I Tested the $15 Amazon Golf Ball… The Results SHOCKED Me!

The club under review: Amazon Basics Core Soft Golf Ball

Their verdict

The Amazon Basics golf ball delivers surprisingly consistent performance and an incredibly soft feel that rivals premium balls, making it an unbeatable value for golfers who aren't chasing every RPM of greenside spin.

Their scorecard

• Spin: 2/5 — 1,200 RPM less than Pro V1 on 50yd shots
• Feel: 5/5 — Extremely soft, like a foam ball
• Distance: 4/5 — Optimized flight makes up for ball speed loss
• Durability: 5/5 — Resilient ionomer cover

What they rate

• Exceptional value at $14.49 per dozen
• Consistent carry distances across all clubs
• Very soft feel at impact
• Durable ionomer cover resists scuffing

What they don’t

• Loss of ball speed compared to premium balls
• Higher launch and lower spin can lead to 'flyer' trajectories
• Not suitable for high-spin short game requirements

• The Amazon Basics golf ball delivers surprisingly consistent performance and an incredibly soft feel that rivals premium balls, making it an unbeatable value for golfers who aren't chasing every RPM of greenside spin.
• Exceptional value at $14.49 per dozen
• Consistent carry distances across all clubs