Best golf gifts 2024: What does every golfer need? Golf balls

Welcome to GOLF’s 2024 holiday edition of Our Picks, where our experts are hand-selecting the items you — and your golf-loving family and friends — need on your radar. Scroll below for our latest batch of recommendations, and visit our Best Golf Stuff of 2024 hub page for more articles.

Golf clubs can last years. So too can a prized rangefinder. Golf gloves are less durable, but rarely is more than one needed in a round. But what does every golfer need to keep buying over and over again? Golf balls.

Whether you’re a scratch stick who rarely rinses a shot, or a weekend hacker who goes through multiple sleeves for each trip the course, you need golf balls. And so does your golf-loving family member or friend. Here at GOLF, we have lots of advice about how to choose the perfect golf ball for you, and which golf balls the top pros in the world use. But for these purposes, our focus is golf balls as gifts for the upcoming holidays.

So if you’re in need of new ball to try, want to stock up for next season or are looking for a great golf gift at a reasonable price, below are some great options to choose from.

Top golf balls for gifts

Bridgestone Tour B X Golf Balls

Bridgestone Tour B X 2024 Golf Balls

$49.99

The TOUR B X delivers increased ball speed for maximum distance off the tee and HIT & SIT performance on approach shots. The TOUR B X is ideal for players with swing speeds over 105 MPH who want additional distance Tiger Woods and Jason Day assisted in the development of the NEW TOUR B X and they along with Mat Kuchar and Chris Gotterup play it in professional competition. REACTIV X NEW REACTIV X System combines the REACTIV iQ Smart Cover Technology with XCLRNT mid-layer for INCREASED DISTANCE off the tee and IMPROVED FEEL and CONTROL around the green. MORE DISTANCE: REACTIV X System creates intensified rebound on tee shots, delivering explosive velocity and increased distance MORE CONTROL: REACTIV X System stays on the face longer on approach shots, providing more spin and soft feel around the green

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Bridgestone’s flagship model, the Tour B X golf balls are premier-level balls designed to offer huge distance off the tee and soft feel around the greens. They’re trusted by lots of Tour pros, such as major champion Jason Day, and they can help lift any player’s game.

Bridgestone e12 Contact

Bridgestone e12 Contact 2023 Golf Balls

$34.99

Introducing the New e12 Contact – the ultimate choice for golfers looking to improve their game. Bridgestone’s revolutionary FLEXATIV Cover Technology and Contact Force Dimple combine to create 46% more surface contact, resulting in more efficient energy transfer and longer, straighter distance with your driver. The soft FLEXATIV cover also helps control spin and repels quickly off the club face, increasing ball velocity for even greater distance. And with increased friction, you’ll enjoy better spin and control around the green. Upgrade your game with the New e12 Contact Golf Ball.

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If the golfer you’re buying a gift for loves Bridgestone balls but you don’t want to break the bank, the e12 Contact model is a great option. These balls feature Bridgestone’s FLEXATIV Cover Technology and Contact Force Dimple, come in four colors and cost only $34.99 a dozen.

Callaway Tour Chrome Golf Balls

Callaway 2024 Chrome Tour Golf Balls

$54.99

Chrome Tour is the new gold standard in Tour Balls. From core to cover, every detail in the new Chrome Tour has been optimized for the better player seeking distance & feel. HYPER FAST SOFT CORE New Hyper Fast Soft Core produces exceptionally fast ball speed for long distance. SEAMLESS TOUR AERO New Seamless Tour Aero delivers a consistent ball flight on every shot. HIGH-PERFORMANCE TOUR URETHANE SOFT COVER New High-Performance Tour Urethane Soft Cover consistently delivers greenside control with incredible feel.

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We’ll start with a model designed for to maximize performance for the best players in the game, or for anyone else looking for a top-of-the-line model. The Callaway Chrome Tour fits the bill as one Callaway’s top models. And it’s played by Xander Schauffele, winner of two majors in 2024, so it must be good.

Callaway 2024 Chrome Golf Balls Holiday Bundle

Callaway 2024 Chrome Golf Balls Holiday Bundle

$99

Purchase 2 dozen Chrome Soft, Chrome Tour, Chrome Tour X balls for $99 in a limited-edition bundle pack! Includes holiday-themed packaging. Eligible Ball Sets: Chrome Soft, Chrome Tour, Chrome Tour X. Offer available while supplies last.

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Are you a fan of Callaway golf balls whose looking for a deal for the holidays? We have the perfect one for you. For a limited time, you can buy the Callaway 2024 Chrome Golf Balls Holiday Bundle and get two dozen of your favorite Chrome balls for just $99.

PXG Xtreme Premium Golf Balls

PXG Xtreme Premium Golf Balls

$39.99

New PXG Xtreme Premium Golf Balls deliver big distance, snappy green-grabbing control, and a slick new alignment aid to help you sink more putts. PRODUCT DETAILS High C.O.R. polybutadiene core created for high-speed performance Firm ionomer mantle layer engineered to increase speed and distance off the tee Soft urethane bright white outer cover designed to maximize spin and control for your approach shots and around the green with exceptional durability 338 dimple pattern engineered to deliver aerodynamic characteristics designed to maximize distance with a high penetrating trajectory

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Last year, PXG launched its first-ever golf ball: the PXG Xtreme Premium model. And since then, PXG’s newest ball has proven to be a hot seller, and reasonably-priced at $39.99 a dozen. Looking for a better-player ball? Lucky for you, PXG released Tour and Tour X models this year for the elite players among you.

Srixon Z-STAR XV Golf Balls

Srixon Z-STAR XV 8 2023 Golf Balls

$47.99

To push the limits of your game, you need a ball with all the right ingredients. That’s why the entire Z-STAR Series was designed to deliver tour-level distance, control and feel, from tee to green. Starring a reformulated FastLayer DG Core and improved Spin Skin+ coating, you, too, can experience the formula trusted by Major Champions when wins are on the line. FASTLAYER DG CORE The trade-off is age-old: hard cores are fast, soft cores are slow. But the firmer a golf ball, the harsher it feels at impact, which can reduce your confidence when the pressure is on. That’s why our new FastLayer DG Cores are soft at the center and get firmer from the inside out. The contrasting compression helps them rebound quicker off the face for incredible distance while still providing exceptional feel. NEW SPIN SKIN+ COATING This micronic layer of specialized urethane increases the cover’s degree of friction for even more spin and control. THIN, PREMIUM COVER Every Z-STAR Series golf ball features an extra thin, thermoplastic urethane cover to provide tour-level stopping power around the greens. SPEED DIMPLE PATTERN With their deep dimensions, the 338 Speed Dimples on each Z-STAR Series golf ball punch through air for a penetrating launch. Once aloft, the dimples generate lift, driving the ball upward toward its peak and maximizing glide distance during descent. When conditions get tough and the winds reach high speeds, the 338 Speed Dimples’ low drag coefficient helps the ball stay on target through the moving air and maintain distance in headwinds. Swing Speed: 100+ mph Launch: Mid-high Construction:3-Piece Cover Material: Urethane Cover Thickness: 0.5mm Compression: 102 Dimple Number: 338

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The Z-Star XV is one of Srixon’s top-of-the-line ball models, played by tons of Tour pros such as Shane Lowry. The XVs deliver tour-level distance, control and feel from tee to green, and feature a Spin Skin+ coating for improved spin and control.

Srixon Q-Star Divide Golf Balls

Srixon Q-Star Divide Golf Balls

$34.99

A NEW WAY TO SEE THE GAME 50/50 MATTE VISUAL PERFORMANCE Meet the all-new Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE, a golf ball that stands out on the course with its unique 50/50 matte urethane cover. DIVIDE boasts all the drive-boosting, chip-stopping performance of a classic Q-STAR TOUR but comes in three exciting colorways.  SEE YOUR LINE The longer your alignment line, the easier it can be to line up your putts. And with DIVIDE’s one-of-a-kind seam line running around the entire golf ball, you get 360˚ of alignment so you can putt with perfect aim. SEE YOUR SPIN When it comes to pitches and chips around the green, DIVIDE’s unique two-tone cover produces a strobe effect while spinning, revealing the speed and direction of spin on each of your shots. It’s a powerful tool for tracking and improving your consistency, and you can only see it with the Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE. MORE THAN GOOD LOOKS The new Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE is a performer, through and through. Unlike painted golf balls, DIVIDE’s entire thermoplastic urethane cover is infused with bright pigments, so the color won’t scratch or tear. Plus, that premium urethane adds spin for plenty of control around the greens. A resilient midlayer increases speed off the tee. And the FastLayer core—which is soft at its center but gradually becomes firm around its edge—provides the distance and softer feel you’d expect from a fully-featured tour ball.

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Srixon’s Q-Star Divide golf balls look unlike any other balls on the market. Each ball features two colors, with one side in one color and the other side in the other color in a matte finish. The innovative look makes them stand out on the course and can be used as a visual aid, and it all comes at a price of $34.99 for a dozen.

TaylorMade TP5x Golf Balls

TaylorMade 2024 TP5x Golf Balls

$54.99

The all-new 2024 TaylorMade TP5x Golf Balls are the fastest 5-layer Tour ball-now a ½ club longer-combines enhanced speed for more distance without compromising control around the green. TOUR DISTANCE WITH NEW SPEED WRAPPED CORE TP5x is the fastest 5-layer Tour ball, prioritizing ball speed for golfers seeking increased velocity off the clubface. It delivers low-spin performance with driver and long irons for more distance, while maintaining exceptional greenside control. The new Speed Wrapped Core means a ½ club longer while delivering a softer sound and better feel, while promoting a faster and more responsive overall design. TP5X YELLOW WITH ENHANCED VISIBILITY & DURABILITY While many high-visibility golf balls rely solely on a painted finish, we doubled down for added durability. An enriched yellow urethane cover means that your golf ball stays brighter for longer with no chipped paint and better color retention.

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One of TaylorMade’s most popular golf balls, the TP5x gets a ton of play on pro tours, including by the likes of four-time major champion Rory McIlroy. If you’re looking for Tour-level speed, this is a great option to try.

TaylorMade TP5 Stripe Holiday Balls

TaylorMade TP5 Stripe Holiday Balls

$59.99

Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa has arrived with TP5 Stripe Holiday golf balls. The dozen box showcases a wintery scene with Santa and his reindeer ready to deliver presents after he putts out. The box’s inside opens up to a cozy living room with a warm fire burning, stockings stuffed, and a tree with all the fixings ready for opening presents in the morning. Each individual sleeve is wrapped in a bow and contains three TP5 Stripe Holiday golf balls. Each sleeve has its own unique Christmas-inspired design.

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If we had to pick one golf ball as the ultimate holiday gift this year, it would have to be TaylorMade’s TP5 Stripe Holiday Balls. These balls feature the top tech found in every TP5, Stripe visual technology and four holiday-themed designs.

Vice Pro Bear Golf Balls

Vice Pro Bear Golf Balls

$31.50 (30% off)

The Vice Golf x Nicklaus Companies Pro Bear golf balls feature stamps, signatures and colorways honoring the Golden Bear.

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Vice Golf, a newer and fast-growing golf ball manufacturer, teamed up with Nicklaus Companies to create the limited-edition Vice Pro Bear golf balls. These balls feature all the same tech as the regular Vice Pro balls, along with Nicklaus branding, including Golden Bear logos, a signature and more. The balls come in gold or white with green lettering, and they’re 30% off for a limited time.