Used Golf Balls

The Best Way to Clean Used Golf Balls

Though golfers would rather see their golf ball sail through the air and straight into the hole after a perfect swing, these scenarios aren’t as frequent as we would like. Instead, the ball travels through dirt, mud, sand and tall grass on...

Backyard Games Using Golf Balls

As warmer weather approaches, parents begin planning fun outdoor activities--and encouraging the family to spend time outdoors for healthy fun. Maybe you are inspired by backyard memories of your childhood, local park or at the beach, enjoying...

What are Air Flow Balls Used for in Golf?

Air flow golf balls are plastic golf balls with small holes covering the surface. The holes help create drag and reduce backspin, so the balls can't fly as far. The holes are directly opposite from one another to maximize the drag and limit distance.

What Golf Balls Do the Professionals Use?

While the right equipment can help golfers of any level, it is particularly important for professionals to have the right ball. Over time, the golf ball has changed dramatically. In the 1990s, professionals were still using ultra-soft golf balls...

Golf Ball Distance Vs. Club Used for Shot

The best golfers pay somebody to help them make the decision, so you know choosing the right golf club can't be an easy task. But if you eavesdrop on a professional golfer's conversations with his caddie, you'll overhear that distance is the No. 1...

Smart Shopping for Golf Balls

There are a variety of golf ball styles today to match the games of particular golfers. They can be designed for distance, control or spin with different covers, cores and patterns to fit a golfer's needs. The engineering of golf balls has...

The Best Golf Balls for the Money

A good quality golf ball should have a good feel on the green, be firm, yet not completely hard, and have some bounce to it. Choose a harder ball if you are going to be playing on a damp course, and a softer ball if you anticipate playing on a dry...

Driving Range Rules

When it's time to hit the driving range, one of the most important things you can do is to be prepared. That doesn't just mean having all the right clubs in your bag or making sure to remember your golf shoes. It also means knowing the rules and...

What Is Best Way to Clean Golf Balls?

Golf balls get knocked around a lot, through sand traps and water hazards and sometimes muddy greens. Dirt can make the ball tougher to see on the fairway, and enough dirt could even affect the flight of the ball. When Golf Digest tested clean and...

What Materials Make Golf Balls?

Golf balls have evolved in several ways since their invention hundreds of years ago in Scotland. Dimples have been installed on the exterior of the ball to improve its flight through the air. Instead of wood, golf balls are now made of synthetic...

The Best Spin Golf Balls

According to a poll of Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers, fewer than half of golf students use the correct type of ball for their hitting style. One of the measures used for golf balls is its spin-- or how the ball spins as it travels through...

The Best Rated Golf Balls

Look for a highly rated golf ball that fits your game and feels good. Don't buy the most expensive ball just because the pros play it. Determine what part of your game needs improvement, and choose a ball based on that. If you want to improve your...

The Best Golf Ball for Beginners

For those who are just getting into the game of golf, choosing the right equipment can be difficult. For example, there are hundreds of choices just among golf balls, each carrying particular features and price points. It's probably wisest to...

Cool Golf Gifts

If you are looking for the perfect gift for the golfer in your life, you want something trendy and cool to give him. There are hundreds of items on the market that provide both entertainment and function. Most products are versatile enough for...

Golf Balls for Longer Distance for Beginners

The best golf ball for the beginner costs the least, since the beginner will lose many of them, according to the Guide to Golf Equipment. Hitting a golf ball a long way depends on many factors.

Tips About Golf Balls

The game of golf includes the player, his clubs and his golf ball. Since not all golf balls are created equal it is important to know several tips before using just any golf ball. The right golf ball for you will depend on your skill level and...

Top of the Line Professional Golf Balls

More than 1,000 golf balls make the U.S. Golf Association's list of approved golf balls every year. That includes everything from the cheapest golf balls you can buy in the discount aisle, to the top-of-the-line golf balls used by touring pros....

Differences Between Smooth & Dimpled Golf Balls

If you've been to a driving range or golf course recently, or even played a round of mini-golf with friends, you've used dimpled golf balls. There's a reason for that: Dimpled golf balls, which have a fascinating history, are the standard because...

Review of Twilight Tracer Golf Balls

The Twilight Tracer golf ball is manufactured by Sun Products. It is a lighted golf ball that is believed to assist with your overall performance during a golf game by allowing you to see the ball easier while it is airborne. The manufacturer...

Comparison of Golf Balls

With the game of golf dating back to early 15th century Scotland, the golf ball has undergone many changes to its construction over the years. Two basic categories for the modern day golf ball exist: wound and solid. The solid golf ball category...

How to Swing the Basket in Golf

John Anselmo is a well-known PGA professional and instructor. Anselmo helped Tiger Woods develop his swing at an early age. Anselmo believes using muscles in your arms, shoulder and back are the keys to a fluid swing, along with a proper weight...

Effectiveness of a Medicus Dual-Hinge Club

The Medicus Dual-Hinge club is widely reported to be the best-selling golf training device produced. Originally offered in just a 5-iron, golfers can now purchase Medicus drivers, putters, wedges and a 7-iron. Medicus also offers instructional...

Titleist DT Carry Golf Balls Review

Titleist is a prominent brand in golf and is recognized for the quality of their balls, clubs, accessories and apparel. Their golf balls are used widely at the professional and amateur levels and the DT Carry is another one of their quality products.

Comparison of Ladies Golf Balls

As a woman golfer, you may notice an improvement in your game if you use golf balls made especially for women. Ladies golf balls are softer, so they work well for women, who generally have slower swings than men. Take several types of new balls to...

Exercise Ball Massage for Foot Pain

Foot pain can have many causes. Standing for too many hours, overexerting yourself during physical activity or not wearing proper shoes all can cause foot pain. In addition to wearing comfortable, supportive shoes and trying to stay off your feet...

How to Entertain Kids

Parents frequently buy expensive video game systems or televisions to entertain their children, but there are a lot of fun, inexpensive ways to get the job done. Games, sports, magic tricks, scavenger hunts and crafts are all possibilities. You...

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