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In a previous story, we discussed the most popular Surylyn/ionomer golf ball models among MyGolfSpy readers. This time around, we’re digging into the urethane segment of the market. While across the market as a whole, urethane unit sales trail less expensive ionomer offerings, among the performance-driven golfers that read MyGolfspy, they dominate.

Urethane models were chosen as your ball of choice almost 87 percent of the time.

As a reminder, the data presented below comes from a recently conducted survey of more than 5,400 MyGolfSpy readers who were asked to select the golf ball model they play most often.

Before we get to the results, please note that unless explicitly specified otherwise, the percentages listed are among respondents who chose a urethane offering.

#1 Titleist Pro V1

It shouldn’t surprise anyone that the No. 1 ball across the wider market was the top choice among MyGolfSpy readers. Among survey respondents, the Pro V1 accounted for 13.69 percent of urethane selections and 12.01 percent of all selections. There’s a reason why the Pro V1 is the benchmark by which all others are judged.

What if you built your golf bag entirely around accuracy? Not distance, not spin, but pure precision. Using MyGolfSpy’s 2025 Most Wanted testing data across every major category, we identified the clubs that produced the tightest dispersion and most consistent results. The goal here is a full setup designed to find fairways, hit more greens, and keep big misses off your scorecard.

Most accurate golf bag of 2025 at a glance

Category	Winner	Runner-Up
Driver	Tour Edge Exotics E725	Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond
Fairway Wood	TaylorMade Qi35 Max	Tour Edge Exotics E725
Hybrid	COBRA DS-Adapt	Callaway Elyte X
Player’s Irons	Srixon ZXi7	Toura SCB-1
Player’s Distance Irons	Stix Compete Hollow Body	Orka RS1X
Game-Improvement Irons	Callaway Elyte HL	Srixon ZXi4
Super Game-Improvement Irons	Tommy Armour 845+	Wilson DYNAPWR Max
Wedge	Mizuno Pro T-3	Cleveland RTZ Full-Face
Driving Iron / Utility	Titleist U•505	Titleist T250•U

Most accurate driver

The Tour Edge Exotics E725 topped the accuracy charts, leading the field in straight-shot percentage and overall dispersion control. It trades a touch of distance for reliability. It’s also a more budget-friendly pick. The Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond followed closely behind, offering slightly more ball speed while maintaining excellent directional consistency.

Most accurate fairway wood

TaylorMade’s Qi35 Max delivered the most accurate performance among fairway woods, combining strong face stability with a high-MOI design that held its line across the face. Its consistency made it a standout in MyGolfSpy’s testing, with Tour Edge’s E725 fairway finishing just behind thanks to its lower-launch, fairway-finding performance.

Most accurate hybrid

COBRA’s DS-Adapt hybrid proved to be the tightest-grouping model, launching mid-high shots with minimal curve and strong dispersion control. The Callaway Elyte X wasn’t far behind, showing similar steadiness but a slightly higher spin profile that produced a touch more left bias.

Most accurate player’s irons

Among player’s irons, the Srixon ZXi7 led the way for accuracy, combining traditional looks with exceptional directional control and consistency across the set. The Toura SCB-1 earned runner-up recognition for its balanced flight and crisp feedback, appealing to players who want more workability without sacrificing too much dispersion.

If your wedge shots refuse to check up, it might not be your technique. It could be your golf ball.
In MyGolfSpy’s 2025 Golf Ball Test, the biggest differences weren’t off the driver. They were on the shortest shots. At just 35 yards, spin rates varied by nearly 4,000 rpm from top to bottom, proving that cover material and construction have a massive impact on control.

Two quick truths

Ionomer covers cost you spin. Most budget balls with Surlyn or ionomer covers lost 1,500–3,000 rpm of greenside spin compared to urethane.Soft feel isn’t the same as high spin. Low-compression balls often launch higher and slip off the clubface instead of grabbing the grooves.

For context, the highest-spinning ball, the TaylorMade TP5, averaged 6,026 rpm on the 35-yard wedge test. The five balls below were nowhere close.

Titleist Velocity – 2,058 rpm

Velocity is built to fly far, not to stop fast. Its firm ionomer cover produces the lowest greenside spin in the entire test, barely a third of the top model. On chip and pitch shots, it launches high and releases quickly, making it one of the toughest balls to control on firm greens.

Try instead:

Titleist Pro V1x — Higher flight with true wedge spin and a firmer urethane feel.Maxfli Tour X — Value urethane that keeps driver distance high while adding short-game grip.

TaylorMade SpeedSoft – 3,176 rpm

SpeedSoft lives up to its name off the tee but the ultra-low compression dampens groove friction on partial swings. The result is a ball that launches easily yet rolls out far more than most golfers expect. It may have a softer feel but it lacks the stopping power needed for scoring shots.

Over the past couple of years, Grant Horvat’s popularity has skyrocketed. He’s now No. 2 in our YouTube golf channel rankings and is among the fastest-growing channels in the sports world.

Horvat is a former college golfer and has enough game to get a PGA Tour invite (though he turned it down). That makes his “what’s in the bag” more than just a curiosity to the many millions watching him.

With TaylorMade and Takomo deals playing prominent roles in his club decisions, Horvat has made more money than many Tour pros when it comes to gear endorsements.

Below we have listed out Horvat’s clubs and where they ranked on our most recent testing for each category.

Driver: TaylorMade Qi35 (9 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus VeloCore+ Black 7 X

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