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How to Find the Best Golf Ball for Me

Like other aspects of golf, the right ball for your game is a matter of individual preference and ability. Depending on your experience, clubs, average courses played, handicap and swing speed the type of ball could vary. Compression, outer covering, inner materials and other manufacturing characteristics can cause golf balls to perform differently when struck -- distance, spin and height could are affected. In addition to physical differences in golf balls, there are price factors as well. Keep several things in mind when choosing your perfect ball.

Things You'll Need

Assortment of golf balls
Golf clubs
Driving range

Instructions

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  Stick with low-compression, inexpensive two-piece golf balls if you are a beginner. These balls are more dense, with an inner banding wound tightly around the core. Lower compression helps the ball travel further when hit. The compression rating on these balls for beginners is 80.
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  Step up to a three-piece, medium-compression (rating of 90) offering as an amateur player. The combination of control and distance will help provide a good balance, with higher trajectory and more spin than low-compression balls. The distance you hit these shouldn't change much as you've improved your swing since starting out.
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  Choose high-performance balls that are low compression and softer if you are an advanced golfer. They are more accurate and create more spin, and have a rating of 100.
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  Compensate for the regional differences of your course when choosing a ball. Altitude and climate can also impact your ball choice. More humid and dense sea air will cause balls to be a little softer. Likewise, colder and thinner air can harden the ball, so choose your compression rating accordingly.

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