When the first edition came out, there was a bit of hype around it. Many industry experts said it was a great performing ball at an acceptable price. I agreed with that, after I tested it, of course. Therefore, I was looking forward to the 2025 Wilson Triad golf ball review. If it is going to be anything like the previous (and only) version, it is going to be great.

The other two benefits are high-friction urethane cover for control on approach shots and tri-balanced weighting. What I like is there is no overhyping or overpromising, which is often the case with golf products. Clearly, there are some claims, but nothing exaggerated. One of the changes that stands out is the compression rating. The previous model had an 85 rating, while this one has 80. I wondered if that will affect the performance in any way. Let’s find out.

Who Is This Ball For?

As I have mentioned above, it is a great product following a great previous version. Who is it for? A wide range of golfers looking for a balanced ball performance. Its flight trajectory and stopping power will help the ball stop quickly on the green. Therefore, a lot of golfers with different handicaps and skill sets could benefit from it.

The greenside performance is also strong, so that is another reason to play it. More than anything it will benefit anyone prioritizing distance control over total distance. The feel off the clubface is soft to mild across the board. Then there is the price, which is hard to beat for this level of performance. It is not the cheapest, but it is a three-piece urethane covered ball that comes at a lower price than the top premium balls. If not the best, then one of the few best value-for-money balls on the market.

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On the Green

I do not know if it was my game (probably) or the ball itself, but I found it hard to adjust to the pace. Most of my putts were either too long or too short. Granted, on a few occasions they looked great, even longer putts over 15 feet.

It produced a mild sound, comparable to the Pro V1 I tested last, but maybe a touch harder. There was nothing wrong with the roll, it held the line well wherever I aimed it to go. Despite my mediocre putting performance, the ball did well overall.

Around the Green

Oddly enough, I did not have to chip too much, but I did it still enough times to get a feel of it. Most of the chips I had were the good old bump-and-runs. The ball did very well on those. I liked the way it was releasing after landing on the green.

The feeling was soft, not overly, but nice enough. Depending on how it connected with the clubface, it produced a slightly clicky sound a couple of times. When it comes to greenside spin and distance control, that was all good. Even though I have mis-hit it on a couple of occasions, it still wasn’t an awful outcome. Nothing to complain about here.

Approach Shots

Where to start? I am full of great impressions from hitting this ball. Let’s go from the feel and flight trajectory. When struck properly, the ball produced a nice mellow sound with a nice feel off the clubface. The flight trajectory was mid to high on average. I have to say there were no issues with flight manipulation. When I needed to go lower to avoid branches, it did it with no problem. The same way I could hit it higher to go over trees and branches.

What I was truly impressed with was the stopping power that made distance control look easy. It was producing a decent amount of spin that helped it stop not far from the pitch mark each time it landed on the green. Softer conditions probably helped a bit, but I can’t take anything away from it.

Also, I was surprised by how well it reacted on shots when I hit it too low on the clubface. Besides producing a clickier sound, and going a lower trajectory, it would still stop quickly on the green and not lose any distance.

Speaking of distance, it did not seem to be going any longer than other balls. Don’t get me wrong, it was far from being the shortest ball. Mind you, I test the balls on par 3 courses, so the focus is more on distance control. When it comes to that, it did amazing.

Durability

All right, this was one area that scored a bit lower on my review. And this might not happen to all of these balls, but there was one very visible scuff on it after the round. Now, I did not hit any trees, which happens sometimes. Therefore, I must have connected on a shot the way the groves left a nice mark on it.

Besides that one, other marks were not prominent, and there were only a few. That is why I can’t say it has great durability, but it does have very good durability. Again, it was nothing that affected its performance for the rest of the round. I am sure this was an exception rather than a rule.

Appearance and Price

I will start with something I usually do not review, the box. The only reason is the box looks elegant. It kinda stands out on the shelf, not just because of its red color, but because of the design itself. I must say, it is one of the nicest boxes I have encountered so far.

The ball design itself has changed a bit. There is one detail I have noticed right away, that has to do with Wilson in general. They have removed the letters W and S from the logo. It stands for Wilson Staff. Now the logo on the box and the ball looks a bit empty. I slightly prefer the old logo version. The alignment has changed as well. Unlike some other balls, it has changed quite a bit. Besides the different design, now it has two small red arrows on each side. The previous model was purely black and white. Not a big deal, but I preferred the old ball’s looks a bit more.

For a three-piece golf ball with an urethane cover construction, the price of $39.99 is not too bad. If you want to play a balanced premium ball for a lower price, here it is. The ball is available in white and yellow colors.