What’s The Proper Golf Ball For Your Game

One thing most golfers don’t look into is what’s the best golf ball for their swing and game? I understand this is low on the checklist, as equipment is for sure above it, but in my opinion, your ball selection should be second for sure.

If you’re a low handicap golfer, you no doubt have a particular golf ball you played, and you’ve chosen it through trial and error. I know that’s what I’ve done.

For the high handicap golfer, price may be the considering factor, as you may feel it doesn’t matter so what ball you play, as long as you can play you’re happy.

Your swing speed can be another factor in what ball you should play. For the high swing speeds (above 90mph), you’ll want a 3-piece ball, for swings 85mph and slower you’ll most likely want a 2 piece ball.

Once you’ve decided this, then you’ll want to play a few different balls to see what one you like better. You decision will be based on distance, accuracy and feel around the greens.

For example, a 2 piece ball spins at a lower rate, so the high handicap golfer who hits a slice or hook, it won’t be as pronounced. But, it is a much harder ball, so when you chip and put, it’s like hitting a rock, which is the reason we call a Topflite ball a “rock flight”.

Some examples of a 2-piece golf ball are: Bridgestone e5, Callaway Big Bertha, MaxFli Noode, Nike Power Distance.

So the proper golf balls are really dependent on your specific golf swing.

With that being said, the low handicap, high swing speed golfer will definitely want a 3, even 4 piece ball that has a softer outer cover for better feel, as well as you’ll get less spin with driver, but more with irons, so they hit the green and hold.