The Highest Spinning Golf Balls for Every Swing Speed (2025 Test Data)

The 2025 MyGolfSpy Golf Ball Test presented by UNRL confirmed that while driver spin differences are often subtle, spin becomes a much larger performance separator between irons and wedges. The data below highlights which golf balls produced the highest spin rates at each swing speed in both the driver and mid-iron portions of testing.

A final section covers wedge spin, where the test found the biggest gaps of all.

What does high spin mean (and what does it do for you)?

In MyGolfSpy’s 2025 Golf Ball Test, spin proved to be one of the biggest factors affecting how a golf ball flies and stops. Higher spin creates more lift and a steeper descent angle, helping approach shots land softer and hold the green. It also adds control for players who want to shape shots or manage trajectory.

Off the driver, lower spin can help tighten dispersion and add roll, while higher spin can increase carry and height for golfers who need more lift.

The test confirmed that spin differences are subtle off the tee but become far more significant with irons and wedges. The biggest differences were seen on short shots, where high-spin urethane balls can generate nearly 4,000 more rpm than the lowest-spinning models.

High swing speed (115 mph driver/90 mph iron)

At the highest swing speed, firmer urethane “tour” models consistently produced the most spin off both the driver and the iron. Srixon and Callaway dominated the upper end of the charts, with Bridgestone and Titleist also near the top.

Category	Golf Ball	Spin (rpm)
Driver	Srixon Z-STAR DIAMOND	2,968
	Srixon Z-STAR	2,942
	Bridgestone TOUR B X	2,890
Iron	Srixon Z-STAR DIAMOND	7,173
	Callaway Chrome Tour X	7,126
	Titleist Velocity	7,104

Mid swing speed (100 mph driver/80 mph iron)

At mid speed, high-compression urethane constructions again generated the most spin. Chrome Tour X, Z-STAR DIAMOND and Staff Model X were the top performers off the driver, while Titleist Tour Soft led iron spin among all balls tested in this group.

Category	Golf Ball	Spin (rpm)
Driver	Callaway Chrome Tour X	2,784
	Srixon Z-STAR DIAMOND	2,692
	Wilson Staff Model X	2,670
Iron	Titleist Tour Soft	6,749
	Srixon Z-STAR DIAMOND	6,716
	Wilson Staff Model X	6,615

Low swing speed (85 mph driver/65 mph iron)

For slower swings, the test data shows that firmer “tour” balls still deliver the most spin. Chrome Tour X produced the highest driver spin, while Tour Soft once again topped the iron portion.

Category	Golf Ball	Spin (rpm)
Driver	Callaway Chrome Tour X	3,490
	TaylorMade TP5	3,328
	Bridgestone TOUR B X	3,327
Iron	Titleist Tour Soft	5,532
	Srixon Z-STAR DIAMOND	5,420
	Callaway Chrome Tour X	5,350

Wedge spin (Across swing speeds)

The wedge portion of the test showed the largest performance gaps of any category: nearly 4,000 rpm from top to bottom. Every high-spin leader featured a urethane cover while all ionomer models trailed significantly in greenside spin.

35-Yard Wedge Spin

Golf Ball	Spin (rpm)
TaylorMade TP5	6,026
Bridgestone TOUR B XS	5,998
Wilson Staff Model X	5,992

Full-Swing Wedge Spin (Sand Wedge)

Golf Ball	Spin (rpm)
Callaway Chrome Tour X	10,148
Wilson Staff Model X	9,847
Kirkland Performance+ v3.5	9,828

Final thoughts

The 2025 data reinforced that spin shapes how every shot performs. Lower-spin balls can produce a flatter flight and more roll off the tee while higher-spin options increase lift, stopping power and shot control. Urethane-covered balls remain unmatched for consistent spin and short-game precision. Finding the right balance of spin for your swing speed can help you achieve your ideal trajectory, improving both distance control and scoring consistency.

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