Monday, April 6, 2009
The Golf Balls You Choose Can Enhance Your Game
I found this article by another author that has some helpful information on compression.
Author: Lorne McCaslin
On the outside most golf balls look pretty much the same, but the contents inside of an individual ball can be completely different. The inside of a golf ball can determine which ball is right for you as a beginner, intermediate or experienced player.
Choose golf balls for better performance
One of the most important things to check for when buying golf balls is the compression rate. The compression rate affects how your ball performs on the course. A higher compression rate is the best choice for an experienced golfer. The compression rates of golf balls usually range from 70 to 110, depending on the manufacturer. You can usually find information about the compression composition on the side of the package, or small numbers marked directly on the balls.
Figuring out the numbers
So how do you read the numbers to choose the best golf balls? A ball with a 70 rate of compression will be one of the softer balls you can purchase, while balls around 110 are much harder. As soon as your club hits the golf ball, the ball actually becomes flat at the moment of impact. Golf balls that flatten easily are softer, like a 70 rate compression ball. Balls with a higher rate of compression, around 110, are much harder and take a lot more energy and power in your swing to flatten on impact.
New or used?
The great news is that there are golf balls to fit every level of expertise, and every budget. You can choose used brand new golf balls, used or recycled balls. Most of these balls are left lying around the course following a few games. What many don't know is that you can actually find quality rated used and recycled balls. For example, if you like brand names like Titleist, Nike, Calloway or Maxfli, used or recycled balls with a high quality rating are a steal. Imagine paying half of the cost of a $58.00 package of balls that look and perform exactly the same on the course. Used golf balls are easy to find. There are many merchants who only sell used balls and nothing else.
Logo and custom balls
Logo and custom golf balls make great gifts for golf lovers around birthdays and holidays. What could be more impressive than receiving your own set of balls personalized with your company logo, name, initials or college mascot? Golf balls can be customized in just about any way you can imagine.
Each year golfers end up spending hundreds of dollars on balls and other equipment attempting to do what the pros do. There are hundreds of different golf balls available in a variety of prices. If you are an average golfer, the smartest thing to do is start off with less expensive used balls and work your way up to the high performance brand names. Pay attention to the rating system to make sure you get quality rated balls that deliver good performance. The only real difference you will notice is that quality used golf balls will keep more money in your pocket.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/golf-articles/the-golf-balls-you-choose-can-enhance-your-game-428665.html
About the Author:
Golf balls are the only thing AAA Used Golf Balls sells. From like new to one hit left, we have golf balls . See our web site or call 888-eGolfBalls (346-5322)
Author: Lorne McCaslin
On the outside most golf balls look pretty much the same, but the contents inside of an individual ball can be completely different. The inside of a golf ball can determine which ball is right for you as a beginner, intermediate or experienced player.
Choose golf balls for better performance
One of the most important things to check for when buying golf balls is the compression rate. The compression rate affects how your ball performs on the course. A higher compression rate is the best choice for an experienced golfer. The compression rates of golf balls usually range from 70 to 110, depending on the manufacturer. You can usually find information about the compression composition on the side of the package, or small numbers marked directly on the balls.
Figuring out the numbers
So how do you read the numbers to choose the best golf balls? A ball with a 70 rate of compression will be one of the softer balls you can purchase, while balls around 110 are much harder. As soon as your club hits the golf ball, the ball actually becomes flat at the moment of impact. Golf balls that flatten easily are softer, like a 70 rate compression ball. Balls with a higher rate of compression, around 110, are much harder and take a lot more energy and power in your swing to flatten on impact.
New or used?
The great news is that there are golf balls to fit every level of expertise, and every budget. You can choose used brand new golf balls, used or recycled balls. Most of these balls are left lying around the course following a few games. What many don't know is that you can actually find quality rated used and recycled balls. For example, if you like brand names like Titleist, Nike, Calloway or Maxfli, used or recycled balls with a high quality rating are a steal. Imagine paying half of the cost of a $58.00 package of balls that look and perform exactly the same on the course. Used golf balls are easy to find. There are many merchants who only sell used balls and nothing else.
Logo and custom balls
Logo and custom golf balls make great gifts for golf lovers around birthdays and holidays. What could be more impressive than receiving your own set of balls personalized with your company logo, name, initials or college mascot? Golf balls can be customized in just about any way you can imagine.
Each year golfers end up spending hundreds of dollars on balls and other equipment attempting to do what the pros do. There are hundreds of different golf balls available in a variety of prices. If you are an average golfer, the smartest thing to do is start off with less expensive used balls and work your way up to the high performance brand names. Pay attention to the rating system to make sure you get quality rated balls that deliver good performance. The only real difference you will notice is that quality used golf balls will keep more money in your pocket.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/golf-articles/the-golf-balls-you-choose-can-enhance-your-game-428665.html
About the Author:
Golf balls are the only thing AAA Used Golf Balls sells. From like new to one hit left, we have golf balls . See our web site or call 888-eGolfBalls (346-5322)
Used Golf Ball Ratings Scale
You may not have heard of it but there is a scale for rating used golf balls. It is possible to find many quality used golf balls for sale at a fraction of the price. The scale is listed below from Best to Worst.
AAAAA - Like New. These balls will appear and play like a new ball should. Its possible that the ball was lost on one of the first swings.
AAAA - This ball will be in good condition. It may have minor imperfections but should fly true. This ball may have seen a couple of holes before it was lost.
AAA - A ball of this quality should be free from cuts but will likely be scuffed.
AA - These balls have been scuffed and played extensively. You might use a ball like this for practice but not likely for a round.
AAAAA - Like New. These balls will appear and play like a new ball should. Its possible that the ball was lost on one of the first swings.
AAAA - This ball will be in good condition. It may have minor imperfections but should fly true. This ball may have seen a couple of holes before it was lost.
AAA - A ball of this quality should be free from cuts but will likely be scuffed.
AA - These balls have been scuffed and played extensively. You might use a ball like this for practice but not likely for a round.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
What are the Pro's playing?
Tiger Woods
Nike One Platinum
Sergio Garcia
Taylor Made TP Red
Phil Mickelson
Callaway Tour ix
Geoff Ogilvy
Titleist Pro V1
Padraig Harrington
Titleist Pro V1x
Vijay Singh
Srixon Z-Star X
Henrik Stenson
Srixon Z-Star X
Robert Karlsson
Titleist Pro V1x
Camilo Villegas
Titleist Pro V1
Kenny Perry
Titleist Pro V1x
Nike One Platinum
Sergio Garcia
Taylor Made TP Red
Phil Mickelson
Callaway Tour ix
Geoff Ogilvy
Titleist Pro V1
Padraig Harrington
Titleist Pro V1x
Vijay Singh
Srixon Z-Star X
Henrik Stenson
Srixon Z-Star X
Robert Karlsson
Titleist Pro V1x
Camilo Villegas
Titleist Pro V1
Kenny Perry
Titleist Pro V1x
A Brief History of Golf Balls
Golf Balls have undergone a major transformation as the game of golf has evolved. The first golf balls were made of wood and were used from the 15th century to the mid-17th century. These wooden golf balls were replaced in 1618 by the “Featherie” golf ball. This featherie golf ball was a leather sack stuffed with goose feathers and boiled. The golf ball would shrink and compact in the boiling water. These balls, while an improvement over their wooden predecessors, were very expensive and inefficient. The balls were hard to make spherical and as a result flew irregularly. A single ball could cost more than a club and would sell for the equivalent of 10-20 US Dollars.
The gutta-percha ball or guttie ball was created in 1848 by Dr Robert Adams. This ball was created from the sap of the Sapodilla tree. This sap, which had a rubber like feel, could be shaped spherically while hot. The balls were first shaped by hammer then later through a press. They were much better and cheaper to produce than feathered balls and replaced the feathered balls within a couple of years.
The 20th century saw the development of the modern multi-layered golf ball. First created by Coburn Haskell of the BF Goodrich company, Haskell wound a rubber thread around a solid rubber core then covered by a gutta-percha cover. Modern multi-layered balls come in 2,3 or 4 layers in a urethane blend cover.
The dimple patterned golf balls were designed in 1908. Dimpled balls fly further because they reduce drag and increase lift by producing more backspin.
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