Wilson Duo Soft vs Titleist HVC Soft Distance
The Wilson Duo Soft is a two-piece with 302 dimples, low with driver, low with short iron spin golf ball; the Titleist HVC Soft Distance is two-piece with 440 dimples, low with driver, medium with short iron spin. According to the official list they differ in dimples, 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
| Wilson Duo Soft | Titleist HVC Soft Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | two-piece | two-piece |
| Covers | single cover | single cover |
| Dimples | 302 | 440 |
| Driver spin | low | low |
| Short-iron spin | low | medium |
| Manufacturer | Wilson Sporting Goods | Acushnet Company |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Colours on the list | white, green, orange, pink, red, yellow | white |
| Entries on the list | 9 | 1 |
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
- Dimples: 302 · 440
- Short-iron spin: low · medium
- Manufacturer: Wilson Sporting Goods · Acushnet Company
- Colours on the list: white, green, orange, pink, red, yellow · white
- Entries on the list: 9 · 1
Where they match
- Construction: two-piece
- Covers: single cover
- Driver spin: low
- Country: United States
Which one suits you?
- With a short iron the Titleist HVC Soft Distance declares more spin: it stops sooner on the green. The Wilson Duo Soft releases more on landing.
- 302 dimples versus 440: that is what each manufacturer declares; the number alone does not say which flies better.
- 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 Wilson Duo Soft and the Titleist HVC Soft Distance differ?
Dimples: 302 versus 440; Short-iron spin: low versus medium. Data declared by each manufacturer on the official list.
Which has more dimples, the Wilson Duo Soft or the Titleist HVC Soft Distance?
The Titleist HVC Soft Distance: 440 dimples versus 302.
Which spins more with a short iron?
The Titleist HVC Soft Distance, according to what its manufacturer declares on the official list (low versus medium).
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.
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