2023 Golf Balls
Be Tha Ball soft ball will be easier for players with slower or average swing speeds to launch high , and the lower compression is more forgiving because of its lower spin . A high-launch , lower-spinning ball tends to enhance distance for most players by reducing the amount of yards shots go offline . The Callaway SuperSoft fits all these categories and is an excellent choice for most all players . The retail price is $ 24.99 per dozen .
TaylorMade Tour Response
golf ball . It ’ s also available in a “ striped ” version that has been extremely popular with our golfers . This golf ball features a 360-degree Clearpath Alignment Stripe to assist players with alignment and visibility . Both golf balls retail at $ 42.99 and are definitely balls that you should consider .
TaylorMade Soft Response
A low-compression , three-piece ball with an ionomer cover , the Soft Response enhances distance and produces a softer feel in a manner two-piece balls simply can ’ t . Instead of addressing distance through a firmer cover ( something done with some twopiece offerings ), this ball uses a firmer mantle layer underneath the cover to increase speed for additional yards . In other words , this is a ball that can help generate plenty of speed for golfers who can ’ t always produce it on their own . That distance is belied by the soft feel at impact with just enough spin into and around the green created by the softer cover . In fact , this is the softest ball in the company ’ s lineup , with a compression rating of 50 , 10 points lower than its previous version . MSRP $ 29.99 per dozen .
TaylorMade Tour Response
The Tour Response golf ball has a cover made from 100 % soft Tour cast urethane which creates better durability and greenside spin . The upgraded HFM Speedmantle helps optimize lift and ball speed for greater distance . The three-layer golf ball features a 322 seamless dimple pattern . The Tour Response is a 70-compression
Choosing the best golf ball for your particular game can help cut strokes off your scorecard . Some balls are designed to travel farther , while others spin more and / or stop faster on the green . So , the best-selling brand-name ball that all your friends and the pros play is a great golf ball ; however , it may not be the best ball for your game and swing characteristics . As I mentioned earlier , try a few different types / brands of balls before settling on the ball that ’ s best for you . Do you want more distance off the tee , fly straighter , land softer , spin more ? What is most important to you ? If you constantly come up short from the pin , you may not need a ball that spins a lot . If you are slicing balls into the woods , maybe you want a ball that flies straighter . Do some testing and research about golf ball characteristics before your pluck down the big bucks for the most popular brands . Your local golf pro may also have some suggestions about what golf balls could be the best for you and your game .
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Eddie Hall is the general manager at Paradise Pointe Golf Complex and owner of Paradise Pointe Golf Shop . Hall performs hundreds of custom clubfittings yearly . For questions or help with your clubs , contact him at eddie . hall @ paradisepointegolf . com .
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