Mizuno Pro S Golf ball compression, specs & review
The Mizuno Pro S is a 96-compression, 3-piece golf ball with a urethane cover, mid spin and a mid flight. Mizuno's softer tour ball with a urethane cover (soft, grippy cover material), gauged firmer than its billing at 96 compression. MyGolfSpy's 2026 robot test named it a low-spin pick for fast swing speeds — firm but low long-game spin, with 7-iron carry 5th of 48 at its fastest iron speed (though 42nd at the moderate speed) — while the urethane cover still grips around the green.
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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.
How the Mizuno Pro S did in MyGolfSpy's 2026 robot test
- Driver distance: 3rd of 48 at an 86 mph swing (232 yards), 25th at 102 mph (287 yards) and 20th at 116 mph (319 yards).
- Driver spin at 116 mph: 2,323 rpm, the 23rd-highest of the 48 balls.
- 35-yard wedge spin: 4,839 rpm, the 15th-lowest of the 48 balls.
Source: MyGolfSpy 2026 ball test. Ranks out of 48 balls; distances in total yards.
What golfers told our quiz
16% of the 2,698 golfers who finished our quiz prefer a firm feel. At 96 compression, the Mizuno Pro S has a firm feel.
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Self-reported answers from 2,698 finished quizzes, as of Oct 4, 2026.
Mizuno’s softer tour ball with a urethane cover (soft, grippy cover material), gauged firmer than its billing at 96 compression. MyGolfSpy’s 2026 robot test named it a low-spin pick for fast swing speeds — firm but low long-game spin, with 7-iron carry 5th of 48 at its fastest iron speed (though 42nd at the moderate speed) — while the urethane cover still grips around the green.
Who It’s For
The Mizuno Pro S is built for mid-to-high swing speeds. It suits golfers who prioritize tour players, greenside control, mid-to-high swing speed, soft feel. In the Mizuno lineup, the Pro S sits firmer than the Mizuno RB Max and softer than the Mizuno Pro X.
Feel
With a compression of 96 and a urethane cover, feel is firm for a ball Mizuno bills as its softer tour model; the urethane keeps chips from feeling harsh.
Spin Profile
Driver spin in MyGolfSpy’s 2026 robot test ran about 3,130 rpm at 86 mph, 2,810 at 102 and 2,320 at 116, ranking 20th, 12th and 23rd of 48. Around the green the Pro S is a low-spin urethane ball: about 4,840 rpm on the 35-yard wedge in that test, 34th of 48, with a wedge dispersion pattern 87 percent wider than its comparison group.
Trajectory & Construction
Its driver flight ran a touch flatter than most tour balls at 102 mph (apex about 84 feet, 32nd of 48) with a high 10.2-degree launch at 116 mph, seventh in the field, in the robot data. Three pieces, core, mantle and urethane cover, gauged at 96 compression, which is firmer than Mizuno’s soft billing for it. Works best in warmer conditions.
Price & Value
At $50.00 per dozen the Pro S is premium money, and the robot data earns it more off the tee than around the green. Its total driver distance at 86 mph ranked third of 48; its 35-yard wedge spin ranked 34th.
Buy it if
- You want a tour ball that flies far at moderate speed and does not spin much on wedges.
Skip it if
- You play a lot in cold weather; 96 compression is firm and cold makes it firmer.
- You need maximum greenside spin; the Pro S ranked 34th of 48 for 35-yard wedge spin in MyGolfSpy’s robot test.
Similar Balls
- Titleist Pro V1 — 92 compression, high-spin, $58
- Titleist Pro V1x — 102 compression, high-spin, $58
- Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash — 105 compression, mid-spin, $58
Source: MyGolfSpy compression research and 2026 ball test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the compression of the Mizuno Pro S golf ball?
The Mizuno Pro S has a compression of about 96, which puts it in the high-compression range. At 96 the Pro S gauges firmer than Mizuno’s soft billing, so expect a solid tour-ball feel rather than the soft one the name suggests. 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 Mizuno Pro S?
The Mizuno Pro S is built for mid-to-high swing speeds. It suits golfers who prioritize tour players, greenside control, mid-to-high swing speed, soft feel.
What swing speed is the Mizuno Pro S designed for?
Mizuno pitches it at mid-to-high swing speeds, and MyGolfSpy’s 2026 robot test made it a low-spin pick for fast swings. Slower swings can play it too; at 86 mph it carried 199 yards, sixth of 48.
Does the Mizuno Pro S have high greenside spin?
Moderately. Not by tour-ball standards. MyGolfSpy ranked it 34th of 48 for 35-yard wedge spin, low for a urethane ball; the Pro X spins more around the green.
Is the Mizuno Pro S good in cold weather?
Not especially. At 96 compression it is a firm ball, and firm balls feel harsher in cold air; Mizuno’s RB balls are softer for winter.
How much does the Mizuno Pro S cost?
MSRP is $50.00 per dozen.
Read more about the Mizuno Pro S
Compare all four Mizuno golf balls by swing speed, spin, and price. Where the Pro S and Pro X tour balls fit, and how they stack up to a Titleist Pro V1.
The best golf balls for distance by swing speed — Chrome Soft at 95–105, Tour B X above 105 — and the 2026 robot data on why the field bunches under 90 mph.
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