| Contrary to what many people think, all golf balls | | | | hand are easier to control but are best used by |
| are not made alike. In fact, they are so diverse | | | | those with a fast swing. |
| that there have been over 5,000 design patents | | | | To decide which golf ball is best for you, you can |
| for golf balls given in the last ten years. It may | | | | divide them into 3 general categories. The solid |
| seem like they haven't changed in decades, but | | | | two piece ball is the most common and, of |
| golf balls are some of the most researched and | | | | course, the cheapest. It is comprised of a hard |
| advanced pieces of equipment in any sport today. | | | | cover over an inner core. This is a good ball for |
| Selecting a ball that is right for the way you swing | | | | beginners which can often hit the ball thin or fat. |
| is critical to your golf game. As important as | | | | The three piece ball is multilayered. Softer than |
| picking the right set of clubs, you need to find the | | | | the two piece ball, it gives you more control but |
| type of golf ball that matches your style of play | | | | won't fly as far. This ball is recommended for |
| and your golf swing. Different golf balls have a | | | | intermediate players as it will let you get more |
| different spin and a different feel. They are made | | | | spin and control over your shots. The three piece |
| with different cover materials and of varying | | | | ball is more expensive than the two piece but can |
| density. Picking the one that works for you | | | | add an edge to your play if you are past the |
| depends on your skill level and how you hit the | | | | beginner stage and looking for something to give |
| ball. | | | | you an edge. |
| The first thing you might look at is the | | | | The high performance balls can be rather costly |
| compression of the ball. This relates to how tightly | | | | and won't last as long as the other types of balls. |
| the ball is wound. The lower the compression the | | | | These balls are for the expert player who wants |
| softer the ball. Softer balls are better if you have | | | | more control and spin than the three piece ball |
| a slow swing, they will fly farther but are harder | | | | can offer. Although it is costly, this type of golf |
| to control. High compression balls, on the other | | | | ball has what it takes to go the distance. |