Maxfli SoftFli Golf ball compression, specs & review
The Maxfli SoftFli is a 35-compression, 2-piece golf ball with an ionomer cover, low spin and a high flight. An ultra-soft two-piece ionomer (durable, firm cover) ball with 35 compression and high-launch design engineered for golfers with moderate to slower swing speeds, delivering maximum feel and carry distance at an accessible price with a wide range of color options.
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Compression
How soft the ball feels. Lower numbers (70–80) compress easier and help slower swings get distance. Higher (90+) rewards faster swings.
Cover
Surlyn is tough and cheap — great for distance and durability. Urethane is softer and grips wedges for more spin around the green.
Layers
2-piece: simple, long, straight. 3-piece and 4-piece add layers for more feel and spin control on approach shots.
Trajectory
How high the ball flies. Low = flatter flight with more roll. High = peaks up and lands soft. Mid = balanced.
Spin
Low spin = straighter shots, less curve, more roll. High spin = more control and stopping power on the green (but also magnifies slices/hooks).
Tier
Price bucket. Value = budget-friendly distance balls. Mid = solid all-around. Premium = tour-level spin and feel, costs more per dozen.
Best For
Try a sleeve first — ~$5 for 3 balls before committing to a dozen.
What golfers told our quiz
16% of the 2,698 golfers who finished our quiz say their drives fly low, like a line drive. The Maxfli SoftFli is rated high-flight, which is aimed at that.
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Self-reported answers from 2,698 finished quizzes, as of Oct 4, 2026.
An ultra-soft two-piece ionomer (durable, firm cover) ball with 35 compression and high-launch design engineered for golfers with moderate to slower swing speeds, delivering maximum feel and carry distance at an accessible price with a wide range of color options.
Who It’s For
The Maxfli SoftFli is built for slower swing speeds (under ~95 mph). It suits golfers who prioritize beginners, seniors, slow swing speed, women golfers. In the Maxfli lineup, the SoftFli sits softer than the Maxfli Tour S.
Feel
With a compression of 35 and a ionomer cover, feel is noticeably soft off the face — marshmallow at impact, quiet off the putter.
Spin Profile
Maxfli pairs the 35-compression core with a low-spin design, so a slower swinger’s drive stays in the air on launch rather than spin and rolls out when it lands. Around the green the SoftFli’s ionomer cover is about feel, not grab: chips come off quietly and release, which is fine for a bump-and-run game and less so for stopping a flop shot.
Trajectory & Construction
Maxfli builds it to launch high, which is the right pairing for a 35-compression ball: a senior or beginner with modest speed gets the ball up and carrying instead of running along the ground. It is a two-piece ball: a very soft core under an ionomer cover, with no mantle layer to separate driver spin from wedge spin. Performs well in cooler temperatures.
Price & Value
At $19.99 per dozen, the SoftFli is a value pick. Two pieces and an ionomer cover mean it scuffs slowly and lasts, and Maxfli sells it in a wide range of colors.
Buy it if
- You are a slower swinger who wants a very soft feel; at 35 compression this delivers it.
- You play in cool weather and want a ball that starts out so soft the cold barely registers.
- You want high launch and low spin from the same ball, the combination that keeps a slower swing’s drives in the air.
Skip it if
- You have a fast swing and want a firm, fast feel; a 35-compression ball will feel mushy to you.
- You need wedge shots that stop fast; the ionomer cover releases.
Similar Balls
- Callaway Supersoft — 49 compression, low-spin, $27
- Wilson Duo Soft — 37 compression, low-spin, $23
Source: MyGolfSpy compression research and 2026 ball test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the compression of the Maxfli SoftFli golf ball?
The Maxfli SoftFli has a compression of about 35, which puts it in the low-compression range. At 35 the SoftFli is a very soft ball, built for golfers who want a cushioned feel and are not chasing tour-ball spin. It is one of several specs the BallCaddie fitting quiz weighs against your swing speed, usual miss, feel preference and budget.
Who should play the Maxfli SoftFli?
The Maxfli SoftFli is built for slower swing speeds (under ~95 mph). It suits golfers who prioritize beginners, seniors, slow swing speed, women golfers.
What swing speed is the Maxfli SoftFli designed for?
Maxfli aims it at moderate to slower swing speeds. It was not in MyGolfSpy’s 2026 robot test, so choose it for the feel and the high, low-spin flight rather than for a measured distance edge.
Does the Maxfli SoftFli have high greenside spin?
Greenside spin is moderate. The SoftFli’s ionomer cover is soft to the touch but it does not grab the grooves the way urethane does, so wedge shots release more.
Is the Maxfli SoftFli good in cold weather?
Yes. A 35-compression ball has a lot of softness to spare, so it still feels soft when the temperature drops.
How much does the Maxfli SoftFli cost?
MSRP is $19.99 per dozen.
Read more about the Maxfli SoftFli
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