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Titleist NXT Tour and NXT Tour S Golf Ball Review

on August 29, 2014

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The Titleist NXT Tour and Tour S are two mainstay golf balls at an affordable price with premium performance.

Introduction

I LOVE playing golf with Titleist Pro V1x golf balls. I absolutely love it. Unfortunately, I am not an elite level player with an unlimited free supply of them. When I have to buy golf balls on a budget, it’s always been a no-brainer for me to pick up a box of NXT Tour balls, and there’s now a new option in the NXT Tour S. This review will tell you why you should strongly consider a dozen NXT Tour golf balls next time you head to the store to pick up a box.

The two biggest contributors to the feel of the golf ball are the core and the cover. The hardest part to get right seems to be the cover. If companies make it too soft, the ball feels mushy and it gets torn up too fast from the grooves of the clubs. If the cover gets too hard, the ball starts to feel like a rock and you lose a lot of the sweet feel you’re looking for. Yes, the core of the ball is very important, but the big difference maker in feel seems to be the quality of the cover. Titleist used their Fusablend cover on the NXT Tour and NXT Tour S golf balls which I feel will hold up against the feel of many other brand’s premium golf ball ranges . Frankly, I don’t think the difference between the Pro V line and the NXT Tour line is as great as others may think, and that’s truly a testament to the NXT Tour balls. It felt to me that I was lacking some of the response in the NXT balls, but I firmly believe that to be related to the “Titleist placebo effect.” Because I knew the ball wasn’t my Pro V1x, I “felt” a difference off the driver and longer clubs. If these balls were marked Pro V1x and Pro V1, I most likely would not have noticed a major difference in feel.

The difference in the NXT Tour and NXT Tour S balls is at the core itself. The NXT Tour is a dual-core ball with the softer core at the middle of the ball whereas the NXT Tour S is a single-core ball that has a softer compression to give you an even softer feel and response than the NXT Tour. I firmly believe that, again, if these were two unmarked balls put into play, people would be surprised to learn that they aren’t the flagship premium golf ball of one of the major brands based on feel alone.

Hitting the NXT Tour and Tour S on long shots is fairly boring…in a good way. I got almost identical ball flights to the Pro V1 and Pro V1x, about the same speeds, and a little less spin with the NXT Tour. The predictability and quality of this ball made it easy to control and create the shots I was looking for. All in all, the NXT Tour and NXT Tour S golf balls both held their own in the long game . My preference leans a little toward the NXT Tour because it felt a little firmer and I seemed to get a little more length with it.

When it comes to defining a golf ball, the short game is always the make or break portion of the experience and will be a major influence on how someone feels about moving forward with a golf ball. As with any golf ball test, the first thing I did with the NXT Tour and Tour S was take them out on the practice green to see how they felt with the putter. I preferred the feel of the NXT Tour, but the NXT Tour S also had a nice feel to it. For me, it purely came down to preference. From there, I hit wedge shots with both balls and found the NXT Tour S to perform a little better, but I liked how the NXT Tour responded. Both balls were easy to control and play different short shots with. From there, I tested them both out in the 100 to 125 yard range. Again, I seemed to play softer shots with the NXT Tour S, but I liked the way the NXT Tour felt off of my clubs.

Both the NXT Tour and Tour S will more than hold their own as a good short game golf ball, especially at a price of $33 for a dozen. If you are Pro V1 loyalist looking to save a few dollars, I would strongly encourage you try both of these balls out and see how they perform for you.

Who This Ball is For

Titleist made a pair of arguably some of the most wide-reaching golf balls on the market in the NXT Tour and Tour S . The price is affordable which makes it an option for more people but the high performance of the ball makes it more appealing to someone that maybe be currently paying more for a high end golf ball. You don’t have to be an elite golf player to realize the benefits of the NXT Tour and Tour S, but an elite golfer could potentially find these balls to be good enough for their game.

It should come as a shock to no one that Titleist makes a good golf ball. This is a process they have mastered over the years and they are able to implement high standards and processes to develop their entire range of golf balls. The NXT Tour and NXT Tour S are far and away my preferred mid-level golf ball, and the lower price tag makes them more appealing to me when it’s time to restock. Price aside, the NXT Tour and Tour S had the on-course performance which is what counts the most and I would feel totally confident playing an important match with a box of these balls in bag.

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Titleist NXT Tour/Extreme Balls Review

If you think Ian MacCallister was miffed with the old Titleist NXT line, he’s really going to be stark raving mad with the new ones.

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I’ve been using the first generation of the NXT Tour for the past several years. The original NXT Tour was a good all-around ball, and I didn’t have to worry quite so much about losing them as I would a $5 ball. They were, in short, a great blend of value and performance. They were also quite durable… and durability matters when you scrape your ball around the trees and off the cart paths. My only real complaint with the original NXT Tour was how soft it felt off the putter. I couldn’t ever quite used to the feel with the putter, so I often played the Pro V1. I was quite happy to hear that Titleist was revamping the NXT line. I hoped Titleist would push the performance levels to get closer to the new Pro V1 line. If the NXT Tour was once the Pro V1’s distant cousin, I hoped the updates would make it play more like the Pro V1’s kid brother.

Would the new NXT Tour prompt me to switch back? Read on to see if the allure of a premium ball was too much or if the value and performance offered by the new NXT Tour and NXT Extreme defeated silly pride for this 15-handicapper.

Design and Technology The revised Pro V1 and Pro V1x were the first Titleist balls without a seam with the “Staggered Wave Parting Line.” The updated Pro V1 line also added an “A.I.M.” aiming line (the “Alignment Integrated Marking” line). Both the Staggered Wave and the A.I.M. line have made the leap to the NXT.

The balls share other characteristics as well. Both feature 392 dimples arranged in an icosahedral pattern (a Titleist staple layout for a few years now). Beyond that, well, both balls are white (with a new “Pro White” paint color), round, and obey the Rules of Golf. Yeah, we’re stretching a bit, because the NXT Tour and Extreme’s similarities end there.

The NXT Extreme , which replaced the original “NXT,” is marketed to the budget-minded golfer who is more interested in gaining distance rather than control on and around the green. Its solid core is made of polybutadiene, which the engineers at Titleist describe as having a “high coefficient of restitution (CoR).” The NXT Extreme’s cover is made of the old standby: incredibly durable Surlyn. All of this combines to make the NXT Extreme the lowest-spinning ball in the Titleist line (for those that require a lower spinning ball off the tee – both for distance and for curbing your slice or hook).

The NXT Tour is a dual-core ball (like the Pro V1x). Both the inner and outer cores are made of polybutadiene, each with slightly different properties: the firmer inner core contributes to the distance and the softer outer core to the feel and control. The cover material is named “Fusablend,” a softer material than Surlyn.

Feel and Spin In the past, the primary feature I considered when choosing a golf ball was affordability. Plain and simple. All I really needed was a ball I could find when I hit into the woods. As I’ve gotten better this past year and as I’ve spent more practice time on the green, I am now placing more importance on a golf ball’s feel, especially off the putter.

Both balls offered a solid, dependable feel off the flatstick, but I preferred the feeling the NXT Tour gave me over the NXT Extreme. I could never quite warm up to the Extreme because it felt just a bit too soft, like most of the lower compression distance balls on the market today. Feel is going to be a huge individual characteristic, so what didn’t work for me may work for you. Either way, rest assured the NXT Extreme was noticeably better around the greens that its predecessor, the NXT.

The new NXT Tour feels more like its bigger brother, the Pro V1, and I quickly adapted to the ball and felt fairly confident when using it. On short wedge shots around the green, the NXT Tour spun quite pleasingly and more so than the NXT Extreme. While the NXT Extreme would land and run out, the NXT Tour had a lot more “hop and stop” capability. It’d still run out a little bit, but I didn’t have to aim for spots 10 yards short of the pin with a pitching wedge, either.

Distance and Durability Distance wise, both of these balls seem to have gained a little. Between the two, I’d call it a toss-up: both the NXT Tour and the NXT Extreme are long golf balls. Players looking to eke that extra yard or two from one ball or the other will need to play them for themselves, and they’ll likely find it comes down to swing speed, plain and simple. With the NXT Extreme, I found I could really compress the ball well while not very swinging hard (similar to the feeling I’ve gotten with the DT SoLo ), making this a good ball for golfers with slower swings speeds. Easy distance without swing hard is a great concept.

Those who swing harder will want to look at the NXT Tour first. The NXT Tour felt a bit firmer off the driver and irons and produced a more consistent distance at my clubhead speed (100+ MPH with the driver). The NXT Tour is not as “spinny” as the Pro V1s I’d previously used, so it also flies a bit straighter.

Between the two NXT models, I found the Extreme to be more durable, hands down. I bounced a few off the cart paths as well as smacked a tree or two and the ball showed few signs of damage. If you do manage to damage the cover, you can just send it back to the good folks at Titleist and they will send you a free sleeve of balls to replace your damaged one. How’s that for customer service?!?

The new, improved version of the NXT Tour is not quite as durable as its predecessor. On wedge shots, I noticed little pieces of cover material in the grooves. On more than one occasion, my Spin-Milled Vokey 56° sand wedge scuffed up the ball to the point where I had to regulate it to my shag bag – not quite as bad as you’ll see with a urethane-covered Pro V1, but enough to warrant replacement in my opinion. I’m a bit picky, too: the balls were still quite playable – I just don’t like to see little scuffs when I’m lining up my 180-yard approach over water. Small scuffs are to be expected: added spin comes at a cost. Fortunately with the NXT Tour, the cost is quite a bit less than with a Pro V1.

Conclusion With the NXT line, Titleist brought in some of the same design concepts used in the top-of-the-line Pro V1 and Pro V1x . These changes have vaulted the NXT line to its worthy spot as the top affordable golf ball on the market. It perfectly fills the niche between the higher-priced Pro V1/V1x and the DT SoLo, with an appreciable amount of upside for the better-than-average golfer on a budget. Neither model will break the bank: the NXT Tour will run less than $30/dozen and the NXT Extreme about $25.

In the end, I was impressed with both offerings. While I never completely warmed up to the NXT Extreme, it is still a good ball that provides some nice distance and is very durable, particularly for those who don’t quite reach 100 MPH with their driver. The NXT Tour, on the other hand, is much closer to what I want for my game. I really liked the feeling off the putter (although not quite as much as the Pro V1) and the wedges. Though I still have a bit of testing to go before I determine whether I want to play the NXT Tour or the Pro V1, I can already tell you it’s a close call, and for $15 less, that’s a win in my book for the NXT Tour.

NXTube.com Titleist has been aggressively marketing these balls, both in print, television, and web advertising. One of their web efforts, NXTube.com , is an “anti-NXT” website run by the NXT’s old arch nemesis, Ian MacCallister. Golfers can submit short video clips, post comments, and spend a few minutes laughing each day. I particularly enjoyed Ian’s hit single, “Make Golf Difficult Again.”

25 thoughts on “Titleist NXT Tour/Extreme Balls Review”

great review! thanks for taking the time. i’ve been looking for some guidance as to what ball i could use that wouldnt break the bank, but would not add to my crappy 20+ handicap. i think i’ll give the NXT Extreme a shot.

Hey Alan, great review. I have a dozen NXT Tours locked and loaded, good to read this prior to my own experience.

One question,

“If you do manage to damage the cover, you can just send it back to the good folks at Titleist and they will send you a free sleeve of balls to replace your damaged one.”

Does this apply to both NXT Tour and Extreme?

Thanks again!

One question, “If you do manage to damage the cover, you can just send it back to the good folks at Titleist and they will send you a free sleeve of balls to replace your damaged one.” Does this apply to both NXT Tour and Extreme? Thanks again!

The replacement policy only applies to the NXT Extreme.

Hi all, I’ve tried NXT Tour balls during my last two rounds , but…I think they are much firm than older version, I didn’t feel them so softly when hitting by irons compare the old NXT Tours. And I was quiet surprised, when saw them first time – they looks like packed in very thin layer of transparent plastic…..:-) From my point of view – it is step back, Titeist. Ondrej

I found a (seemingly) brand new NXT Extreme at my home course and decided to try it out the next day. I’m a female golfer with a low handicap(5), but don’t have a super fast swing speed. My irons are usually very accurate, but I’m a poor short-putter. My first round with the NXT Extreme: very long off the tee, to the point where I didn’t have full shots for holes I usually hit 1-2 clubs more; my irons ran out on the green a little further than I expected, even adjusting to my seemingly newfound length; I didn’t miss a putt within 6 feet; and I had a hole-in-one using one less club than I normally would have used! Even though it’s only one round, I think you hit the mark with your review, especially for a person with my similar characteristics. I certainly will be buying more of the NXT Extremes!

Thanks for the article. I tend to trust your review more than the major golf magazines, and definitely more than the old guy at the driving range near my house.

I am a high handicapper, but I am willing to spend a little more than $15 or whatever on a dozen golf balls; however, I can’t spin the ball like Tiger Woods, and I lose enough balls in a round to make me think twice out spending my hard earned dough on ProV1s or even the cheaper HX Tours and Nike Ones.

I would really value your opinion in a head-to-head comparison of the major “2nd tier” golf balls, such as the NXT (tour or extreme), Bridgestone e5/e6, Callaway HX Hot/CX3 Hot, etc., etc. Is there anything in the works out there that I should look forward to reading soon?

I have just gone through a dozen of the new NXT Tours. I was a user of the originals for the past several years. An 18 handicap, who trusted the ball. The new ones however, do not seem to be improved at all. As the above writer states, these balls seem to scar up too easily. Playing the same courses with the same equipment, these new balls do not pass the test. I still have 9 of the original 12 in my bag but there is damage to all of them. The outside layer of paint seems to scrape off on iron shots at times, just spinning through a tree, (cartpaths too!), if I could locate a supply of the older version of NXT Tours I would buy 10 dozen.

I mostly play the older version of the NXT Tour, I found the regular NXT tended to “baloon” if I hit my irons too hard, while the Tour didn’t launch as high. The only real problem I’ve had is with durability, with my short irons, as you mentioned about the new ones, I tend to get a lot of “skin” on the club face, ruins that ball. I’ve had better luck with ProV-1s but really don’t like the cost (I’m an 11, not a 1, they do get lost). I’m going to give the new Extreme’s a shot and see what happens.

😐 It’s one of the best balls i’ve tried. Behind the Nike ONE Platinum which I scored the lowest with. The only thing that doesn’t make sense is the name Tour. When the PGA Tour pros are looking for a Titleist golf ball, they are going for the PRO V1 not the NXT Tour. Titleist needs to think of a different name (no suggestions) just think of something.

I’ve been playing the NXT Extreme for a couple of weeks. I am very happy with the distance off the tee and fairway. Like most mid/high handicappers I tend to land short of the hole on approach shots, so having the ball run a little on the green isn’t a big deal to me. Also I play in the wet Northwest and ball spin isn’t a big deal on a wet soft green. I am interested in how the extreme reacts once the greens at my club dry out and harden up a little. And last but not least, the durable cover of the NXT Extreme is really nice. They are truly scuff proof!

😡 WAKE UP TITLEIST!!! I’ve been playing the new NXT Tour, as well, and have had good results as far as playing characteristics go. The durability sucks, however. Every ball I’ve played so far has “sheared” as a result of the first iron shot. I wrote to Titleist and was informed that it’s not a problem with the ball, but rather the fact that I have new irons(???). Of course, I haven’t had that problem with any other ball, including all the new premium balls I’ve been testing. I’ve never even seen a ball shear like this. Titleist has a problem and is hiding from reality. By the way, I just traded irons two months ago and had the same result with my old ones. I just didn’t realize what was happening. I attributed it to a bad ball or two. I now believe there is a design or material problem that Titleist doesn’t want to face. I’ve got two dozen new NXT Tours in the garage, and they are going back to the shop to trade for something else. It’s a real shame as I’ve played NXT Tours exclusively since the were introduced.

I’ve been playing the NXT Tour for a couple of years now (I like it). I have average swing speed and tend hit a decent fade on good days and more of a slice on bad. I tried out the extreme last week and was amazed at the increase in distance and by how straight I was hitting the ball. My only gripe was that the ball really ran out when it hit the green, even with a 7 or 8 iron. I ended up having to putt from much farther out then usual. That being said, the distance and accuracy are making me think Extreme over Tour for this season.

I’ve read some about the Callaway HX Hot Bite. Does this ball seem like it’s somewhat of a better alternative …the distance of the NXT Extreme with the “bite” the NXT Tour.

😛 Although, it took me this longf to run accross this review, your words on the NXT line remains timeless.

I am on those players that has to keep a balance between performance and value.

The key starting point with me, is with the putter.

The NXT Tour w/my Cleveland Form Forged III Milled, is a very good combination. There is a desired feedback at impact that I seek. It can be described as a dense-deep centered contact that reverbs back to my hands, not just a surface contact.

Next, is how well it reacts to my short game with the wedges.

Although, these do not immediately stop on a dime which is ok by me due to I’de rather chip at my target spot, and allow it to roll to the hole.

Drives are very good with distance and control.

I agree, that the cover of this ball is not it’s main focus. It’s going to get scuffed…reminds me of the Balatas which, I do miss.

I give the NXT Tour a thumbs up…These are what I prefer to play a this time. Until, they change the line just to recreate the wheel that may not be broken.

I play to a single digit handicap. For many years I refused to use anythhing but the pro v1x. The other day, I decided on the NXT Extreme because I wanted to save a few bucks. I think I’ll be sticking with them. For all the people who say the Extreme doesn’t bite on the greens, give me a break. A well struck iron will have these balls stopping in their tracks (with the added bonus of less side spin off the tee). If you don’t hit your irons well enough to produce this kind of backspin, you shouldn’t even be considering pro v1s anyway.

As for handling around the greens, I think amateurs have gotten caught up with the idea of producing tons of spin on pitches and chips. The vast majority of amateurs have the problem of the ball checking up and not getting to the hole. There’s nothing wrong with a ball having a bit of roll around green. In fact I think this characteristic will help most people. Don’t be a sucker and blindly emulate what the pros use. Even very good single digit amateurs play an entirely different type of game than the pros.

This is great, i live in england, and have just got some of the new nxt extremes off ebay for a good price cant waot to try them out now!! i was previously using some cheapy top flite balls, which were a step up from the first balls i started last year when i first started playing. GREAT REVIEW, thanks. cant wait ot play

Just got a dozen nxt tours from my cousin who never golfs. Great ball bit does scuff easy. Not as easy as the callaway us hot bites which were my favorite ball until today. The tours have great control and good distance. Lowered my score significantly, I usually shoot from a 48 to a 53 but today I shot back to back 41’s. A great ball that doesn’t break the pocket. As a highschool golfer I found a great deal.

I have been a die hard ProV1x player for as long as they’ve made them. I am a low single handicapper, with a drive distance around 270. I refuse to compromise on my ball, and have been willing to pay the extra money for the V1x. I’ve been on the hunt for a more affordable ball, and committed enough to buy a dozen of the latest, “as good or better than ProV” balls from Titleist, Bridgestone, Callaway, Srixon, etc., over the years. I adjusted to play the other balls, but as soon as I put one of the ProV’s back on the tee, I was instantly reminded of their quality and reliability, and went right back to them.

I can frequently play the same 2-3 balls for a round, or two, or even three, because I can keep them in play. So, even though people complain about them being easily scuffed, I don’t see a whole lot of playability difference when they are. I generally relegate them to the shag bag only because they get a little grungy looking, not because they are playing poorly.

A playing partner of mine handed me a sleeve of the NXT Extreme and NXT Tour last week. I kept the same two Extreme’s in play for two solid rounds, and finally lost one in the drink, on the third round. I was pleased with the performance, and when I decided to compare them off the tee to my ProV1x, I was happily surprised to feel or see very little difference, though I may concede that the Extreme might be a little longer than the ProV. Long irons and fairway woods, the Extreme was probably a little straighter and not quite as workable as the Pro V. I was able to reach a couple of par 5s in two with the Extreme, where normally, I’m chipping or pitching up on the third shot with the ProV. Around the greens with the mid to short irons, yes, the V1x had some noticeable stopping difference than the Extreme, especially on the hard/fast greens I was playing. I found them a little speedy on the chips, but that could readily be adjusted for, once I knew the characteristics. The putting was about the same.

I tried the NXT Tour for eighteen holes, but slipped them back in the bag and went back to the Extreme. My second of the three Extreme balls decided to take a swim, so I went back to the ProV1x for the remainder of the week.

Will I switch to the Extreme? Hmmmm…If I am seriously considering a dozen, I’ll have to compare. Let’s see $40/dozen vs. $25/dozen…that’s $15 difference per dozen, $1.25 difference per ball. Nahhh…the price difference per dozen is what I pay for a couple decent cigars. I will stick with the ProV1x. They’re just that good.

It’s only a game, a bloody, silly, ridiculous game, a complete waste of time and money, and I love it. No matter what else is happening in the world, life is beautiful on the golf course…unless I triple bogeyed, then I hate it – and hate it with a passion – then I laugh. It’s only a game, a bloody, silly, ridiculus game…

Have a fabulous golfing season everyone.

I have just played my first round with the NXT Extreme. I loved it! The feel off the club face from driver to putter suited me perfectly and they definately fly longer than the wilson Dx2 soft I was using. It will take a little while to adjust to the yardage difference on my irons but I just love the feel of this golf ball!! I can’t wait to get out there again! I am a 22 handicapper with an average swing speed and this ball really works for me.

I don’t know what it is about the NXT Tour, but I absolutely love this ball. When I need to go low and be in contention in my local tournaments, this ball is in play.

I have tried almost all the premium balls (Nike One Tour; ProV1; Bridgestones; TaylorMade; Callaway; et al) and the NXT Tour just works. I play all of the other balls well and like different attributes of each, but when I need to go low, this is the ball.

Even better, the price is great! 😆

My dad plays the NXT Tour ball and I decided to try a couple for the first time today at Seneca Golf Course in Louisville, Kentucky. The ball felt amazing coming off of my irons. Especially my short irons. Most of my approach shots were some of the best feeling shots I have almost ever hit.

I played exclusively Pinnacle Exception for about 3-4 years and loved them for distance, but I was having trouble keeping the ball on the greens.

Seeing that it was harder to find the Exceptions and also wanting to find something that played better off the short irons I was told to try either the Titliest NXT Tour or the Bridgestone e5 as good mid range balls that had better performance but not as tough on the budget.

Overall, I am very happy with the NXT Tours! I haven’t lost anything on distance, and control is much easier with approach shots on to the green. I don’t remember having a ball stop so well, and not run off the back of the green like a hot knife through melted butter.

The NXT Tour has danced around the hole several times, and stopped close enough that I am putting a lot less per round.

Also, I am not losing nearly as many balls, as the control and placement is working well for me. So, the extra money per ball isn’t too much of an issue. I used to lose an average of about 3 balls a round on nine holes. Last week I played 2 1/2 rounds with the same ball.

The problem is the durability! They get scuffed and marred WAY too easily, and that is just off the irons.

If they hit anything like the cart path, fence or trees. the ball looks like someone took a hacksaw too it after the first time.

I have replaced more balls in the past 3 weeks do to getting scuffed or marred, than I have lost, by far.

I just played a version of the new NXT tour yesterday and I played well. I shot a 42 on a regulation course with par of 36. My drives off the tee and in the fairway were as long as they have ever been, along with my irons. I got about 50 more yards with my driver, 40 yards more with my RAZR hybrid, and 30 more yards with my irons. It was a little scuffed up after only one round which is a downside, but if you are a good golfer and can hit fairway, this ball should last you a very long time.

I play the NXT Tours and I love them! Yeah they get scuffed up, especially with my 56° Vokey SM but watching the ball zip back a few feet is awesome and my budget is in good enough to condition to replace them. Great ball with great control and spin for the price!

I too love the NXT Tour. My clubs are older so I have not noticed the scuffing that others have. I like the feel better than the bridgestone e6 and callaway hex. The taylor made urethane gives it a run. Titleist gets aplus 1 for this ball.

I have a 3 Ball Titlist NXT box still in new condition unopened that was given me in 2005. I realise that technology has greatly advanced from then but does this gift have any historic value or significance

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Titleist NXT Tour Golf Ball Review

If there was a limbo stick on every tee box of a golf course, then what type of golf ball would be best? One that flies low of course. For golfers looking to keep their shots low, look no further than the Titleist NXT Tour Golf Ball.

The Titleist NXT Tour Golf Ball continues the theme of high quality golf balls from Titleist, but the theme of this golf ball is all about staying low. In terms of ball flight, the golf ball’s dual core is 66% larger than the former model, which keeps ball spin low. Low ball spin equates to lower trajectory and more distance off the tee. Furthermore, the low spin of the Titleist NXT Tour Golf Ball keeps the ball from rolling off of the green on iron shots and improves the ball stopping control.

Our Thoughts

While all golf balls look the same, most are made for specific types of golfers, and the Titleist NXT Tour Golf Ball is no different. While not as popular as the Pro V1, this Titleist creation is as perfect as any, but for a specific type of golfer only. If you are a slow swinging golfer looking for more spin and height on your shots, then look elsewhere. If you are a skilled golfer who likes to squeeze distance out of drives by keeping low flight, or if you have the talent to not want spin to affect your ball placement, then the Titleist NXT Tour Golf Ball is for you.

Check out this great comparison video by YouTuber Jack South Golf :

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Titleist NXT Tour Golf Ball

Performance

Great for hard hitters
Best for fewer types of golfers

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Titleist NXT Tour S Golf Balls Review

Published: 10 May 2016 Last updated: 18 October 2016

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TG Rating 3 out of 5
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Lovely soft feel

Low launching on pitch shots

What we say...

Designed for players seeking the distance of NXT Tour with a softer feel. It has been re-engineered with a softer-compression, highly resilient core and ‘Fusablend’ cover to deliver a softer feel on all shots.

It also retains its spherically tiled 302 octahedral dimple design for a piercing and stable flight.

It creates a softer, truer feel on all shots while maintaining distance and short game control on shots into and around the green, only exceeded by Pro V1 and Pro V1x. NXT Tour.

The NXT retains its spherically-tiled 302-dimple design that produces a piercing and stable ball flight for distance and trajectory control.

Available in white and high-optic yellow.

Tested As reviewed in our Balls Test : Mid-softness feel and flight but got long driver carries. much more improved than last year’s model.

Feels hot off the driver face and the numbers showed it was long. Struggled in the rough, but impressed from tight lies.

Chips and pitches flew quite high, but still spun sufficiently on landing.

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The NXT golf balls excel in terms of distance with a driver and when using longer clubs in the bag, and the feel is noticeably softer than its predecessor. The improved distance comes from a larger dual core that produces faster ball speeds and lower spin rates on full shots with woods and long- or mid-irons, while the soft Fusablend cover provides softer feel and generates improved spin on shots played from around the green. The 302 dimple design also provides stability in the wind and consistency as it relates to both distance and trajectory, although it should be noted that players who use the NXT Tour can expect a higher ball flight than what will typically be found with the NXT Tour S.

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Titleist NXT Tour - Is it dead?

Last updated Feb 8, 2020

Over the last year or so there have been rumors about Titleist discontinuing production of their NXT Tour balls . In the blog below, we will address this as well as the differences in both NXT versions.

As we are doing these reviews of golf balls we will always remind our wonderful readers the make-up of a golf ball as mentioned below.

Every golf ball differs but normally there are 1-5 pieces of a golf ball

Generally made of synthetic rubber which range from 1 layer – 4 layers. A standard driving range ball has only 1 solid layer whereas Titleist uses an anomeric casing layer to cover their inner core.

Cover Design

The outer cover of the golf ball (what you can visually see) usually made from Surlyn or Urethane materials.

Surlyn is hard and extremely durable which produces less spin and feel but does not scuff very easily (unless of course you hit a tree, cart path, your fellow golfer, etc.)

Urethane is much softer and less durable which will produce more spin and is less durable – after a round of 18 holes you will see minor blemishes or scuffs. (That is if you use the same ball the entire round)

Dimple Design

Dimples are actually a very sophisticated part of the ball. They are critical in reducing wind resistance or aerodynamic drag. Less drag means more distance and more birdies. Dimples almost double the distance compared to a smooth golf ball

Now let's compare NXT Tour vs NXT Tour S

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The NXT Tour golf balls have three pieces and NXT Tour S golf balls have two pieces. The NXT Tour ball deliver longer drives, longer distance, and great stopping short game control. The soft core and cover ensure optimal feel and unmatched performance on the tee and the green. The NXT Tour ball has a lower compression which is great for lower swing speeds because the ball compresses quicker than a high compression ball.

Core : The center of the new dual core is 66% larger, decreasing spin on long game shots and providing longer distance on tee shots and with irons.

Cover System : The Fusablend cover used on NXT Tour provides soft feel and excellent shot stopping control.

Dimple Design: The dimple placement and design depth maximize distance for golfers on every shot. The dimple pattern provides consistent ball flight for golfers in all conditions.

The NXT Tour golf balls have three pieces and NXT Tour S golf balls have two pieces. The NXT Tour S is a high-performance ball which delivers low driver and iron spin which creates outstanding distance but gives excellent shot stopping ability. The NXT Tour S ball has a lower compression which is great for lower swing speeds because the ball compresses quicker than a high compression ball.

Core : The new core is the softest ever created for NXT Tour S, providing noticeably softer feel and very low spin on your long game shots for great distance.

Cover System : The new Fusablend cover is softer to enhance feel around the green and provide excellent shot stopping control.

Dimple Design: The aerodynamics package on NXT Tour S now has deeper dimple depths to slightly lower the trajectory for maximized distance.

The chart below is a side-by-side summary of the above, for those who like seeing pictures to help make those decisions.

So there you have it. NXT Tour/Tour S are great golf balls and will perform perfectly under pressure (as long as you do) no matter which ball you pick.

Good or bad - Titleist did indeed DISCONTINUE their production of the NXT brand (don't worry we have plenty of inventory for you).

So why would they discontinue these balls and what did they replace them with? We would never leave you hanging, see below for a review of the new ball.

Titleist's NEW Tour Soft Golf Ball

Let's dig in to the details about this new ball. Titleist has always tried to create golf balls that cater to all different types of golfers, handicaps, swing speed, etc. This new ball is no different. They have replaced two top performing balls (NXT/NXT Tour S) with this one ball. Titleist Tour Soft balls are looking to satisfy the golfers' need through just two layers. With the newly designed ionomer soft cover, which more golfers are asking for, the Titleist Tour Soft ball aims at producing more distance off the tee while still giving soft feel around the green. The previous urethane-cover limits distance off the tee for golfers with lower swing speeds.

Core : Titleist has produced their largest core ever in this ball which gives a responsive feel and high ball speed. Because the ball compresses at lower swing speeds this ball will produce maximum distance for the majority of golfers.

Cover System : The new cover formulation is made of ultra-thin 4CE grafted cover made with propriety Titleist technology. The cover creates advanced short game control and leading soft feel.

Dimple Design : The spherically-tiled 342 cuboctahedron dimple design delivers penetrating trajectory and consistent ball flight.

Well, there you have it, a full review of Titleist NXT Tour golf balls and the NEW Titleist Tour Soft golf ball. Remember the golf ball is the only piece of equipment that you use on EVERY hole and it is critical that you play with a golf ball that suits your game. But do me a favor, don't pay FULL price for new golf balls – give our amazing recovered golf balls a chance and we GUARANTEE you will love them or your money back!

If you have any questions or have tried out the new Titleist Tour Soft, sound off in the comments below. We'd love to hear from you!

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4 comments on “titleist nxt tour - is it dead”.

How are these balls compared to TP5x? My local range uses NXT Tour balls on their launch monitors but trying to figure out how that differs from what i'm using on the course which is the 5x. Mostly distance is the comparison i'm looking for.

The NXT Tour ball has a harder cover which will give you longer distance off the tee and with your irons but a bit less control around the green (less spin) than the TP5x.

If you like the TP5x but want more distance you can also try the TP5 balls which will give you more distance compared to the TP5x.

Hope this Helps,

How does the Velocity compare to these golf balls? Some say that the Velocity is closer to the NXT Tour than the Tour Soft.

Hey Todd, good question! Both are 2 piece balls, with the velocity you'll get better distance but less control around greens. As far as whether the Velocity is closer to the NXT than Tour Soft, I disagree, but this can be somewhat subjective. If you have a high handicap, Velocity (just like most balls Titleist makes) is an excellent ball. If you want to place an order we'd be happy to send you a sample to try them out.

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The 3-P NXT Tour model has been a long standing constant in the Titleist line-up, and it is a fantastic ball. It is arguably the most popular "hybrid" golf ball on the market. It balances performance characteristics similar to Tour golf balls, while having forgiveness and playability for the less skilled golfer.

The 3-P Tour has a soft ionomer ( thermoplastic) cover under the trade name Fusablend® and incorporates a dual core with a low compression inner core component, and firmer outer core for high ball speed.

It is interesting to note that Titleist has been juggling their 2 piece NXT category in recent years. A few years ago they replaced their 2-P NXT with the NXT Extreme, a distance ball with a firmer construction (and hard cover). Last year, they reintroduced a more playable 2-P NXT.

The 2 piece NXT Tour S bridges the gap between their popular low compression DT So/Lo golf balls, and the new Titleist Velocity (a dedicated, firmer distance ball).

The NXT Tour S has a softer compression construction which is a result of its large core. Titleist claims it is a full 10 compression points lower than the 3-P model!

They have also followed the lead of Srixon and Bridgestone and introduced a yellow version of the Tour S . The Srixon Z-Star series has been quite popular in yellow for a few years, and Bridgestone has been heavily promoting their yellow B330-RX series, prompting Titleist to jump on board.

Impressions and Testing...

I want to first comment on this yellow ball trend. Other than hitting the odd orange ball in my shag bag over the past few decades, I hadn't played with a colored golf ball. But let me tell you:

The visibility and color of these yellow balls is stunning!

When I first spread a number of the yellow balls before my test rounds on the practice green next to the white balls, I could not believe the degree of brightness and radiance of the cover. It was as if the yellow balls had batteries or a light stick in side them... they were that bright.

So if you haven't teed up or putted a yellow golf ball, I would encourage you to put one in play (even bum one off a playing partner). Whether it's the Srixon, Bridgestone, or Titleist, it's an interesting trend which can have some positive effects for many golfers beyond being simply a marketing gimmick for the manufacturers.

Performance...

I wasn't really expecting too much with the new 2 piece NXT Tour S other than a standard rebranding of the past 2-P NXT's with a drop in compression. But I was pleasantly surprised.

I feel they have nailed the compression of this golf ball. It falls somewhere between the 3-P Pro V1, which hangs around 95 compression, and a softer low compression product like the Noodle+ or DT So/Lo balls.

Note that compression is a function of the core in a 2-P, and hardness is a function of the cover (i.e. - chipping, putting - where only the cover is engaged).

Note that the highest swing speed players (the Tour average is 112 mph) may experience a slight drop in driver/iron distance with softer compression product. (i.e. long driver champs compete with very high compression golf balls). Note also that Titleist has stated that the 3-P model is slightly longer for most players. This is an indicator that the target audience for the Tour S is the less than Tour swing speed player.

This ball also held the greens fine which is great considering this is typcially the tradeoff with most 2-P product. The test days were not particularly windy so the full effects of the wind properties were not relevant. I have had lots of golfers report that this ball is good in the wind, holding and tracking its line admirably.

The ball is also very durable which is a huge advantage for many golfers, especially given the price (more below). If you keep it in the fairway, expect to get at least a few rounds out of each ball. Note that Tour players change their urethane (very soft rubber) covered golf balls every few holes. Good thing they get them for free.

Off the putter, I was also really surprised, the Tour S is excellent by my standards. Typically with softer compression product you get a hard cover, but not the case here.

I rate putting feel on 3 sound levels, as sound relates directly to feel;

- a "snap" (harder balls, poor feel)

- a "knock" (decent feel and speed control)

- a "soft click" (great feel, ala urethane covers)

This ball rates between the knock/feel. Distance control was excellent, and again, that yellow color was a kick on the greens.

Putting feel is perhaps the most subjective aspect of the ball characteristics. Some golfers like the firm feel, some a more balata-like (soft rubber) quality.

Summing up (plus a negative)...

Whenever a manufacturer finds a balance between softer compression, iron spin, and distance, they have a winner. The new Titleist NXT Tour S fits this bill nicely. Now, a reality check...

These balls aren't cheap . The MSRP is $42/dozen. They typically are around $32/dozen at retail. That's as high as you get for a name brand 2 piece ball (the least expensive construction to manufacture).

Now what is interesting is that the 3 piece NXT Tour and the 2 piece NXT Tour S are priced the same! This is usually unheard of as 3-P balls typcially carry a manufacturing premium. Let's keep in mind too that these balls are currently still made in the USA so that must be factored into their cost.

So we have a new 2 piece NXT that performs similarly to the 3 piece NXT, and costs the same. But neither has a urethane cover, like the Pro V1 Tour balls. Hence, if you want a 3-P with a softer urethane cover, you play the Pro V1 (msrp $62, retail $47.95! ). Makes sense from a marketing point of view.

In fact, when I bought my Tour S test balls at an on course pro shop, I didn't see the 3-P NXT Tour. When I asked the pro where they were, he responded "oh, you want to go old school?..we don't have those." However, sitting next to the Tour S in the Titleist display were the Pro-V1's, the game's best selling Tour ball.

Regardless, the Titliest NXT Tour S is a fine new ball that stands on its own performance merits and is a solid addition to the Titleist line-up. At $8-10 a sleeve, an 18 hole trial would be a nice way to spend part of an upcoming weekend.

Enjoy the 2016 golf season,

Robert Cotter Instant Golf®

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Titleist NXT Tour 2016 Golf Ball Review

The Titleist NXT Tour ball has been around for a while now and the 2016 incarnation offers the usual blend of Titleist performance in a ball with an RRP that is a third less than a Pro V1.

For some that might be all the information you need, but as always with golf balls it is not quite that simple as we have found out during our recent golf ball interviews with experts such as Matt Hogge at Titleist .

Taking price out of the equation, what is the 2016 NXT Tour ball delivering this time around?

This 3-piece ball has a larger dual centre core and within that, the proportion that is the softer centre is 66% larger than the 2014 NXT Tour.

By increasing the relative size of the softer core in relation to the firmer outer core Titleist is able to make the 2016 NXT Tour spin less and fly a little lower.

Compare this to the softer NXT Tour S ball and you can see how the core construction changes how the ball feels and performs.

Softness comes in many forms and one of these can be how the cover feels to you and here the ionomer based Fusablend cover provides that soft feel and features the same 302 dimple pattern as before.

The durability of the NXT Tour cover was very good and, short of an attack with new wedge grooves in a bunker that would have scuffed granite, it stood up well to all I could throw at it in a normal round.

Spin and soft feel are very player dependent and in terms of feel, the NXT Tour felt very good around the green and was the closest thing to a Titleist Pro V1 for putting.

On chips the feel was maybe not as sharp as Pro V1 and a touch firmer so, for mid to single figure handicappers this will still give you the playability that you require.

Whether this will be the type of ball for you will probably also depend on your swing speed. As you can see here from my stats on SkyTrak , I am around 96 mph with a driver (on a bad day) and the firmer Pro V1 was better for distance than either the NXT Tour or NXT Tour S golf balls.

However this is at my swing speed, which is probably a little too high for the slightly softer NXT Tour, so if you are in the 90mph range or below then the distances will probably be very similar.

With a set pitching wedge the NXT Tour flew a little higher and a little longer because, like the ProV1x, it uses height to create a steeper landing angle in order to stop quickly on the green.

This is where that firmer feel and softer compression core can have an advantage over a more premium ball, but then of course you still have to chip and putt with it and that is where your trade-off with the better feeling Pro V1 starts to come in.

If we introduce cost back into that trade-off then for some the NXT Tour will be a perfect Pro V1 alternative. Even though the driver distance might be down a little for faster swingers, the gains in your pocket and with the shorter irons will make the Titleist NXT Tour a great choice.

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First time used in competition and first time ever broke 80. Like skelping a bowling ball with the driver and great pace control with putter. Thank you Titleist, as changed to your driver now also from TaylorMade and has been a game changer (4 strokes of handicap in 3 months).

For me Pro v1 spin too much off my driver, around the green and short irons they are great. The pro v1 does have a tendency to balloon ( I am NOT a digger) it does have more to do with the ball construction.

This articles data on distance could could not be more wrong, I really have tested the NXT Tour (not the S) and it is consistently longer by more than 10 yards. We put both balls on an Iron Byron type machine with 20 hits on both balls and found the same results consistently. The results are true to the construction of the both balls - NXT TOUR - designed for less spin (including side spin), gets you significantly more distance, with one bounce and stop. Pro v1 and X model --- much more spin and feel. (But much more chance of side spin and ballooning), with back spin on greens with high stimp metre readings, with the Pro v1x spinning less than pro v1.

NXT Tour is a great bang for the buck, Tour players would not sacrifice any significant scoring by using it. But, the marketing is the player in this game.

The launch velocity and spin is similar so the distance disparity must be the launch angle.

I have been using the NXT Tour exclusively for many years now. Quite frankly you wont get a ball that comes close to it for a mid teen handicap player. Great feel, check up well without that annoying "extra hop" on the green, very acceptable distance from the tee. Honestly, don't pay the extra "Premium" price fro the pro-v balls. If you are around a 10-15 handicap golfer, these top end balls can actually hurt your game. For a good honest, truly, "All Round" ball, you cannot go past the NXT Tour.

Tried the new NXT Tour for the 1st time after winning a dozen at a Texas Scramble event. Flew well from the driver face and produced long straight drives. I play with a power fade when playing well and the slightly lower flight gave me the same carry but a little more roll out on the fairway with good control on mid and short irons. Great ball to putt too. Holed several long putts on very long par 4's which gave me a great score. Nett 68. 5th overall in a Gents Open. Good all round performance and very durable too.

This is a very good ball. The Pro V range can sometimes spin a little too much around the greens but the NXT Tour will check and then roll about a foot or so. Distance off the tee compare similarly to the Pro V range. Faster swing speeds (100mph+) may get a little more distance out of a Pro V1/Pro V1x but over all very little difference.

The NXT Tour is definitely more durable than the Pro V1/Pro V1x as you can easily get a full round in using the same ball compared to a Pro V1/Pro V1x that needs to be changed at least once over the course of 9 holes.

Definitely two very good balls. If you're still unsure buy a sleeve of nxt tour and and sleeve of Pro V1's(or Pro V1x's) and try each for a full round.

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Titleist NXT Tour S: Softer of Two Siblings Golf Balls

NXT Tour S 2016

Ball tested: Titleist NXT Tour S

Category: Premium

Specs: Construction – Two-piece; Cover – "Fusablend"; Core – Low compression; Dimples / Pattern – 302 in "spherically tiled octahedral" design

Price as tested (new): MSRP—$42 per dozen; widely available for $32 per dozen

Ball notes: If you guessed that the "S" stands for "soft," give yourself a little golf clap. Titleist's NXT Tour S is the lower compression, single core version touted for its cushiony feel. It's also aimed at players with slightly slower swing speeds who can't quite squeeze maximum distance from the firmer original model, the NXT Tour . As a bonus, the Tour S is available in high-optic yellow.

Compression: Mid

The NXT Tour S, like its sibling, blurs the line between the "premium" and "tour" categories. In the not-so-distant past, premium balls were considerably harder and produced a lot less spin. Now, many premium models are as soft as, if not softer than, some tour balls, with only a tad less spin and greenside bite.

Let's take the NXT Tour S for a test drive. And approach shot, and chip, and putt…

Sound and feel: It's soft, all right. Softer than the NXT Tour and comparable to Titleist's tour-level flagship, the ProV1 . This ball sticks to the clubface on full shots and provides delicate feel on shorter shots. Anyone who craves a sense of control will appreciate the NXT Tour S.

Off the tee: It's a toss-up as to which is the longer NXT Tour model. We found the S to be in the same ballpark as the original, with similar in-flight qualities – low spin, excellent down-range carry and good accuracy. Your mileage may vary.

From the fairway / rough: Shotmakers will definitely enjoy playing the NXT Tour S. You can work this ball with ease (at least by today's standards) and change trajectories, too. It displayed ample stopping power off the middle and short irons as well.

Around the green: It feels like a ProV1, but doesn't quite match the greenside performance. Of course, that's to be expected – there's a reason the NXT Tour S costs $12 – $15 less at retail. Besides, this ball offers more than enough spin and short game control for good and average amateurs. Its reactions on the green are highly predictable, which is the most important thing.

Bottom line: Just a few years ago, balls like the NXT Tour S simply didn't exist. The difference between tour and premium balls was much wider, forcing golfers to sacrifice distance if they favored feel, and vice versa. Now, it's possible to enjoy (near) tour-level controllability in a ball that travels as far as those in the "distance" category. Long story short: The NXT Tour S is a great option for amateurs who want that high-end softness without throwing away valuable driving yardage – or hard-earned cash.

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Categories Explained:

Value/Recreational/Distance – Designed for mid- to high-handicap golfers with swing speeds below 90 mph; typically feature two-piece construction and firm covers; promote greater distance over high spin rates. Examples: Pinnacle Gold, Slazenger RAW Distance

Premium – Designed for low- to mid-handicap golfers with swing speeds of 90-99 mph; typically feature multi-layer construction and medium-soft covers; happy medium between Value/Recreational and Tour categories for distance and spin qualities. Examples: Titleist NXT Tour, Callaway HEX Diablo

Tour/Advanced/Performance – Designed for low-handicap and professional golfers with swing speeds in excess of 100 mph; typically feature multi-layer construction and soft covers; promote greater spin rates and enhanced feel over distance. Examples: Titleist ProV1, Bridgestone Tour B330

Titleist NXT Tour S 2016 Golf Ball Review

The Titleist NXT Tour S is a mainstay golf ball retailing for $45 a dozen(MSRP) and it delivers Tour proven-premium performance at a very affordable price. Just like its little sister (the NXT Tour), the S is an absolutely lovely golf ball to play with, which is very close in terms of performance to the Titleist Pro V1. But, unlike the Pro V1/V1x, the Titleist NXT Tour S doesn't penalize you with premium prices for premium performance, and that's great in my book. The most important two factors to consider in a golf ball in regard to feel are the cover and the core, and the most difficult one to get right is usually the cover. If the golf ball is designed with a “mushy” (as in too soft) cover, the ball feels weird and it will wear off prematurely from the grooves of the drivers. If the company makes the cover too hard, you'll feel like throwing rocks and that sweet feel you're looking for will be definitely compromised, along with your game. The core is important too, but the quality of the cover makes all the difference in the world.

In our case, the NXT Tour S uses the Fuseblend cover and the feel of the ball is comparable with almost any other premium golf balls from other brands, making the difference between the NXT Tour line and the Pro very thin. Maybe it's the placebo effect, but if these golf balls were marked with a Pro V1x instead of NXT Tour S, you'd never noticed the difference during your game! Yes, this ball is outstanding, offering true flagship performance at an affordable price.

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Titleist NXT Tour Golf Balls Review

Titleist NXT Tour golf balls are renowned for their exceptional performance on the course, offering a blend of distance, control, and feel that appeals to a wide range of golfers. Designed with a soft compression core and a thin, responsive cover, these balls deliver impressive distance off the tee while maintaining a soft feel around the greens.

The advanced 392 dimple design ensures a penetrating ball flight and stable trajectory, even in windy conditions, providing golfers with the confidence to take on any shot. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a weekend warrior,

The Titleist NXT Tour golf balls are sure to enhance your game, offering the perfect balance of distance, control, and feel for a truly rewarding experience on the course.

Titleist NXT Tour Golf Balls Short Review

The Titleist NXT Tour targets mid-handicappers with a balance of distance, iron control, and decent greenside spin. It offers tour-like performance at a lower price than premium balls. Reviewers praise durability and a good feel, though some miss the high spin of pricier options.

Titleist NXT Tour Golf Balls Specs

Construction: 2-Piece
Cover: Ionomer
Dimple Pattern: Spherix
Compression: Mid (around 60)

Why You Should Play Titleist NXT Tour?

Consider your skill level, swing speed, and playing style to see if the NXT Tour is the right fit for you.

Skill Level:

Mid-Handicap (10-20): The NXT Tour offers a good balance of distance and control, helping you find more fairways off the tee and spin the ball on approach shots for better greenside control. You won’t be sacrificing distance for feel, making it a well-rounded option for mid-handicappers.
Better Player (5-9): If you’re a good ball striker but don’t want to shell out for the most expensive tour balls, the NXT Tour is a great choice. It provides plenty of distance and good spin for shot-making around the greens, without the high price tag of a Pro V1.

Swing Speed:

Average Swinger (85-95 mph): The NXT Tour’s core is designed to compress efficiently at moderate swing speeds, generating good distance and ball flight for average swingers. You’ll get a solid feel off the clubface without the ball ballooning uncontrollably.
Faster Swinger (95+ mph): While the NXT Tour can still work for faster swingers, some players may find it spins a bit too much of the driver. If you have a high swing speed, consider the NXT Tour S, which offers a firmer core for lower spin off the tee.

Playing Style:

Distance Focused: The NXT Tour’s core and cover technology are designed for long distances. If you prioritize maximizing yardage off the tee, the NXT Tour can help you reach more par 5s in two and leave yourself shorter irons into greens.
Control Player: While the NXT Tour emphasizes distance, it doesn’t sacrifice control. The soft Fusablend cover allows for good spin on approach shots, letting you shape your shots and attack pins with confidence. You can still bomb it off the tee and have the ability to stop the ball on a dime on the green.

Distance:

The Titleist NXT Tour boasts technologies designed to maximize distance off the tee. A large, dual-core construction transfers more energy at impact, while the aerodynamic dimple pattern helps the ball stay airborne longer. Reviewers generally report good distance compared to other mid-priced balls, though some high swing-speed players might find a slight edge with a tour-level option.

The feel is a subjective experience, but the NXT Tour is known for its firmer feel on longer shots. This translates to a crisp sensation of the driver and irons, which some golfers prefer. However, around the green, the feel softens up a bit, allowing for decent feedback on chip shots.

Spin Control

The NXT Tour prioritizes lower spin on longer shots, leading to a penetrating ball flight that reduces ballooning. This can be beneficial for golfers who struggle with a slice or those playing in windy conditions. However, the lower spin can also translate to fewer bite-on approach shots, requiring more precise distance control.

A key advantage of the NXT Tour is its impressive durability. The cover material is built to withstand repeated hits without scuffing or losing performance. This allows golfers to play the same ball for a full round without sacrificing performance, unlike some softer-feeling balls that need to be replaced more frequently.

Good distance for mid-handicappers.
Low spin reduces slices and ballooning.
Excellent durability for multiple rounds.
Lower spin can limit greenside control.
A firmer feel may not be preferred by all golfers.
Mid-launch may not be ideal for those seeking high flight.
May not offer maximum distance for very powerful hitters.

The Titleist NXT Tour boasts a multi-layered design aimed at maximizing distance and control. The core is a two-piece construction. A large, soft inner core promotes high ball speed and lower spin off the driver for longer drives. The firmer outer core provides stability and control through impact, especially on irons and wedges.

Encasing the core is a Fusablend cover, a proprietary Titleist technology. This soft, yet durable cover delivers exceptional feel and greenside spin. The 370 quadrilateral dimple pattern is another key design element.

These dimples are specifically designed to optimize airflow around the ball, reducing drag and promoting a penetrating ball flight for longer distance, even in windy conditions. Finally, the NXT Tour comes in standard white, but Titleist also offers a high-visibility yellow option for better tracking in low-light conditions.

This combination of a multi-core construction, a Fusablend cover, and an advanced dimple pattern makes the Titleist NXT Tour a well-rounded option for golfers seeking distance, control, and feel in their game.

Alternate of Titleist NXT Tour golf balls

Titleist Tour Soft
Callaway Warbird
Srixon Q-Star Tour

In conclusion, the Titleist NXT Tour golf balls are a top choice for golfers seeking a balance of distance, control, and feel. With their advanced technology and design, these balls offer impressive performance on the course. The soft feel of the NXT Tour provides excellent feedback on shots, while the high-speed core delivers impressive distance off the tee.

The advanced dimple design also helps the ball maintain a stable flight path, even in windy conditions. Overall, the Titleist NXT Tour golf balls are a reliable option for golfers looking to elevate their game. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a weekend warrior, the NXT Tour is sure to enhance your overall golfing experience.

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Titleist NXT Balls

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The new NXT features Titleist's advanced solid core and Fusablend cover technologies. NXT has been improved by reformulating the 1.550'' core to provide more speed and lower spin at a softer compression. The NXT's reformulated cover also increases the ball speed and reduces driver spin. The result is an even longer NXT golf ball that maintains its short game spin and control.

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I have tried every golf ball out there and have come to the conclusion that the best all round golf ball in the world is the titleist nxt. No disrespect to the tour balls like the pro v, penta etc but they are not as good all round balls. The rationale is as follows. Distance. The nxt is better than the tour balls because it has less spin and is harder than tour balls but is shorter than distance balls though not by too much Spin. The nxt does not spin as much as tour balls but definitely more than distance balls. The key here is that you can stop it on just about any green with a well hit shot though you can't get crazy backspin like the tour balls, which is sometimes a bad thing because going at a pin can sometimes mean landing it off the green to bring it backwards and then there are no guarantees of anything. Durability. It is a reasonably durable cover and will last a couple of rounds without too much loss of performance. It doesn't scuff up like most tour balls which you would be lucky to have last a round. Yes the harder distance balls do last a bit longer but only at say 5 rounds compared to four at most. Value for money. The nxt are not cheap but at mid range pricing and more durability than tour balls are way better. The cheaper balls are better priced. Ability to work the ball. The nxt is maybe 80 percent as workable as the tour balls. Also it holds it's line much better in the wind. This means that you can't get a massive draw or fade as easily but it is also easier to hold into a cross wind unlike the tour balls. The distance balls are miserable at being worked and only the more expensive distance ones hold their lines well in cross winds. Putting. The feel is slightly harder off the putter face than a tour ball but it tracks just as well as any of them and is not hot off the putter face which makes judging distance sommuch easier. The distance balls are like rocks and miserable to putt with. Given all the above reasons I conclude that the nxt has to be the best all round golf ball in the world. Yes there are a lot of similar products from the other big companies (TM, callaway, bridgestone, Nike and srixon) but having tested them all I would have to say that the titleist is maybe 5 to 10 percent better than them, though a bit more expensive. Let's face it, titleist have to cover the cost of paying millions to all the tour players they sponsor.

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Titleist NXT Tour and NXT Tour S Golf Ball Review
The NXT Tour is a dual-core ball with the softer core at the middle of the ball whereas the NXT Tour S is a single-core ball that has a softer compression to give you an even softer feel and response than the NXT Tour. I firmly believe that, again, if these were two unmarked balls put into play, people would be surprised to learn that they aren ...
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Titleist NXT Tour/Extreme Balls Review
The NXT Extreme's cover is made of the old standby: incredibly durable Surlyn. All of this combines to make the NXT Extreme the lowest-spinning ball in the Titleist line (for those that require a lower spinning ball off the tee - both for distance and for curbing your slice or hook). The NXT Tour is a dual-core ball (like the Pro V1x).
Review: NXT Tour and NXT Tour S Golf Balls
The high-optic yellow color available in the NXT Tour S is an interesting alternative to traditional white balls, and its extremely easy to see in a variety of conditions. If you want to play a tour-level ball without paying tour ball prices, the NXT Tour and NXT Tour S should be at the top of your list of balls to test.
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He carried it 262 yards! Edward thought it was solid but lacked feel. If you simply can't afford to play the Pro V1 then Titleist have created the NXT Tour ball designed to offer a blend of distance and short-game performance at a lower price. The three-piece ball features a large, multi-layer core with a soft centre for low spin and greater ...
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Titleist NXT Tour S Golf Balls Review
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2017 Titleist NXT Tour / NXT Tour S Golf Balls Review
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Titleist NXT Tour/Extreme Balls Review
The NXT Tour is a dual-core ball (like the Pro V1x). Both the inner and outer cores are made of polybutadiene, each with slightly different properties: the firmer inner core contributes to the distance and the softer outer core to the feel and control. The cover material is named "Fusablend," a softer material than Surlyn.
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Titleist NXT Tour Golf Balls Review
Conclusion. In conclusion, the Titleist NXT Tour golf balls are a top choice for golfers seeking a balance of distance, control, and feel. With their advanced technology and design, these balls offer impressive performance on the course. The soft feel of the NXT Tour provides excellent feedback on shots, while the high-speed core delivers ...
Titleist NXT Tour S Balls user reviews : 4.9 out of 5
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Titleist NXT Balls user reviews : 3.9 out of 5
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