To help take the stress out of holiday shopping, we’ve turned to our team to share their top gift ideas that the golfer in your life will enjoy.
Written by Big Larry
Some items in life are simply must-haves, think socks and silverware. For golfers, this list includes golf balls. They all share a great deal of similarities, namely being spherical, dimpled, and relatively the same size. But it’s primarily what’s on the inside that differentiates these essential equipment items. If you’re shopping for a golfer this holiday season, you would be wise to include a couple dozen balls under the tree. If you’re not sure what type of ball to buy, don’t fret, I’ve got you covered with my holiday wish list guide.
Reva
Callaway’s REVA brand is focused on providing women golfers premium equipment that is tailored to their swing speeds, with a product line that includes drivers, irons, woods and golf balls. Today, we’re talking about the latter. Made to compress more at impact for improved ball speeds and distance, the Reva ball has quickly asserted itself as a top-tier offering from one of the game’s most prestigious brands. For added forgiveness, especially when inside 100 yards, REVA is a slightly oversized ball that generates a soft feel, responsive feel around the greens.
TaylorMade Tour Response
Available in white, red and yellow, TaylorMade’s Tour Response ball is a premium urethane offering at a mid-market price point. With a shallower dimple design for improved flight and consistent trajectory, coupled with a three-piece construction, Tour Response balls can help any golfer hit it further and straighter. I like an all-around ball that is as playable as it is affordable, which is why I have these at the top of my list this holiday season.
Bridgestone Tour B RXS
Softer than the driven snow—that’s the formula behind Bridgestone’s RXS golf ball. If you’re shopping for someone who may have a slower swing speed, due to age, injury, or maybe they just like to swing it easy, this ball is suited for them.
Titleist Tour Soft
A premium golf ball from one of the game’s most reputable companies, Tour Soft from Titleist is geared toward those with moderate to slow swing speeds. The key is the balls core, which is larger than any other Titleist has produced, making the ball easy to compress at impact. They’ve also made the cover super thin to provide improved spin and feel around the greens. Available in white and neon yellow, buy a dozen of each and get your Secret Santa equipped for the course.
TruFeel
Maybe you’re buying a gift that has a spending limit attached, or perhaps you don’t want to break the bank for a couple dozen balls you know will ultimately end up at the bottom of various ponds. Whatever the reason, TruFeel is a great value ball while still delivering the quality and consistency all Titleist products are renowned for providing. Whether they’re a new golfer, or just one that can’t seem to keep it in play, TreFeel from Titleist is a sure way to keep them engaged with the game.
Wilson 50 Elite
This ball prides itself for achieving “balance,” which is something everyone could use a healthy dose of after the holidays. A high quality product that appeals to every level of player, Wilson 50 Elite is best described as a generalist. For the shopper on your list whose favourite ice cream flavour is vanilla, try giving them a ball that is equally broad in its appeal. Great spin, solid distance, and considerably soft, Wilson 50 Elite is a middle of the road ball for golfers who take the cart path less travelled.