The Seed SD-X1 is a highly impressive DTC golf ball that rivals the Pro V1 in ball speed and feel, though it exhibits slightly lower spin on short-to-mid iron shots.
Their scorecard
Spin: 3/5 — 600 RPM lower on wedges
Feel: 5/5 — Indistinguishable from Pro V1
Distance: 5/5 — Identical ball speed to Pro V1
What they rate
Exceptional driver ball speed
Indistinguishable feel from premium balls
Direct-to-consumer pricing saves $20-30 per dozen
What they don’t
Spin rates are ~600 RPM lower on wedges/irons
Standard deviation on distance is slightly higher than Titleist
The Seed SD-X1 is a highly impressive DTC golf ball that rivals the Pro V1 in ball speed and feel, though it exhibits slightly lower spin on short-to-mid iron shots.