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Callaway has always been among the top brands in the golf world, and for good reason. They make some of the best equipment available, and their golf balls are certainly among the best that you could put in play. Callaway’s new Chrome Soft golf ball was awarded the Gold Rating on Golf Digest’s 2018 Hot List for its tremendous feel and all-around performance.
This golf ball is designed for Tour-performance and feel along with great distance and forgiveness on mis-hit shots. If you’re a low handicap golfer looking for premium performance from your golf ball, you should try out our Callaway Chrome Soft used golf balls.
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The new Callaway Chrome Soft golf ball has been improved with a new Graphene Dual Soft Fast core. The larger inner core promotes higher ball speeds and especially increases distance from the tee with a high launch and low spin flight.
The Callaway Chrome Soft has a fast SubMantle, soft Tour Urethane Cover, and a low compression core which combine for exceptional soft feel on all shots.
Because of the lower compression on this golf ball, it compresses more on mis-hit shots, so it is more forgiving on any off-center shots.
The Callaway Chrome Soft X has very similar technology to the standard Chrome Soft, such as the Graphene Dual Soft Fast core, the Tour Urethane Cover, and the low compression core. The Chrome Soft X offers a slightly firmer feel, a more piercing ball flight, and is more workable for shaping shots. Overall, these golf balls will both deliver Tour-caliber performance but with some differences in feel and ball flight.
The Callaway Chrome Soft golf ball is a fantastic Tour ball for lower handicap golfers. This ball features the revolutionary Graphene Dual Soft Fast core that provides both low spin and high launch from the tee for maximized distance, and better slice control. This core also has a low compression that provides an excellent soft feel on all shots. In addition, the low compression helps to increase forgiveness since off-center hits will still have good distance. Callaway also offers a Chrome Soft X model, which has firmer feel, lower ball flight, and more workability. If you’re a golfer looking for an excellent Tour ball, you should put the Callaway Chrome Soft in play for your next round.
The Titleist Pro V1 Golf Ball has been a household name in golf for almost 20 years, and they have continuously improved the design and performance since they first became available. In 2018, they once again received the Gold rating on Golf Digest’s Hot List, proving why they have been the number one ball in golf for a long time. From PGA Tour players to weekend warriors, the Titleist Pro V1 delivers performance golfers of all skill levels can depend on. If you are looking for a great golf ball that produces the consistency your game has been missing, stay tuned to see if the Titleist Pro V1 is right for you.
The Titleist Pro V1x Golf Ball has been one of the best golf balls in golf for years, and is continously receives a Gold on of Golf Digest’s Hot List. The Titleist Pro V1x is by far one of the favorite golf balls amongst golfers with faster swing speeds. Although players with slower swing speeds can benefit from the Pro V1x, it won’t be as effective for you as the Pro V1. If you routinely hit 290+ yards with your best golf driver and looking for more control around the greens, the Titleist Pro V1x is perfect for you.
The Callaway Chrome Soft golf ball is by far one of the best golf balls made for lower handicap players. I love it so much, I have two sets in my bag. One with American Flags, and the other with European Flags.
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Your golf ball is the most important piece of equipment in the game, so playing the right ball is key to you playing your best golf. Oftentimes what your favorite Tour players are using is not the right ball for your game. Having a ball that matches what you need is necessary to playing your best golf. If you have a higher clubhead speed, then perhaps a Tour ball is best for your game. But if you have a moderate or lower clubhead speed, oftentimes a lower compression golf ball will perform best for your game. Having a ball that works for you is key, and Srixon has a wide range of golf balls which can work for any golfer.
The Srixon Z-Star XV Golf Ball is a premium Tour ball designed to give tremendous distance along with excellent all-around performance to low handicap golfers. The Z-Star XV has a four-piece design, including the FastLayer Core, which is soft in the middle and gradually gets firmer toward the edges, giving great feel and higher speeds for more distance. This ball also has Srixon’s fourth generation SpinSkin technology, which connects better to the clubface on wedges for increased spin and control. The Z-Star XV also has a 338-dimple pattern for less drag and more lift for increased distance and a more consistent flight, even in strong wind.
The Srixon Soft Feel Golf Ball is a very soft golf ball that also delivers great distance. The Soft Feel has an Energetic Gradient Growth Core, which is soft in the middle and gradually gets firmer toward the edges, giving soft feel while also increasing speed of the ball. This ball also has a 338 Speed Dimple Design, which reduces drag and increases lift, giving more distance off the tee and a more consistent flight, which is especially useful in windy conditions. The Soft Feel has a durable Ionomer cover which produces great spin on greenside shots.
The Srixon Q-Star Tour Golf Ball is a ball which provides Tour performance for golfers with moderate swing speed. The Q-Star Tour has a Tour Urethane cover for durability and great feel. This ball has an Energetic Gradient Growth Core with lower compression for lower backspin and sidespin, for controlled distance. This ball features Srixon’s SpinSkin Technology, which creates more friction on wedge shots for more control. The Q-Star Tour also has a 338 Speed Dimple Design for less drag, which performs very well in the wind.
The Srixon Z-Star Golf Ball is a Tour ball which gives very high greenside spin while also being longer than other mid-compression Tour balls. The Z-Star has a FastLayer Core, which is soft in the middle and gets firmer toward the outside, which gives great feel while also providing excellent distance. This ball features SpinSkin Technology for more control on scoring shots and shots around the greens. It also has a 338 Speed Dimple Design for less drag, producing a consistent flight even in the windiest conditions.
The Srixon Soft Feel Women’s Golf Ball gives great distance along with exceptionally soft feel on all shots. With an Energetic Gradient Growth Core, this core is soft in the center and firmer toward the perimeter, which increases ball speed. This core also launches higher for more carry distance. The 338 Speed Dimple Design lowers drag for a more consistent flight. The durable Ionomer cover gives soft feel and increased spin on greenside shots.
The Srixon Distance Golf Ball’s main focus is in its name: to encourage long distance. This ball has an Energetic Gradient Growth Core for more distance and a responsive feel. This ball features a highly resilient Ionomer cover for great feel and more spin around the greens. The Distance has a 420 dimple design for a high launch and penetrating flight for maximized distance.
The Srixon AD333 Golf Ball is a great performing golf ball for all-around qualities. This ball features a 338 Speed Dimple Design for less drag, producing a more consistent flight,. It also features Srixon’s SpinSkin Technology for more greenside spin and control. It has a lower compression rating which allows moderate-swinging players to maximize their distance with higher ball speeds and lower backspin.
Srixon Golf is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI). SRI brought out its line of golf clubs and balls in 2000 with its XXIO line, but they also wanted to make a larger footprint in the golf market. Srixon had been established in 1996, and Srixon released its first golf ball in 2005. In 2007, SRI also acquired Cleveland Golf. Since then, Cleveland and Srixon have been near the top of the golf market, especially Srixon’s golf balls. Srixon has been a constant innovator in the golf ball market, with technology in cores, covers, and dimple designs. Srixon also wanted to appeal to regular golfers with lower compression cores for players with moderate and lower clubhead speeds. Srixon also has many excellent Tour players trusting their golf balls, like Hideki Matsuyama, Keegan Bradley, Cameron Champ, and Russell Knox. Srixon is also a large name on the LPGA Tour, with great players like Inbee Park, Hyo Joo Kim, and In Gee Chun putting Srixon golf balls in play every week.
There are many reasons to put a Srixon ball in play. Srixon has been on the rise in the golf ball market because they are constantly innovating the technology in their golf balls with regards to every single component of the golf ball. Many Tour players trust Srixon balls when they tee it up on their respective tours every week. Srixon’s Z-Star and Z-Star XV are both excellent-performing Tour balls, but this is not the only type of player that Srixon appeals to. Srixon also makes golf balls for amateur golfers, like the Q Star, the AD333, the Soft Feel, and the Distance. They each focus on a different quality of a golf ball, whether it is all-around performance, softer feel, more distance, or straight flight. No matter what quality you want in your golf ball, Srixon has a ball for you
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The golf ball is often an overlooked part of a golfer’s bag. Many players fluctuate which ball they are using shot to shot. While it may be true that your game is not as consistent as touring professionals, your game can improve by playing the same golf ball round after round, shot after shot. Variations in golf balls can result in distance gains or lose, higher or lower spin, and different greenside performances on chip and pitch shots. The starkest difference can come from the feedback on the greens with your putter. Changing the feel of your golf ball can have a massive impact on putting distance control and performance.
Are you good enough to play the same golf ball every round? The answer is, no one is good enough not to. No matter what your budget is, there is a golf ball for your game. While it may be true that the best performing golf balls are often the most expensive, each brand makes a golf ball that is affordable and can offer similar performance benefits. By choosing to play a cheaper golf ball that you can afford to buy round after round you can shave strokes from your handicap and begin to develop a more consistent golf game. Try our used golf balls and save money to play more golf!
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Snell is a brand that many new to golf may not have heard of for around $30, Snell is offering players a high-quality ball below-premium price. The MTB Red was awarded a Gold Medal from Golf Digest and that is remarkable considering how little people know of this newer brand. This four-piece design is promising performance straight out of the packaging with a soft feel on short shots. Budget-conscious golfers will be delighted with the price and performance of the MTB Red.
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The newest offering from Titleist is a golf ball that cures high spinning golf shots. The AVX is one of the lowest spinning golf balls with the driver and high spin players are gravitating towards this new design. Spin is reduced using a high flex casing layer and tetrahedral catenary dimple pattern. These two things help give golfers longer tee and iron shots. Players that struggle with spinning their golf ball too much can find new relief in the AVX from Titleist.
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An industry leader in golf ball research and design, Bridgestone is the golf ball of choice for Tiger Woods. The Tour B RXS helps elite players and amateurs get more control over their shots and helps build confidence. Bridgestone boasts their aerodynamic cover to help give golfers longer shots with their drivers, fairway woods, and long irons and their proprietary core to help wedges stop quickly. For players that have never tried a Bridgestone golf ball, the Tour RXS is an introduction to enhanced control and premium soft feel.
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Srixon can be a lesser known name in the American golfing market but offers exceptional performance and feel in their premium golf ball. The Z Star XV combines a Fast Layer Core and Spin Skin to give golfers more distance off the tee and more control with their irons and wedges. 338 dimples are used to ensure that the Z Star will not be blown offline by crosswinds. Players that play in windy conditions may find performance benefits by switching to the Z Star XV.
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The TP5x golf ball has put TaylorMade on the map in the golf ball categories. The first premium golf ball to add an additional layer to maximize performance, the TP5x is the new ball of choice for some of the game’s best players included long-time ProV1x user Rickie Fowler. TaylorMade is promising the fastest ball speeds and optimized spin over ever other golf ball in the market and if you are a player who needs more distance but cannot give up the greenside control of tour-level golf balls then the TP5x is for you.
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The Callaway Chromesoft X golf balls are the only balls in production with a graphene-infused dual soft fast core. Graphene is one of the strongest strength to weight ratio materials in the world and Callaway is the first to incorporate it into their golf balls. Beyond the core, the Chromesoft offers players high launch and low spin from the driver and maximum spin around the greens. The Tour Urethane Cover helps Chromesoft to be one of the softest feeling golf balls. Players looking for a great performing golf ball with an ultra-soft feel will love the Chromesoft from Callaway.
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[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.29.3" _i="1" _address="10.0.0.1"]Consistently the number one golf ball played around the World and on major golfing tours, the Titleist ProV1 is the flagship golf ball in today’s market. Benefiting players with low long game spin, drop-and-stop short game control, and a very soft feel, the ProV1 offers maximum performance. For players that can afford to pay top dollar for their golf balls, many will find the ProV1 offers complete bag coverage and exceptional shot making ability from everywhere on the course.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure="1_2,1_2" _builder_version="3.29.3" custom_margin="-34px|auto||auto||" custom_padding="||1px|||" _i="1" _address="10.1"][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="3.29.3" _i="0" _address="10.1.0"][et_pb_wc_images product="72073" show_product_gallery="off" _builder_version="3.29.3" max_width_last_edited="on|desktop" link_option_url="https://twoguyswithballs.com/shop/used-golf-balls/titleist-pro-v1-2019/" _i="0" _address="10.1.0.0"][/et_pb_wc_images][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="3.29.3" _i="1" _address="10.1.1"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.29.3" custom_padding="83px|||||" _i="0" _address="10.1.1.0"]
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While it is easy to say that every golfer should be playing a tour-level golf ball that gives them optimal performance with their drivers, irons, wedges, and putter, it becomes difficult to justify paying over $40 per box if you continuously lose your golf balls. No matter what your playing ability of budget you should be testing different golf balls on indoor simulators or launch monitors to see which golf balls you prefer the feel and performance of. For budget-conscious golfers, it is a better idea to find a cheaper golf ball alternative and play that model every round that to simply swap out the balls you find or can find at the best prices.
The golf ball is highly subjective just like many golf clubs in the golf bag. The importance of getting the right ball for your golf game cannot be overstated. The golf ball is the only thing you will use for every swing and shot you take during your golf round. Often, on tour, you will see players making wholesale equipment changes but continue playing the same ball season after season. If you are serious about playing your best golf, the right equipment starts with the golf ball. Shop some used golf balls now!
What do you think is the best new golf ball for 2019?
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Golfers often do not spend enough time learning about how the golf ball they play can influence their performance. Players that want to learn and want to improve their games fastest can improve performance quickly by choosing the right golf ball. The golf ball is the only piece of equipment that you use every shot yet not much is made about how it can affect your game. Golfers should be matching their swings to their ball of choice and choosing a golf ball that fits into their price range for every round.
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The only golf ball made especially for amateur players, the TaylorMade Project A golf ball helps a player generate more spin when they need it around the greens and less spin for longer drives. Great feel will help beginning golfers develop better swing patterns and gain valuable feedback, especially during wedge shots. Players looking for an introduction to higher performance golf will find a natural bridge with the TaylorMade Project A.
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Callaway’s offering for the beginning and casual golfers, the Supersoft golf ball gives the same luxurious feel as their tour-level Chromesoft in a player and price friendly package. Ultra-low compression can help slower swing speed players and junior golfer find more distance and improved ball speeds as they develop their game. Improved aerodynamics help make the Supersoft golf ball one of Callaway’s top performers.
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The Titleist DT Trusoft packs the long history of the DT Solo into a new and improved package. The DT Trusoft offers players improved distance, spin control, and feel in a golf ball. Beginning golfers and weekend players will love the quality of the DT Trusoft and not feel bad if they lose tee shots. The DT Trusoft gives players less spin from the tee box and shorter shots into greens.
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The Titleist Pro V1 is the gold standard for golf ball models. Although often thought to be only for elite players, the Pro V1 gives performance benefits to players of all abilities. Once you find yourself comfortable that you won’t be losing golf ball frequently, it can be best for your game to move quickly into these tour-level golf balls. The best performance will come from these premium offerings as soon as you can justify the price.
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Callaway’s tour-level golf ball is designed to be player-friendly and a pleasure to hit. The softest premium golf ball on the market, the Chromesoft is exceptional tee to green. Graphene helps make the Chromesoft one of the longest golf balls in play while retaining its signature soft feel. Beginning players that are loyal to the Callaway brand will love the performance they receive with the Chromesoft and any player will keep coming back once they experience how great this golf ball feels.
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The Bridgestone E6 golf ball is one of very few golf balls designed specifically to reduce sidespin and eliminate hooks and slices. By utilizing a dimple in dimple pattern, Bridgestone helps reduce drag force and keep the golf ball in play more often. If you are finding yourself to be in trouble from the tee box so often that it is making playing golf difficult, the E6 could offer you some relief. Cutting strokes by reducing dropped shots can be the quickest way to lower scores.
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The Z Star is Srixon and Cleveland Golf’s tour-level offering. Beginning golfers and elite players can benefit the most from playing the best golf balls on the market. Srixon is quickly rivaling traditional golf ball manufacturers such as Titleist and Callaway with their Z Star offering. Players may find that the spin skin and FastLayer give them the ideal balance of soft and long.
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The Vice Pro may be the best blend of tour-level performance and a price that beginning golfers can justify for their game. Vice gives products straight to consumers and by eliminating the middle-man they reduce prices without sacrificing performance. Vice offers many golf balls including the Pro that can lead to lower scores and can help players identify their best game without paying the full price of traditional golf balls.
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The Bridgestone Tour BX golf ball is marketed for feel and accuracy. Gradient core construction helps to eliminate golfer’s sidespin and keep more shots in play off the tee. Better feel is a result of the SlipRes technology and the SCT seamless cover. Bridgestone spends more time researching the golf ball than any other company and it shows in their entire product line. The Tour BX golf ball is a great option for players looking to get help off the tee and shoot lower scores.
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Wilson has expanded its Duo line of golf balls to give players more options, especially in their shorter irons and wedges. The Duo Soft Spin helps players to increase spin around the green so they can hit it closer to pins and take advantage of their developing short games. Beginners can often benefit from more spin as it can lead to longer carry distances and more controlled shots. The Wilson Staff Duo Soft Spin gives players the best of feel and spin control for the ultimate short game experience.
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Understanding which golf ball is best for your game right now is not as important as understanding the differences in golf ball designs and the benefits that can be gained by playing the same golf ball every single round. Each time you purchase new equipment the goal should be to choose something that is built for you and your swing type. As you continue to develop as a player, don’t be afraid to experiment with different golf ball types and price groups to see how they differ for you on the course. The best way to know what is best for you is to be properly fit by a professional with launch monitor data.Â
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[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="3.27.4" header_2_text_color="#72a82e" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"]What is the best golf ball for you? To answer this question, it is first necessary to study the golf ball a little more closely. Today there is a massive variety of golf balls on the market—balls boasting a myriad of different constructions, make-ups and characteristics. To help you sort through these often technical details of the golf ball, below we have greatly simplified these features and factors to bring you the Ultimate Golf Ball Guide—a guide that will help you select just the right golf ball for you, one that matches your playing style and preferences.
Golf balls have a lot of unique characteristics. For instance, have you ever pondered why golf balls have dimples? Or have you ever wondered what the numbers on different golf balls mean? Below we will cover the various characteristics of golf balls and explain, in some detail, what they all mean.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.26.4"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.26.4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.27.4" header_2_text_color="#72a82e"]
[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="//cdn-5f1de1b3c1ac191bfcc47d32.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/golf-ball-diameter.png" _builder_version="3.26.4"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.27.4" header_2_text_color="#72a82e"]Before 1990, the diameter of the “official” golf ball depended on whether you were playing with an “American Ball” or a “British Ball.” The reason being is that the R&A and the USGA, the governing bodies of golf, could not agree on the official size.
At the time the USGA golf ball measured 1.68-inches (42.7mm). While the size of the British golf ball was a wee bit smaller, coming in at 1.62-inches (41.1mm) in diameter.
So if you performed the necessary calculations, you would have found that the British golf ball was 3.7 percent smaller than the American golf ball. Interestingly enough, while 3.7 percent does not sound like a huge difference, experts showed that the smaller British ball encounters 7.5 percent less wind resistance than the American ball—wind that must be cut through during the ball’s flight. Possibly giving an unfair advantage to the players using the British Golf Ball.
Well the R&A and the USGA finally agreed, and the minimum size of golf balls was standardized in the Rules of Golf in 1990. Now the official rule states that a golf ball “must be spherical in shape and be no less than 1.68-inches (42.7mm) in diameter.”[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.26.4"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.26.4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.27.4" header_2_text_color="#72a82e"]
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Source Poolarity
According to the United States Golf Association, the official mass of a golf ball can be no more than 1.620 ounces, or 45.93 grams. And because heavier balls have the ability to cut through wind better than a lighter ball, all golf balls manufactured in the U.S. have a weight of exactly 1.620 ounces.
Note: Even though the seldom used British ball is smaller in diameter than the American ball, the weight of a British golf ball is 1.620-ounces.
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What are golf ball dimples, and why are they even there? Wouldn’t a perfectly smooth ball be better for things like putting? Well, maybe, but the amount of strokes it would take to reach the putting surface would increase dramatically with a smooth ball.
As the legend goes, the value of adding dimples to the surface area of a golf ball was actually discovered quite by accident. Golf balls were initially smooth in design, but some of the earliest golfers started to recognize that the older golf balls in their bag—the ones with nicks and indentations on them from being struck time and again—actually flew further than the smooth golf balls right out of the package.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="//cdn-5f1de1b3c1ac191bfcc47d32.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/golf-dimple2.png" _builder_version="3.26.4"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.27.4" header_2_text_color="#72a82e"]When a golf ball is smooth, it flies straight, just like a bullet, with no lift. The dimpled ball, on the other hand, because it is spinning, climbs into the sky much like an airplane. Additionally, dimples create a turbulent layer around the surface of the ball, which actually makes it slice through the air more easily, as the dimples reduce the drag force. The only downside is that the ball must spin for the lift force to be created, and a spinning ball has more drag than a non-spinning ball. But this is a trade off most golfers can live with, especially when you consider the following: “a perfectly smooth ball that is hit with a driver will travel approximately 130 yards. Add dimples to the ball, and that same swing can generate distances of 290 yards or more.”
While there are rules governing the diameter and weight of a golf ball, there are no such rules dealing with the number of dimples you can have on a golf ball or the pattern of those dimples. Most golf balls have dimples of uniform size, but some have different size dimples and many manufacturers have experimented with different numbers and patterns.
After many, many years of trial and error, it has generally been found that less than 300 dimples is too few, and more than 500 dimples is too many. So, when players ask “what is the most common number of dimples on a golf ball?” It is suffice to say that most balls on the market today have settled into the middle ground, with roughly 350 to 450 dimples.
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Source Titleist
Golf balls all have a number stamped onto them, typically right below the ball’s trademark or logo. Golf ball numbers can either be a single digit number, a double digit number, or a three-digit number. And it is that “number of digits” that unlocks the secret to what each number means.
Golf balls with a single-digit number—usually a 1, 2, 3 or 4 (but it can be from 0-9) merely use that number for identification purposes. For example, if you and your playing partner are both using the same brand of ball, say Titleist, the number on the ball is to prevent the two of you from mixing your balls up during play.
Although it is very rare these days, some golf balls may have a double-digit number stamped onto them. This number identifies the “compression” rating of the ball. These days, compression is no longer a major selling point for most golf ball manufacturers, as the solid core ball has nearly made the wound ball a thing of the past. However, there are still a few manufacturers that highlight this compression rating, expressed as a double-digit number, which can range from the low 30s all the way up to the high 90s.
Finally, there are those golf balls with a three-digit number stamped below the trademark—a number that is usually in the 300s or 400s. This number represents the number of dimples on a ball. And while knowing this number does not give the golfer any insight into the way the ball may behave, some manufacturers choose to boast about their dimple pattern and thus include this number on their golf balls.
To summarize, single-digit numbers from 0-9 (usually 1-4) are for identification purposes; double-digit numbers (30s on up) indicate the compression rating of the ball; and three-digit numbers (usually in the 300s or 400s) highlight the number of dimples present on the golf ball.
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Source: Golf Info Guide
If you looked inside a golf ball, you would first find its core. The core is the center of the golf ball, the stuff around which everything else is constructed. Not too long ago, the core of golf balls were made out of tightly wound rubber bands—wound so tightly as to create a solid yet malleable core. Today, however, the core is typically a one-piece structure made out of some type of rubber—or various resins and acrylates that, when combined, produce a solid rubber-like center. In addition to balls with a rubber-like core, there are also some high-end golf balls with a liquid center.
Although the cover of the golf ball—the part of the golf ball that wraps around the core—can be made from a variety of rubbers, plastics, composites, etc., most are typically made from one of two types of golf ball materials: Surlyn or Balata—or a blend that includes both of these materials.
Surlyn is a hard resin material that is used to cover a good majority of the golf balls currently in play. This hard resin cover allows for soft feel and good control. As a result, it is the cover recommended for those new to the sport of golf, as well as for average to high handicappers. There are also golf balls that have a mixture of Surlyn and other materials in the cover. These golf balls also feature a hard resin and provide added durability with a little less feel. Balls with a Surlyn blend tend to add more distance while providing less maneuverability. Surlyn and Surlyn blend-covered golf balls are more affordable than those with Balata covers.
Balata is a rubber-like mixture that is used to make golf ball covers. The substances in the Balata-covered ball combine to provide excellent feel and much better control than Surlyn-covered balls. Because of this, Balata-covered (and urethane-covered) balls are often the choice for professionals and very low handicap golfers. Balata-covered balls are also more expensive than the former, often much more expensive.
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[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.27.4" header_2_text_color="#72a82e"]In terms of construction, there are essentially five types of golf balls from which golfers can choose: one-piece, two-piece, three-piece, four-piece and five-piece golf balls. Each of these types has a different makeup, its own characteristics and a general purpose.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.27.4" header_2_text_color="#72a82e"]
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Used primarily on driving ranges due to how inexpensively they can be manufactured, a one-piece ball is unique in that it essentially has no core. Instead, the one-piece ball is made with a solid piece of Surlyn—a golf ball cover material—with dimples molded into the ball. In addition to being inexpensive, one-piece golf balls are also very soft (due to the absence of a core) and oddly very durable (which is why they are used on driving ranges only). A one-piece ball, as you might imagine, is a very low-compression golf ball and, as such, lacks any kind of real distance when hit. Because of this, it is seldom used as a playing ball by golfers in the know.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.26.4"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.26.4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.27.4" header_2_text_color="#72a82e"]
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The type of ball used most frequently by weekend and high-handicap golfers, the two-piece ball combines durability with maximum distance due largely to the manner in which it is constructed. These types of balls are made with a single solid core, usually a hard plastic of some kind. The very solid core is typically made of a high-energy acrylate or resin and is covered by a durable, cut-proof blended cover—a cover that is usually made from Surlyn, a specialty plastic or similar material. It is this cover on the two-piece ball, combined with the solid core, which gives it more distance and “roll-out” than any other type of ball.
While the cover on the two-piece ball is designed for added distance, this type of ball cannot be as easily controlled as those higher-piece, softer balls. However, because it can be used round after round without incurring any damage and is relatively inexpensive compared to other balls, it is typically the ball of choice for everyday, ordinary golfers.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.27.4" header_2_text_color="#72a82e"]
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The three layers of a 3 piece golf ball golf ball consist of a solid rubber core or liquid core; an enhanced rubber or liquid-produced layer over the core; and a molded cover made from tough Surlyn, urethane, or balata-like material. Three-piece golf balls offer more control than two-piece balls, as they are softer and can generate more spin.
As a rule, the more layers that are added to a golf ball, the more spin separation manufacturers can create. This translates to a greater level of customized performance for a driver compared to an iron or wedge. Three-piece golf balls, then, represent the first level of ball that will feature a noticeable spin-separation advantage.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.27.4" header_2_text_color="#72a82e"]
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The four layers on a 4 piece golf ball each have their own purpose, yet these distinct layers work in concert to produce a ball that combines both distance and an incredibly soft feel. The inner core of the 4 piece golf ball is comprised of solid and durable rubber, designed to provide explosive distance off the club, particularly the driver. The next layer, which immediately covers the first, is an inner cover that is made to transfer the energy from the club strike to the tough and explosive core.
The third layer or middle cover of the four-piece golf ball is what differentiates this ball from the three-piece ball. This middle cover is made from special materials that help to increase driving distance while also producing mid iron spin and feel around the green. The outer cover of the four-piece golf ball is where the great feel of this ball originates. This cover, which is the thinnest layer of the ball, usually contains between 300 and 400 dimples for great lift off and carry; is very soft and durable, and is typically made of premium-grade urethane.
The 5 piece golf ball represents the latest in golf ball technology. Similar to a three-piece or four-piece ball, both of which offer plenty of spin separation and performance benefits, the 5 piece ball, with its extra layer, takes these benefits a step further. Although you can expect to take a hit in the wallet when purchasing this ball, you can also expect the very best in performance.
The 5 piece ball is manufactured with three mantle layers, sandwiched between a high speed rubber core and soft urethane cover. Each of these mantle layers is designed to react to different shots and swing speeds differently in an effort to produce the most optimized performance possible, while the core and cover offer some of the best distance and feel, respectively, that money can buy.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.27.4" header_2_text_color="#72a82e"]
In the last section we talked a lot about spin as it relates to the different layers of various types of golf balls, but what exactly makes a ball a “low spin,” “mid-spin” or “high-spin” golf ball and what type is best for you? Let’s take a look:
If you have a slice or struggle to get the extra distance you would like after the ball hits the ground, you may want to switch to low spin golf balls. Low or lower spinning golf balls are designed to decrease the side spin of your shots (when hit squarely), thus allowing the ball to fly straighter through the air, especially when compared to mid and high spin golf balls. While low spin balls may cost you a little distance in the air, they usually make up for it with an increased roll out after the shot has landed.
A ball that bridges the gap between the lower and higher spinning balls, the mid spin golf ball is one that is designed to incorporate the best of both distance and feel. Aimed at perhaps the largest category of golfers—players who do not want to sacrifice distance for feel and vise versa—the mid spin golf ball offers solid distance for most players with varied feel and softness for making shots around the green. Of course, the exact properties of these mid spin golf balls will vary by brand, but nearly all golf ball manufacturers now offer a mid spin ball that is aimed at attracting this largest category of golfers.
In terms of spin, the final category of available golf balls is the high spin ball. The high spin golf ball is manufactured to increase the ball’s spin when in the air. When an average golf ball is struck, it is released into the air with a certain level of backspin. A high spin ball will increase this spin and create a longer carry. Golfers with a long right to left draw can benefit greatly from a distance standpoint when using a high spin golf ball; and those golfers with an out-of-control right to left hook may find that a high-spin ball helps to remedy this problem. That is because hook shots are produced by the draw spin of a given shot overpowering the backspin of the ball, so an increased degree of backspin may be just what is needed to say goodbye to that hook forever.
Keep in mind that, due to its backspin, a high spin ball will not produce the roll-out of a low spin or even mid spin ball. However, these balls do offer a huge advantage around the greens, where increased feel and control can often be the key to lower scores.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.27.4" header_2_text_color="#72a82e"]
Compression is a term you are likely to hear frequently when researching the perfect golf ball for your preferences and playing style. But what is compression and how can the compression of a golf ball affect your game? These are the questions we will answer below.Â
[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="//cdn-5f1de1b3c1ac191bfcc47d32.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/golf-ball-compression-1.jpg" _builder_version="3.26.7" custom_margin="||4px|||"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.27.4" header_2_text_color="#72a82e"]When you strike a golf ball, its compression is the factor that will dictate how the ball will react off the club. Compression is a measure or calculation of the deflection a golf ball encounters when it is struck by the golf club. Most manufacturers will list the compression of their golf balls on the package (and some will stamp it right onto the golf ball). This measurement is a number between 0 and 200, although you will rarely find golf balls with a compression as high or low as these two extremes. A compression of 200, for example, means the ball will not compress at all when struck; while a compression of 0 means the ball will deflect a minimum of 5 millimeters (1/5 of an inch). Most golf balls on the market have a compression that falls somewhere between these two poles, usually between 50 and 100 in compression.
So how do manufacturers determine the compression of a golf ball? A good way to understand this measurement is to think about a rubber band. If you place a standard rubber band around three of your fingers, chances are you will feel a little pressure. However, if you stretch the rubber band out as you wind the same three fingers three times around, you are definitely going to feel an added degree of pressure. This is compression. Although you are using the same amount of material for each experiment (one rubber band), and while you are occupying the same amount of space (three fingers), you are producing different pressures by compressing the rubber band around your fingers. This is the same manner in which compression works inside of a golf ball. When the solid rubber core of the golf ball is compressed it will produce less and less deflection the more you compress you it.
Before golf balls had a solid core (rather than one consisting of tightly wound rubber bands), lower compression golf balls were often viewed as “ladies’ balls” because they failed to create the distance of higher compression balls; and most men would not be caught dead playing with one of these lower compression balls. Today, this has all changed thanks to the solid one-piece cores inside of golf balls. As we mentioned above, most golf balls of today have a compression rating of 50 to 100, with the majority falling into the 80, 90, 100 compression ranges—the degree of hardness a ball has.
Generally speaking, golfers with a high handicap would be better served by a low compression ball. Lower compression balls tend to be softer and compress more to create more distance off the tee and fairway—and distance is a problem shared by many weekend and high-handicap golfers. Players with a mid to low handicap may want to opt for a higher compression ball, as these balls offer much more control than their lower compression counterparts.
If you remember, lower compression balls will deflect more upon impact. And it is this deflection that helps create distance after the ball has been struck. Therefore, players with slower swing speeds should definitely opt for a low compression golf ball, as the added deflection can make up for the distance they will lose due to the slow club head speed.
Conversely, players with great club head speed—those who are usually better and more experienced golfers—can get away with a highly compressed ball because their swing speed can create more of its own deflection on impact. And because high compression golf balls have more control and feel, they get the best of both worlds.
Studies have shown that cooler weather can affect the manner in which the ball reacts when being struck. Cold weather tends to further compress balls, as the materials within the golf ball will contract as the temperature drops. Hence, the balls will have less deflection when hit. That being said, when playing in cooler weather, players may want to use a slightly lower compressed ball than that to which they are accustomed. This will help counter the effects of the colder weather, and will ensure they maintain the distance they are accustomed to without losing too much of the feel and control they crave.
Golf balls generally come in three compression types: high compression, medium compression and low compression. Below we will briefly review each type of ball and the types of players they typically suit.
High compression golf balls can generate distance, but only with players who have a swing speed of 105 miles per hour or above. Because of the high speed impact on a fast swing such as this, the needed deflection that is important for distance is naturally created. Players with a high impact swing need a ball that is also dense enough to offer some control around the greens—a high compression ball with a compression rating of 90 and above.
A great ball for the average golfer with an average handicap, medium compression balls (with an 80 to 89 compression rating) offer a combination of distance and control that suits most of your everyday or weekend players. Medium compression balls are designed for those with a swing speed of 85 to 105 miles per hour. However, if you do not know your swing speed, medium compression golf balls are probably the perfect solution for any distance or control issues you may be having.
Players with a swing speed below 85 miles per hour can benefit greatly from low compression golf balls. Low compression golf balls offer more deflection than their high and medium compression counterparts and, as a result, create more distance off the tee and fairway. Beginners, juniors, ladies and seniors will find benefits with a low compression golf ball—balls with a compression rating below 80.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.26.7"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.26.7"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.27.4" header_2_text_color="#72a82e"]
[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="//cdn-5f1de1b3c1ac191bfcc47d32.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/types-of-golf-balls.jpg" _builder_version="3.26.7"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.27.4" header_2_text_color="#72a82e"]There are several different types of golf balls—golf balls that are designed for different players and for different purposes. These include the Tour-Level Golf Balls, Distance Golf Balls, Golf Balls made for Feel and Women’s Golf Balls. To help you understand the difference between these four types, below we have compiled a brief description of each.
The name given to these golf balls essentially tells you the types of players for whom they are intended: Professionals, as well as mid to low handicappers who have plenty of experience on the golf course. Designed to provide the very best in feel and control, Tour-Level golf balls are multi-layered (usually 4 or 5 piece golf balls). The mantle layers that are sandwiched between the core and cover of these golf balls give golfers much more control over the ball and enhanced feel around the greens. This affords these highly experienced players the opportunity to sculpt and shape shots when needed, and provides a greater degree of spin that is coveted around the greens. The cover on Tour-Level balls is characteristically thinner than that of other balls, which also augments spin control while providing the clean, crisp feel that exceptional players demand.
Beginners and players who just can’t crack the 20-25 handicap barrier may want to seriously consider switching to a Distance golf ball. These lower compression, (usually) two-piece golf balls provide maximum forgiveness by reducing the side spin that tends to exaggerate slices and hooks—shots that can quickly add up to a poor round. This reduction in side spin not only helps the ball fly longer and straighter, it also produces more roll once the shot hits the fairway. The larger core on Distance golf balls helps to enhance the carry of the shot in the air, while the thicker cover provides added protection against trees and other hazards on wayward shots.
Golf balls that are designed for feel are the lowest compression golf balls on the market today. When hitting longer shots with a driver or fairway wood, the low compression of Feel golf balls allows for greater deflection of the ball at impact, which in turn leads to straighter, longer shots with less spin when using low lofted clubs. Perfect for those with slower swing speeds, the Feel golf balls are also much softer than other types of balls. This softness allows for prolonged contact with the ball when using short irons and wedges, which translates to a softer, better feel around the green.
Due to slower swing speeds, women golfers need a ball that combines both distance and a softer feel, which is exactly how Women’s Golf Balls are designed. With a two-piece construction, Women’s golf balls are generally low compression, which enhances the deflection or deformation of the ball at impact. This in turn leads to greater distance and control; in a ball that is very durable thanks to its thick resilient cover. If you are a woman, beginner or weekend golfer with a swing speed less than 80 miles per hour we strongly recommend you give these balls a try.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.27.4" header_2_text_color="#72a82e"]
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There are many golf manufacturers that help “fit” players with their perfect ball. These golf ball fitting systems can help you find a ball that suits your swing and style of play, and while no system is 100 percent accurate, these “systems” are often a good place to start. Below we will briefly discuss three of these golf ball fitting systems: The Bridgestone Method, the Titleist Method and the Srixon System.
At the golfing website Bridgestonegolf.com, you’ll be asked to fill out a brief online questionnaire so that the company can fit you with just the right ball. They will first ask whether you are brand new to golf or someone who knows a little about his/her game. The next questions include:
Age and Gender. Gender and age are important questions because they can usually help determine swing speed. On average, women and seniors have slower swing speeds than men.
Brand. The site will next ask you what brand of ball you are accustomed to playing, just to give them a baseline of where to start. Players can also check the “I’m not sure” box if they usually play a collection of different balls.
Average score. By asking you for your average score, Bridgestone can determine whether you are a beginner, intermediate or low-handicap player. Remember, it’s important to tell the truth if you want a ball that truly meets your needs.
Preference. Finally, they will ask for your preference—the part of your game that means the most to you: distance, feel or accuracy.
After you answer the five questions and provide your email address, Bridgestone will send their recommendation(s) to your inbox.
Bridgestone also offers one-on-one golf fitting programs at different golf clubs and retail outlets, as well as group fitting events that are available by appointment.
The Titleist Method is an in-person, three-step process that begins with an exhaustive assessment of your game, your performance objectives and a selection of your personal preferences, again, distance, accuracy or feel.
The second step in the Titleist Method is an on-course evaluation called the “Green-to-Tee” fitting process. This process involves an evaluation of all of your shots on the golf course, with a heavy emphasis on shots into and around the green—where scores can usually be lowered.
The third and final step of the Titleist Method is to play the ball the company selects for you continuously to ensure it meets all your needs and the preferences you indicated. This, they say, will help build confidence and consistency.
Like Bridgestone and Titleist, the Srixon Corporation also hosts events in which individuals can be fitted for the proper ball. At these events, you will usually undergo a series of swing tests on an actual golf course while a club professional evaluates your performance. An assessment will also be given to determine your personal preferences in a golf ball, after which you will receive three recommendations from the company to try.
Srixon makes a number of award-winning golf balls, including those that promise maximum distance; maximum spin; golf balls that pair up perfectly with those who have moderate swing speeds; 2-piece balls that are durable and distance-oriented; women’s golf balls; and golf balls for ultimate feel; among others.
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The question, “Are Used Golf Balls as Good as New Golf Balls” is one you have probably heard many times. And, unfortunately, the answer is not exactly cut and dry. Some golfers swear by the performance of their used golf balls, while others prefer to play only the shiny brand new balls right out of the box. Of course, used balls that are cut or damaged in any way should never be played, and there is certainly a graduated spectrum when it comes to used golf balls that must be considered. Below we will explore the notion of used vs. new golf balls in terms of both cost and performance, and present our findings to help you make the most educated and budget-conscious decision.
If you have ever been to a pro shop or golf equipment retailer of some kind, it should come as no shock that new golf balls cost more than used golf balls—often substantially more.
If you are looking for top-of-the-line golf balls—balls that are often referred to or labeled as “Tour Level” golf balls—you can usually expect to spend $40 or more for a dozen balls; while the brand new two-piece golf balls may cause you to spend roughly $30 a dozen.
Used golf balls, as we said above, are much more affordable than new ones, If you buy from a pro shop or golf retailer, used golf balls are often placed into one of four categories: mint, near-mint, average and value (or AAAA, AAA, AA, and A). These ratings are based on the condition, age and type of used ball and where it is found. Mint condition golf balls are usually about two-thirds the price of new balls, while the balls at the bottom of the spectrum—value or A balls—cost just a small fraction of what a new ball costs.
Often there are children or teenagers who collect and sell used golf balls right from the golf course, usually at rock-bottom prices, so in terms of price, it truly depends on “where” you buy your used golf balls as well as their condition.
So how do used golf balls stack up against new golf balls in terms of performance? Actually, the answer may surprise you.
Most golf ball manufacturers claim that their balls can be kept safely for five years if stored in normal domestic conditions, but excessive heat, such as from the trunk or the interior of an automobile, can reduce the ball’s lifespan. Golf manufacturers also say that golf balls should be replaced frequently to keep in step with advancing technologies, but then again, why wouldn’t they say that? They are in the business of selling golf balls.
So how about water? Can prolonged submersion in a lake or pond negatively impact the ball’s performance? The old answer was “yes,” but a recent study conducted by Golf Laboratories of San Diego (California) tested the performance of submerged golf balls against new golf balls before issuing the following statement:
“There seems no obvious reason why an otherwise undamaged ball, protected by a modern covering material, should behave any differently {than a new golf ball} because of a period of submersion.”
Moreover, in 2016, the website PluggedInGolf.com conducted a thorough experiment in which they tested various grades of used golf balls (mint, near-mint, etc) against brand new balls of the same type right out of the box. Their conclusion, much like the one from Golf Laboratories of San Diego, was clear:
“Regardless of the club used by testers, and no matter what grade was given to each used ball, there was no significant impact on performance.”
So no significant difference in performance!
It goes without saying that the findings of these two studies should be great news to golfers everywhere. As long as the ball is modern and has no structural defects like rips or cuts; and regardless of its “grade” or where it is found (in the woods, lake, etc.); a used golf ball offers the same (or nearly the same) performance of those expensive new golf balls—balls that can add a lot of extra expense to the game, particularly for beginners.
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As you can see, when it comes to selecting your ideal golf ball there are a lot of factors you will need to consider. From the characteristics and construction of the golf ball to its number of layers, spin and compression rating, the perfect golf ball can take on many different forms. Fortunately, golf fitting events, questionnaires, and swing speed analysis tests can be very helpful in determining the ideal golf ball based on your personal preferences (distance, accuracy and feel) and swing style; and regardless of those findings, used golf balls can save you a lot of money in the long run.
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