How do I know which golf balls to use?
Understanding How to Pick a Golf BallFind a golf ball type based on your skill level and personal preferences. ... Pick a golf ball construction type. ... Select the compression rating for your golf ball. ... Assess your overall golf game and weaknesses before making the final choice of golf ball.
How do I choose the right golf ball for my swing speed?
A good rule of thumb is 100 compression for swing speeds over 100 miles per hour, 90 compression for swing speeds over 90 mph and 80 compression for swing speeds under 90 mph. Pick a golf ball with a construction designed to maximize the effectiveness of your swing speed.
What is a good golf ball for an average golfer?
Bridgestone Golf e12 Contact Golf Balls The Bridgestone e12 takes home our top spot for average golfers. This golf ball checks all the important boxes as far as good distance, soft feel, and plenty of greenside spin. The cost of the e12s is also very affordable.
Does it matter what golf balls you use?
The quality of golf ball you use definitely matters and impacts on your game. Higher quality, more expensive golf balls generally have a urethane cover, leading to greater 'feel' and spin control. Premium balls will usually perform longer and hold greens more consistently, helping you shoot lower scores.
Do golf balls really make a difference?
They can, but when we tested both types of balls at average-golfer swing speeds, the difference was almost negligible: six yards, usually less. The real advantage of urethane-cover balls is the extra spin, feel and control they offer on shots near the green.
Does swing speed matter when choosing a golf ball?
Generally, the slower the swing speed of the golfer, the lower the compression number of the golf ball. Golf ball compression ratings range between 70 and 110, and if matched properly to your swing, can help get the most distance out of your golf shots as possible.
Do hard or soft golf balls go further?
soft golf ball? The harder the ball, the further it tends to go with less spin. Harder golf balls tend to be much cheaper than softer golf balls. If you lose balls regularly then harder golf balls could be ideal for you.
What color golf ball is easiest?
yellow golf ballsSimply put, yellow golf balls are a lot easier to see. This is especially true with the fluorescent or neon yellow hue found on many balls, including the Srixon Q-Star and Q-Star Tour.
Do distance golf balls go further?
A low compression ball is easy to compress and will provide great distance even when hit by a slower swing speed. This is because higher swing speeds require higher compression to maintain control over the spin and the trajectory – allowing your ball to fly further.