Titleist released updates to its Velocity, TruFeel and Tour Soft balls, aiming to deliver performance options at different price points. This comprehensive test included Forum members across varying skill levels who assessed each ball’s distance, feel, spin, control and value.
Twelve testers – each assigned one of the three models – provided real-world feedback on course and in simulators. This recap combines insights from TruFeel testers (jneff11, jschoon, jjb18, garrett5), Tour Soft testers (Jason Mack, FMC F-16, Jeffers, Sonoma-Valley-Tom) and Velocity testers (St_Jimmy, Nicmo, BillyD, Barrio6) to help golfers find the ball that suits their needs.
Key highlights from testers
Performance summary
Testers found:
- TruFeel: soft feel, moderate distance, impressive short-game control for price
- Velocity: higher launch with notable distance gains, but limited greenside spin
- Tour Soft: solid all-round performance with balanced feel and approach control
Key features
- TruFeel: Titleist’s softest ball, low spin with soft feel and affordability
- Velocity: built for maximum distance and high flight
- Tour Soft: soft feel with better spin control than standard ionomer balls
Overall impressions
Testers agreed that each model targets distinct needs and player types, with clear strengths and trade-offs.
Tester insights: Performance and impressions
First impressions and aesthetics
TruFeel
jschoon: “The balls arrived in good condition … The ball itself is simple, clean, and doesn’t try to do too much. The Trufeel logo is a bit too chunky for my liking, but that just comes down to personal taste.”
garrett5: “Package arrived! Good quality looking packaging like you would expect from Titleist. TruFeel mark on ball is a novelty type logo in my opinion.”
Velocity
BillyD: “First impression – they feel lighter than other Titleist balls. Did some indoor practice putting. Balls roll true. They have a decent feel off the putter head for a distance ball.”
Nicmo: “Received yesterday and took them to the course today. First impression was they looked premium and have a nice alignment line. I noticed the ball flew higher than my norm which was good or bad depending on wind.”
Tour Soft
Jason Mack: “The Titleist packaging proudly declares it the ‘#1 ball in golf’… Upon examining the Tour Soft balls, the first thing that stands out is the cover’s feel… smooth yet slightly firmer.”
Distance and launch monitor data
TruFeel
garrett5: “Used the same ball for over 100 swings and not a noticeable blemish. Durability has been great. Also have been impressed with distance, 3-4 yards longer with most clubs and less dispersion.”
jschoon: “I was pleasantly surprised with how the balls react off the clubface on short shots. A well struck ball felt as if I hadn’t hit anything. The arc was where I wanted it to be and they land soft.”
Velocity
BillyD: “Driver distance was nothing special. About average for me. The fairways were very soft due to rain so there was no rollout at all. Driving accuracy was very, very good. Very little excess spin.”
Nicmo: “On Trackman the Velocity felt hard and provides more of a thud. The Bridgestone ball felt livelier, particularly on off center strikes. The Velocity did seem to go a bit higher but not further.”
Tour Soft
Jason Mack: “The Titleist Tour Soft truly shines off the driver. Delivering exceptional distance that rivals higher-compression, premium 4-piece balls… The ball flight was consistently mid-trajectory, promoting a straight and predictable path.”
Feel and sound
TruFeel
jjb18: “Ideally I want a ball that will travel far but have good stopping power on the greens. I find this to be the trade-off as most balls do not do both, so I have to pick between these two characteristics. Looking forward to seeing how it performs.”
garrett5: “Approach shots and around the green had nice stopping power and a little bit of backspin. Smooth touch with putting. Honestly for the price I think it may be hard to beat the Titleist TruFeel.”
Velocity
Nicmo: “Today was the first day on a Trackman with the Velocity. My thoughts, as well as a couple of others in the facility, was the Velocity felt hard and provides more of a thud.”
BillyD: “Very easy to get rolling end over end with very little skidding. The feel is not hard and the sound off the putter face is not a hard click.”
Tour Soft
Jason Mack: “On the putting surface, the Tour Soft offered a smooth, consistent roll with a satisfying feel off the putter face.”
FMC F-16: “The Tour Soft is tied with the TM Tour Response with my putter head… feels great off the putter face, the alignment markings don’t bother me, it drives the ball a long way with low spin, and has good spin with irons.”
Spin and green side performance
TruFeel
jschoon: “My plan for testing will rely heavily on impressions made on the course particularly around the green. I need a ball that feels soft and controllable off my wedges.”
Velocity
BillyD: “On chips and shots under 75 yards, the rollout was quite a bit more than a higher priced ball. I had trouble getting 20-40 yard shots to stop.”
Nicmo: “The Velocity runs out more both on drives but also on chips, sand shots. Chipped a few that ran out more than I wanted.”
Tour Soft
Jason Mack: “Full wedge shots were particularly noteworthy, producing an average spin-back of about 5 feet on well-struck greenside approaches, allowing for precise placement.”
FMC F-16: “Wedge spin numbers are low on the course and on the simulator… Play it for the long game off the tee and soft feel for the putter. But don’t play it if you want more spin throughout all your clubs.”
Durability
TruFeel
garrett5: “Used the same ball for over 100 swings and not a noticeable blemish. Durability has been great.”
Velocity
Nicmo: “Durability was good for the Velocity and poor for the Srixon.”
Tour Soft
Jason Mack: “The Tour Soft had great durability. This is the result of one ball played for 11 holes.”
On-course performance
TruFeel
jneff11: “My testing plan is to alternate holes using the Titleist TruFeel on the odd-numbered holes and the comparison ball on the even holes.”
garrett5: “Overall TruFeel has performed above my expectations. Great stopping power on greens, slightly above average distance with irons and wedges, smooth putting touch.”
Velocity
BillyD: “First round with the Titleist Velocity balls. Shot 87. Driving accuracy was very, very good. Iron distance was average and again accuracy was good.”
Tour Soft
Jason Mack: “With full iron shots, the Tour Soft performed admirably, matching the distance of top-tier 4-piece balls. The spin was impressive, offering excellent control and stopping power on approach shots.”
FMC F-16: “After extensive testing at multiple courses in Utah I believe that this ball is a worthy competitor in the sub-premium ball space.”
What they liked
- TruFeel: Soft feel, control around greens, price-to-performance value
- Velocity: High launch, consistent flight, strong durability
- Tour Soft: Balanced performance tee to green, soft feel off putter, solid distance
What they didn’t like
- TruFeel: Limited distance compared to premium balls (garrett5)
- Velocity: Hard feel for some testers, limited spin around greens (Nicmo, BillyD)
- Tour Soft: Less spin on chips compared to premium urethane balls (Jason Mack)
Conclusion
Final verdict
Each ball delivered on its primary promise:
- TruFeel: excellent for golfers prioritizing feel and value
- Velocity: strong option for distance seekers needing higher launch
- Tour Soft: versatile all-round performer with premium-like distance and mid-level spin
Recommendations
Golfers should choose:
- TruFeel if they seek an affordable, soft ball with decent control
- Velocity if they need maximum distance and higher ball flight
- Tour Soft if they want a softer alternative to tour balls without sacrificing distance
FAQ
Which ball is best for beginners?
TruFeel offers soft feel, low spin and affordable pricing suited for beginners.
Does the Velocity sacrifice green side control?
Yes, testers reported limited spin and increased rollout on chips.
Is the Tour Soft as good as Pro V1?
Testers found it comparable in distance but with less greenside spin.
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