If you've walked into a golf shop recently looking for your trusty Titleist NXT Tour or NXT Tour S golf balls, you've probably come away empty-handed and confused. Don't worry, you aren't alone. This article will explain exactly what happened to the Titleist NXT golf ball line, introduce you to their modern replacements, and guide you on which new ball best fits the performance you loved from the NXT.
For over a decade, the Titleist NXT family was a dominant force in the golf ball market, sitting comfortably in that sweet spot between the flagship Pro V1/Pro V1x and more basic distance balls. Playing an NXT wasn't just a choice, it was a statement. It said, "I take my game seriously, and I demand performance, but I don't necessarily need or want to pay for a Tour-level ball."
As a coach, I recommended the NXT line to countless students. It was the perfect ball for the aspiring amateur who had graduated beyond simple two-piece distance rocks and was looking for more finesse around the greens.
The lineup typically consisted of two main models:
Titleist didn't just wake up one day and decide to cancel one of their most popular products. The disappearance of the NXT was a strategic evolution, not an abandonment. Here’s the breakdown:
The goal was to simplify and clarify their golf ball selection. As technology advanced, the lines between different models began to blur. Titleist R&D was creating new core and cover technologies that didn't just incrementally improve the NXT, they created a whole new performance category. Instead of shoehorning this new tech under the old NXT name, they decided to relaunch the category with a clearer identity.
Essentially, the core principles and the target golfer of the NXT line didn't disappear - they were reborn into the Titleist Tour family.
Think of this not as a replacement but as a major upgrade. The spirit of the NXT lives on, but it's now split into two specialized models that do the jobs of the old NXTs, only better. Let's get to know them.
If you were a fan of the NXT Tour S, the Titleist Tour Soft is your new best friend. In fact, for many golfers, it’s a significant upgrade. When it was first introduced, Titleist announced that the Tour Soft featured the largest core they had ever put in a golf ball.
Why does a massive core matter? From a coach's perspective, it's about engineering speed. A large core is the engine of the ball. When compressed by your driver or long iron, it generates incredibly high ball speed with very low spin. The result is what every amateur wants: effortless distance and a straighter ball flight.
But they didn't stop there. This massive core is wrapped in a very thin 4CE grafted cover. This specialized cover provides a wonderfully soft feel and delivers the excellent short-game spin and control you need to hold the greens. The aound experience of putting with a Tour Soft is exceptionally satisfying and immediately reminds players of the old NXT Tour S.
Who should play the an Tour Soft:
While the Tour Soft directly took the reins from the NXT Tour S, the Titleist Tour Speed can be seen as the evolution of the NXT Tour’s performance-focused mission. It's built for the player who liked the NXT Tour but wants even more of what a tour ball offers without paying the tour-ball price.
The key piece of technology here is its cover. The Tour Speed features a proprietary thermo-plastic urethane (TPU) cover. This is a big deal. Urethane covers are what give premium balls like the Pro V1 their signature "drop-and-stop" short game spin. The fact that Titleist engineered a urethane-covered ball for this price point is game-changing.
The Tour Speed still provides exceptional distance thanks to a high-speed core and a special casing layer, but that urethane cover gives you significantly more greenside control than you ever got with the old NXT. It feels slightly firmer than the Tour Soft, offering a more penetrating ball flight that many players with higher swing speeds prefer.
Who should play the Tour Speed:
Alright, let's make this simple. Based on what you loved about the NXT, here’s how to choose your new gamer.
You appreciated the balance of distance and feel. You have two excellent pathways:
This is the easiest decision of all. You played this ball for one primary reason: feel.
Titleist's streamlined lineup makes it easy to find an alternative if neither Tour ball feels quite right.
For Maximum Distance: Titleist Velocity
If raw distance was your main reason for playing the NXT, and short-game feel is less important, consider the Velocity. Engineered for one thing - pure speed - it will give you some of the longest drives you've ever hit.
For the Softest Possible Feel: Titleist TruFeel
If you thought the NXT Tour S was soft, wait until you try a TruFeel. This is Titleist's softest ball. It's a great option for players with slower swing speeds or those who desire the ultimate soft feel on and around the greens.
So, the Titleist NXT didn't truly disappear, it just grew up. It evolved into the more specialized Tour Soft and Tour Speed models, giving golfers clearer choices and better technology for their specific preference, whether that’s world-class soft feel or accessible tour-level performance.
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