Srixon updates an affordable icon with the 2026 AD333 golf ball

I'd wager that most golfers out there have at least one good golfing memory playing Srixon's AD333 golf ball. 

Whether it's pulling one out and sticking the green after losing a more expensive ball, or shooting your first milestone round, the AD333 has been fundamental at countless big moments for developing everyday golfers over the years.

The AD333 remains one of the best low-cost beginner golf balls you can buy, offering soft feel while maintaining the compression to suit slightly faster swingers, a consistently straight ball flight and a surprising amount of spin by way of its outer SpinSkin coating. 

Now, to enter the 2026 season, the AD333 has gotten even better, with the Japanese brand introducing a refreshed model to bring the fight to other popular entry-level balls like the Callaway SuperSoft and Titleist TruFeel.

Players who have become used to hitting the AD333 over the years will be happy to know not a lot is changing with the new-gen ball, which keeps its core identity as a two-piece ionomer-coated ball aimed at mid-high handicappers.

Srixon have gently lowered the compression the FastLayer Core to give the package a slightly softer feel while maximising ball speed for a wider range of swings, while core innovations like Srixon's 338 Speed dimple pattern and the SpinSkin coating, both carried over from the tour-level Z-Star ball, return.

Highlighting Srixon's renewed focus on becoming a sustainability leader in the sport, the AD333 will, like the brand's other balls moving forward, come  in more eco-friendly packaging, which is always a win.

The refreshed AD333 will hit shelves online and at pro shops on January 23, with an RRP of £28/dozen.