\t\t\t\tIt\u2019s a distance model, but the best-performing cheap golf ball of the year is so much more than that. Allow us to explain\u2026<\/p>\n
Wouldn\u2019t it be great if there were a cheap golf ball<\/a> that could rival the best golf balls<\/a> on the market? Well, there is\u2026<\/p>\n We tested 62 golf balls in our 2025 robot test, and one model in particular stood out for its impressive performance and low price.<\/p>\n When some golfers hear \u2018cheap,\u2019 they immediately think the product will be inferior, but this golf ball outperformed Tour-approved premium golf balls<\/a>, like the Titleist Pro V1<\/a> and Bridgestone Tour B X<\/a>.<\/p>\n How we tested the golf balls<\/p>\n To find out, we\u00a0tested 62 different golf balls on a $100,000 robot<\/a>. This machine delivers the same strike every time, which means the only variable in our test was the ball itself.<\/p>\n We tested every ball across five different shot types to get a complete picture of how the balls stacked up:<\/p>\n 114mph\u00a0driver\u00a0\u2013 PGA Tour average<\/p>\n 93mph\u00a0driver\u00a0\u2013 LPGA Tour and typical male club golfer<\/p>\n 78mph\u00a0driver\u00a0\u2013 average female club golfer<\/p>\n 7-iron\u00a0\u2013 80mph, which is club golfer average<\/p>\n 56\u00b0 wedge\u00a0\u2013 hitting a 40-yard pitch shot Of the 62 golf balls we tested, the best cheap model is the Callaway Warbird Distance+<\/a>.<\/p>\n This ball exceeded all of our expectations. Allow me to explain why\u2026<\/p>\n Silver medal for tee to green performance at 93mph and 78mph and short game performance <\/p>\n I think it’s fair to say we were expecting the Callaway Warbird Distance+ to be a very middle-of-the-road two-piece golf ball. We definitely weren’t expecting this golf ball to perform as well as it has. <\/p>\n The Warbird Distance+ is Callaway’s cheapest golf ball, but it certainly doesn’t perform as though it is. This model scooped up the second-most awards in the two-piece category. <\/p>\n Tee to green performance is incredibly strong at all three swing speeds. The Warbird Distance+ won silver at 93mph and 78mph, and bronze at 114mph. Distance is definitely a strong factor, being the third-best golf ball off the tee in this category. <\/p>\n However, this golf ball isn’t purely a distance model (despite it being in its name). For short game performance, the Warbird Distance+ is the second-highest-spinning two-piece model (5,963rpm) and the third-highest-spinning Callaway golf ball. <\/p>\n We’re really impressed by the overall performance of the Warbird Distance+. It’s firmly put this golf ball on our radar, and with its test results, it should be for you, too!<\/p>\n On-course verdict<\/p>\n I didn’t have particularly high hopes for the Callaway Warbird Distance+ given its price, construction, and name, but I’m happy to have been proven wrong. <\/p>\n The Warbird Distance+ doesn’t feel the greatest. It’s slightly clicky and clunky, which doesn’t make the feedback and response very pleasant, but if you can look past that, this is a solid golf ball from tee to green. <\/p>\n Despite being a distance golf ball, the Warbird Distance+ offers much more than solely distance. This golf ball produces high-spin when attacking pins with an iron and wedge – something you don’t always expect from a distance golf ball, but it’s always appreciated. <\/p>\n Although the Warbird Distance+ offers more than distance, distance is very impressive with this model, thanks to the reduced spin. The carry distance is long, but the ball continues to roll a long way, delivering amazing total distance. <\/p>\n The Warbird Distance+ might not jump out as a must-have golf ball, but you won’t be disappointed if you give it a go – I most certainly wasn’t. <\/p>\n Pros & Cons Specs Features <\/p>\n Pros Solid tee to green performanceSurprisingly strong short-game performanceImpressive distance Carry distance (yds) Driver 114mph – 270.9 | Driver 93mph – 209.2 | Driver 78mph – 161.3 | 7-iron – 157.9 Ball speed (mph) Driver 114mph – 163 | Driver 93mph – 133.7 | Driver 78mph – 113 | 7-iron – 108.7 Backspin (rpm) Driver 114mph – 2,683 | Driver 93mph – 2,611 | Driver 78mph – 2,346 | 7-iron – 4,273 | Pitch – 5,963 Launch angle (\u00b0) Driver 114mph – 11.1 | Driver 93mph – 13 | Driver 78mph – 14.2 | 7-iron – 21.6 | Pitch – 30.7 Descent angle (\u00b0) Driver 114mph – 36.8 | Driver 93mph – 32.2 | Driver 78mph – 27.3 | 7-iron – 44.9 | Pitch – 36.1 Peak height (yds) Driver 114mph – 31.7 | Driver 93mph – 22.5 | Driver 78mph – 15.6 | 7-iron – 29.9 | Pitch – 6.9 Compression (psi) 92 Extra-large, high-energy coreHex aerodynamics332 dimples2-Piece constructionAvailable in white and yellow <\/p>\n There wasn\u2019t one area in our test where the Warbird Distance+ underperformed. For a golf ball that costs just over a score, that\u2019s hugely impressive.<\/p>\n Across the three driver swing speeds, iron shot, and pitch shot, the Warbird Distance+ finished in the top half of the rankings in every scoring area.<\/p>\n Hopefully, you\u2019re coming around to the idea of trying the Warbird Distance+, but if not, take a look at the results compared to the No.1 ball in golf. After this, you\u2019ll have to give the best cheap golf ball a try.<\/p>\n The results<\/p>\n We\u2019ll break down the results into driver performance, irons, and wedges.<\/p>\n Driver \u2013 78mph swing speedGolf ballCarry distance (yds)Carry distance rankBall speed (mph)Ball speed rankCallaway Warbird Distance+161.311th113.019thTitleist Pro V1161.016th113.114th<\/p>\n Both models perform admirably for golfers with\u00a0slow swing speeds<\/a>, ranking comfortably in the top half of our test for distance and ball speed. However, the Warbird Distance+ is longer despite the Pro V1 being faster \u2013 although there\u2019s not much to split the pair in carry distance or ball speed.<\/p>\n Driver \u2013 93mph swing speedGolf ballCarry distance (yds)Carry distance rankBall speed (mph)Ball speed rankCallaway Warbird Distance+209.212th133.719thTitleist Pro V1208.718th133.818th<\/p>\n
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