Golf
balls
Golf balls are often
not usually considered to be part of the golf equipment that can
appreciably affect your game but they really can. Choosing the right
golf balls for the way you play and your skill level is essential.
The two-piece golf ball has a thin outer cover with a large inner core.
This design lends to distance, but less spin characteristics.
Three-piece golf balls add a layer of wound rubber between the outer
shell and the inner core that softens the impact when the ball is
struck. Improved spin characteristics are a result, but this ball tends
to suffer from some loss of distance.
Multi-layered golf balls have a solid core and a cover, but in between
there may be several layers of different materials. The intent is to
try to produce a ball that does everything well, and are good
compromises of both distance and spin. They also tend to be the most
expensive golf balls.
The next consideration is the compression of the ball, or high tightly
it is wound. The choices are either 80, 90, or 100. The 80 compression
balls go farthest, but can be hard to control. The 90 compression is a
good balance, and 100 golf balls are for mostly advanced players with
very fast swing speeds.
Most beginners would do well with a two-piece ball that has a tough
shell, like Surlyn, in order to get maximum distance and durability.
More advanced players may want to experiment with three-piece and
multi-layered balls to get the most feel and spin on their shots.
Usually it's a good idea to try different golf balls and see what works
best for you, especially as your skill level improves.
