You should always do some research before you buy your golf equipment. Just as well you should never overlook the importance of the golf ball. If you’ve played golf much at all, you have seen thousands of different golf balls on the course that are all different in some way. Some balls feel like a rock when you hit them, some feel very soft. Some will go farther with less spin, some will travel a shorter distance and spin a ton. Golf balls are made for spin, durability, feel, distance, and even cost.
Balls that are made for spin are usually wound balls that have a core of soft windings. These balls will be softer and will have a good feel to them. Balls that have more spin are usually preferred by lower handicap golfers simply because they spin more. Someone who has trouble controlling the ball (especially with driving) will find that these balls will be even harder to control. The more a ball spins, the more it is going to hook or slice. These balls usually are the most expensive.
Durability and distance balls usually fall into the two piece category. These halls have a hard inner construction with a hard covering. These balls are made for distance and will produce the least amount of spin. These balls are great for those of us who have trouble controlling the ball. However, if you pride yourself at being able to shape different kinds of shots, this ball is probably not for you. Because this balls is harder than most, it is also going to last longer. These balls are usually the cheapest.
There are also multilayer balls. These balls try to blend the soft and hard feels to get an all around good ball. The distance is provided by the construction of the core, and the softness for iron play and spin is on the outer layer. These balls have mid range prices and are usually good for those who have around a 10 handicap.
So before you take a trip down to your golf equipment. store to buy some golf balls, make sure are aware of your skills and what your goal is in golf. If you simply just want to play golf and don’t care about the ball, buy the cheapest ones you can find in the biggest quantity. If you are struggling with control and want some distance, go with a harder ball. If you are looking to get more spin on your shots and have a softer landing into the green, go with a soft wound ball. They will be more expensive, but there is a world of difference.
