Wilson says this is the world’s softest golf ball. That is not hard to believe since they specify its compression rating is 37. That is 3 points less than the previous model. It is very popular not just because of its softness, but probably because of its price as well. The 2025 Wilson Duo Soft golf ball review will let you know my experience with it on the course.

When I tested the previous version I remember the soft feel across the board. Now that its compression has gone lower, I can only imagine the feel won’t be much different. All right, let me tell you my impressions and how the ball performed.

Who Is This Ball For?

As I have mentioned above, this ball has its loyal fanbase. So, if you are a fan, you are most likely to remain one. It is a ball for someone who looks for a solid performance for less than half the price of premium balls. However, it is not going to perform like a premium ball, that is for sure.

The soft feel is a big one here, along with the high flight trajectory that helps it upon landing. It goes a decent distance, but it is not the longest ball out there. Additionally, don’t expect too much spin. That is not good for distance control, but it is good to make slices and hooks less prominent. If you are ok with some of these points or all of them, you should give it a try.

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On the Green

Let’s get straight to the point. This ball felt soft off the putter face and rolled nicely on long and short putts. Now we can unpack that. No matter how hard the stroke was, it produced a mellow sound when struck. I basically needed no adjustment to get the right (mostly) pace to roll it close to the hole.

Similar to the Callaway Supersoft, my long putts were successful because they stopped within 3-4 feet from the hole. The short ones were almost as good, with one exception when I missed from around 3 feet. But, of course, it was my fault entirely for missing the hole from such a short distance. Putting was very successful, the best part of my experience.

Around the Green

The course was a bit softer due to the rain that fell the day before. Therefore, I did not get an ideal scenario to see how it reacts with chip shots in firmer conditions. But, as we know, the conditions are not always going to be ideal. They were similar to when I tested the Supersoft, so I could compare the two soft balls.

What I noticed right away is that it rolls a bit more when it releases on the green than the Supersoft. The feel was soft, almost fluffy at times. I did like how the ball reacted on bump-and-runs, which are a must review for my style of play.

However, the lack of spin was noticeable on longer chips when it would not stop quickly enough. For that reason, there were a couple of occasions when the chips ended way past the hole, leaving me with longer putts. This ball is not engineered for the short game, so there is no major disappointment.

Approach Shots

I review all the balls on par 3 courses. The reason is simple, I believe the balls should be evaluated from the green backward. Two things stood out. One, the ball has a high flight trajectory. Two, it goes as straight as it gets. Let me explain why this is important.

For a ball that is not built for control and has less spin, it is important to have a way to stop quickly on the green. This ball’s higher flight gives it that chance on approach shots. In general, it was stopping fairly quickly, but again, the greens were softer. On some holes with a bit harder greens, it would roll a bit more before stopping.

Straighter flight is important if you are a player fighting slices and hooks, or just prefer less spin in general. This will give you a chance to end up on the edge of the fairway instead of deep rough. Or in this case, end up on the edge of the green so you can putt instead of chip.

The thing that kept happening to me was being short on several holes. That resulted in an excessive number of chips. Still, the flight was straight, just short. It was more my failure to adapt to its softness than anything else. That being said, even on good strikes, the distance was a bit shorter compared to the Supersoft.

An interesting fact was the sound of shots when I caught the ball lower on the clubface. It was clicky and fairly loud. That could be due to the thicker core Wilson introduced. No distance was lost, just a louder sound. On well-connected shots, the sound was that mellow one you expect from a soft golf ball. That felt very nice each time.

Durability

This ball is fairly durable, there was no excessive damage to the cover after a full round on a par 3 course. There were only a few spots with scuffs and marks on it. To that point, I did hit a tree during the round, but there was no significant damage left. I wouldn’t categorize it as super durable, but it is not far off.

Appearance and Price

There are two noticeable changes on the golf ball, ok three if you count the putting alignment. First, Wilson has a slightly altered Logo on its latest ball models. Now it is a simple frame without the letters W and S. Then, the ball number is now black, compared to the red one on the previous Duo Soft model.

The putting alignment has been polished, and now it looks nicer. Overall, the ball looks nice and clean, I prefer this look to the old one.

The price is again hardly beatable. At $22.99, you won’t find any other decent golf ball you can buy. Also, these balls tend to go on sale more often than others, keep an eye open. Besides the classic white, it is available in yellow, orange, red, pink, and green. However, there is a new variation added to the mix in the form of white/red with a 360 putting alignment. This one is called Duo Soft TRK 360.