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Using the right golf ball for your game is a vital ingredient to playing your best. Although compression isn’t the major selling point that it once was for those in the golf ball industry, it is still an important concept to understand for all golfers. Making Golf Ball Compression Work for YouĪt one point in time, the compression rating of a golf ball was printed right on the box – if not on the ball itself.

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In other words, compression isn’t the be-all, end-all of golf ball fitting. You may prefer the flight and spin characteristics of B, or simply like the way it feels coming off the club. And, just because you hit Ball A farther than Ball B doesn’t necessarily make A your best bet. Its core, cover and mantle materials have an impact, as do dimple shapes and patterns. To be sure, compression isn’t the only factor affecting a golf ball’s length. There are plenty of distance golf balls that could serve your needs well. In this swing speed range, control isn’t a huge issue – but every yard matters. Compare them against each other, and against some mid-compression varieties. If you swing slower than 85 mph: Definitely try a few low-compression golf balls. Still, a mid-compression model could be a better fit. On the lower end (85 – 94 mph), control should be less of an issue if you pick a low-compression ball. Your best bet likely lies among the mid-compression models. If you swing between 85 – 104 mph: On the higher end of this range (95 – 104 mph), a low-compression ball could create control issues. Your best bet – a high-compression tour or premium model. While you may get a few extra yards from a mid- or low-compression model, you could also hit it too high with excess spin, resulting in a lack of control.

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If you swing the driver at 105 mph or faster: You’ll generate good distance from any ball. But let’s assume that, like most amateurs, driving distance is a key concern. Should you play a high-compression ball (rated 90-plus), a mid-compression ball (66 – 89) or a low-compression ball (65 or less)? That depends on your performance preferences. But most of those in-the-know tend to sway toward the compression matters camp.įor the sake of argument, let’s assume they’re correct. So who’s right, and who’s wrong? As of early 2014, there’s no definitive answer. Instead, Titleist focuses on feel, backspin, accuracy, trajectory and greenside responsiveness in its fitting recommendations.

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Titleist argues that there’s little discernible difference in how much a tour pro and a rank amateur compress the ball, regardless of the ball’s compression rating. 1 golf ball manufacturer insists compression isn’t important when fitting golfer to golf ball. And nearly every company makes golf ball models of different compression ratings aimed at golfers of different swing speeds. It stands to reason that a softer ball will compress more than a high-compression ball, right? Most analysts think so. The idea is that golfers with slower swing speeds have an easier time compressing a lower-compression (softer) ball, therefore getting more distance than they can with a high-compression tour model. In recent years, manufacturers like Bridgestone and Wilson have put a major emphasis on compression, with the goal of fitting each golfer with the ball best suited to his swing speed and skills.

There’s at least some disagreement, however, on the role of compression in how a particular ball performs for different golfers. Sounds simple enough, and it is… on the surface. The ball launches as this compression is released. If you’ve seen photos or slow-motion video of the moment of impact, you’ve seen the ball compress or smush against the clubface. What, exactly, is compression? It’s a measurement of how much a ball compresses against the clubface at impact, expressed as a simple number (e.g. Of all the variables that determine a golf ball’s performance, compression may be the most mysterious.

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