Help With Golf Ball Selection?

Question

i need help finding a golf ball good for me.im relatively new to serious golfing,so idk what would be considered good or bad golf balls.i would like a ball to maybe further my distance(my longest hit is 200yds)and help me hit straighter(i always slice)

Answer 1

Don't fall into the trap of thinking equipment will improve the game. If you have a grooved swing, with a slow long takeaway, progressively faster downswing  with a complete follow through, one can hit any  golf ball a reasonable distance with accuracy. Try as many brands as possible to determine which ball feels best when leaving the club face. You will find  some feel like you are hitting rocks while another will have a softer feel. The brand is usually a personal preference.

Answer 2

A golf ball won't help your slice.  That is all in your swing.  Golf Magazine had a test of 54 different models of golf balls in its February '08 issue based on handicap.  It would help if you stated what your score for 18 holes was so I could recommend a ball based on the article in the magazine.  You could order the magazine and read it yourself and determine the kind of ball you feel would fit your game.

Answer 3

Go to a local golf shop and ask for a golf ball fitting.  It will cost you about $20, and they usually give you a sleeve or two of the balls that they recommend to you.  They will get you into a hitting room/simulator - check your stats and then recommend a ball  based on your swing, swing speed, etc.  9 times out of 10, they get it right - and most places won't try to sell you the most expensive ball out there.  They are smart enough to know that if you need a $2 ball and they sell you a $4 ball, you will likely shop somewhere else.

Answer 4

You probably want a higher compression ball. If it were me I'd look into a Titleist! No ball will help your slice that's all YOU! Remember. The game always wins! Have fun! ;-)=

Answer 5

I'm a former golf pro and this question was always asked of me. Considering where your skill level appears to be, you should look for a middle price point ball (ie. Titleist NXT Extreme, Callaway HX Hot, Nike Ignite, etc.) The ideal ball for you would be one with a firm cover (to reduce spin) but with low compression (at 200 yards your clubhead speed would benefit from a ball that will compress easier to allow for more ball to clubface contact = more distance).

Next...SEE YOUR LOCAL PRO...nothing you can buy in a store will help you more than having a golf professional helping you with your problems. They will help you find a cure for that slice!

Answer 6

Right now you need quantity, not quality.  Look for re-used balls because you get a lot of them and they don't cost much.  A bag of 2 dozen used balls can cost around 33 cents a ball.  Hit them all you want to as you continue to learn and grow your skills.  You'll lose a good many, but in time you'll get to the point where you need a better ball.  

When your skills improve, move to a higher compression low-cost ball like Top-Flite and Maxfli.  They're pretty cheap, durable and widely available.  Enjoy the game without wasting money on pricey balls.

Answer 7

Judging from your skill level, I'd say go with whatever gives you confidence but isn't very expensive.  For a short, inaccurate hitter, there is no sense paying $4+ per ball that will most likely get lost.  Go with what you can afford, but that you are comfortable hitting.  Since it sounds like you may have a slow swing speed, a low compression or even a women's ball might help you get a few extra yards on your shots.  I'd lean toward the Maxfli Noodle for your game.

Answer 8

I would consider working on your swing more before worrying too much about a ball. A good golf ball will help but if your contantly hitting a slice it will just send you further into the rough. Straighten out the swing , distance and accuracy will come.

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Answer 9

For the most part golf balls are a gimmick.  Every single brand claims "longer" and "straighter" shots.  It doesn't really make that big of a difference.  

Yes you will play better with a brand new ball than a beat up one, as a new ball's rotation and hence flight path won't be inhibited by small depletions in the balls surface, but don't expect a different brand of ball to change your play quality.  What you really want is just a ball that you know is going to hold up throughout your round.  Any of the big name brands is fine, and for amateurs replaying the same ball for several rounds is fine too, the slight beating it will take over a few rounds won't effect an amateurs play at any detectable level.  

What does make a difference is the feel of the ball.  Some balls will have a "soft" feel to them when you hit them, where as others will have a very "solid" feel to them.  Think of this as the level of "ping" you feel primarily off the tee and while putting.  Either way doesn't change ball performance, it's just a personal preference.  The trend seems to swing back and forth, for a any number of years and solid "ping" will be in, and then soft feel will become popular again.  I say again tough, it is just personal preference, it really doesn't matter.

For what it's worth though the current trend and for the past decade or so a "soft feel" style has been the general trend, and Titleist is the most popular brand amongst the touring PGA pros and has been for years.

Bottom line, just find what you feel comfortable hitting (I like Slazenger because in an era where super soft feel is in, they still have a nice "pop" to them, a syle I prefer), bt don't expect the brand or amount of money you pay for your ball to change your game play.  Unfortunately for those of us whose last name isn't "Woods" we've got to try and get the most out of our talent and practice practice practice.