Golf Ball Compression Chart
Every active golf ball sorted by compression — softest first. 76 balls across 15 brands, ranging from 35 (TaylorMade SpeedSoft) to 110 (Mizuno RB Tour X). The median sits at 80.
Soft (under 70)
20For under 90 mph driver
Lower compression compresses fully on slower swings, producing a softer feel and a higher launch on irons and wedges. Best for seniors, juniors, and high-handicap players who lose distance with firmer balls.
Mid (70–89)
32For 90–105 mph driver
The sweet spot for most amateurs. Compresses correctly on average-to-strong swings without feeling mushy or rock-hard. Most major tour-tier balls land here.
Firm (90+)
24For 105+ mph driver
Higher compression cores need fast swings to compress properly. Designed for tour-level swing speeds, distance-hunters, and players who want a firmer feel through impact.
Soft — Soft (under 70)
(20 balls)| Ball | Model | Compression |
|---|---|---|
 | SpeedSoft | 35 |
 | Duo Soft | 35 |
 | Supersoft | 38 |
| SoftFli | 45 | |
 | e6 | 49 |
 | Soft TRK360 | 50 |
 | e12 Contact | 55 |
| AVANT 55 | 55 | |
 | Soft | 55 |
 | Pro Soft | 55 |
 | Tour B RXS | 60 |
 | ERC Soft | 60 |
 | Soft Feel | 60 |
 | Soft Response | 60 |
 | TruFeel | 60 |
 | RB 566 | 65 |
| Kalea | 65 | |
 | Tour Soft | 65 |
 | Pro Air | 65 |
 | Tour B RX | 66 |
Mid — Mid (70–89)
(32 balls)| Ball | Model | Compression |
|---|---|---|
 | Superfast | 70 |
 | Cut White | 70 |
 | Get Sum | 70 |
 | Tour Response | 70 |
 | Drive | 70 |
 | Chrome Soft | 75 |
 | Chrome Tour | 75 |
| Cut Red | 75 | |
 | StraightFli | 75 |
 | Tour S | 75 |
 | Q-Star | 75 |
 | Q-Star Tour | 75 |
 | AVX | 75 |
 | Pro | 75 |
 | Distance+ | 77 |
| Cut Grey | 80 | |
| ELIXR | 80 | |
 | Rush | 80 |
 | Prime 2-Piece | 80 |
| Gamer | 80 | |
 | TP5 | 83 |
 | Tour B XS | 85 |
 | Chrome Tour X | 85 |
 | Warbird | 85 |
| Cut Blue | 85 | |
| MTB Black | 85 | |
 | Prime 3.0 | 85 |
 | Tour Speed | 85 |
 | Prime Distance | 85 |
 | Tour | 88 |
 | Pro V1 | 88 |
| Staff Model R | 88 |
Firm — Firm (90+)
(24 balls)| Ball | Model | Compression |
|---|---|---|
 | Mizuno Pro S | 90 |
 | Z-Star | 90 |
 | Staff Velocity | 90 |
| MTB X | 92 | |
 | Tour B X | 95 |
| Cut DC | 95 | |
| 3-Piece Urethane | 95 | |
 | RB Max | 95 |
 | RB Tour Pro | 95 |
 | Z-Star Diamond | 95 |
 | Velocity | 95 |
| Hammer Tour | 95 | |
 | Pro Plus | 95 |
 | Triad | 95 |
 | Tour X | 97 |
 | TP5x | 97 |
| V2.0 | 100 | |
 | Mizuno Pro X | 100 |
 | Z-Star XV | 102 |
 | Pro V1x | 103 |
 | Staff Model | 105 |
 | Pro V1x Left Dash | 107 |
| RB Tour | 110 |
 | RB Tour X | 110 |
Compression — frequently asked
What is golf ball compression?
Compression is a number — typically 30 to 110 — that measures how much a ball deforms when struck. Lower compression deforms more (softer feel, easier to compress on slow swings); higher compression deforms less (firmer feel, needs fast swings to perform). It is the single biggest fit variable in choosing a ball.
What is the lowest-compression golf ball available?
The TaylorMade SpeedSoft at 35 compression is the softest active model in Stymie's directory. It deforms fully on driver swing speeds under 90 mph, which is why it is a popular pick for seniors, juniors, and high-handicap players.
What is the highest-compression golf ball available?
The Mizuno RB Tour X at 110 compression is the firmest active model. Compression that high requires driver swing speeds in the 110+ mph range to compress correctly — overkill for most amateurs.
What compression is the Pro V1?
The Titleist Pro V1 is rated at 88 compression — squarely in the mid range. Pro V1x runs slightly firmer at around 100. The AVX (Titleist's low-spin alternative) is softer at 75.
What compression should I use for my swing speed?
Driver swing speed under 90 mph: pick a ball under 80 compression (soft category). 90–105 mph: 80–95 compression (mid category — most tour balls live here). 105 mph and up: 95+ compression (firm category). When in doubt go softer; an under-compressed firmer ball loses more distance than an over-compressed softer one.
Does compression affect distance?
Yes — but only when compression is mismatched to swing speed. The right compression for your swing transfers maximum energy at impact. The wrong compression (too firm for a slow swing, or too soft for a fast swing) loses ball speed and carry. Compression that matches swing speed is worth roughly 5–10 yards of carry distance off the driver.
Does compression affect feel?
Yes. Lower compression feels softer at impact across every club; higher compression feels firmer. That feel preference is independent of swing speed — some 105 mph players prefer a softer feel and pick a 75-compression ball even though a 95-compression ball would optimize distance.