Is This The Best Golf Ball For Mid Handicappers?
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- The new TaylorMade SpeedSoft golf ball aims to deliver the softest feel possible while still providing explosive speed for everyday golfers.
Typically, softer golf balls are slow, so can this low-compression design flip the switch and deliver the best all-around performance for mid-to-high handicap golfers? Find out in my TaylorMade SpeedSoft golf ball review...
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Hi, I'm Hannah Holden; welcome to my channel!
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I thoroughly enjoyed this video and I agree totally with your assessment. Im 60 years old and FEEL is important to me because Im starting to get a bit arthritic in the hands. So, I tried this against the Chrome Tour and a 2023 Chrome Soft. Off the tee they feel the same, and the distance is remarkably spot on. On the green, I thought they felt better off the putter, and actually rolled better and farther.
They feel great off the putter!
I just gamed these last weekend. I was really impressed with how they performed. I usually hit 3-piece ball. I was expecting to lose something, but it was pleasantly surprised that nothing dropped off. I normally hit TaylorMade Tour Response. I could not tell the different and at $1.00 less per ball it was totally worth it. I will buy them again.
Bought 3 dozen of the blue swish and have been blown away how this ball reacts.I’m a 7 handicap and have been with titleist pro v and Callaway chrome but gave these a shot because my swing speed has slowed to around 97 with a Driver,well I’ve been shocked at the performance of this ball.If you’re under a 100 swing speed with a Driver give it a shot !
I’m a low 80’s occasional 70’s player and have been playing the Chrome Soft the past two years. I saw another review of this ball recently and it gave it a chance in the yellow. This is the best $25 a dozen ball I’ve ever played. It’s long and straight and feels fantastic. It doesn’t spin much on shots into the green, but it checks up well and stops. I was surprised at how long this ball is off the driver. Not a fan of the splash colors but the yellow is a nice sheen and eye friendly. Nice review 👏
Are they better than a chrome soft?
Chrome soft I can get for $25 bucks a dozen also with no tax
@@johnnewcomb5162 Where?
@@TigerMarine62 locally, I can get just about every top ball made for $25 a dozen, he sales no shipping he had the ERC ball 10 dozen for $200 bucks.
Just do a Google search, they have a bunch of seller's that ship, same price.
Brand new.
It would be interesting to see you play 3 holes with both TP5 and this new ball!
good idea!
@@hannahholdenNCGTP5 , Pro V1, Chrome Soft, Wilson Staff, all balls are $25 bucks a dozen, which one are you choosing?
Great video! I’m going to try this golf ball based on your video.
Excellent review, Hannah. I currently use the Distance+, but I want to try this model. What I learned from the review is that the distance and stopping power come from launch height, as the ball can cover more ground and has a steeper landing angle... subscribed!
Hey Hannah, thanks for the review. I may order a box just to try them out - they look pretty cool. I normally play the TaylorMade Tour Response (10 handicap) or the Maxfli Tour S. Did you change your putting grip -- saw a video of you awhile back and you had a pretty bizarre grip 🙂
Only ball I’ve noticed feeling good or different off the driver is the Bridgestone e12 contact. Every player is different but for me it flys straighter and is pretty forgiving with nice feel around the greens.
My friend just happened to have these today and I tried them out and i was amazed. I was surprised however at your assessment that they didn’t feel as soft as you would have thought. For me, I play a TP5x, and hitting these balls was a night and day difference. Completely different and ultra soft feel. Around the greens for me was a dream, both chipping and putting. But maybe because I’m used to how hard the TP5x balls are. Thoroughly enjoyed the review. Definitely going to keep playing around with this ball.
Hannah , what driver shaft combo are you playing.
Older guy here , same SS , like your numbers
Mitsubishi Tensei blue 65 stiff in a TaylorMade Qi10 Max, 10.5 head lofted down one notch!
@@hannahholdenNCG thx , you do nice content, keep it up
@@hannahholdenNCG ditto here same swing speed lookin to get a Qi10 7 wood with either the Tensei blue 65 regular or the ventus TR red just tough to pull the trigger lol
I love these balls for the money unmatched really, I swing at 115-120 and these actually help, sometimes I get too much spin and the ball balloons up in the wind, irons especially.
But also the driver drop off is at most 10 yards, but tends to fly very straight.
They are over painted. You can’t mark your set up lines on the Ball , So will stick with plain ones for now …sorry
Nice nails and hands. Just say'n.
I think the only complaint that I would have with these would be the black markings throughout the color swatches. I think it would make putting alignment and seeing how your roll was a little more difficult seeing multiple black marks noving at once.
Very pleasant to watch your video!
Recently bought some. Love em, even playing with em on Yorkshire sodden fairways. Ha ha. Can’t wait to use em when I’ll actually get some roll out on the fairways!! As ever, a great review Hannah. I need to book a lesson with you!!
Soft balls are great for low swing speed. Everyone with a golf swing speed lower than 90mph will go farther and straighter with a low compressed ball than with a firm one.
Great video and great timing. I'd been curious about these balls and just bought a dozen today. I'm a high handicapper that likes hitting the TP5s, so thinking these might have a similar feel and be a lot cheaper. I did putt comparing this, the TM Distance and the TP5, and thought what you mentioned - that this ball feels almost as soft as the TP5 putting. The Distance definitely more clicky. But sorry, I got the plain white version : )
You have a great swing. Love your videos. I wish I had your ball flight. I'm a mid to low but get a lot of distance.
Thanks for the review Hannah. I'd have to go with the solid colors though, that paint is too obnoxious for my liking.
These balls look awesome!!
Played with these bad boys today and was very impressed. Definitely had a higher ball flight and didn’t seem to lose any distance at all.
Feel lovely and soft off the putter face which is how I like it. Shot 4 under my handicap so they r definitely staying for now!! 😂
great video and review. good thing i am married. this is my new ball of choice.. they fly straight and long. taylor made put alot of research into this and nailed it.
I really enjoyed how thorough you are with the details
Thank you!
A low-compression ball can travel farther for a slow swing. It is easier to compress and, therefore, creating more coefficient of restitution (COR).
Such a ball is MUCH better for slower swingers than a tour ball, because that player cannot access the layers (features) of that ball. Stop playing tour balls!
Yes definitely a lower compression ball is easier for slower swing speeds to hit further
I used to play a ton of golf (worked at a course) I have played about every ball out there, i really like the wilson duo spin and this ball, these are my go to balls.
Think I might try this ball after watching this video. I'm 60 and off 18.8
It’s a really good golf ball!
Great Video Hannah. I did buy dozens of Pink(me) and green(for husband). Just played first game of the year (Canada) and I absolutely love this ball. Now I did get a lot of roll (spring conditions). I am a 18 handicap and this is my game ball now. And I did get some comments about what I did to the ball. lol
Nice!!!
Hi Hannah. 😀 is that the driver from the Qi10 video? Also, what irons are you playing there? Thanks. Nice video!!
Yes Qi10 max driver and Titleist T150 irons
Where are you? Its not raining. Frankly I've forgotten what run looks like. Seems like a good ball. Thanks Hannah.
Alcanada golf in Mallorca!
Jackson Pollack painting on a golf ball.
Great video! I like the high handicap focus of it. I'm a 17 handicap and dont like to spend a lot on golf balls. I just bought two boxes of Supersofts (white) on Monday because I played Supersofts in high-vis green all winter. Will definitely try these out though when its time to restock. Do you know if they're planning a high-vis offering or does the paint decoration provide it? I do like a more simple pattern; less distracting. Tracking they offer these in plain white. Thanks!
They do a high vis plain yellow too!
I’m a 70 year old 13 handicapper. I’ve been playing TP5’s and thought I’ve give these a shot.
This ball has great feel with my average club head speed. I’m hooked!
Nice!! Which colour??
@@hannahholdenNCG Green ink
Good detailed review Hannah!
What shoes are you wearing? They look great! 🤗
Thanks
Duca Del Cosma Olivera, look great and they are super comfortable!!
Very helpful review. I've bought a dozen to test.
Excellent!
Thx. But wouldn't it be better to test with a mid to high handicapper? Those swingspeeds are much lower and I think the ball is even better than.
It has a low compression (50 I think I saw?). I am using wilson duo or callaway supersoft depending on price actions. As I'm feeding the fish to many times I need the best prices :D.
I will check these out as well. Playing Taylormade irons so a good TM ball would fit perfect.
Yeah I tried them last weekend, definitely getting more distance from them
Good to hear!
Hannah you keep on talking about the tp5 please tell me the name of the ball in this video,thank you I love your videos ❤😊
Speed soft
Thank you hannah I'll try them nxt time 😊
Yorkshire looking fine for time of year …..😎😂
Balls look great your stats look similar to mine ,but me way more left/right . Keep vids coming enjoying the content .⛳️🍻
Mallorca was a good change from Yorkshire 😂😂😂
Looks just like Huddersfield …
I game these in hi-vis yellow. I’m 63 and play off 11… fantastic distance and feel!
Great review Hannah, thanks from Florida!
Good review. I like the softer options like Supersoft, Titleiest Tour Soft and Soft Response by Taylormade. The one your reviewing is pretty nice too. Well done. Good choice for a mid handicapper.
Definitely a good choice!
@@hannahholdenNCG I decided to give them a shot Hannah. I really appreciate you reviewing them. I bought four boxes of the blue ones. :) I am a senior with swing speed in the low 80s. The speed soft should be a lot of fun.
Thanks for the review. I was thinking about using this ball as some of the better players at my club are using them. After this review, I will definitely use them for my next game.
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I saw these in our pro shop here today and like the look of them. I played Callaway Supersoft all last year. How do you think these would compare to them?
I've also dabbled with the TruViz and the TM with the solid stripe. All good balls
Some hack will use these in our golf league, promptly shoot 107, and tell us that he really like them.😂😂😂
Another great review Hannah. What is the compression. Smash that like button 👇
I had the chance to test the SpeedSoft this week Hannah. After a couple of rounds I gotta say I love them. I bought some of the blue ink ones. Think I might get some of the solid yellow next. No wonder this ball has done so well in the reviews. This ones a winner. Joe. P.S. I had the opportunity to try the ball on a short par 3 island hole . I used a 9 Wood and stuck it to the left side of the pin. It checked up really nice. It's spin elevates the shot well. Other similar shots checked up well too. This will be a premium ball for slow to mid swing speed players. I call it a premium ball in disguise. At the very least its the premium ball in its price category.
Is that a Hull or East Yorks accent I can detect?
Close, West Yorkshire!
The first time I saw the ball I didn't like it, but now I've seen it a few more times I like the look. Maybe time to go shopping.
Great review but all that matters is that it looks cool 😅
Also how do you manage your dsy to day with being recognised all the tome haha
😂😂 looks are everything ey.
Haha it honestly doesn’t happen that often!
All that matters and ah ya I'm sure ha
My thinking is they have taken a little from the vice drip ball for the new design except for the amount of paint.
But I do love your full swing Hannah👍😊❤
I always get more spin off of softer balls , usually equates to more curve than expected , i did like the old 60 compression ball fron taylormade but i think in the fifties is a step to far
Have been using these for a few weeks I'm finding it much better than srixon soft feel
Have you gone for the ink or the plain ball?
@@hannahholdenNCG the blue ink at the moment
Maybe for the golfer who needs to lose fewer balls😅
True 😂
How much for a dozen? Never mind. You told me at the end 🤣
I might try them for something different; 3 handicap here but I like to see how they go
Is it a spinny ball because I’m a high spinning player really. Driver is circa 2700-3000 I play off 6 so quicker swing speed.
No I didn’t find it that spiny
A pich shots not going to spin as much as a full shot for crying out loud
I’m a big fan of TP5/5x in hotter climates, but, I couldn’t see myself using these balls, cheap though they are.
Looks like someone dropped some balls through a paint sieve, and this was the result.
TBF, they will appeal to some on looks, and lots on price. Probably a winner, against my better judgement 😂
There is also a plain version!
Great review Hannah. I’m going to try them
I feel this isn’t suited for my 105 mph club speed unfortunately because I love the look of the red 🥺
i also have a high ball speed and find them exceptional off the driver with no loss of distance. Give them a try mate ,you can swing slower with more control and hit more greens. its a awesome ball for the price. you will be surprised.
swing is looking great
Thanks!!
Nice video. I have full faith in my pro v 1. My scorecard agrees. Those splash colors do look wicked cool.
The colours are very groovy 😎
I hope they put the red paint splatter on the TP5
Dang, I need subtitles. 😁 Nice review!
At times I had difficulties to follow your explanations. It might have to do with the cutting of the video. 😊😊😊
Sorry about that, which part?
Don’t miss the beginning of this video because she never says the name again throughout the video.
But alas, it is right there in the description under the title of the video😂
I wouldnt play with things looking like this if the gave them to me for free. Simple as that.
😂
So impressed with the review, I went and bought a box....all I need now is for the rain to stop and I can get out on the course !! Well done Hannah
Played my first round today at Shiskine GC, my WHS is 15, the ball flew higher than my usual ball (Taylor Made Tour Response), kept very straight into the wind, I managed to get some reasonable spin and stop on the greens and liked the feel off my putter. So overall very impressed and managed not to lose a ball...
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No. Impossible to line up for putting with a that decal over it. 🤮
She said there are plain white and also yellow
@@davewylie654 The review is of the ink.
Be great to see a head to head with these & the very similar Callaway supersoft splatter ones.
I like a softer ball and am thinking of switching because the price is much more affordable than Prov’s etc 👍🏻
I ordered some blue and some red ones will use them for early spring and see how they go I'm 59 and a 7 Handicap like the looks for sure great video Hannah your awesome cheers from Vulcan Canada
Nice! Enjoy them
I really like how they look with those ink blobs on them and I too like the pink. I think I might give them a whirl as all reviews I’ve seen have been very positive
They look very cool don’t they! 😎
Jackson Pollack motifs on a golf ball.
Sorry, but I think they look messy. Not for me.
They have a plain version too!!
@@hannahholdenNCGThanks, that’s good to know.
Could we have distance and speed in Metric on the screen? Please! 😊😊
Is this channel now sponsored by TaylorMade?? Looks like it.
I hate to spoil the party but your average golfer is going to shoot 90 with a range ball or a ProV1x. It makes absolutely no difference at that performance level. Those players rarely hit fairways and greens and are lucky to extricate themselves from bunkers and avoid chili dipping chip shots and three putting greens. Golf ball choice for these players means zilch.
I'm better than the average golfer but wouldn't touch a Pro V1X. Its like hitting a rock. I appreciate the softer options. Good review.
I would disagree here. I’m not saying a different ball will take 15 shots of but it can certainly help. Any small increase in distance and height can help and lower spinning balls tend to stay online more. Obviously it can’t help technique but little gains are always good
Im usually this type of player and i almost always buy used balls because of it (many can run away from home during a round and never come back 😜)…that being said ive noticed a difference when i come across a good used Titleist from like a battered wilson …i plan On paying more attention this season to which ball im hitting when..and reupping with the same ball i hit best..(wether in my head or real 😬)…placebo affect isnt just in medicine .
Ridiculous
@@hannahholdenNCGaccording to some golfers can play without touch a fairway or green. 😂
Hate to play a ball that looks like someone threw up on it