Ever watch an LPGA Tour event and wonder what golf ball those players are teeing up? You see the incredible control, the towering drives, and the delicate short-game touch, and it's natural to question what equipment helps make that possible. This article will break down exactly which golf balls the best female players in the world are using, why they choose them, and, most importantly, how you can use their approach to find the perfect ball for your own game.
If you were to peek into the golf bags of the players on any given week, you'd find a surprisingly concentrated list of names. Unlike the casual golfer who might play whatever they find, professionals treat their golf ball choice as one of the most important equipment decisions they make. The ball is the one piece of equipment they use on every single shot. Consistency here is non-negotiable.
While the LPGA Tour doesn't formally publish weekly equipment counts like the PGA Tour, observation, player interviews, and data from manufacturers make the picture very clear. An overwhelming majority of players - we're talking 70-80% or more - use a premium, multi-layer golf ball with a urethane cover. The specific brands leading the charge are the ones you’d expect: Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade, and Srixon.
Walk the range at an LPGA event, and the most common script you'll see on a golf ball is "Titleist." The Pro V1 and Pro V1x are the gold standard in professional golf, and the LPGA Tour is no exception. World-class players like Nelly Korda, Lydia Ko, and Jin Young Ko all rely on a Titleist ball to compete.
So what makes it so popular?
Hot on Titleist’s heels is TaylorMade, whose TP5 and TP5x balls have established a major foothold on tours worldwide. These balls are known for their unique five-layer construction, a design that allows TaylorMade to optimize performance through every club in the bag, from driver to putter. Stars like Brooke Henderson and Charley Hull trust the TaylorMade ball in competition.
Srixon has carved out a significant space on the LPGA Tour, particularly among players who value a buttery soft feel without giving up performance. Major champions like Minjee Lee and perennial contender Nasa Hataoka are flagship Srixon players.
Here’s why players turn to Srixon:
Callaway and Bridgestone also have a strong and loyal following on the LPGA Tour.
Callaway's Chrome Soft series is a staple, with breakout superstar Rose Zhang playing the Chrome Soft X. The line is known for being extremely soft-feeling and forgiving, while its advanced "Triple Track" alignment lines are popular with players who want extra help lining up putts.
Bridgestone's Tour B series is synonymous with Lexi Thompson, a long-time brand ambassador. Bridgestone is a strong advocate for ball fitting and has built its Tour B line around swing speed. Thompson uses the Tour B RX, which is designed for players with swing speeds under 105 mph, providing further proof that choosing a ball is about matching it to your specific game, not just reaching for the "highest compression" option.
This is where it gets really useful for you. Understanding *why* these elite athletes choose their specific golf balls can revolutionize how you select yours. Their decision-making process offers a perfect roadmap for the amateur golfer.
First, let's get rid of an outdated idea. LPGA Tour players do not use special "women's golf balls." They use the exact same high-performance, premium models that are played on the PGA Tour. The idea of a ball being specifically for men or women is a marketing concept, not a performance reality.
Here’s the thing: The average driver swing speed for an LPGA Tour player is around 94 mph. The average male amateur golfer? About 93 mph. They are playing in a very similar speed window!
This means the ball an LPGA pro needs is often the perfect ball for a huge percentage of male amateurs. The choice isn't about gender, it’s about matching the ball's compression and spin characteristics to your swing speed and game.
Instead of guessing or just buying the box with the sleekest marketing, follow this simple process inspired by how the best players in the world do it.
This is the biggest secret in ball fitting. Most modern, premium golf balls are long off the tee. The real difference between them is found in their performance from 100 yards and in. The pros choose a ball based on how it reacts on approach shots, chips, and putts. Does it stop quickly on the green? Does it feel good off the putter face? How does it spin on a little 30-yard pitch shot?
Your short game is where you score. Choose a ball that gives you the best feel and control around the green first. The distance will take care of itself.
You don't need to spend hours on a launch monitor, but having a ballpark idea of your swing speed helps. Do you drive the ball under 200 yards, 200-230 yards, or over 230 yards? This simple self-assessment is enough to guide you.
Resist the urge to commit to a full dozen of a new ball. Grab a 3-ball sleeve of two or three different models that fit your profile. For example, grab a sleeve of Pro V1, TP5, and Chrome Soft X. Take them to the course and play a few holes with each one, paying close attention to Step 1. Hit chips, pitches, and long putts with all of them. Find the one that gives you an "aha!" moment of confidence and control.
Once you find a ball that works for you, stick with it. LPGA players never show up to a tournament and just grab a random ball. They stick with their model because they know exactly how it will fly, how it will spin, and how it will feel. By playing the same ball every round, you remove a massive variable from your game and can start building the kind of deep consistency that leads to lower scores.
LPGA Tour players gravitate towards a handful of premium, urethane-covered golf balls - with the Titleist Pro V1 and TaylorMade TP5 leading the way - because they demand complete performance from tee to green. They prioritize spin control and consistency above all else, a lesson every amateur golfer should take to heart when choosing their own ball.
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