Srixon Distance Golf ball compression, specs & review

A 2-piece ionomer (durable, firm cover) distance ball with a soft compression core and aerodynamically-tuned dimple pattern designed for maximum distance and durability at an exceptional price point.

Who It’s For

The Srixon Distance is built for moderate swing speeds (roughly 90–105 mph). It suits golfers who prioritize high handicap, budget friendly, distance, durability. In the Srixon lineup, the Distance sits firmer than the Srixon Q-Star Ultispeed and softer than the Srixon Marathon.

Feel

With a compression of 89 and a ionomer cover, feel is balanced — soft enough for touch shots, firm enough for a lively tee strike.

Spin Profile

We rate it low-spin, which on a firm two-piece ball means drives roll out more and curve less than they would with a spinnier ball. Around the green the ionomer cover gives you a predictable release on chips rather than a hard check on full wedges.

Trajectory & Construction

We rate its flight high, above the firmer Marathon, Srixon’s other two-piece distance ball. Two pieces: a soft-compression core under a firm ionomer cover, with Srixon’s aerodynamic dimple pattern doing the work on flight. Works best in warmer conditions.

Price & Value

At $27.99 per dozen, the Distance is a value pick. The Marathon undercuts it by about $12 a dozen, so the Distance’s case is its higher flight and softer core, not the lowest price.

Buy it if

• You want a high-flying, durable distance ball and don’t need wedge spin.
• Your slice costs you distance; low driver spin and a firm 89 core are a distance-first recipe.
• You lose a few balls a round; at $27.99 a dozen each one is about $2.33.

Skip it if

• You need your wedges to check; the ionomer cover is built to survive cart paths, not to grab on pitch shots.
• You play in the cold; the Srixon Soft Feel is the cold-weather ball at this price in Srixon’s line.

Similar Balls

• Callaway Warbird — 90 compression, low-spin, $22
• TaylorMade Distance+ — 77 compression, low-spin, $22
• Srixon Q-Star Ultispeed — 85 compression, low-spin, $30
• Srixon Marathon — 98 compression, low-spin, $16

Source: MyGolfSpy compression research and 2026 ball test.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the compression of the Srixon Distance golf ball?

The Srixon Distance has a compression of about 89, which puts it in the mid-compression range. At 89 it is firmer than the Soft Feel (58), Q-Star Tour (70) and Ultispeed (85), so expect a solid, clicky strike rather than the cushioned feel of the Soft Feel. 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 Srixon Distance?

The Srixon Distance is built for moderate swing speeds (roughly 90–105 mph). It suits golfers who prioritize high handicap, budget friendly, distance, durability.

What swing speed is the Srixon Distance designed for?

It is a firm two-piece distance ball with a high launch, so it fits moderate swings looking for carry and a durable cover more than any one speed window. Slower swings compress it fine; the real question is whether you want its firm feel, since the Soft Feel offers a similar low-spin, high-launch flight with a much softer core.

Does the Srixon Distance have high greenside spin?

Greenside spin is moderate. The Distance is sold on yardage and a cover that survives cart paths; the step up for wedge spin in Srixon’s line is the urethane Q-Star Tour at $12 more.

Is the Srixon Distance good in cold weather?

Not especially. It is a firm ionomer ball, and in the same Srixon lineup the Soft Feel is the one built to keep its feel in cold weather.

How much does the Srixon Distance cost?

MSRP is $27.99 per dozen.