Maxfli Softfli Review: The $14 Ball That Surprised Us
Softfli is one of the cheapest golf balls we tested — and it didn’t follow the budget-ball script.
Maxfli Softfli is one of the best values in golf balls of 2026. That fact always begs the question: what sacrifices are you willing to live with in order to save big on golf balls?
The good news is that Softfli excels in one surprising area, and it’s a big enough win to convince plenty of players to make the switch. We put the Maxfli Softfli through our standardized golf ball testing. Here’s how it performed in every category.
How We Tested Maxfli Softfli
We put the Maxfli Softfli through our published golf ball testing protocols using the SkyTrak ST Max launch monitor. That means human swings under strict bands for swing speed, impact quality, and delivery dynamics.
To see performance from tee to green, we test driver, 7-iron, and 50-yard wedge shots with each ball.
We tested 43 golf balls in total for 2026 then translated the raw data into 1-10 scores in the categories that matter most to your game. That lets you easily see how each ball stacks up to the field.
See the complete list of every golf ball we’ve tested or dive into the full Maxfli Softfli test data here.
Maxfli Softfli Specs, Pricing & Performance
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Cover: Ionomer
Layers: 2-piece
Price: $19/dozen (bulk: $14/dozen, 4 dozen minimum)
You can play Maxfli Softfli for $14 a dozen when you snag the 48-pack, and that makes it one of the best golf ball deals going.
So what do you get for just over a buck a ball? Or more importantly, what do you sacrifice?
You get wedge control – an added bonus in the 2-piece, ionomer class of balls – and solid distance (especially from irons), and you sacrifice stopping power.
Players who have lived in – or at least experimented with – this category of golf balls before probably expected most of that. Wedge control, however, is not something that’s typically associated with budget distance balls. It’s a nice bonus that gives Softfli an edge over some of its peers, like Srixon Soft Feel and Callaway Supersoft.
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Maxfli Softfli |
Spin |
Launch |
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Driver |
Low |
Mid |
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7-Iron |
Low |
Low |
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50-Yard Shot |
Low |
Mid |
Distance (7.5/10)
Balls with soft in the name are typically not the longest off the tee. While that mantra holds true for Maxfli Softfli, it is longer off the tee than its soft peers, and it was one of the longest overall in our iron test.
At swing speeds in the mid-90s in our driver test, Softfli averaged 240.8 yards of total distance and clocked a score of 7.5 in our distance test. Slower ball speeds held Softfli back from competing for top-tier distance, which mimics what we saw from some of the popular competitors like Srixon Soft Feel, Callaway Supersoft and Snyder Soft Plus. In fact, among that group of balls, Softfli was the longest off the tee in our test. But at the end of the day, most players who play a ball in this category do so in spite of the distance performance off the tee, not because of it.
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Category |
Maxfli Softfli |
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Ball Speed |
135.8 |
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Carry (yds) |
218.1 |
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Total (yds) |
240.8 |
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Distance Score |
7.5 |
Stopping Power (5.9/10)
Low spin helped Maxfli Softfli stretch to category-leading distances in our iron test, but that same spin profile prevented it from excelling in our stopping power test, which factors in apex, descent angle, and roll.
If you need a ball to stop quickly on the greens, this one isn’t for you. Softfli is for players who account for some rollout on approach shots.
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Category |
Maxfli Softfli |
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7-Iron Apex (yds) |
22.0 |
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7-Iron Descent Angle |
38.4° |
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7-Iron Roll (yds) |
13.3 |
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Stopping Power Score |
5.9 |
Wedge Control (8.1/10)
Wedge control is the pleasant surprise of our Maxfli Softfli test. It’s predictable that distance would hover around average and spin would be low through the bag, but who would expect such a competitive performance from 50 yards?
Not me.
So, how does a low-spinning ball perform well around the greens? For starters, Softfli got up high. Despite a mid-launch angle, it peaked higher than almost every other ball we tested from 50 yards. That boosted descent angle and helped offset a lower spin profile for a little extra hold in our wedge test.
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Category |
Maxfli Softfli |
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50-Yard Spin (RPM) |
6158 |
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50-Yard Launch |
32.8° |
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Wedge Control Score |
8.1 |
Accuracy (7.2/10)
Despite its low-spin nature, Maxfli Softfli didn’t knock our socks off in the accuracy department. It’s a you-get-out-what-you-put-in ball. If you hit it with a fairly neutral swing path and face angle, you have nothing to worry about. But when those things start going sideways, Softfli won’t bail you out.
A few balls that we tested seem to resist sidespin and stay closer to the center no matter what. Softfli isn’t one of them.
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Category |
Maxfli Softfli |
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Driver Sidespin (RPM) |
221.5 |
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Driver Offline (yds) |
9.5 |
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7-Iron Sidespin (RPM) |
127.5 |
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7-Iron Offline (yds) |
6.5 |
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Accuracy Score |
7.2 |
Value (8.0/10)
I can’t help but love the value that Softfli delivers. At $14 a dozen (when you buy four dozen), it matches the lowest-priced ball we tested in 2026.
No, it’s not perfect, but it doesn’t sacrifice nearly as much as you’d expect for a ball at this price. It’s better than many of its “Soft” peers for distance, excels with the wedges, and makes the expected trade-offs (mainly stopping power).
Who is Maxfli Softfli For?
Our testing showed that Maxfli Softfli is a solid all-around performer with a couple distinct advantages, and a couple of tradeoffs.
You’re likely a great fit for Softfli if you:
- Prioritize value without giving up distance; want a budget ball that can still perform in the short game; can use the ground on approach shots.
Another ball might be a better fit if you:
- Prioritize stopping power into greens on approach shots or want a ball that’s more likely to fly straighter even when your swing starts going sideways.
At $14 a dozen, Softfli outperforms its price. If it’s well-matched to your game, that can be all that matters.