How to Choose a Golf Ball

Many amateur golfers trying to improve their scores spend countless hours working on their swing or short game, but choosing the right golf ball can have just as big of an impact as time spent on the practice range.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Consider spin ratio. This refers to dimple pattern and effects the flight of the ball. A high spin ratio will lead to higher trajectory golf shots as well as more spin, this can be good for golfers with a high skill level who prefer to shape their shots. However, golfers who struggle to hit the ball straight should look for a ball with a lower spin ratio.

2. Look at the compression. Golf balls come in either 80, 90 or 100 compression with higher compression golf balls sometimes listed as "distance" but the key is getting a compression that fits with your golf swing. Higher compression golf balls require faster swing speeds to be effective. Swing speeds can be tested at some driving ranges or golf equipment stores with most amateur golfers swinging between 65 to 90 mph. Golfers with slower swing speeds should use lower compression golf balls to maximize distance and avoid the feeling of hitting rocks.

3. Once you find a golf ball with the spin and compression you want buy a single sleeve to test the ball before you buy a box or more. When testing a ball pay attention to both the feel when you hit it (compression) and the ball flight (spin ratio).

Tips & Warnings

• Take your ball flight into account, if you previously play a draw or fade a ball with a high spin ratio may turn your slight fade into a big slice.

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