Understanding all aspects of your golf equipment can be beneficial to your overall performance on the course during your next round. Most golf equipment, including golf balls, is manufactured for a specific skill set and golfing ability. Speak to a licensed PGA teaching professional or other golf fitting expert for more information on how customized fitting can assist with your game.
Compression
Golf balls can be either low compression or high compression. The clubface compresses the ball slightly when it strikes it, and in a manner of a few milliseconds the ball rebounds back to its original shape and then speeds up as it flies towards your target. If your swing speed is between 85-95 mph, you would benefit most from using a softer, low compression golf ball as opposed to a higher compression ball, which is harder to compress at impact.
Top Flite D2
Top Flite Golf manufactures and distributes a complete line of low compression golf balls in their D2-Series product line. A winner of "Time" magazine’s Inventions of the Year in 2007, the D2 line is available in a variety of different dimple patterns geared towards improving your game in any of the following areas: distance control, accuracy or spin rate. All D2 balls feature a low compression core that's ideal for the player with a slower swing speed.
Nike Power Distance
Nike Golf also offers a high-quality low compression golf ball at most major sporting goods stores or your local golf pro shop. These golf balls are “soft” in feel, which promotes a higher-spinning golf ball after impact. The patented aerodynamic dimple pattern on the Power Distance line also minimizes sidespin, thus promoting a more accurate shot shape. The low compression core also minimizes overall spin on the ball when hit with a driver, thus leading to increased distance and roll once the ball lands.
Considerations
Just as with your golf clubs and other equipment, you can also get a customized fitting for the golf ball that will be the best fit for your game specifications. For example, Golf Galaxy offers a Ball Launch Monitor fitting system that will measure your swing speed, launch angle and perceived spin rate on a variety of different golf balls (see Resources).
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