Titleist Tour Soft Performance Review

Golf ball rankings (longest, spiniest, softest, etc.) are helpful but they don’t always tell you the whole story. Sometimes you need a deep dive into a single model to understand what it really does. That’s what we’ve done here with the Titleist Tour Soft. Using MyGolfSpy’s 2025 Ball Test presented by UNRL, we broke down how it performed with the driver, irons and wedges to give you the insights you need to decide if it belongs in your bag.

What is the Titleist Tour Soft?

The Titleist Tour Soft is part of the brand’s 2025 ionomer lineup, positioned as a soft-feeling distance ball below the Pro V1 family. Despite its name, it measured 88 compression on MyGolfSpy’s gauge, similar in firmness to a Pro V1.

It’s a two-piece design with:

A large core for speed A thin ionomer cover for durability A 342 cuboctahedron dimple pattern to promote stable flight

Titleist markets it as a blend of soft feel, long distance and playable short-game control. The test data shows where those claims hold up and where the ball still lags behind urethane.

Driver performance

The Tour Soft turned out to be one of the strongest ionomer performers off the tee in the 2025 test, showing that a lower-cost construction can still hold its own for speed and distance.

High Swing Speed (115 mph): The Tour Soft reached 324 yards of total distance, the longest of any ionomer ball tested and just a few yards behind the leaders overall. Spin sat in the mid-low range at 2,733 rpm, creating a neutral flight window that stayed straight and playable. Peak height was middle of the pack, so shots climbed reliably without ballooning. Mid Swing Speed (100 mph): At mid speed, Tour Soft totaled 285 yards, only a handful behind the category leader. Its launch was slightly higher than average, which helped it maintain carry despite not being the fastest ball in the field. Spin of 2,407 rpm kept it balanced, enough lift for control without costing too much rollout. Low Swing Speed (85 mph): For slower swings, Tour Soft finished at 222 yards, again within two yards of the leader. Spin (3,231 rpm) was above average, which gave it extra hang time and a more playable peak height than many other soft balls in this category.

Iron and wedge performance

With irons and wedges, the Tour Soft shifted away from pure distance and into a more spin-heavy identity, particularly for mid and low swing speeds.

High Speed Irons: At higher speeds, Tour Soft’s distance (188 yards) was shorter than the leaders and its low launch/peak height made for a flatter flight. Spin was mid-high, enough to keep shots from running too far but not enough to change its place near the bottom of the distance chart. Mid Speed Irons: At 149 yards, distance was modest but Tour Soft produced the highest iron spin in the test (6,748 rpm). Launch and peak height were among the lowest but the added spin gave mid-speed players reliable stopping power into greens. Low Speed Irons: For slower swings, Tour Soft again led the group in spin (5,531 rpm). Distance (127 yards) was behind the longest models by nearly a full club but the spin combined with mid-range peak height made it a control-first option. Wedges: On full wedges, Tour Soft spun at 9,765 rpm, respectable for its category but not near the top. On 35-yard shots, it fell near the bottom at 4,584 rpm, a reminder that ionomer covers can’t match urethane for greenside bite. Launch was lower on full shots (~27° degrees) and higher on partials (~31.5 degrees), leaving it playable but less precise than premium tour balls.

Strengths and weaknesses

Every ball comes with trade-offs. Here’s where the Tour Soft excels and where golfers may want to look elsewhere.

Strengths
Longest ionomer ball tested at high speed
Consistently strong ball speed across swing speeds
Highest iron spin at mid and low speeds
Lower price point than urethane

Weaknesses / Trade-offs
Shorter iron distances overall
Flatter iron trajectory for mid and high speeds
Among the lowest for greenside spin in the 35-yard test
Firmer than the “Soft” name suggests

Who should play it

The Tour Soft is best suited for golfers who:

Want a more budget-friendly Titleist option with plenty of driver distance Value extra iron spin to help hold greens Prefer straighter, mid-flight tee shots rather than max rollout

Golfers who prioritize greenside spin and control should look at urethane models like the Pro V1, Pro V1x or AVX.

Recap chart

Swing Speed	Driver Performance	Iron/Wedge Performance	Bottom Line
High	Longest ionomer tested; mid-low spin, neutral flight	Shorter irons; flatter trajectory with mid-high spin	Built for distance off the tee but less height into greens
Mid	Just a few yards behind leaders; higher launch for added carry	Highest iron spin in the group; low launch/height	Strong control option that trades yards for spin
Low	Near the leaders in total distance; above-average spin and playable flight	Highest iron spin again; shorter overall distance	Reliable carry with extra spin, but not the longest

Final thoughts

The Tour Soft won’t match urethane balls for greenside control but if you value distance, playable spin and a softer feel at a lower price point, it’s one of the best compromises you can make and one of the top ionomer performers in our test.

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