Maxfli Softfli Golf Balls (Dozen)

The Maxfli Softfli is a $21.99 ultra low compression ball that Today’s Golfer called a fair buy for swings under 85 mph.

Why it made the list

Slow swingers need a ball that launches high and feels soft, and most don’t want to pay much for it. The Softfli does both for $21.99 a dozen at Golf Galaxy. Today’s Golfer’s robot carried it 159.2 yards with a 78 mph driver swing, just 2.1 yards behind the best ball in its group, and the review’s verdict was plain: under 85 mph it’s a fair buy, over 95 mph it isn’t. That honest fit window is why it is on our slow swing speed list.

What it does well

• Maxfli built the two piece design for moderate to lower swing speeds, to give more launch and carry.
• Ultra low compression gives a soft feel with every club and lets a slow swing compress the ball fully.
• Maxfli’s cover formula aims for durability plus a balance of soft feel and greenside control.
• The icosahedron dimple pattern is designed for a more stable, consistent flight.

Who it’s for

It suits seniors and juniors with slow swings, beginners who lose several balls a round, and anyone shopping on price who swings the driver under about 85 mph.

Who should skip it

Faster swingers should skip it, because Today’s Golfer rated it a poor buy above 95 mph. Its 2025 test also placed it among the weaker balls overall, with 5,432 rpm of spin on a 40 yard pitch, so it is a value ball rather than a performance ball. Golfers who want more short game control should spend more on a three piece ball.

Key specs, explained

Compression readings differ by gauge: BallCaddie lists about 35 and Today’s Golfer measured 48, so treat both as rough guides. Either way it sits at the very soft end of the market. A two piece build keeps driver spin low, which adds roll and limits curve, and a soft core helps a slow swing launch the ball higher.

How it compares

The Wilson 2025 Duo Soft Golf Balls (Dozen) costs $24.99 and lists 37 compression, with six colors. The Titleist 2026 TruFeel Golf Balls (Dozen) costs $24.99 and tested longer at slow speeds in MyGolfSpy’s 2026 robot test. The Softfli is the cheapest of the three.

Good to know

Golf Galaxy was selling the Softfli at two dozen for $35 and four for $60 in early November, which brings the price down to about $1.25 a ball. Maxfli also makes graffiti and matte colored versions, plus the Straightfli, a sibling ball tuned for straighter flight. The white dozen is linked here.

Questions about the Softfli

Who makes the Maxfli Softfli?

Maxfli is the house brand of DICK’S Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy. The Softfli is its low compression value ball.

What swing speed suits the Softfli?

It suits driver swing speeds under about 85 mph. Today’s Golfer called it a poor buy over 95 mph.

Is the Softfli good for seniors?

Yes, for seniors with slow swings who want a soft, cheap ball. Faster seniors should choose a firmer option.