Honma D1 vs Honma Speed Monster
The Honma D1 is a two-piece with 368 dimples, low with driver, medium with short iron spin golf ball; the Honma Speed Monster is three-piece with 368 dimples, low with driver, high with short iron spin. According to the official list they differ in construction, short-iron spin. Both are on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective until 6 October 2026.
Side by side, what the list says
| Honma D1 | Honma Speed Monster | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | two-piece | three-piece |
| Covers | single cover | single cover |
| Dimples | 368 | 368 |
| Driver spin | low | low |
| Short-iron spin | medium | high |
| Manufacturer | Honma Golf Co. Ltd. | Honma Golf Co. Ltd. |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Colours on the list | yellow, orange, pink, green, white | white, yellow |
| Entries on the list | 21 | 6 |
Data declared by each manufacturer on the List of Conforming Golf Balls (USGA and R&A). In bold, what changes from one to the other.
Where they differ
- Construction: two-piece · three-piece
- Short-iron spin: medium · high
- Colours on the list: yellow, orange, pink, green, white · white, yellow
- Entries on the list: 21 · 6
Where they match
- Covers: single cover
- Dimples: 368
- Driver spin: low
- Manufacturer: Honma Golf Co. Ltd.
- Country: Japan
Which one suits you?
- With a short iron the Honma Speed Monster declares more spin: it stops sooner on the green. The Honma D1 releases more on landing.
- The Honma Speed Monster has more pieces: a more complex construction, which on the list goes with premium balls. The Honma D1 is simpler.
- Compression, cover material and price are not on the official list. When we have them with a source, they will appear here.
Where to buy them
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Frequently asked
How do the Honma D1 and the Honma Speed Monster differ?
Construction: two-piece versus three-piece; Short-iron spin: medium versus high. Data declared by each manufacturer on the official list.
Which has more dimples, the Honma D1 or the Honma Speed Monster?
Both declare 368 dimples.
Which spins more with a short iron?
The Honma Speed Monster, according to what its manufacturer declares on the official list (medium versus high).
Are both conforming for competition play?
Yes: both are 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 list.