The retooled Kastaplast K1 Soft Kaxe is an overstable midrange built for players who want the Kaxe's tweener speed with a softer plastic underneath it. K1 Soft trades a little of the standard K1 firmness for extra flex and an easier grip.

Flight Numbers: 6 / 5 / 0 / 2

K1 Soft grips even better than standard K1 straight out of the wrapper, with a flexible feel that's comfortable to hold through a long round. It beats in a little faster than firm K1, which softens the fade slightly over time and gives a more controlled landing on approach shots. It holds up to tree hits without cracking, and the grip stays consistent in wet or cold conditions.

Thrown flat it holds a straight line with a reliable fade at the finish, gentler than the standard K1 version, which makes it easier to land accurately on shorter fairway shots and long upshots. On a hyzer it holds the angle without much fight, and it's torque resistant enough to take a real forehand rip without turning over.

Players who found the firm K1 Kaxe a little stiff in the hand will like this one, and it's a strong pick for anyone who wants precise landings on placement shots rather than maximum distance. It works well for both backhand and forehand releases.

Prefer a firmer feel? The Kastaplast K1 Kaxe holds a slightly harder wall in standard K1. Want the same soft plastic in a straighter flight? The Kastaplast K1 Soft Kaxe Z is worth comparing. Shop the full Kaxe collection.

Speed 6, glide 5, turn 0, fade 2. Diameter 21 cm, rim width 1.5 cm, max weight 175 g.