Today's golf balls are the culmination of a variety of disciplines and talents, from material science to physics. Since there are many kinds of golfers, engineers have devised many kinds of golf balls. When matched correctly to a golfer's game, specific golf balls will improve a golfer’s score and enhance his or her enjoyment of the game.

The technology of golf balls has reached an unprecedented level, offering different covers, cores, dimple patterns, and compressions to best suit golfers' varying needs. In general, golfers should look for a ball that offers low spin and high launch angle off the driver and the appropriate amount of spin around the greens. Just as each golfer has his or her own shoe size, not every golf ball will fit every golfer.

Swing speed is the biggest factor in determining which ball is right for which golfer - golfers with lower swing speeds should typically use a harder distance golf ball, while golfers with higher swing speeds should typically use a softer golf ball that offers more feel and control.

Golfers can contact The Learning Tee with any questions about golf ball selection or any other part of their game.

Ball Types

Distance
A ball designed to react quickly off the clubface for maximum speed, which results in more overall distance. Distance balls typically appeal to people who find every yard counts. However where these balls may bring 15 more yards off the tee, they might not stop as quickly on the greens.

Control
A ball designed to deter excessive spin. Control balls help golfers fight hooking-and-slicing tendencies.

Spin
A ball intended to create as much backspin as possible, which generally leads to higher trajectory and better stopping ability around the green. If distance is not an issue for a golfer, but he or she prefers more control around the greens, then spin golf balls may be for them.

Overall Design

Two-piece balls
Contain a large solid core and Surlyn cover that enhances distance and durability. Most distance golf balls are 2-piece.

Three-piece balls
Contain a solid core that typically exists to enhance distance. Usually has a thin middle layer, called the mantle, designed to either enhance spin or deliver more energy to the core, improving distance. Surlyn or urethane cover is designed to enhance distance (surlyn) or spin (urethane)

Core
Solid cores are usually made of a high-energy rubber or plastic compound. Titanium cores provide more reaction and greater distance

Cover
Determines feel on shorter shots like putts and chips, a softer cover typically spins more for better control around the green. Multi-covers (3-piece balls) layer material over the core to induce different playing responses. Surlyn-covered balls typically travel farther with less spin Urethane-covered balls are typically softer and offer more enhanced feel, although they don't resist scratching well.

Dimples
Vary between 300 and 500. Larger dimples promote higher trajectory. Smaller dimples promote lower trajectory

Playing Level
The most important characteristic of your swing to keep in mind when choosing the right golf ball is your swing speed. The wrong type of ball for your swing speed can actually reduce your yardage. On the other side of the coin, you can get tremendous distance with much less effort when properly matched. Unfortunately, most golfers have no clue about their correct swing speed. Most golfers, especially males, tend to highly overestimate their swing speed. To get your proper swing speed visit a swing fitting outlet, like Wizgolf. Do not guess, chances are you will be wrong.