What golf balls do PGA Tour pros use?
Want to know which ball models the PGA Tour pros use? We have compiled for you the favourite golf balls of the world's top 8 players, plus that of a legend. And good news: most of these tour models are available in refurbished condition at Golfiller, at a fraction of the new price.
One point before the list: almost all these champions play multilayer urethane-cover golf balls with high compression because their swing speed allows it. A tour ball only delivers its full potential at high speed. To choose yours, the right approach is to match the compression to your own swing, as explained in our compression comparison chart.
The world's Top 8 at a glance
| Player | Ball model | Brand | Compression |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Scottie Scheffler | Pro V1 | Titleist | high |
| 2. Xander Schauffele | Chrome Soft | Callaway | 72 |
| 3. Rory McIlroy | TP5 / TP5x | TaylorMade | 85 / 97 |
| 4. Collin Morikawa | TP5x | TaylorMade | 97 |
| 5. Ludvig Åberg | Pro V1x | Titleist | high |
| 6. Wyndham Clark | Pro V1x | Titleist | high |
| 7. Hideki Matsuyama | Z-Star | Srixon | 88 |
| 8. Viktor Hovland | Pro V1 | Titleist | high |
Three brands share the top: Titleist (4 players out of 8), TaylorMade (2), and Callaway and Srixon (1 each). Player-by-player details below.
The type of golf balls used by the world's top players
Top 1: Scottie Scheffler
What golf ball brand does Scottie Scheffler use? The world's number 1 golfer uses Titleist Pro V1 golf balls, high compression, considered the benchmark on tour. Available refurbished at Golfiller.
Top 2: Xander Schauffele
What ball model does Xander Schauffele use? The 2017 PGA Tour winner plays with Callaway Chrome Soft golf balls of the same brand, a urethane multilayer ball with a compression of 72, softer than the firmest tour balls.
Top 3: Rory McIlroy
What ball model does Rory McIlroy use? Since 2019, the three-time FedEx Cup winner alternates between the TaylorMade TP5 (compression 85) and TP5x (compression 97), two 5-piece constructions, with the TP5x being the firmer and more penetrating of the two.
Top 4: Collin Morikawa
What ball model does Collin Morikawa use? The 2023 ZOZO Championship winner uses the TaylorMade TP5x (compression 97), whose brand is also his main sponsor.
Top 5: Ludvig Åberg
What ball model does Ludvig Åberg use? The only Swedish representative in the ranking plays with Titleist Pro V1x golf balls, high compression, the number 1 brand in the world of golf.
Top 6: Wyndham Clark
What golf ball brand does Wyndham Clark use? The three-time PGA Tour winner has chosen to play with Titleist Pro V1x golf balls, the slightly firmer, higher-trajectory variant compared to the Pro V1.
Top 7: Hideki Matsuyama
What ball model does Hideki Matsuyama use? The winner of the Genesis Invitational and the FedEx St. Jude Championship in 2024, sponsored by Srixon, plays with Srixon Z-Star golf balls (compression 88), a 3-piece urethane-cover ball.
Top 8: Viktor Hovland
What golf ball brand does Viktor Hovland use? He notably won the 2023 TOUR Championship, finishing ahead of the world number 1, playing with Titleist Pro V1 golf balls.
The type of golf balls used by golf legends
Tiger Woods
What golf ball brand does Tiger Woods use? One of the most well-known players, and also considered by many experts as one of the greatest players in golf history, a former Nike partner, he now plays for Bridgestone with the Tour B X ball model, a high-compression urethane multilayer ball.
Play the pros' golf ball, in refurbished condition
There's no need to pay the full new price to play the same model as a tour player. Refurbishing does not affect the internal structure of the ball (the core, compression, number of layers): only the appearance changes. A refurbished Pro V1, Chrome Soft or TP5x flies like a new one. It's also a great way to test a premium model before making your decision.
And above all, make sure the ball's compression matches your swing speed: a pro's ball is not necessarily the right one for you. To choose well, see our guide how to choose your golf ball and our selection for distance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the most used golf ball on the PGA Tour?+
The Titleist Pro V1 and its variant the Pro V1x have dominated the tour for years. In our world Top 8, four players out of eight play a Titleist (Pro V1 or Pro V1x). Next come the TaylorMade TP5 / TP5x, the Callaway Chrome Soft and the Srixon Z-Star.
Can I play the same ball as a pro?+
Yes, these models are freely available, and in refurbished condition at Golfiller for a fraction of the new price. But a tour ball is high compression: it only delivers its full distance with a fast swing speed.
If your swing is more moderate, a lower compression will give you back distance and feel. Estimate your speed with our swing speed charts.
Why do pros play high-compression golf balls?+
Because they swing fast. A high-compression ball requires a high club speed to compress and release its energy. At that speed, it offers more control and spin in the short game than a soft ball, without any loss of distance. At moderate speed, the effect reverses and a firm ball costs you yards.
Sources
- Ball models by player: declared equipment sponsors and bag setups (What's In The Bag) of the players listed. World ranking provided for reference only and subject to change.
- Compression by model: manufacturer data sheets (Titleist, TaylorMade, Callaway, Srixon, Bridgestone) and MyGolfSpy Ball Lab measurements, referenced in our compression comparison chart.
