Bright helpers: Colored golf balls defy the autumn season

Autumn not only brings picturesque foliage to the golf course, but also specific challenges for players. Damp ground, low sun and, above all, the colorful sea of leaves make the search for a ball a test of patience. Choosing a colored golf ball at this time of year is therefore not just a matter of taste, but can also significantly increase visibility.

In addition, many colored models offer specific technological features that go beyond mere color. We have analyzed a selection of colorful golf balls to present the decisive performance characteristics and features for the upcoming rounds for our readers.

Read here which golf ball suits which type of player.

Golf balls as colorful as autumn

The colored golf balls analyzed can be primarily divided into three categories based on their main focus: Distance and High Visibility, Soft Feel and Control, and Visual Performance and Alignment.

1. Distance and High Visibility (The 2-Piece Specialists)

This category focuses on a low compression ratio and maximizing distance, often in conjunction with excellent visibility of the color shell.

The Wilson Fifty Elite 23 is designed as a 2-piece ball with a rubber core and an extremely low compression of 50. This design aims for a soft feel with explosive distance. The 302 dimple design is designed to minimize drag for improved ball flight. The bright colors, especially orange and pink, are promoted for their excellent visibility.

The TaylorMade Distance Plus (available in a variety of bright colors) is also a 2-layer ball. With a compression of 77 and an ionomer shell, it is designed for maximum Driver distance. The React Speed Core supports high speed, while the new Extended Flight Dimple Pattern optimizes ball flight. A prominent + Alignment Stamp is integrated into the colored cup to aid feedback and alignment when Puttering.

2. Ultra-soft feel and short game control

These models are aimed at players who do not want to do without a particularly soft feel, but at the same time are looking for improved control and ball speed.

The Titleist TruFeel is described by Titleist as the brand's softest ball. A new TruTouch core and 3.0 TruFlex coating provide the ultra-soft feel and a penetratingly low ball flight. The latest generation of the ball features increased greenside spin to improve control in the short game.

The Callaway Supersoft Matte features a HyperElastic SoftFast™ core designed for increased ball speed and an exceptionally soft feel. The Hybrid shell is designed to combine distance with durability and feel. Here, the matte finish is primarily designed for increased visibility. The ball's features are designed for optimal performance and versatility for golfers who value speed, feel and control.

3. Visual Performance and alignment aids

In this category, color is specifically used to provide players with a Performance advantage in alignment and roll feedback.

The Srixon Q-Star Tour Divide is a 3-piece ball with a compression rating of 74, utilizing a softer 50/50 matte urethane cover designed for high greenside spin - typical of a Tour ball. The fastlayer core is designed to improve ball speed and distance. The 50/50 two-color split makes the ball's spin visually apparent on flight and roll, while also serving as an easy, high-contrast Putt alignment aid.

The Callaway Supersoft Splatter 360 shares the core characteristics of the Supersoft series, such as the HyperElastic SoftFast™ core. However, its unique selling point is a highly visible 360 splatter that runs across the entire ball. This design is conceived to provide players with real roll feedback on every Putt and facilitate 360° alignment.

The right golf balls for you

The colored models presented show that a bright shell often goes hand in hand with specific technological developments.

• Players who value short game control and an ultra-soft feel may consider the Titleist TruFeel or Callaway Supersoft models.
• For golfers whose priority is alignment and visual feedback, the Srixon Q-Star Tour Divide and Supersoft Splatter 360 offer targeted design solutions.
• The Wilson Fifty Elite 23, with its ultra-low compression, is aimed at golfers seeking maximum distance and a soft feel in a 2-piece ball, while the bright colors increase visibility in the fall woods.