How to choose a golf ball
Premium, mixed or practice? Here is how to pick the ball that suits you.
You do not need the most expensive ball to play well. You need the ball that suits your swing and your budget.
What a golf ball is made of
- Cover: Surlyn-type covers are tough and usually give lower spin. Urethane covers are softer and give more feel and greenside spin.
- Layers: Two-piece balls are generally built for distance and durability. Three-piece and above are typically tour-style balls with more control around the green.
- Compression: A measure of how firm the ball feels. Many golfers with slower swing speeds prefer softer, lower-compression balls. Faster swingers often like firmer ones.
Which suits you?
Beginner
Lose a few every round. Go for durable, forgiving balls. Our Beginner and C grade balls are the budget-friendly lane.
Mid-handicapper
Keep your game honest with a branded ball. B grade premium models give you the brand for less.
Low handicapper
You will notice feel and spin around the greens. Look at Mint or A grade tour-style models.
Play three holes with each of two different balls. Pay attention to how they feel off the putter and how they fly. Then choose what you enjoy and can afford to lose.
Pre-loved: what to know
- Grade tells you how worn a ball is. Mint or A grade is the closest to new.
- A lightly played ball of a premium model often performs close to a new one for casual golfers.
- Do not play a ball that is cracked, cut or badly scuffed.
Colour and matte
Colour and matte balls are easier to spot, especially in rough and winter light. A good option if you lose a lot of white balls.
See current ranges on the shop page, or ask on WhatsApp which model suits you.
General guidance for casual golfers. For personal coaching, book a lesson with a golf professional at your club or range.
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