Maxfli 2025 Tour vs. Tour X (and Tour S): Tested & Reviewed
This $30 per dozen family of balls already has a PGA Tour win on to its credit. Find out why!
It’s official, low and mid-handicap golfers no longer need to pay premium prices to play a premium performance golf ball, thanks to the Maxfli Tour, Tour X, and Tour S.
Just how good can a "premium" direct-to-consumer golf ball be? Well, the Maxfli Tour X has a PGA Tour win on its resume, as Ben Griffin used it to win the 2025 Zurich Classic.
Sure, the Pro V1 & Pro V1x have earned their place as the unofficial gold standard of premium golf balls, but the budget-friendly Tour lineup from Maxfli is proof you can harness top-end performance without the nauseating price.
We took all three of the 2025 Maxfli Tour models out for a spin and asked loyal Pro V1 and Pro V1x players to test them as well, all to compare how they performed against each other, and the competition. Here’s our complete course-tested review of the 2025 Maxfli Tour, Tour X, and Tour S golf balls.
Spoiler Alert: Maxfli Tour, Tour X, & Tour S Final Verdict
Maxfli’s premium offerings are really impressive. The most impressive feature in our testing was the control around the greens, but we were also impressed with the distance off the tee, and everything in between. We also found these balls to be highly durable.
One tester, a 1.1 handicapper who exclusively plays Titleist Pro V1x, said the Maxfli Tour X played much like a Pro V1x, and that most people would not be able to tell a difference. He added that it delivered the same spin and similar flight compared to Pro V1x.
Another tester, a single-digit handicapper who typically plays Pro V1, tried the Maxfli Tour. He agreed that the Tour delivered performance indistinguishable from Pro V1 or Callaway Chrome Tour.
Mid and low-handicap golfers with swing speeds of 95+ mph who want distance off the tee, like to shape shots, and need a ball that’s crafty around the greens, but are tired of spending $55 on a dozen balls, should give these a try.
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2025 Maxfli Tour Lineup Overview
SHOP GOLF GALAXY
Price per dozen: $39
Bulk price: $70 for 2 dozen / $119 for 4 dozen
To oversimplify it, the Maxfli Tour, Tour X, and Tour S are parallel to Titleist’s Pro V1, Pro V1x, and AVX.
All three balls in the Maxfli Tour lineup are multi-piece, urethane-covered balls. In other words, they’re all premium offerings.
The core Tour model has mid launch and spin profile, while the Tour X launches higher and spins more, and the Tour S (yes, the S stands for Soft) launches lower and spins less.
The Tour X is a four-piece ball, while the Tour and Tour S are both 3-pieces. The X also has the highest compression of the bunch at 100, while the Tour has a compression of 95, and the Tour S has a compression of 85.
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Tour X |
Tour |
Tour S |
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Construction |
4-piece |
3-piece |
3-piece |
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Trajectory |
High |
Mid |
Low |
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Long Game Spin |
High |
Mid |
Low |
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Short Game Spin |
High |
High |
High |
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Compression |
100 |
95 |
85 |
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Maxfli Tour Pros & Cons
Given the price and performance, there’s a lot to love about the 2025 Maxfli Tour lineup, but like any ball, they’re not for every golfer.
The better control you have over your shot shape and trajectory, the better this ball fits your game. Golfers who sometimes struggle with a hook or slice may find these balls to be unforgiving and would benefit more from a ball that prioritizes straight flight over spin.
However, if you want to play one of the Tour options and still prioritize straight flight, the Tour S is the best option. With the lowest spin profile of the family, the Tour S will resist slices and hooks better than the Tour and Tour X.
The higher your swing speed, the higher the compression rating will fit your swing. Moderate to fast swing speed players should consider Tour S and Tour, while players with swing speeds upwards of 100-105 mph would probably benefit more from the Tour X.
Pros:
- Excellent greenside spin and control
- Premium distance
- Workable
- Urethane cover
- The best value premium ball of 2025, especially when bought in bulk
Cons:
- While workable, not forgiving to golfers who hook or slice
Which Golfers Should Play the Maxfli Tour?
MAXFLI TOUR
Price: $39/dozen
Bulk Price: $70 for 2 dozen / $119 for 4 dozen
Construction: 3-piece/Urethane cover
Profile: Mid launch & spin (long game) / high spin (short game)
The Maxfli Tour best fits mid-to-low handicap golfers who swing driver 95 mph or faster, and prioritize greenside feel and control. They either like a penetrating ball flight, or want a ball that will help lower their existing ball flight. Distance is important, but it doesn’t trump short-game control.
Which Golfers Should Play the Maxfli Tour X?
MAXFLI TOUR X
Price: $39/dozen
Bulk Price: $70 for 2 dozen / $119 for 4 dozen
Construction: 4-piece/Urethane cover
Profile: High launch & spin (long game) / high spin (short game)
Like the Tour, the Maxfli Tour X is a great ball for mid-to-low handicap players with moderate to fast swing speeds, 95 mph or above with a driver.
However, players who prioritize maximum distance over greenside feel, and either prefer a higher ball flight, or need a ball that will help them launch it a little higher, fit better into the Tour X than the Tour.
Which Golfers Should Play the Maxfli Tour S?
MAXFLI TOUR S
Price: $39/dozen
Bulk Price: $70 for 2 dozen / $119 for 4 dozen
Construction: 3-piece/Urethane cover
Profile: Low launch & spin (long game) / high spin (short game)
Mid-to-low handicap players with a slightly slower swing speed, around 90 mph or faster, who want less spin and lower trajectory with premium greenside control, should consider the Tour S. The Tour S may also help players hit the ball a little straighter compared to the Tour and Tour X.
Maxfli Tour vs. Tour X vs. Tour S
We compared the Maxfli Tour, Tour X and Tour S with some serious testing at the practice green and on the course, in addition to having additional testers who are used to some premium alternatives give them a thorough try. Here’s how they stacked up.
Off the Tee
Off the tee, the Tour X churned out higher top-end distance. All three balls rewarded well-struck drives with satisfying distance.
Approach
All three Maxfli Tour balls performed as you’d expect a premium ball to perform in the approach game. They held greens with ease off irons and wedges. Distances in the approach game were consistent with other balls in the class, and the Tour lineup balls are easy to shape and flight however you desire.
As expected, the Tour X launched a touch higher than the Tour, which made those flushed mid-iron shots even more satisfying, which is why we gave the edge in this category to the Tour X.
However, players who prefer a penetrating flight, or already hit the ball high, perhaps too high, should favor the Tour or consider Tour S in this category.
Short Game
We were particularly impressed with the Tour lineup around the greens. All three balls were easy to control from greenside chips, making the two-hop-and-stop chip shot look easy.
Comparing the three, the Tour had the edge in greenside control. It launched just a touch lower on chip shots and stopped a little quicker, making it easier to control.
Overall
The Tour X was a couple yards longer off the tee, and the Tour provided the most thrills around the green.
If you prefer maximum distance and higher launch, the Tour X might be the best option for you.
If you’d sacrifice a yard or two off your longest drive for a touch more control and creativity around the green, or if you’d rather keep launch down a little, the Tour might be best for you.
If you prioritize lowering launch and spin, and still want all the distance and greenside performance the Tour lineup offers, try the Tour S.
Value
Even at the one-box price of $40 per dozen, the Maxfli Tour family of golf balls are more than a 20% savings over the Pro V line.
When you buy in bulk, you save even more. Two dozen balls cost $35 per dozen, and if you buy four boxes at a time, they’re just $30 per dozen, which is getting close to half the price of the $55 per dozen Pro V1 and Pro V1x.
Find Which Model is Best for You
Every golfer is different, and players have different demands from their ball than others. Golfers may even experience different results than we did with their own swings and impact conditions.
With that said, and given the affordability of these balls, we strongly recommend any low-to-mid handicap golfer on the market for a budget-friendly, premium ball to do their own testing and comparison between the two to find which one best suits their game.