| Step 1: Choose Some Golf Balls to Test | | | | a single hole at the golf course try this, drop a |
| Before you can figure out which ball works best, | | | | second ball at each approach, make slow notes |
| a golfer must choose several to test. There are | | | | throughout the round. This shouldn't take more |
| two things to keep in mind: | | | | than 5 or 6 holes to complete and won't slow |
| - What do you need from a golf ball? | | | | down the other golfers. |
| - What don't you need from a golf ball? | | | | Step 4: 150+ Yards |
| Answering these questions will help you narrow | | | | The test is much the same. As there are plenty |
| down your choices, typically resulting in a similar | | | | of par 3 holes which are over the 150 yard mark, |
| golf ball style from several brands being chosen. It | | | | dropping onto a piece of fairways instead of a |
| is OK to choose several types of golf ball from | | | | short tee is a great way to accomplish this. Again |
| the same golf brand, but try to vary the choice | | | | make notes on the balls flight, roll, and line in the |
| as different brands offer different takes on the | | | | air. Some golf balls will travel lower in the air and |
| same kind of golf ball. | | | | run longer, is that something that you want in |
| Step 2: Test the Chip and Pitch | | | | your ball? These are the types of observations |
| Find a green with suitable bunkers and fringe | | | | that will really help you pick the best golf ball for |
| space and begin to test the balls from different | | | | your golf game. |
| areas. Several attempts with each ball should | | | | Step 5: The Driver |
| reveal the differences. Try some bunker chips | | | | When testing golf balls on a driver it is important |
| and pitches as well. It may be harder to tell the | | | | to keep certain constants. If you have several |
| difference, but you will play there so you ought to | | | | drivers in your golf bag, pick one and stick to it |
| attempt some shots and see how each ball feels. | | | | for the duration of the test. Also do not adjust |
| If you are having trouble keeping track of your | | | | the tee height as it will affect your results. The |
| findings, write them down. It will make the choice | | | | most common benchmark for golfers is distance, |
| that much easier as you go along. | | | | but it's also important to take into account ball |
| Step 3: 80-100 Yard Approach | | | | flight. Any bending in the flight could be a sign of |
| This test involves dropping each ball onto the | | | | trouble. |
| fairway and taking notes of several things. Do the | | | | Step 6: Tally the Results |
| balls react to spin, have more roll, or anything in | | | | Once you have compiled your data you are ready |
| particular that you like or dislike. Again taking | | | | to make the choice for the best golf ball for your |
| notes is an important step. | | | | game. The confidence that this informed choice |
| Note: If you do not have time to execute this on | | | | brings to your golf game will also be self evident. |