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Can the type of golf ball I use make a difference in my game?
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very golf ball is different in a few ways. The main es and No. There is no question that low handicap golfers
Edifferences are the level of compression (how hard Ywill notice more of a difference between types of golf balls.
However, even at that, the saying goes “most balls are much bet-
or soft it is), and how much it spins. Most companies
ter than the players who play them”. Today’s technology certainly
will advertise what driver swing matches which ball. has brought balls to a whole new level and certainly even a higher
This will take some of the guess work out for you. As for handicapper will see (and feel) a difference between golf balls pro-
This will take some of the guess work out for you. As for
handicapper will see (and feel) a difference between golf balls pro-
spin, find a golf ball with a urethane cover for the best green duced in the past few years versus those that they may have had hang-

side spin. Some companies make these balls with different cover ing around in their garage forever.
In order to “maximize” everything in your swing, and in a perfect world, every
materials, but the urethane cover is tried, tested and true. Depend-
player would get matched to a ball based on their swing and their equipment. Is

ing on your swing speed, the ball will have a different flight and that realistic? Well, the ball manufacturers would like you to think so, however,
distance based on the core of the ball. The softer cover allows for for the average player you don’t have to spend $60 per dozen to get a decent ball
greater feel around the green. that is both durable and will perform well under a variety of conditions.

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here are many different options when it comes to golf ball here are basically two types of golf balls; there’s a
Tchoices. Price is often a factor when making a choice of Tdistance ball, and then there are high spin balls that
ball, but to help improve your game try a couple of different the pros use. If you’re an experienced golfer looking to
sleeves of balls that are available at your local pro shop. A improve your game, choose your golf ball wisely. For an
high spin rate ball will create side spin with the driver, send-
high spin rate ball will create side spin with the driver, send-
the
of
ball
choice
,
is
going
to
boil
player
experienced
ing your tee shots farther away from the fairway, which may
ing your tee shots farther away from the fairway, which may experienced player, the choice of ball is going to boil down down
not the best choice for mid to high handicap players. There are to two things, do you want distance or a softer feel that you
balls that have a harder core with a soft outer cover, multilayer balls can can control?
create a soft feel while keeping spin down, one of these may be a good One other thing to consider when choosing a golf ball is the time of
option. Low handicap players do not hit the ball with as much side spin year. In the summer it won’t make as big of a difference, but when
and may choose a ball that creates spin to help them hit the ball higher, it’s cold and wet in the fall you’ll want to use a ball with a bit lower
land softer and stop faster on the green. Choosing the correct ball can compression. The ball doesn’t fly as far so you’ll need to adjust.

enhance or hinder your performance.