TaylorMade Distance+ Golf Balls Review

Quick answer

Distance+ is built for a golfer who wants the ball to get out there, stay affordable, and provide a visible line for setup. It has the familiar firm distance-ball personality: lively off the tee, easy to find in the air, and less interested in producing a tour-player’s short-game spin.

The trade-off is fair for a value ball. The more useful question is whether you would rather have speed and value or a softer, more controlled response around the green.

How it plays

The core and aerodynamic design are aimed at speed, and that intention comes through most clearly with the driver and longer clubs. A centered strike feels quick, and a normal mishit still has enough energy to make the ball useful for a recreational round. It is the kind of ball that makes sense for a golfer who counts lost balls and does not want each one to cost several dollars.

The alignment aid is more useful than a decorative side stamp. Draw it toward the target for putts, or use it to start a repeatable tee-shot routine. It will not correct a face that is aimed badly, but it gives your eyes a consistent reference instead of making every setup look different.

Feel and short-game trade-offs

Distance+ has a firmer click on the putter and a more noticeable strike on chips than the Callaway Supersoft review. Some golfers enjoy that immediate feedback; others hear “hard” when they want “soft.” Neither preference is wrong, but it is worth deciding before buying several dozen.

Around the green, the ball is happiest with a simple running chip or a predictable pitch. Players who rely on high, one-hop-and-stop shots will notice that the cover does not provide the same bite as a premium urethane ball. For a golfer who mostly wants predictable rollout and a low replacement cost, that is usually acceptable.

Best use case

This is a strong fit for casual rounds, range sessions that use real balls, charity scrambles, and golfers who want a consistent practice supply. It is also a good benchmark against a softer ball: play nine holes with Distance+ and nine with Supersoft, then compare start line, approach release, and putting feel rather than only the longest drive.

Verdict

TaylorMade Distance+ earns its place as a value distance ball. It is lively, inexpensive, and easier to aim with than a blank-sided ball. Choose it for speed and cost control; choose something else if the feel of a soft cover or the stopping power of a premium ball is central to your game.

How we built this review: manufacturer specifications, independent testing from respected golf equipment reviewers, and long-term owner feedback, weighed against the closest alternatives.