Review of Srixon Soft Feel Golf Balls

The Srixon Soft Feel golf ball has established itself as a standout choice among golfers seeking a harmonious blend of distance, control, and a soft touch. Renowned for its affordability and consistent performance, the Soft Feel is tailored to meet the needs of a wide range of players, from beginners to intermediate enthusiasts.

If feel is your top priority, choose Srixon’s Soft Feel, Soft Feel Lady or Soft Feel Brite golf balls for superior all-around performance. The SOFT FEEL offers a solid yet comfortable impact on every swing, thanks to Srixon’s advanced FastLayer Core technology that generates impressive ball speeds for greater distance. Experience the perfect balance of distance and feel with SOFT FEEL golf balls from Srixon.

Comparing: Srixon Soft Feel, Soft Feel Lady, Soft Feel Brite Golf Balls

• Srixon Soft Feel Golf Ball: Ideal for golfers with moderate swing speeds seeking a soft feel, good distance, and reliable spin control.
• Srixon Soft Feel Lady Golf Ball: Tailored for female golfers or those with slower swing speeds, providing a very soft feel, optimized distance, and good control. Designed with a slightly softer core than the standard Soft Feel to accommodate slower swing speeds typically associated with female golfers.
• Srixon Soft Feel Brite Golf Balls: Offers the same performance as the standard Soft Feel with the added benefit of high visibility due to its bright, matte finish.

Each of these balls caters to slightly different needs and preferences, with the Soft Feel Lady providing a softer core for slower swings, and the Soft Feel Brite offering improved visibility while maintaining the core characteristics of the Soft Feel line

Srixon Soft Feel Golf Ball Design Fundamentals

The Srixon Soft Feel golf ball is engineered to provide an optimal blend of distance and soft feel. The combination of the key design features create a desirable feel and efficient play that is better than many golf ball designs that have three or more layers.

FastLayer Core: The FastLayer core technology transitions from a soft inner core to a firm outer edge, providing both softness and distance. The Soft Feel’s new core is Srixon’s central selling point. The Soft Feel ball’s core provides the necessary response you need to play an excellent round of golf. Srixon named it their softest FastLayer Core to date. 

The Soft Feel Golf Ball’s core is resilient. It snaps back into shape as soon as the club hits the ball to improve the ball speed and reduce long game side spin drastically to ensure increased accuracy.

Srixon describes this ball’s core as an Energetic Gradient Growth Core that feels like it is made from a thousand layers, transitioning from soft to firm, giving you that much-needed distance without compromising the feel or control of the ball.

338 Speed Dimple Pattern: This aerodynamic 338 Dimple Speed Pattern helps eliminate drag at the ball’s launch, enhancing ball flight with Drivers, Woods, and Irons while allowing an increased and more prolonged lift. You get a straighter flight and impeccable performance during windy weather. The dimple pattern works suitably in all types of swing speeds.

Two-Piece Construction: The ball consists of a soft, low-compression core and a thin, soft ionomer cover. The feel of this ball and the uniqueness of its design lies in the fact that the ball’s core is soft within, gradually growing firmer as it nears the outer part.

Outer Layer: The Soft Feel Golf Ball sets have a single outer layer made from Ionomer, which generally has low compression. This soft feel design with its thin outer cover gives golfers all-around improved performance no matter where they play.This unique thin outer layer helps distance off the tee and produces an increased spin on the greenside.

These balls are excellent when hit due to how quickly they return to shape. The inner core quickly snaps back in place upon impact, which helps off the tee.

However, you may notice a few scuff marks on the ball not too long after using it, which may irk those golfers who are perfectionists. The ball is durable with its Ionomer cover, but not as durable as other balls on the market.

Lower Drag Coefficient + Higher Lift: The ball’s lower drag coefficient allows it to cut through the air with minimal resistance, resulting in greater speed and a more penetrating trajectory. This reduced drag helps maintain straighter flight paths even in windy conditions. Meanwhile, a higher lift coefficient ensures the ball stays aloft longer during its descent, maximizing distance.

This ball’s design is unique, making it more functionally efficient than many other equivalent golf balls.

Colors

The colors the Srixon balls come in make them an exceptional choice for tracking during unfavorable weather and low visibility like dew or hazy skies. Finding your balls from the fairway, greens or tees is no problem.

The Soft Feel golf balls are available in Soft White, and Tour Yellow.

The Soft Feel Lady golf balls are available in Soft White and Passion Pink.

The Soft Feel Brite golf balls are available in Brite Red,  Brite Orange, Brite Red, and Brite Green.

These colors stand out clearly on the course so that you have no difficulty in retrieving your balls.

Srixon Soft Feel Golf Ball Performance

Performance Off the Tee

If you’re a slow swinger, I think this might be your best ball yet. The balls give you an enjoyable boost as your swing off the tee. When you compare the Srixon Soft Feel balls to its other premium balls in terms of playing from the tee, you get a reasonably decent ball. The Srixon Soft Feel excels off the tee, delivering impressive distance due to its low-compression core, which allows for greater energy transfer and higher ball speeds. The 338 Speed Dimple Pattern helps to reduce drag and promote a high launch angle, resulting in longer carries and a penetrating flight path

Performance From the Fairway

In the fairway, the Soft Feel continues to provide excellent distance while maintaining a soft feel on impact. The low-compression core aids in achieving high ball speeds even on less-than-perfect strikes, making it forgiving and consistent. The ball’s aerodynamic design ensures it maintains a stable flight and optimal carry distance​

Soft Feel balls are excellent for golfers who have a hard time hitting shots with adequate height. We noticed some shots like mid-iron or hybrid shots went a little higher during play from the fairway than we would have expected. Despite its spin being just a little above average, it still carried far and long.

Even though some irons lacked backspin, we still think this ball performed well from the fairway. Golfers will appreciate this ball more if they start to consider it as a distance ball and not a premium or tour ball because that’s where its selling point lies.

Performance Approaching & on The Green

When approaching the greens, the Srixon Soft Feel offers good control and stopping power. The thin, soft cover allows for adequate spin, which helps the ball hold the greens on approach shots. Although it may not produce as much spin as premium urethane-covered balls, it performs admirably for its category.

The control on approach shots is good, launching at an excellent height. When striking the ball from compacted bunkers or tight lies, we found the spins were okay, as were chips and pitches. 

Soft Feel balls have a straight and thick black line across the ball that improves your aiming at the green, making it great for amateur golfers aiming to improve their golf game.  

On the green the Srixon Soft Feel lives up to its name by providing a soft and responsive feel. This makes it easier to control distance and achieve consistent rolls. The soft cover and low-compression core contribute to a pleasant, soft impact sound, enhancing the putting experience​Although, in terms of control, some golfers may find that the balls are good but not great.

These balls will outperform short game golfers’ standards. They are just superbly soft, making them incredible to hit.

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The Srixon Soft Feel golf ball combines distance, control, and a soft feel, making it an attractive option for a wide range of golfers. Its affordability and consistent performance contribute to its popularity among recreational and intermediate players

It offers excellent performance at a competitive price point, making it accessible to a wide range of golfers.