golf-ball-selector

Golf ball recommendation engine based on driver swing speed. Returns the optimal compression range and specific ball models matched to your swing speed and playing priority (distance, feel, or balanced).

For the complete guide with compression charts, ball reviews, and fitting recommendations, visit Best Golf Ball for Slow Swing Speed — GolfLaunchLab.com.

Installation

Python

pip install golf-ball-selector

JavaScript / Node.js

npm install golf-ball-selector

Usage

Python

from golf_ball_selector import recommend_ball, get_compression_guide, get_all_recommendations

# Recommend balls for a given swing speed and priority
result = recommend_ball(88, priority='distance')
print(result)
# {
#   'recommended_compression_range': '65-80 (mid compression)',
#   'ball_recommendations': [
#     {'name': 'Titleist Velocity', 'compression': 65, 'best_for': 'Maximum distance with low driver spin'},
#     {'name': 'TaylorMade Soft Response', 'compression': 70, 'best_for': 'Distance with a soft, responsive feel'}
#   ],
#   'swing_speed_category': 'Average swing speed (85-95 mph)',
#   'notes': 'Mid compression balls (65-80) are ideal for the average male golfer. ...'
# }

# Try different priorities
feel_result = recommend_ball(88, priority='feel')
print(feel_result['ball_recommendations'][0]['name'])
# 'TaylorMade Soft Response'

balanced_result = recommend_ball(72, priority='balanced')
print(balanced_result['recommended_compression_range'])
# '35-50 (ultra-low compression)'

# Get recommendations for all 3 priorities at once
all_recs = get_all_recommendations(100)
for priority, rec in all_recs.items():
    top_ball = rec['ball_recommendations'][0]['name']
    print(f"{priority}: {top_ball}")
# distance: Titleist Pro V1
# feel: Titleist Pro V1
# balanced: Titleist Pro V1

# Full compression guide table
guide = get_compression_guide()
for row in guide:
    print(f"{row['swing_speed_range']}: {row['compression_range']}")
# Under 75 mph: 35-50 (ultra-low compression)
# 75-85 mph: 50-65 (low compression)
# 85-95 mph: 65-80 (mid compression)
# 95-105 mph: 75-90 (mid-high compression)
# 105+ mph: 90+ (high compression)

JavaScript

const { recommendBall, getCompressionGuide, getAllRecommendations } = require('golf-ball-selector');

// Recommend balls for a given swing speed and priority
const result = recommendBall(88, 'distance');
console.log(result);
// {
//   recommendedCompressionRange: '65-80 (mid compression)',
//   ballRecommendations: [
//     { name: 'Titleist Velocity', compression: 65, bestFor: 'Maximum distance with low driver spin' },
//     { name: 'TaylorMade Soft Response', compression: 70, bestFor: 'Distance with a soft, responsive feel' }
//   ],
//   swingSpeedCategory: 'Average swing speed (85-95 mph)',
//   notes: 'Mid compression balls (65-80) are ideal for the average male golfer. ...'
// }

// Try different priorities
const feelResult = recommendBall(88, 'feel');
console.log(feelResult.ballRecommendations[0].name);
// 'TaylorMade Soft Response'

const slowSwinger = recommendBall(72, 'balanced');
console.log(slowSwinger.recommendedCompressionRange);
// '35-50 (ultra-low compression)'

// Get recommendations for all 3 priorities at once
const allRecs = getAllRecommendations(100);
for (const [priority, rec] of Object.entries(allRecs)) {
  console.log(`${priority}: ${rec.ballRecommendations[0].name}`);
}
// distance: Titleist Pro V1
// feel: Titleist Pro V1
// balanced: Titleist Pro V1

// Full compression guide table
const guide = getCompressionGuide();
guide.forEach(row => {
  console.log(`${row.swingSpeedRange}: ${row.compressionRange}`);
});
// Under 75 mph: 35-50 (ultra-low compression)
// 75-85 mph: 50-65 (low compression)
// 85-95 mph: 65-80 (mid compression)
// 95-105 mph: 75-90 (mid-high compression)
// 105+ mph: 90+ (high compression)

Compression Guide

| Swing Speed | Compression Range | Example Balls | |-------------|------------------|---------------| | Under 75 mph | 35-50 (ultra-low) | Callaway Supersoft (38), Srixon Soft Feel (60) | | 75-85 mph | 50-65 (low) | Bridgestone e6 (50), Titleist TruFeel (60) | | 85-95 mph | 65-80 (mid) | Titleist Velocity (65), TaylorMade Soft Response (70) | | 95-105 mph | 75-90 (mid-high) | Titleist Pro V1 (87), Bridgestone Tour B RX (78) | | 105+ mph | 90+ (high) | Titleist Pro V1x (97), TaylorMade TP5 (85) |

Priority Options

| Priority | Description | |----------|-------------| | distance | Optimizes for maximum carry and total distance | | feel | Prioritizes soft feel and greenside control | | balanced | Best all-around ball for the speed category |

Related Guides on GolfLaunchLab

• Best Golf Ball for Slow Swing Speed — Full compression guide with reviews
• Golf Swing Speed Chart — Complete swing speed data by club and handicap
• Average Swing Speed by Age — Benchmarks by age group and gender

Methodology

Ball recommendations are based on the relationship between driver club head speed and ball compression. A ball compresses properly at impact only when the golfer generates enough speed — too soft a ball at high speeds over-compresses and loses control; too firm a ball at slow speeds under-compresses and loses distance.

Compression ratings and ball models are sourced from manufacturer specifications and independent launch monitor testing data. For a deeper breakdown of how launch monitors measure compression effects, see GolfLaunchLab.com.

Related

• Best Golf Launch Monitors — Reviews & Rankings
• Golf Club Distance Calculator
• Shaft Flex Guide

License

MIT License — copyright 2026 GolfLaunchLab. See LICENSE for details.