Selecting The Best Golf Balls

Posted on | March 11, 2009 | No Comments

How To Select The Best Golf Balls In 3 Simple Ways

Selecting the right golf ball may seem a daunting task when there are so many types of golf balls to choose from, and golf technology keeps on developing. Golf balls vary substantially in price and durability. One type or manufacturer of golf ball does not fit all golfers’ needs. How do you narrow down your options?

Here are 3 easy ways to select the best golf balls for the best play.

1- Consider your requirements and situation:
Determine the kind of game you will be playing as well as your skill level. Are you a weekend golfer or a golf pro? What is your realistic budget? Remember, not all golf balls yield the same results, so a dozen golf balls at $70 may not always be better than ones of lesser price or even more price for that matter.

2- The control needed based on your requirements:
Are you looking for control or distance, or something in between?

For the novice distance may not be a requirement, and so using a low compression high spin rate ball like Maxfli Noodle or Titleist Tour Balata may add more control over short distances. The ball will tend to be less explosive and have less impact on the green that will tend to have the ball jump right off it.

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For golf pros, high compression low spin rate golf balls like Pinnacle Powercore or Top Flite XL will add maximum velocity and distance to, but come with less control and tend to be more explosive.

For the best of both worlds there is the medium compression golf ball, which has relative control with added distance. Traditionally low compression golf balls were soft and less durable, whereas high compression balls were able to take more wear and tear. Today there are various additions to golf ball design technology that adds both durability and control for example - multi-layered golf balls. It is important to keep up to date on new golf ball designs so you can better improve your performance and enjoyability.

3 – Always be will to test:
If all golf ball types and manufactures or not created equal, then testing a variety of balls from various categories (e.g., multi-layered, two-piece, three-piece, super soft, low compression, etc) to see what results you get is your next and final step. You can do your test with each ball you choose from fringe, tee, and various markers like 100 yards and 150 yards to determine results. Give each ball a fair chance but testing it’s full capacity.