YOU MIGHT BE USING THE WRONG GOLF BALL by - Penny Wingard, Fairview Golf Course Manager

Soft ball, hard ball, two-piece, three- short hitters who need extra length piece, multi-layer, low compression, on their shots. These balls are more high compression, distance… and durable for golf shots hit into trees or the list goes on and on. If you like on cart paths, lessening cuts on the to hit the greens then you may have ball. The construction of this ball is asked these questions when first usually a two-piece with solid inner enjoying the sport of golf. How in core and a hard cover to provide the world do I know what type of golf extra distance. ball I should go with for my game? Oh, and then there are all the pretty colored balls to choose from. What do all the different things above mean and how does that help my game? Let’s see if we can help you make a decision.

Compression of a golf ball refers to the hardness and tightness of the core and is measured in numbers. Low compression, available usually When first taking up the game, an in 80, offers more distance but less inexpensive ball might be your best control. A 100-compression ball choice as you will try to figure out gives golfers with more experience your swing and will most likely lose greater control. Most average golfers a few along the course. This is the use a compression of 90. Some very reason most pro shops carry manufacturers are now making a “reclaimed balls” also known as compromise ball that allows longer used ones for the beginners or off- distance than a control ball but a season golfing. softer feel than a distance ball.

Soft golf balls are for the more Another important thing to do during advanced golfer who wants to give the season is check your ball for any the ball extra spin to make it stop scuffs or cuts before playing. This is and back up on the green rather important as the slightest deviation than roll forward off the green. These can adversely affect the flight of your balls are the least durable due to the ball as well as how it lands. It isn’t a soft covers and are better fit for the bad idea to keep these types of balls experienced golfer. Soft golf balls in the bag for shots over a water are made of multi-layers and then hazard or late season golf when they covered in a softer outter layer for may be lost in leaves. greater control. Good luck with your selections and Hard golf balls are a type of ball figuring out which ball would be right helpful for the beginning golfer or for you.