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2012 Hot List: Golf Balls

We found 34 balls that stand out. Why should you care? Well, if irons can be designed to address average players' flaws, balls can be, too.

VIEW LIST BY: $38 AND OVER | $25 - $36 | $20 AND UNDER

May 2012
Srixon Soft Feel

Srixon Soft Feel

Price: $20/dozen
Medal: Silver

Performance: 4 stars
Innovation: 3.5 stars
Feel: 3.5 stars
Demand: 3.5 stars

Tech Talk: Designed for sub-85-mile-per-hour swings, the low-compression core of this two-piece ball gets progressively softer toward the center for a more efficient energy transfer. The 328-dimple pattern and low-friction blended-ionomer cover are designed to increase trajectory and maintain low spin.

Verdict: Srixon's research suggests mid- to higher-handicappers had more consistent short-game results with this ball than with a "tour ball." We think it would be worth a personal test. You might be surprised.

Info: srixon.com
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