there different types of golf ball?
are several elements in the manufacture and design of golf balls
which can be bourne in mind when buying golf balls, however at the
end of the day, the type of ball you play best with is down to personal
there is no connection between the compression of a golf ball and
the distance over which it will travel, the compression of a ball
will affect how the ball feels when hit. Most ball compressions
are rated between 80 and 100. The most common compression ball is
90, the higher the compression the harder the ball will feel when
you hit it. A 100 compression ball has a much more "solid"
feel when hit than an 80 compression. However, it is down to personal
preference as to what you feel most comfortable with.
are two main types of ball covering, Surlyn and Balata.
of solid core and surlyn cover (man made uncuttable substance).
of liquid filled core, wound with rubber, covered with balata
(soft cover which develops nicks and cuts).
- less spin
- good distance
- long life
- less expensive
/ backspin achievable
- allows more control of ball
- cuts easily
- short life
- higher cost
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