A golf ball is the most important tool that a golfer must equip besides a golf club. There are various different types of golf balls on the market today that confuse new golfers. So how to find the best golf ball?
1. Titleist Pro V1 & Pro V1x
Titleist is a famous golf brand around the world. Therefore, it is not surprising that Pro V1 & Pro V1x golf balls are loved and trusted by golfers from movement tournaments to professional tournaments.
According to statistics, in 2018, up to 72% of PGA Tour golfers and 80% of LPGA Tour golfers used this ball.
Titleist Pro V1 & Pro V1x have a urethane outer shell, thick inner cores that increase ball speed and reduce spin. From there, the golfer can control the drop point and stop on the green.
The Pro V1 golf ball has a core compression of 90 and has 352 indentations on the surface. As a result, players will have the opportunity to experience consistent flying, for longer distances with a low spin on long balls…
The Pro V1x ball has a dual-core part, a compression of about 100, and has 328 indentations on the surface. As a result, the Pro V1x ball will fly higher and have a bit more spin than the Pro V1 model. With highly advanced technologies, the Titleist Pro V1x golf ball delivers high performance and stability.
According to research, the Titleist Pro V1 & Pro V1x balls last longer than any premium golf ball
2. TaylorMade TP5 - TP5X
TaylorMade TP5 and TP5X are ball models favored by many professional golfers. The ball uses HFM (High-Flex-Material) material to optimize toughness, help resist deformation for impact forces and improve golf ball durability.
TaylorMade TP5X is designed with 5 layers
TaylorMade researchers have researched and created a golf ball with 5 layers: a urethane outer shell that enhances the feel of the ball and a stiffer inner shell that helps hit the ball farther.
The TP5X ball has a compression of 97, when hitting the ball with an iron, the ball will achieve a higher launch, thereby increasing distance.
Whereas the TP5 has 85 compression, which results in a lower launch when hitting with an iron. The TP5 ball also has more spin in the approach phases.
3. Callaway Chrome Soft & Chrome Soft
In 2018, Callaway launched the Chrome Soft X golf ball and received the well-received of many famous golfers on the PGA Tour such as Sergio Garcia or Xander Schauffele, Phil Mickelson...
This golf ball model is appreciated for its performance and stability. The ball has a sizable core that helps create higher launch and low spin. The outer shell is made of thin and hard urethane material to help limit the impact of collisions.
4. Honma TW-X
Honma TW-K1 is designed with 3 layers with 318 indentations to help the ball fly up easily, the ability to fly farther. The ball also helps the golfer to easily control the flight of the ball.
In addition, Honma TW-K1 also feels light when hitting, softcore for high speed. The softer shell helps increase spin on short shots.
5. Srixon Z-Star & Z-Star XV
The Srixon Z-Star & Z-Star XV features a new Slide-Ring (SeRM) shell that resists scratches and reduces impact.
The core of the ball is designed to be lightweight, helping to increase speed and distance after the tee shot, while still ensuring the optimal distance like hard balls.
How to choose golf balls - good golf balls for golf beginners
If you are a beginner, my sincere advice is to choose a cheap one, even old balls will do. However, do not choose balls with too worn dents. Perhaps, you can buy a new ball.
To evaluate whether a golf ball is good or not, it is necessary to consider three factors including technology, brand, and cost. There is no single best-rated golf ball for a player to become a professional golfer. But good golf balls improve towards precision in each stroke.
A golf ball is considered qualified when the following criteria are met:
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Ball diameter not less than 1.68 inches or 42.6mm
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Ball weight no heavier than 45.9 grams
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Initial acceleration should not exceed 250 feet/sec or 76.2m/s.
To choose the best golf ball, golfers should assess their level of ability. A golf ball is best when it matches the skill and clubhead speed of the player.
Answer these questions to find the most suitable golf ball.
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Is clubhead speed fast or slow?
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How is the habit of shaping the ball?
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Have trouble on the fairway?
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Need more ball distance?
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How does the ball feel on the green?…
Today, golf balls are designed with various shells from 1-layer, 2-layer, 3-layer balls... The ball has a hard or softcore, different designs determine the ball's features.
Players should choose balls with a hard or liquid inner core, soft and thin outer shell usually made of surly. This results in a better spin and gives the player a better sense of control.
