The Srixon Soft Feel is a low-compression, two-piece ionomer ball aimed at moderate swing speeds (think under 95mph), and it's pitched squarely at the weekend golfer who wants soft feel without paying premium-ball money.
Best Value Golf Gear
Cheap gear that's genuinely worth it.
Proof that playing well doesn't mean spending a fortune. Every pick here comes in under $60 and genuinely punches above its price: the value balls the community swears by, the best-ROI training aids in golf, and the cheap gloves, tees and accessories that quietly make every round better.
The reason this shelf works is that the cheapest gear in golf is also some of the most effective. Big-ticket clubs chase marginal gains you may never feel, but a few pounds on alignment sticks, a grip trainer or clean grooves changes your scores more reliably than spending hundreds. The trick is buying fundamentals and consumables, not bargain versions of premium kit — a value ball you'll happily play beats a tour ball you're scared to lose, and a glove that grips beats a logo you're paying for.
This is the smart-money shelf, with zero filler — every pick is something the community genuinely rates rather than a cheap stand-in we'd quietly upgrade. If you're building a bag on a budget, kitting out a beginner, or just hate overpaying for a logo, start here and put the savings toward lessons or the one upgrade your game actually needs.
Srixon's sixth-generation soft-compression urethane ball, sitting between budget two-piece balls and full premium tour balls.
The Callaway Supersoft is a low-compression, two-piece ionomer ball built for slower swing speeds and soft feel, and it's been a best-seller for years (still the number-one selling ball on Amazon in 2025). It's aimed at mid-to-high handicappers who want a forgiving, straight-flying ball without paying tour-ball money.
The Titleist Velocity is a two-piece, ionomer-covered distance ball. It is the budget-Titleist tee rocket aimed at mid and higher handicappers who want max yards and a high flight, not greenside wizardry.
A weighted practice ball with flat edges that exaggerates face angle errors at impact, so a slightly open or closed putter face sends it visibly offline.
A no-frills pair of fibreglass alignment sticks, the cheapest way to start doing proper alignment, ball position and swing path drills at the range or in the garden. Aimed at anyone who wants the gains without paying tour-branded money.
A moulded plastic attachment that clips over any standard golf grip and forces your hands into the textbook neutral position, for practice swings and range sessions.
The FootJoy WeatherSof is the default all-rounder glove, a mostly synthetic (FiberSof) build with leather patches on the thumb and palm, aimed at anyone who wants a grippy, sweat-proof glove that lasts without paying leather money.
A retractable clip-on golf brush from Frogger with a dual-bristle head (nylon plus a bronze/nylon combo) and a flip-out metal groove pick, aimed at anyone who wants caked mud and grass out of their face and grooves without faffing about.
It's the Callaway 4-in-1 divot tool, a zinc-alloy fork with a magnetic ball marker and a built-in groove brush, aimed at golfers who want one tidy, brand-stamped bit of kit instead of a drawer of freebies.
A bulk pack of roughly 100 biodegradable bamboo tees in mixed lengths, sold by various generic brands at pocket-money prices.
A little enamel ball marker that lives on a magnetic clip pinned to the brim of your cap, so you've always got a marker on you without digging through pockets. Aimed at anyone tired of borrowing a tee or a coin on the green.
The SKLZ Gold Flex is a weighted, whippy fibreglass warm-up and tempo trainer (comes in 48 inch and a shorter 40 inch), aimed at golfers who want smoother rhythm and a bit of swing-muscle conditioning without hitting balls.
A big 60-to-68-inch twin-layer storm brolly built for blokes who play through proper British wind and rain, not just a passing shower. The vented top canopy is the whole point.
Frequently asked
- What's the best golf gear under $60?
- Value balls the community swears by (Srixon Soft Feel, Q-Star Tour), high-ROI training aids like alignment sticks and a putting trainer, plus a decent glove, a brush tool and a windproof umbrella. Each punches well above its price.
- Can cheap golf gear really improve my game?
- Yes — the best-value buys are fundamentals aids and accessories, not big-ticket clubs. A few pounds on alignment sticks, a grip trainer or clean grooves affects your scores more reliably than spending hundreds chasing marginal club gains.
- What should I prioritise on a tight budget?
- Balls you'll actually play, a glove that grips, and one or two training aids that fix a real fault. Those three deliver the most enjoyment and improvement per pound; save the bigger spends for when you know what your game needs.
- Are cheap golf balls any good?
- Yes — modern value balls like the Srixon Soft Feel and Callaway Supersoft fly well, feel soft and are forgiving, which is exactly what most golfers need. You only really gain from a tour ball once you can use the extra greenside spin and control, so for the majority a value ball is the smart play.
- Is it worth buying lake or refinished balls to save money?
- Good-grade lake balls of a quality model can be excellent value if you lose a lot, since a near-new premium ball costs a fraction of retail. Just buy a reputable grade — the cheapest, scuffed batches can fly unpredictably, which defeats the point.