Amazon Basics Core Soft Compression
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The Amazon Basics Core Soft has a compression rating of 55 — a soft, ionomer-cover ball matched to driver swing speeds of 70 to 90 mph. That figure comes from MyGolfSpy Ball Lab.
Amazon Basics Core Soft specifications
| Compression | 55 |
|---|---|
| Feel | Soft |
| Cover | Ionomer |
| Swing speed | 70–90 mph |
| Price | ~$18/dozen |
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
| Source | MyGolfSpy Ball Lab (measured) |
Where 55 sits on the compression scale
Of the 35 balls on our compression chart, the Amazon Basics Core Soft is softer than 29 and firmer than 5. Its nearest softer neighbour is the Bridgestone e12 Contact at 50. Its nearest firmer neighbour is the Srixon Soft Feel at 60.
Compression measures how much a ball deforms at impact. Match it to your driver speed and the ball returns the energy you put into it; miss the range and you either leave distance behind or lose the soft feel you paid for. The full golf ball compression chart ranks every ball we track, and the golf ball finder narrows it to your own speed.
Who the Amazon Basics Core Soft suits
Among the cheapest balls on this chart at about $18 a dozen. Amazon publishes no compression figure; MyGolfSpy ran a dozen through their ball lab and measured an average of 55, putting it among the softest balls sold. Ionomer cover made by SM Global — the same factory as the Kirkland Performance+ and PXG Xtreme, though those are urethane. Low compression means low spin: fine off the tee at slower speeds, short on greenside bite.
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What is the compression of the Amazon Basics Core Soft?
The Amazon Basics Core Soft has a compression rating of 55, per MyGolfSpy Ball Lab. That puts it in the soft range and makes it softer than 29 of the 35 balls on our compression chart.
What swing speed suits the Amazon Basics Core Soft?
A compression of 55 is matched to driver swing speeds of 70 to 90 mph. Below that range the ball will not fully compress and you lose distance; above it you gain little and give up feel.
Is the Amazon Basics Core Soft a soft or firm golf ball?
At 55 it is soft. The nearest softer ball on our chart is the Bridgestone e12 Contact at 50. The nearest firmer ball is the Srixon Soft Feel at 60.
How much does the Amazon Basics Core Soft cost?
About $18 a dozen at the time of our last price check. It has a ionomer cover, which is the main driver of greenside spin.