| ign="center"> | | | | Narrow your choices down to two or three balls. |
| Copyright (c) 2009 Jack Moorehouse | | | | Then try each for a few weeks. See which |
| Gift certificates to a sports store or golf | | | | provides the best result. That's your ball. |
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| in your life a chance to buy something useful for | | | | You don't have to understand how balls are made. |
| his game, like a dozen golf balls. Great golf balls | | | | But it helps to know something about what the |
| exist in every price range. But you must find a | | | | dimples do. You need dimples on a golf ball to get |
| ball that fits your game for it to | | | | it airborne. No dimples, no lift. It's that simple. |
| workâwhether you have a high golf | | | | Dimples add "drag" to a ball. But adding too many |
| handicap or a single digit golf handicap. When it | | | | dimples to a golf ball doesn't help either. Diminishing |
| comes to golf balls, the right one can contribute | | | | returns come at about 500 dimples. The minimum |
| as much to your game as your clubs, as I've said | | | | number of dimples on a golf ball is about 300, with |
| in my golf tips newsletter. Below are some tips on | | | | optimum performance at about 350 to 450 |
| choosing the right ball: | | | | dimples per ball. Try golf balls with different dimple |
| Be Realistic and Practical | | | | designs to find one that gives your shots a good |
| Golfers often buy Pro V1 or MC Lady balls just | | | | lift. |
| because they make them feel like real players. | | | | Take Care Of Your Golf Balls |
| That's not wise or practical. Your goal when | | | | Some players are diligent about taking care of |
| buying balls is to find one that's compatible with | | | | their clubs, but not so diligent about taking care of |
| your game, course, and budget. Key factors to | | | | their golf balls. While golf balls are more durable |
| consider are distance, feel, and spin. Distance alone | | | | than ever, you still must take care of them, as I |
| is the most expensive. Expect to pay more for | | | | tell students who take my golf lessons. Leaving |
| combinations of the three. But ball companies are | | | | balls in your trunk on a scorching hot day is not |
| always offering specials. Take 'em up on these | | | | taking good care of them. Store your ball at |
| offers. Be realistic. Be practical. Be smart. | | | | normal room temperatures, away from the |
| Buy For Your Home Course | | | | furnace if possible, is a good way to take care of |
| Golfers should by balls based on which course you | | | | balls. If you have to err on one side, better to let |
| play the most. If you need to work the ball, buy | | | | them get cold than hot, |
| a spin ball. If you need to hit it long, buy a | | | | These golf tips on buying balls will help you narrow |
| distance ball. To decide between distance and | | | | down your choice. While you may not want to |
| control, try this experiment from Bob Toski, the | | | | spend your paycheck on golf balls, you also don't |
| famed golf instructor: | | | | want to buy "pond" balls or X-outs either. Some |
| Every time you miss a fairway, move your shot | | | | are fine. But most aren't. Instead, buy new golf |
| back 15 yards and place it on the fairway. Now | | | | balls that help chop strokes off your golf handicap |
| compare scores. You will probably find that you | | | | and provide value for your money. It's the only |
| did much better than you normally do. The | | | | way to roll. |
| exercise may show you that there's more to a | | | | Jack Moorehouse is the author of the best-selling |
| good golf ball than it's distance potential. | | | | book "How To Break 80 And Shoot Like The |
| Trial And Error Is Best | | | | Pros." He is NOT a golf pro, rather a working man |
| You'll never really know which ball works best until | | | | that has helped thousands of golfers from all |
| you actually try them. Here's a systematic way | | | | seven continents lower their handicap immediately. |
| to do that: | | | | He has a free weekly newsletter with the latest |
| Hit 10 shots each with different balls to determine | | | | golf tips, golf lessons and golf instruction. |
| trajectory, carry, and distance after they land. If | | | | Report this article |
| possible, ask a pro to help you find a ball you can | | | | This article is free for republishing |
| launch at optimum angle. Now hit five shots with | | | | Source: |
| your long and mid irons. Check trajectory and the | | | | Republish this article |
| spin you get on the greens. Now hit a variety of | | | | |
| scoring shots from 100 yards inâshots | | | | Ask a Question About this Article |
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