The Softest vs The Firmest Ball in Golf | The Importance of Compression

Does a softer golf ball really help slower swing speed players? It's one of the most common beliefs in golf—but does the data actually support it? In this video, we put two extreme golf balls head-to-head: the ultra-soft Wilson Duo Soft and the ultra-firm Titleist Pro V1X Left Dash. Using launch monitor data, we test both balls at multiple swing speeds with wedges, irons, and driver to uncover what golf ball compression really means and how it affects performance. Rather than looking at just one speed, we evaluate how these golf balls perform across a range of player profiles—from slower swing speeds to faster players—to determine who truly benefits from a soft golf ball and who might be leaving performance on the table. The results challenge some long-held assumptions about compression, ball speed, spin, launch, and distance. 00:00 Introduction: Softest vs Firmest Golf Ball 00:37 What Golf Ball Compression Actually Means 02:28 Testing Plan & Swing Speed Breakdown 03:09 50-Yard Wedge Test 05:29 Full Wedge Performance Analysis 07:20 Seven Iron Test at 70 MPH 09:01 Seven Iron Test at 80 MPH 10:34 Seven Iron Test at 90 MPH 11:02 Driver Test at 85 MPH 12:24 Driver Test at 95 MPH 13:48 Driver Test at 110 MPH 15:08 Results Breakdown 17:43 Driver Performance Comparison 20:10 Who Should Play a Soft Golf Ball? 22:26 Final Conclusions 🎯 TAP SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS so you never miss a lesson! 📢 FREE GOLF TIPS & COACHING – FOLLOW US: 📸 Instagram: Ian Fraser:   / ianfrasergolf   Fraser Golf Institute:   / frasergolfinstitute   🌐 Improve Your Game and join the community with Fraser Golf Institute 👉 Visit Our Website: https://www.frasergolfinstitute.com