Golf Balls-What You Should Know.

Today's post is a little of what you should know when buying and using golf balls.There are a multitude of balls to choose from nowadays, so let's see if we can make the buying process a little easier.

Not so long ago you didn't have a great deal of choice as far as golf balls were concerned. The options you had were probably between a three piece golf ball, which was covered with balata, had a soft feel and a high spin. The type of golf ball a professional would use. Or you had the golf ball the normal club player would use, which was a two piece ball, covered in surlyn and brick hard. Good for distance but very little spin control.

Today's golf balls however, offer a much wider variety for every level of golfer. So let's try and simplify the choices that are available. The professional golfer will still use the most expensive ball. These are usually of three piece construction with a soft feel and high spin for greater control. At the other end of the spectrum we still have the two piece golf ball, built for distance mainly, with very little control. These balls are usually inexpensive. But now there is another choice of golf ball which falls in between the two general ball types. These balls are made for distance but have a softer feel to them, which makes them good for controlling shots into a green.

The beginner golfer will probably be better going for the hard golf ball. As a beginner, first and foremost, you are trying to find a repetitive swing. You will want to have distance and providing you are swinging well, these balls will provide that with some control to keep the ball in the fairway.

As your game improves, and your golfing skills get better, you will start thinking about using a better golf ball. The so called middle range of golf balls are really quite good, and very playable, although this is where it starts to cost a bit more. If your golf has progressed to the standard of being able to shape the ball from the tee, or with an iron, then these balls are perfectly acceptable for this kind of shot.

But for the ultimate control, you will need to go to the most expensive golf balls. Sometimes beginners don't see the relevance of spending big money on golf balls. After all, one bad swing on the tee and the ball could be out of bounds and gone forever. An expensive one hit. But if your golfing skills allow you to shape the ball when you want and whichever way you want, and if you can fizz balls into the green with plenty of spin, then these top of the range golf balls won't let you down.

Although the above suggests there are three types of golf ball, in theory there are many more. Because today, every major company in golf makes their own ball. And not just the one ball, but usually a series of different golf balls for different conditions. You can get a golf ball for windy condition. Or for wet weather. The choice is huge. But if you stick to a ball that suits you and the level of golf you are at, you won't go far wrong.

Just to add an update to this. You can now also buy what are called re-finished or re-conditioned golf balls. Basically, these are top of the range balls that have probably only been hit once or twice and then been sliced or hooked and lost forever!

That is until the golf retailers send out the troops to recover these balls. They are then given a makeover so that they look and feel like a brand new premium golf ball.

But the big difference is the price. These balls sell for about 1/3 of the price of brand new balls, so they really are a good option for someone wanting to try a better ball without breaking the bank.

Golf Balls – Tips About Golf Balls That Every Golfer Should Know

Back in the old days, your choice of golf balls was simple; high-level professionals would use a three piece golf ball, which had a high spin, and covered with balata. Your every day, normal golf players would opt for the two piece golf ball which was covered with surlyn and was rock solid.

Today, however, there is an enormous amount of golf balls to choose from. For the beginner, making this choice may not be easy, so let's simplify things a bit and take a look at a few details of today's golf ball varieties.

The easiest way to look at the types of golf balls that are available today is to view them from a two-sided menu. On one side you have the type of balls that professionals use, which are soft, high spin, very expensive, and three-piece.

On the other side, you have standard two-piece golf balls that are low spin, inexpensive, and are the average choice for beginner and amateur golfers.

Then you have the middle - in between the two general ball types where you will find many kinds of multipurpose golf balls which provide plenty of distance when hit from the tee, yet gives enough control to the player.

Making The Right Choice

You can use the above simplified explanation of golf ball types to make the right choice for your needs. If you are a beginner then you would obviously want to go with the two piece, low spin golf balls. While you have less control, the fact that your swing should have the ball going as straight as possible will alleviate potential bad shots, thereby reducing penalties.

As you improve your golfing skills, you can then start to move towards the middle choice of multipurpose golf balls which will start to give you a bit more control over the flight of the ball. Soon enough you will be at the skill level to actually steer the ball in different directions to make more successful shots.

Good golfers want as much control as possible so that they can steer the ball to the left or to the right, depending on their intended direction. Beginners should only be concerned about driving every last yard they can from their shots, and in a straight direction.

There are also 2 more last minute tips:

1. Keep your golf balls warm: Did you know that a ball will suffer the loss of distance if it is too cold? If you are playing during a cold day, keep a few balls wrapped up well in a towel in your golf bag. You can then alternate balls at each new tee so that you can start with one that is warm.

2. Golf balls do not last forever: Golf balls have a shelf life. After approximately 1 year, you will lose distance with the same ball. It is best to keep track of how long you have had your golf balls to avoid using them stale. And remember, three-piece balls tend to lose their quality sooner than two-piece golf balls.