Stop looking for more distance and start looking for more air. Most golfers struggle with shots that come into the green too flat to stop. Changing your ball might be the easiest fix for a low iron flight. The 2026 MyGolfSpy Golf Ball Test proves that a simple swap can change peak height by several feet.
The Wilson Staff Model X advantage
For faster players, the Wilson Staff Model X is the clear starting point. According to MyGolfSpy, this ball reached a peak height of 109.2 feet during testing. That is significantly higher than the test average of 105.5 feet, according to MyGolfSpy Feedburner. It also comes down at a steep 47-degree angle. The best part is that this extra height doesn”t come from losing spin. The 7-iron produced 6,303 rpm, which sits right near the test average.
Some players might chase the Callaway Supersoft for similar height. That ball reached 108.7 feet, but the trade-off is too high. According to MyGolfSpy, the Supersoft ranked as the second lowest-spinning ball in the 35-yard wedge test. You might get the height, but the ball won’t stay on the green. The TaylorMade Tour Response also flies high at 107.9 feet, but it lacks stopping power due to very low spin rates.
Maxfli Tour X for slower swings
If your swing speed is lower, the Maxfli Tour X is a massive standout. With a 7-iron speed of 80 mph, no other ball achieved greater height than this one. Reaching a peak height of 89.8 feet, it soared over five feet higher than the test average. It also produced the steepest descent angle in the entire test at 48.5 degrees. There is a small price to pay for that launch, though. The ball carried only 153.1 yards compared to the test average of roughly 158 yards.
This tradeoff makes sense for the right player. If you already hit the ball far but can’t hold a green, the loss in distance is worth the extra height. The Maxfli Tour X also features a urethane cover and performed well as a greenside spinning ball.
