The Best Golf Balls Under £20 a Dozen

Premium balls get all the attention, but for most club golfers they are overkill. Under £20 a dozen you can get genuinely good golf balls, soft-feel options from tour brands and tough distance balls that hold up round after round. Here are the ones worth buying.

Do cheap golf balls actually perform?

For the vast majority of golfers, yes. The big performance gap is at the very top, where premium urethane balls add greenside spin for players who can use it. Below that, modern value balls fly straight, feel decent and last well. If you lose a few balls a round or swing at moderate speed, spending more is money you will not get back.

Best soft feel under £20

Best distance and durability under £20

Who should spend more?

Only lower handicappers and faster, consistent swingers who genuinely use extra greenside spin and rarely lose a ball. If that is not you, a value ball is the smart pick. We go deeper in are expensive golf balls worth it.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best golf balls under £20?

Soft-feel tour-brand balls like the Srixon Soft Feel and Callaway Supersoft, durable distance balls like the Srixon Distance, and value multipacks like the Wilson Ultra or Callaway Warbird all sit under £20 a dozen and perform well.

Are cheap golf balls any good?

For most club golfers, yes. Modern value balls fly straight, feel fine and are durable. The main advantage of premium balls is extra greenside spin, which mainly benefits faster, more consistent players.

What golf ball should a beginner use?

A soft, low-compression value ball such as the Srixon Soft Feel or Callaway Supersoft, or a big multipack you will not mind losing. Save premium balls until you are losing fewer and scoring lower.

How many golf balls do I need for a round?

Six is a sensible minimum for most golfers, more if you tend to find water and trees. Buying a value dozen or a multipack keeps the cost of lost balls down.