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Make no mistake; playing golf with the wrong type of golf balls will negatively affect your game. You should play the best balls for your particular game otherwise you may be sacrificing accuracy and consistency for a few extra yards.

How do you know which are the best balls for your ability and your strength? To make an informed decision, you need to understand what the different characteristics of the ball means.

In this article I will not bore you with technical details about the the number of dimples on a golf ball, the materials that make up each layer of the ball, the diameter of a ball, or the weight. These details won't make any difference to you choosing the right golf ball, so I will stick to the most important specifications.

One-Piece Balls

One-piece balls have no separate core and covering -they are just made from one solid material. You will find these balls on some driving ranges and they can be used by the beginner who doesn't want to loose expensive balls all the time. Although they don't have much distance, they are hard-wearing and low-cost.

2-Piece Golf Balls

Two-piece balls have just a solid core and a tough outer covering which makes them very resilient. They are very popular with the casual golfer because of their maximum distance. They get the distance from the fact that they are a firm feel ball with a low spin rate - this causes them to roll along the fairway when they land. The downside is their lack of control because of the firmness of the ball.

3-Piece Golf Balls

Consisting of a solid or liquid core surrounded by an outer core and enclosed in an outer cover, the three piece ball is preferred by more skillful golfers. Good players get the most out of these balls as they have more spin and a softer feel than the two piece balls. These characteristics make for a more controllable flight with more spin and control around the greens.

4-Piece Golf Balls

With golf ball technology advancing at a rapid rate, the latest improvement is the four-piece ball. They combine the characteristics of good distance, spin, and feel; they are generally marketed towards the more skilled golfer up to the PGA pro golfers. Each of the four layers helps the ball to perform to the maximum for distance, spin, and feel. You get great distance with the driver, plenty of spin with your middle irons, and enough control with your wedges and feel with your putter.

Low Spin Rated Golf Balls

The low spin rated balls don't carry as far of the tee but they will roll far after landing on the fairway. These balls are good for high handicap golfers that need to straighten out their golf shots; the low spin also applies to the side spin, so they are less liable to slice or hook.

Mid Spin Rated Golf Balls

Most golfers are quite happy with the mid spin rated balls. They give you a good blend of distance and feel resulting in more consistency and a decent length off the tee. The softness factor can differ a lot from brand to brand so you have to try different ones to get the ball that feels comfortable for you.

High Spin Golf Balls

As these balls spin the most they create more backspin which keeps the ball in the air the longest and so has the biggest carry. Although they won't run far on the fairway, you get the benefit of great control around and on the greens as they have more feel.

Firm Feel Golf Balls

When you hit a firm-feel ball you will notice that they feel hard against the club face. Distance golf balls are generally firm feel; they give you the distance but lack the feel around the green. Mid to high handicappers normally go for these balls as they want more distance and are not worried to much by the lack of spin for their approach shots. They are also very hard-wearing and don't scratch or mark easily.

Mid Feel Balls

The mid feel ball are the preferred choice of the mid to low handicapper, as they combine the qualities of good distance, control, and feel.

Soft Feel Golf Balls

Professional golfers and low handicappers normally go for soft feel balls. These golfers have the ability to make these balls do what they like with them. They are particularly suited to the short-game where great feel and spin come into play. High handicappers normally stay away from soft feel balls as they will loose some distance and they also mark easily.

The Compression Of A Ball

A balls compression is related to the feel factor. Golf balls are rated by how much they compress, with Compression 0 deforming at 0.2 inches or above and compression 200 not deforming at all. Low compression golf balls are soft feel golf balls that are around compression 50 to 70; medium compression are 80 to 90; and high compression golf balls are hard feel golf balls that are around 100 and above. These rates are not that exact as different manufacturers use different rates.

To take advantage of the right compression for your golf swing to attain maximum distance a golfer with a slow swing speed should use compression 80; a golfer with a medium swing speed should use compression 100; and a golfer with a fast swing speed should use compression 110.

Finally with regards to compression, did you know that the weather can play a part in choosing the compression of your balls? Low compression balls are best for colder weather because the ball doesn't compress as much when it is cold; therefore high compression balls are better for hotter weather.

When the golf course is very wet you will need to choose a ball that has more carry and less spin to achieve maximum distance. On the other hand, when the course is baked hard by a prolonged dry spell, choose a ball that has a soft feel and higher spin rate for more control.

There is more on Choosing a Golf Ball to suit your game at Mick Euan Tait's website where you will also find Golf Ball Ratings and reviews.

How To Improve Your Golf Game

The game of golf is composed of many facets.  This article discusses each facet of the golf game and what you can do to improve each of these areas of your game.

If you give some thought to it, golf should not be that difficult of a game.  What is the difference between golf and the world's other dominant sports?  If we consider football, soccer, baseball, and basketball, what is the status of the ball when you are playing the sport?

Yes, the ball is moving.

In golf, the little golf ball remains in its place, completely devoid of movement.  Why, then, is it so difficult to hit a ball that is not even moving?  In fact, many beginning golfers cannot even hit the ball.  You have seen this, haven't you?  The new golfer, confident with their new set of clubs and fancy golf apparel, addresses the ball, takes their swing, and...misses the ball completely.  This simple ball, that is just remaining there in one place, immobile.

So, the first thing that a golfer needs to concentrate on are the mechanics of the golf swing.  New golfers just want to make contact with the golf ball while more experienced golfers are always seeking to improve their golf swing.  If you watch the professionals on television, they have one consistent swing that they use repeatedly.  At the driving range, you will see amateurs swing different with each pass at the ball.  To have a solid, consistent golf swing, view one of the many "how to swing a golf club" videos that are available.

Once you have mastered the mechanics of the golf swing, and practiced at the range, you should be able to make your way around the golf course.  Now, you will want to investigate the variations that come with each club.

Several professional golfers, like John Daly, have made themselves famous by hitting famously long drives.  The first mistake of novice golfers is trying to hit the ball too hard by swinging too fast and out of control.  You want to use the solid swing mechanics that you have learned in your tee shot while adjusting your stance and movement to the longer length of the driver.

Your second shot on a Par 4 will likely be an iron shot.  Again, the fundamentals of the swing remain the same though each club will be a slightly different length.  Your body will be slightly closer to the ball and you will want to position the ball a little bit further back in your stance.

Remember, all variations in golf are minute.  They are not extreme.  If you move the ball just fractions of an inch, the results are going to be dramatically different.  And the swing always remains the same.

You will often see the "old gang" at the golf course beat the younger crowd who hits the ball much further.  You would never guess this watching from afar because the younger people hit it so much further and look healthier and stronger.  Why is this?

It is because the key to great scoring in golf is mastery of the short game.  Older players always seem to know this while it takes novice golfers a long time to learn.  You will always see new golfers at the driving range trying to hit the ball harder and further.  More often, what they should be doing is learning how to putt and how to hit wedge shots.

Finally, we have golf's other game--the mental game.  You will often hear people say that 90% of golf takes place "between the ears."  What does this mean?  Well, in part it means that you should take time out between shots and consider your golf.

Let's think of an example.  At the driving range, you see people hit ball after ball every 15 seconds.  Do you do this on the golf course?  Often, their swing looks different every shot with more frustration in each shot.  They are practicing, yes, but are they getting better?  As the golf adage goes, practice does not make perfect, practice makes permanent.  In these instances, the best course of action is to stop swinging and start thinking.

If you step back and think about these facets of the golf game, you will become a much better golfer, shoot lower scores, and have much more fun on the golf course.

About the Author

Watch these free how to play golf videos to improve each facet of your golf game. Richard Cummings is an avid golfer and proprietor of your home for how to videos, ThisIsHowYouDoIt.com.

What are five exercises I can do that will improve my golf game?

What are five best exercises to improve my golf game?

A great one that has helped both myself and one of my playing partners both increase distance and balance requires a partner. Grab a medicine ball (weight varies depending on your physical strength) start about ten feet from each other and simulate your golf swing as you follow-through toss the ball to your partner and he/she does the same motion do this aproximately 10 times then switch sides, we typically do 10 sets and take a step away from each other after each set. Increases core strength as well as focuses on the muscles that you incorporate in your golf swing helping muscle memory and consistencey.

Short game resolution
What was your New Year's resolution this year? If the answer was to practice your golf game, I have a great suggestion for you. In real estate the motto is "location, location, location" but in golf it should be "short game, short game, short game.

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