How A Golf Ball Performs (For You)

Testing Different Types of Golf Ball

Pro golfers, such as Sergio Garcia, Tiger and so on, go through what can be best described as a ball fitting process. This process uses a Trackman computer which incorporates Doppler radar technology, recording the sound of a ball as it is struck by the club and during it's flight. Both long shots and chip shots provide data to test the golf ball spin rate, launch angle and trajectory. In this way the pro can select a ball that provides then with optimum driver distance as well as the most control with the irons around the green. This is great technology if you have access to it but in reality who does? So how can you determine how your balls perform?

The next time you are at the driving range try out your 90-100 meter pitching wedge shot with a few different types of golf ball. Watch for back spin control as well as get a sense if you like a balls firm feel or soft feel. From there you can try this chosen type of ball with your 9 iron, 8 iron, 5 iron, 3 wood and driver.

Trying 2-piece golf balls comparing them with 3-piece or 4-piece balls will help you determine your prefered type of ball. If you find that a 3-piece/4-piece (mulit-layer) ball spins a little more when using a 90-100 meter pitching wedge shot compared to the 2-piece ball and travels as high and as far with your driver why not give it a go on your next round of golf. You will find that it will help improve your short game, near and around the green and benefit your score. Today's multi-layer golf balls produce the same level of low spin off the driver as a 2-piece distance ball.

All golfers want the best distance from their balls. The pros generaly will hit 14 drives out of the 70 or less shots per round, while the average player, who shoots 100, will also hit 14 drives but another 86 or more shots during their round. The average player can improve their performance by trying a multi-layer ball for their game because the same low spin off the tee can be acheived as well as having better control around the green.

While golfers think nothing of spending good money on a driver, a set of irons or a putter, as well as the time and more money on golf lessons they should also take the time to completely test and find the golf ball for their game.

Understanding your game is one step, the next is to buy a range of golf balls to test which suits your swing and has the best feel for you.

Golf Ball Shop Australia has a full range of leading brand golf balls in all types from 2-piece golf balls to multi-layer golf balls. To get an idea of the different types available from the top brands by the dozen browse the tables below and see how much you can save buying with us. With these prices there is no excuse for you not to fully test which is the best golf ball for you. And remember that buying bulk golf balls will reduce the price per ball and save on postage.