Pro-Tips – Golf Balls

The importance of playing one brand of golf ball.

Maybe you are one or play with someone that says “I just play what I find” when asked what brand of golf ball you play.  This could be causing you to shoot higher scores.  Each ball on the market has individual characteristics.  Some are designed for only distance gains and others have a little more feel around the greens.  Many times, I hear “I’m not good enough to play that ball, anything will do.”  This couldn’t be farther from the truth.  If you choose one brand and make of golf ball to play every time you are on the course and while practice putting and chipping, you will learn how that ball responds during different shots. With that experience, you can plan shots accordingly and takes one of the variables out that effects your score.  The less variables, the better chance you have at shooting a better score.  All companies have a top end ball like the ProV1.  Those models offer the best of all worlds, distance and feel.  Even though they are at the top of the price chart, they will help with distance and feel regardless of swing speed.  You will get the best technology that companies have to offer to get the most distance on full swings, shot stopping ability on approach shots, and feel on putts and chips.  As you learn how your ball responds in all aspects of the game, you can plan your shots accordingly leading to better scores.   Visit your local PGA Golf Shop if you would like more help with your equipment or game.

– Chad J. Maxim, PGA
Head Golf Professional