HOW TO CHOOSE A GOLF BALL
The golf ball that you choose to play with is the difference between you shooting 82 and 78. There is some serious technology packed in the golf ball and it’s all about learning to use it to our advantage.
With so many options out there how do we find the right one for us?
WHAT IS YOUR SWING SPEED?
You require higher swing speeds to get the most potential out of multilayer balls, especially 5 Layer balls. The more accomplished golfer will benefit from a high-end, tour-standard golf ball as they are designed to help the better ball strikers with faster swings.
CONSTRUCTION OF GOLF BALL
A slow swing with high compression, the high-spinning golf ball will not yield good results. Conversely, a faster swinger of the club will lose distance by using a low compression ball.
| FEATURES |  MULTI-LAYER CONSTRUCTION |  2 PIECE BALLS |
|---|---|---|
| CONSTRUCTION | 3,4,5 - piece balls Feels firm/hard | Feels soft |
| COMPRESSION | Mid to high compression | Low Compression |
| IDEAL FOR | Mid to low handicappers with faster swing speed | Beginners and high handicap golfers with slower swing speed |
| CORE | Core/mantle gives more control, feel, and shot shaping | The large core maximizes distances and minimizes spin |
| COVER | The thin cover enhances spin and gives a soft, crisp feel | Thick cover provides more forgiveness |
| PRICE | Most of them are x models aimed at reducing spin. Tend to be high priced | Tend to be low priced |
What is your expectation from a ball? Distance, Control.
PERFORMANCE
| FEATURES | MULTI-LAYER CONSTRUCTION | 2 PIECE BALLS |
|---|---|---|
| FORGIVENESS | High | Maximum |
| DISTANCE | High | Maximum |
| FEEL | Soft | Firm |
| SHORT GAME CONTROL | High Spin - More Control | Low Spin - Less Control |
COVER
The cover is the outermost layer of the golf ball which has an influence on the spin and aerodynamics of the shot. It is made using one of two materials that is surlyn (ionomer) or urethane
| FEATURES | URETHANE COVER | SURLYN/IONOMER COVER |
|---|---|---|
| IDEAL FOR | Tour Preferred Golf Balls For more skilled players | Ideal for beginners an high handicappers |
| CONSTRUCTION | Typically 3 piece and above | Typically 2 piece construction |
| FEEL | Soft | Firm |
| COMPRESSION | Higher | Low |
| SPIN | High | Low |
| GAME CONTROL | Best Short Game Control | Poor Short Game Control |
| PRICE | High | Low |
SKILL LEVEL
| BEGINNERS | INTERMEDIATE | ADVANCED |
|---|---|---|
| High handicappers and slow swingers need as low a compression ball as possible therefore any 2 Layer ball will work best for them. | An intermediate player with a medium to high swing speed will benefit from a mid-compression 2/3 Layer golf balls | Players with the highest swing speeds should get the best results from high compression golf balls typically 3-5 Layer Tour Models |
CONCLUSION
If you are a beginner or a high handicap player a 2-piece golf ball with low compression will be best suitable for you as it will make the ball go longer and straighter.On the other hand, a multi-layered high compression ball would benefit the mild to low handicap players with faster wing speed giving them better control, feel, and accuracy.