep a new sleeve of ProV1x Left Dash balls in my bag for those scramble events with a long drive hole. They absolutely go further than any other ball for me. But they are expensive!
If you are hesitant to spend top dollar for a dozen balls, I would go with the Tour Speed instead. If you don’t mind spending the money and you are looking for some extra distance, this is the best ball in the bunch!
PROS
- Best distance of any golf ball on the market
- Offers great greenside spin
CONS
- Price
- Firm ball, which many golfers do not care for
Vice Pro Plus
The Vice Pro Plus came in just short of the ProV1x Left dash, but not by much. Vice Golf is one of my favorite golf ball manufacturers. They are a direct to consumer company, they are not paying millions to sponsor tour pro’s. This allows them to pass on those lower costs.
Although the Vice Pro Plus golf ball comes in just short of the Left Dash in slow swing speed tests, it’s so close that it probably isn’t going to make much of a difference for most golfers.
Vice advertises their Pro Plus ball for players with a swing speed of 110+, but independent testing at a slow swing speed put this ball near the top in distance compared to the field.
Related – Vice Golf Balls Review
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My Personal Take
I have been using Vice golf balls exclusively (unless I’m testing another brand) for the last 3 years. I love them! They spin well around the greens, get great distance off the tee, and have a high level of durability.
PROS
- Great Distance
- Price (bulk discount available)
CONS
- Firm Ball
Titleist Tour Speed
Coming in at #3 for total distance is the Titleist Tour Speed. In terms of distance, it is barely a #3, and given its price and performance, this is my favorite ball on this list.
Based on the testing data, thousands of positive customer reviews, and Titleist’s reputation, I feel confident recommending this ball to anyone at ANY swing speed!
This ball performs, in every swing speed category, and was featured in my recommendations for the best distance golf balls.
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My Personal Take
This ball feels very soft and travels really far! Not only will they improve distance for high swing speed golfers, they’ll also do wonders for lower swing speed golfers. If I’m out of ProV1 left dash balls, this is the one I go to for those long drive holes in a scramble. For the price, I think this is the best distance ball on the market!
PROS
- Great distance at all swing speeds
- Offers great greenside spin
- Soft Feel
CONS
- Pricing has been known to fluctuate due to supply issues (if you see them for ~$25/dozen, scoop them up!)
Titleist AVX
This golf ball was built for longer distance with very low long game spin.
The AVX performs really well for slow swing speed players, but will not get you as much distance if you are closer to a mid or higher swing speed. It has a soft feel and offers good greenside spin.
The AVX performs really well for slow swing speeds, but check your swing speed below if you are unsure. Anything over 89mph, or pretty close to it, and I’d choose another ball on this list.
Related – AVX Golf Ball Review
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My Personal Take
The first thing I noticed when hitting the Titleist AVX balls was their soft feel and low trajectory. When I say low, I mean low! Off the tee, that is. They are supposed to be that way according to the manufacturer. They are also rated by the USGA as low spin with a driver and low spin with short irons, which I could definitely see around the greens.
PROS
- Increased Distance With Irons
- Very soft feel
- Low Spin off the Tee
- Good Greenside Spin
CONS
- Price is a bit high
- Lower trajectory causes a bit less distance off the tee
- Higher swing speed players should avoid
Titleist TruFeel
Titleist TruFeel golf balls are another attempt for Titleist to meet the demands of golfers looking for cheaper golf balls. Players with slower swing speeds will find this ball feels great and gets good distance.
I recently tested this ball out in the simulator and it gets decent numbers in terms of distance. Spin is definitely on the lower end, which contributes to greater distance off the tee. But that also means less greenside control.
In the lower swing speed category, the TruFeel performs well in terms of distance, and the feel is amazing.
Related – Titleist Trufeel Golf Balls Review
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My Personal Take
The Trufeel has a very soft feel and gets very low spin off the tee. Because of the lower spin, you might see some “slightly better” results on your mishits. It won’t produce quite as much side spin, so it minimizes offline distance for hooks or slices. At a lower price point, this is a great option for golfers with lower swing speeds looking for a low cost option.
PROS
- Great feel around the greens
- Great feel altogether
- Durability
- Good distance
CONS
- You’ll sacrifice a little control around the greens
Bridgestone e6
The new e6 with soft feel is Bridgestone’s 2-piece low compression golf ball, priced in the mid-range. Bridgestone produces some really high-quality golf balls and the e6 is no exception.
I have also used the e6 golf ball and found them to be just as long as a ProV1. They felt very soft and I found them to be very durable. They are specifically designed for golfers with moderate swing speeds per Bridgestone, but they hit well for a higher swing speed too.
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We put the e6 to the test, and honestly, it is a pretty good ball for the price. You’ll lose some spin around the greens compared to a premium ball, but they get great distance off the tee and feel nice and soft around the greens and through your irons.
PROS
- Great distance at all swing speeds
- Durability
- Price
- Great Feel
CONS
- Greenside spin is lacking, which is common with most 2-piece golf balls
Vice Tour
The Vice Tour golf ball is an inexpensive option for slow swing speed players. Vice produces some really high-quality golf balls that compete with any of the major golf ball manufacturers.
I have also used the Vice Tour golf ball and found them to once again be just as long as a ProV1. I found them to be very durable and it is specifically designed for golfers of all swing speeds.
Related – Vice Golf Balls Review
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My Personal Take
I have been using Vice golf balls exclusively (unless I’m testing another brand) for the last 2 years. I love them! They spin well around the greens, get great distance off the tee, and have a high level of durability. The Tour model is a bit lower spinning, so it will fly a bit further through the air. It is also a 3-piece design, so you’ll still get some decent spin on the greens.
PROS
- Great distance at all swing speeds
- Good greenside spin
- Durable
- Price
CONS
- It is a firmer golf ball, which some may not like
What is a Slow swing speed?
If your driver club head speed is below 90 mph, you would fall into the slower swing speed category for the purposes of the testing and recommendations provided here. Unsure of your swing speed? Here is a calculator to get a good estimate.
Check out this page for a full distance chart and swing speed calculator.
Speaking of slow swing speeds, I’ve been doing a lot of work with The Stack to increase mine and I’ve seen a lot of distance gains on the course. Check out my full review, or my post on swing speed training if you are interested in increasing your distance.
If you are a senior golfer, you might want to check out my post on golf balls for seniors.
You don’t need the most expensive golf balls to increase your distance!
The first thing that comes to mind when someone with a slow swing speed is looking for more distance – low compression golf balls.
With recent advances in golf ball technology, golf ball compression is becoming less relevant. Meaning, a low compression golf ball does not always translate to more distance at slower swing speeds with modern golf balls.
Premium golf balls are a great option, but they are not the only answer. It can get very expensive buying golf balls. Many golfers don’t want to pay the price for a premium golf ball and it really isn’t necessary for most.
So I would not do your search based on compression. Instead, I would rely more heavily on recent independent studies that have been conducted with launch monitor data.
Although not an official study – I’ve been testing in my home simulator with a GC3 and have incorporated low, medium, and high swing speeds. A friend of mine who is a senior hits a lot of balls for me and he definitely falls into the slow swing speed category.
Anyway, there was a lengthy study conducted by MyGolfSpy that put many of the top golf balls on the market up against each other. The results, a mountain of data!
I am also using that data, along with my own personal experience to help make these recommendations.
The Best Approach to Choosing a Golf Ball
There is not a one-size-fits-all golf ball!
Everyone has different preferences. Feel, spin, ball flight (trajectory), distance, price. How do you know which golf ball fits into your own list of desires?
How about performance? Finding the perfect golf ball based on your individual swing speed is absolutely a factor to consider. Every golf ball performs differently at various swing speeds.
To help you find the best golf ball, I have put together a golf ball selector tool to help!
Ok, maybe I am biased when I say this is the best approach. But honestly, many of the manufacturers have their own. Why? Because there are so many differences across their golf balls and they want to help you find the right golf ball based on your preferences.
If you have a slow swing speed, they are taking that into account. They know how their own golf balls perform at each swing speed. You’ll see many manufacturers placing recommendations based on swing speed on their labels.
But their golf ball selectors only recommend their own golf balls. Titleist is not going to point you to a TaylorMade golf ball.
Our tool is completely agnostic to manufacturer. There are hundreds of data points behind every golf ball in our database. Answer just a few questions and we can point you to the best one.
If you have a slower swing speed, the tool is going to account for that and provide you with golf balls that maximize distance and perform at your individual swing speed.
Tips to Increase Your Swing Speed Immediately
As you know, slow swing speeds contribute to shorter distance, and there are a few things you can do to gain more distance.
The first with increase your distance without having to increasing your swing speed. Simply improve your Smash Factor. Its all about ball striking here. A better strike will result in more ball speed and more overall distance.
Develop a good warmup routine, seriously get loosened up before you tee off. If you just walk up to the tee, take 5 or 6 swings, then rip it, you’re not going to get nearly as much out of it. Both for speed and accuracy.
Increasing the speed of your backswing will also translate into a faster downswing. Our bodies naturally want to find a certain tempo, a ratio of backswing to downswing if you will. When you purposely slow down your backswing, that will result in slow swing speeds in your downswing.
Check here for a more detailed take on how to increase your swing speed.
Final Thoughts
The best golf balls for slow swing speed golfers are generally ones that will maximize distance for you. But it’s not just about distance, you need to consider the spin characteristics around the green.
If you want the performance, but are still a bit budget conscious, consider the Vice options. They are a great manufacturer and offer premium performance without the premium price.
If you are simply looking for the most distance possible, the ProV1x Left dash is the best option. I also like the Titleist Tour Speed a ton. Every golfer I’ve recommended them to has picked up nearly 10 yards of distance. The perform surprisingly well around the greens too!
Good luck on the golf course, and let me know if there are any questions in the comments.
Titleist Tour Speed
The Tour Speed is by far my favorite ball for players with slow swing speeds. It feels great, and gets awesome distance off the tee. Heck, it gets great distance and ball speed with any swing speed. One of the best golf balls overall!