Buying golf balls is a lot like buying shoes. Many types and styles of shoes are available, but in the end the most important attribute is to find some shoes that fit well. The same is true with golf balls. Many cores, covers and makeups are available, and perhaps more importantly, golf balls come in many prices. Choosing the correct ball for your intended outcome can save you strokes and money.
Spin
One of the first elements to consider is how much spin you want. Typically, higher-priced balls are designed to spin more around the green and on iron shots, but this has a downside. If you hit a hook or slice, buying a high-spin ball might be a bad idea. When you hit a hook or slice, the club you hit puts side spin on the ball, resulting in the banana-type curve. Adding a high-spin ball to the mix might make your hook or slice worse. But, if you have a controlled swing, a high-spin ball will help your game.
Price
As of June 2010, golf balls range from $10 up to $50 per dozen. Everybody would like to hit a tour level ball, but most do not want to pay the price, especially if they lose balls each round. If you are a high handicap golfer who tends to lose more than three or five balls each round, buy a low-spin, less expensive ball until your control improves. If you have control of your swing and want some extra spin around the green, a higher-priced high spin ball could be the best option.
Feel
Some people want to have maximum distance out of their drives, and some people want a softer feeling ball around the green, and everybody else falls somewhere in between. Those who like harder feeling balls for distance can find balls that have a softer feel but do not lose distance off the tee.
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