This video tests the performance of a soft golf ball (Titleist TruFeel) against a firm golf ball (Titleist Left Dash ProV1x) at both slow and fast swing speeds. The goal is to determine if the common advice for slower swing speed players to use softer balls is accurate or a myth. The test uses a pitching wedge, 6-iron, and driver, along with a 50-yard pitch shot analysis to compare the results.
Slow Swing Speed: At slower swing speeds, the difference between the soft and firm balls was minimal. The TruFeel showed slightly more efficiency (higher ball speed) and similar carry distances, though with slightly higher spin. The Left Dash ProV1x consistently showed lower spin.
Fast Swing Speed: At faster swing speeds, the firm Left Dash ProV1x showed noticeable advantages: higher ball speed, lower spin, and greater carry distance, particularly with the driver and mid-irons.
Wedges: With wedges, the firmer Left Dash ProV1x consistently performed better, especially in short game shots (50-yard pitch). The softer TruFeel produced significantly higher launch angles and less spin, which is undesirable for wedge shots.
Driver: While the difference was less pronounced than with irons, the firm ball still offered a slight increase in ball speed at both slow and fast swing speeds.
Overall: The video concludes that, contrary to common belief, a firmer ball generally performs better than a softer ball across various club types and swing speeds, with the most noticeable difference being in the wedge shots.
