I played college golf, played a little in professional events and have been playing the game for 30 years. For most of that time, you could find Titleist Pro V1 in my golf bag.
So when I decided to go all-in on the Maxfli lineup for 45 days, I’ll admit I expected some significant changes.
Before we go further: Maxfli balls perform well in independent testing including MyGolfSpy’s own 2025 golf ball testing. They’ve been in Ben Griffin’s bag for PGA Tour wins. And they cost significantly less than a nearly $60 box of golf balls. The question I wanted to answer wasn’t whether these balls compete on paper. It was whether I’d actually use one in a tournament (or day-to-day play) and trust it.
The lineup at a glance
| Tour S | Tour | Tour X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compression | 85 | 95 | 100 |
| Cover | Cast Urethane | Cast Urethane | Cast Urethane |
| Mantle | High Speed | High Speed | Dual Ionomer |
| Best For | Feel-focused, moderate swing speeds | Well-rounded, mid swing speeds | Distance and speed, fast swing speeds |
| Greenside Spin | Moderate | Good | Excellent |
Ball by ball
Tour X became my primary ball. Distance off the tee was strong, maybe even a touch longer than my typical tee shot results. The 2025 ball test had it leading the entire mid-speed driver test in ball speed so the data backs that up. Although it was the easiest ball in the Maxfli lineup to spin around the greens, I still feel the premium golf balls I’ve played in the past (Callaway, Titleist, TaylorMade, etc.) are a little more responsive than the Tour X. The Maxfli Tour X was one of the best golf balls for spin in the 2025 ball test but it may just be a little harder than I prefer around the greens.
The Tour plays like a well-made mid-compression tour ball that doesn’t try too hard in any one direction. It offers consistent flight, solid feel off the putter and the kind of predictable iron performance that lets you focus on the shot. I liked the higher ball flight on iron shots with the Tour. I may have given up a little distance on my approach but I gained some playability with the flight. Around the greens, I prefer the spin the Tour X model provides.
The Tour S is the softest of the three and it feels like it. On the putter and short chips, the sensation is noticeably soft. Where I’d offer a word of caution is around the greens on longer shots: the Tour S doesn’t generate spin the way the Tour X does. It tends to release a bit more than check. Again, not a deal breaker, but worth knowing so you can plan your shot. The Tour S did well in the low-spin category for slower swing speeds so there’s a clear audience for it.
Durability: A pleasant surprise
I think the entire time I was testing and playing with the Maxfli golf balls, I kept looking for the reason why they are priced lower. The area where I thought I would find it was in the durability.
These balls do not cut easily. When I wasn’t losing a ball to water or woods, I found myself playing the same one for multiple rounds without any meaningful wear or scuffing. For a ball at this price point, that impressed me. If durability concerns were part of what’s kept you anchored to a premium ball, I didn’t find any reason for that concern here. You are not trading longevity for the lower price.
What about the align version?
Maxfli offers alignment-line versions of these balls. The line is highly visible and easy to set up to a target. I gravitated back to the standard version. I prefer to draw my own line or use the ball’s name stamp on the side. But if alignment aids are part of your pre-shot routine, it’s a nice option to have.
The price is part of the performance story
Right now at DICK’S Sporting Goods, where Maxfli is exclusively sold, you can pick up 48 balls for $119. That works out to about $30 a dozen. If you only want two dozen at a time, you pay $70.
Over the course of a full summer, depending on how much you play, you could be looking at saving hundreds without giving up cast urethane construction.
The honest question every golfer should ask themselves is whether the performance gap between a $60 dozen and a $30 dozen is wide enough to justify the price difference. After 45 days with the Maxfli lineup, my answer is that for most golfers, it isn’t. I plan on playing a lot of golf in the next few months and saving a few dollars on golf balls that don’t sacrifice performance feels like a smart move.
Experiment over. Am I going back?
The 45-day experiment is over. Conclusions reached. The article is written.
So am I going to keep the Maxfli in the bag?
I’m in no rush to take it out.
I like the Maxfli ball. I’ve shared sleeves with friends and family who were skeptical about why I was playing something new and they came back with good things to say. The value case makes sense, the performance is real and not everyone needs a $5 golf ball to play well.
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