WS W/S shield
The WS W/S shield is a two-piece, single cover golf ball with 302 dimples, made by Wilson Sporting Goods Co. in United States. Its manufacturer declares low with driver, low with short iron spin. It appears on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective 2 September 2026 to 6 October 2026, under identifier RC2025-0799.
What the official list says
- Pole markingsWhat is printed on the two poles of the ball: usually brand and model.
- W/S shield in red/black with WS in white
- Seam markingsWhat is printed on the equator: alignment line, number, minor text.
- (round arrow)(oval) Px3 Soft (oval)(round arrow)
- Cover colour
- white
- Construction
- two-piece, single cover2P-1c
- Covers
- single cover
- Driver spin
- low
- Short-iron spin
- low
- Spin profile
- low with driver, low with short ironL-L
- Dimples
- 302
- Manufacturer
- Wilson Sporting Goods Co.
- Country
- United States
- Identifier
- RC2025-0799
Data from the List of Conforming Golf Balls (USGA and R&A), edition effective 2 September 2026 to 6 October 2026. The list itself is the only valid source for a ruling. See the official list at The R&A ↗
Frequently asked
Is the WS W/S shield conforming for competition play?
Yes: it is on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective until 6 October 2026. For a ruling, always check the current edition of the official list.
How many pieces does the WS W/S shield have?
According to the manufacturer it is a two-piece, single cover ball (code 2P-1c on the official list).
How many dimples does the WS W/S shield have?
302 dimples, as declared by Wilson Sporting Goods Co. on the official list.
What is printed on the WS W/S shield?
On the poles: W/S shield in red/black with WS in white. On the equator: (round arrow)(oval) Px3 Soft (oval)(round arrow). Markings identify the ball on the conforming list; the play number does not count as a marking.