How to Tell the Compression of a Golf Ball
For golfers, knowing the compression ratings of golf balls used to be about as important as remembering an important birthday or anniversary. The golfer used compression ratings to help decide which golf ball to buy. The general theory was the lower the compression number, the farther the golf ball would travel. Then the golf manufacturers started moving away from listing compression ratings and used other techniques to market their balls. Chances are you'll find compression ratings stamped mostly only on balls manufactured before 2010. However, some manufacturers are still providing the ratings on their balls.
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Purchase or acquire golf balls. Remove them from any packaging.
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Examine the golf balls for two- or three-digit numbers. The tiny numbers, which are usually stamped on the side of the golf balls, represent the compression ratings. Go on to Step 3 if you cannot locate the two- or three-digit numbers.
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Note the manufacturer of the golf ball. Then use the Internet to find the manufacturers' Web address by using a search engine. Search for a link to customer service and use that link to access any FAQs or other information on ball compression. Find the compression rating of your ball. If there is none listed, search the site for a toll-free number to the manufacturer or an email address. Call or write asking for the compression ratings. Understand that the golf equipment industry is so competitive that nearly all the manufacturers are happy to respond to inquiries from customers.
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