Are You Using The Right Golf Balls?
Contrary to what many people think, all Golf Balls are not made alike. In fact, they are so diverse that there have been over 5,000 design patents for Golf balls given in the last ten years. It may seem like they haven’t changed in decades, but golf balls are some of the most researched and advanced pieces of equipment in any sport today.
Selecting a ball that is right for the way you swing is critical to your golf game. As important as picking the right set of clubs, you need to find the type of golf ball that matches your style of play and your golf swing. Different golf balls have a different spin and a different feel. They are made with different cover materials and of varying density. Picking the one that works for you depends on your skill level and how you hit the ball.
The first thing you might look at is the compression of the ball. This relates to how tightly the ball is wound. The lower the compression the softer the ball. Softer balls are better if you have a slow swing, they will fly farther but are harder to control. High compression balls, on the other hand are easier to control but are best used by those with a fast swing.
To decide which golf ball is best for you, you can divide them into 3 general categories. The solid two piece ball is the most common and, of course, the cheapest. It is comprised of a hard cover over an inner core. This is a good ball for beginners which can often hit the ball thin or fat.
The three piece ball is multilayered. Softer than the two piece ball, it gives you more control but won’t fly as far. This ball is recommended for intermediate players as it will let you get more spin and control over your shots. The three piece ball is more expensive than the two piece but can add an edge to your play if you are past the beginner stage and looking for something to give you an edge.
The high performance balls can be rather costly and won’t last as long as the other types of balls. These balls are for the expert player who wants more control and spin than the three piece ball can offer. Although it is costly, this type of golf ball has what it takes to go the distance.
Lee Dobbins
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Does using plastic golf balls for practice improve your swing, or make it worse?
I bought some plastic golf balls with the holes in them so I could practice my swing in the backyard and actually have something to hit. Will this actually improve my swing, or will it make it worse because plastic balls aren’t like real golf balls? Thanks for the help guys.
It didn’t worked that well for me. I thought my swing were good when I was using practice balls. But when I took the swing to the range. It was right, ball freight was different. Nothing like the real thing.
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They are ok to use as a last resort. The feel isn’t the same and the flight patterns aren’t the same.
Honestly, you get much more benefit from just hitting short pitch or chip shots into a bucket in your backyard. The feel is there, the contact is there, etc.
A good short game is the most important foundation to good play anyways.
Hope this helps and good luck!
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Experienced competitive golfer
If you just want to swing and need an excuse to do so , the whiffle plastic golf ball is OK. If you want to correct anything with your swing or find what it is like for the day you are about to play a round, do a half a bucket at the driving range. It will tell you all you need to know.
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I would recommend buying a net that you can hit in to. Instead of trying to see the exact place you hit (which you cant do with plastic balls anyway), you can learn the feel of your club and the sound it makes when you hit a good stroke. This is what took me from shooting in the high 80′s to being a 6 handicap now. That way you can practice your swing and take full shots on real golf balls.
You can buy a cheap net at WalMart for like $20-$30 dollars, or you could spend $80-$90 on a nice one.
If you are wanting to work on your short game, just go to the closest golf course and practice on their putting or chipping green. Most golf courses will not care if you play on their greens without paying anything. This will drop strokes off your score very quickly.
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No, it’s only ever helpful to practice the real thing. To do this you’ll want a practice/training net like what a baseball player would use. This way you can hit a bucket of balls over and over again.
Keep in mind that you still need to go to the range too so you can practice the completely REAL thing to see how far you’re actually driving the ball. They also make training golf balls that are similar enough to real golf balls to not throw you off.
Here are the links to the setup I had when I was practicing my swing:
Training Golf Balls:
http://www.iznadgolf.com/practicestick.html
Training Golf Net:
http://www.iznadgolf.com/7x9frestango.html
Thanks
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Hi there..
i think it just make it worse, cause the weight of the real golf balls and plastic ball isn’t same.
for more information u can visit this site :
http://www.allgolfsecret.com
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The problem with the whiffle ball is you won’t be able to tell how you’re hittin’ ‘em from the ball’s flight.
So, it depends: if your swing is pretty solid and gets a real golf ball goin’ straight, then practicing that motion with a whiffle ball can help. But if you have an inconsistent swing, or a generally poor swing, practicing that motion can hurt your game.
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I used them to work on my chipping and it seems to help. Aids in the muscle memory.
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Kevin,
I think plastic balls are good. Afterall, we are suppose to pretend the ball is not there and swing naturally.
Check out these resources.
This page has great free golf instruction with hundreds of free how-to instructional videos:
http://www.thisishowyoudoit.com/category/sports/how-to-play-golf/
You may be particularly interested in these pages:
The Grip: Where It All Begins
http://www.thisishowyoudoit.com/how-to-grip-a-golf-club/
The Swing: Learn the Fundamentals of the Perfect Golf Swing
http://www.thisishowyoudoit.com/category/sports/how-to-play-golf/
The Drive: Hit it Long and Straight
http://www.thisishowyoudoit.com/category/sports/how-to-play-golf/
There are many more videos that you may enjoy there as well.
Hope this helps. Cheers,
Richard
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