What to Look For
Choosing the best golf ball values depends on your skill level, according to Robert Cotter, a professional golf ball engineer. The two-piece golf ball generally has a solid rubber center surrounded by a plastic or rubber cover. The ball generally is a low-spinning ball and used by novices or recreational golfers to improve distance. The three-piece ball has a solid rubber center and a mantle area with a soft plastic or urethane rubber cover. Low handicap golfers use the four or five-piece performance golf balls. The golf balls are multi-layered with a dual core surrounded by a mantle and dimpled urethane cover. The ball is geared to tame excessive spin for golfers with high swing speeds and maximizes distance, according to Cotter.
Common Pitfalls
The power of multi-media advertising may over shadow your honest assessment of your golf abilities. You see an ad with Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson or Zach Johnson using a particular ball and you may think that if it’s good enough for them, it’s good enough for you. You need a ball that fits your abilities, according to the Golf Training Aid and Teaching Tool website.
Where to Buy
The Top Flite D2 Feel 2009 costs around $13 for 15 balls at Golf.com. Golf.com has some exceptional values in golf balls in all price ranges. Callaway Golf.com offers the Top Flite XL 7000 15-count for less than $13 as of September, 2010. The three-layer Top Flite Gamer V2 costs around $20 for a dozen balls and the Srixon Tri Speed Golf Balls costs less than $30, according to Bizrate’s 2010 shopper. The Golf Warehouse offers the Callaway HX Hot Plus Golf Balls for less than $26, as of September, 2010
If you are a low handicap or semi-pro golfer, you can expect to pay in the vicinity of $45 for the five-layer Taylormade Penta golf ball, according to Golf.com.
Cost
Two-piece golf balls range in price from $10 to $15 a dozen. The three-piece golf balls cost $20 to $50. The four and five-piece golf balls cost $42 on up. There are some good values offered on 15-count two-piece golf balls. Specially designed golf balls are costly and require a special order.
Comparison Shopping
The golf ball industry is dynamic, with new products coming to market at lightning speed. Golf balls, like cars, PCs and sports equipment have model years. You may find the ball you couldn’t afford last year is reduced this year as a new ball is introduced. Once you have decided on a particular golf ball, shop around online or at your local golf store for close-out specials. Bizrate is a good source for locating the best golf balls for your money.
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