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Which Golf Ball Is Right For Me?

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If you are playing golf with golf balls that don't suit your game, they could be adversely affecting your shot making ability. You need to play the right golf balls for your playing ability; you don't want to give up accuracy or control to gain 5 yards.

Is there a way to decide which is the best golf ball for your level of golf and your golf club swing speed? There is a way; you first need to comprehend the function of of each type of golf ball.

In this article I will not bore you with technical details about the the number of dimples on a golf ball, the materials that make up each layer of the ball, the diameter of a golf ball, or the weight. These details won't make any difference to you choosing the right golf ball, so I will stick to the most important specifications.

1-Piece Golf Balls

The 1-piece golf ball is made from one piece of a solid material and is usually only used on the driving range, as a practice ball, or sometimes by beginners. For this purpose, they are adequate as they are very durable and cheap - the downside is that they aren't good for distance.

Two-Piece Balls

2-piece golf balls are made from a solid core which is covered with a cut-proof covering making them very hard-wearing. Most week-end golfers use them because they are what is known as distance balls. They have a firm feel and a low spin rate that makes them roll further on the fairway when they land. The disadvantage of these balls is that they lack control.

The Three Piece Golf Ball

The 3-piece golf ball consists of a solid or liquid core encircled by a lining and enclosed by the outer cover. These are the preferred ball of many low handicappers that have the ability to take advantage of the higher spin rate and softer feel. These specifications make these balls more accurate for driving and they have more spin and control for the short game.

The Four Piece Golf Ball

The latest advancement in golf ball technology is the 4-piece golf ball which is a good combination of a distance ball with spin and feel. These balls are more suited to the mid to low handicapper all the way to the professional golfer. They are designed for maximum distance of the tee, give you good spin off your mid-irons, and good control and feel around and on the greens; their biggest disadvantage being their high price.

Low Spin Golf Balls

Low spin balls produce less spin which causes them to carry as far but when they hit the fairway they roll more to compensate. The higher handicapped golfer will appreciate that there is less side spin as these balls will have less tendency to hook or slice - resulting in straighter shots.

Mid Spin Rated Golf Balls

Mid spin balls are the most popular and widely used golf ball. They are a mixture of good distance and good feel or control which gives you the ability to hit long drives and with good accuracy. The degree of softness available depends on the brand that you choose though.

High Spin Rated Golf Balls

As these balls spin the most they create more backspin which keeps the ball in the air the longest and so has the biggest carry. Although they won't run far on the fairway, you get the benefit of great control around and on the greens as they have more feel.

Firm Feel Golf Balls

When you hit a firm-feel golf ball you will notice that they feel hard against the club face. Distance golf balls are generally firm feel; they give you the distance but lack the feel around the green. Mid to high handicappers normally go for these balls as they want more distance and are not worried to much by the lack of spin for their approach shots. They are also very hard-wearing and don't scratch or mark easily.

Mid Feel Balls

The most common ball for the mid handicap golfer is the mid-feel ball because they offer good control, feel, and distance.

Soft Feel Balls

Soft feel balls are used most often by the pros and by more skillful players. These players appreciate the ability to control the spin onto the greens and the extra feel on the greens. They are obviously very well matched for use with your short irons when you need to control the spin. Less skillful golfers loose distance with these balls and will easily mark or scuff them.

The Compression Of A Golf Ball

The compression of a golf ball is similar to the feel factor. The amount that a golf ball can compress is rated by a number; if you go to the extremes, then a compression 0 will compress by 0.2 inches and higher, and a compression 200 ball will not compress at all. The soft-feel golf balls are also known as low compression balls and are rated as compression 50 to 70. Hard-feel golf balls are high compression balls and have compression 100 to 110 or higher. Sometimes a compression 90 golf ball from one manufacturer will not feel the same as a compression 90 from a different manufacturer - it seams there is no standard way of measuring the compression.

As a general rule of thumb, if you have a fast swing speed you should use compression 110; golfers with an average swing speed should use compression 100, and a slow swing speed golfer a compression of 80.

Finally with regards to compression, did you know that the weather can play a part in choosing the compression of your golf balls? Low compression balls are best for colder weather because the ball doesn't compress as much when it is cold; therefore high compression balls are better for hotter weather.

Also, after a long dry spell when the course is rock hard, you will want a softer feel ball with more spin so that you have a chance of controlling the golf ball when it lands. When it has rained a lot and the fairways are soggy, you will need a ball that will carry further but produces less spin so that you have a chance of maximizes your distance.

About the Author

Find more info on choosing a golf ball that is right for you at the website of Mick Euan Tait where you will also find information on the best golf balls.