For many beginner and improving golfers, the risk of buying and often losing expensive golf balls makes purchasing leading products in the market a bit of a gamble.

Golfers trying to make improvements will benefit from playing better balls, but the cost is often too great for them to make the switch.

If you think you’re likely to lose your fair share of balls in the woodlands then a box of Titleist Pro V1s at £52 a dozen probably isn’t yet for you.

But are there golf balls available on the market that can offer benefits at a cut of the price?

Here are five budget golf balls that can improve your performance on the golf course…

Srixon AD333

The Srixon Ad333 offers high-launch characteristics making it easier for high handicappers to strike the ball through the air and reduce those skiddy mishits.

Its low compression number of 60 is aimed at those with lower swing speeds and compresses more easily to generate more distance on strikes.

The ball’s low compression and high launch properties will reap rewards on performance at the tee box.

Callaway Supersoft 360

Its extremely low compression number of 38 makes the Callaway Supersoft 360 one of the softest balls available on the market, perfect for those who struggle to generate power through their golf swing.

The ball offers low spin off the tee which helps with forgiveness for mis-hits, minimising slices and hooks that can be commonplace for high handicappers.

The golf balls come in a range of splatter design colours and are ideal for golfers who want maximum distance from their tee shots.

TaylorMade Distance +

The TaylorMade Distance + has aerodynamic dimple patterns which help stabilise the ball flight.

Its soft core design allows an optimum energy transfer upon contact, improving efficiency for those who struggle to muscle the ball for distance.

They’re available in different colours – and this is why playing a yellow ball could benefit your game.

Titleist TruFeel

An affordable option from the renowned golf ball manufacturer, the Titleist TruFeel has a soft core technology which is engineered to reduce spin and offer a straighter ball flight and ultimately offer greater forgiveness.

The ball is known for its quality in reducing the effects of slices and hooks while offering often-needed balance to high handicappers.

It has a Truflex cover which provides the ball with high durability meaning it can survive round after round – great value for money!

Kirkland Signature

Available in-store and online at all Costco stores, the Kirkland Signature golf balls are designed with a urethane cover to offer a premium feel with greater spin control around the greens.

The ultra-budget golf balls are known for their consistent flight and low-spin off the tee, ideal for high handicappers who often mishit their strokes left or right.

Their premium feel makes them a great budget option which can be purchased in bulk – perfect if you get through your balls at a faster rate.

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