Buying golf balls is not as simple as walking into a store and picking up the first set of balls you like the look of on the shelf. There is nothing stopping you from doing that of course but if you want to play your best golf you should invest in a set of golf balls suitable to your game.
One style of golf ball available on the market is low compression. You will find all the top brands produce low compression golf balls including TaylorMade, Callaway, Titleist, Bridgestone, Nike and Srixon to name but a few.
If you decide you would like to buy low compression golf balls, what is the easiest way to find them when browsing in a store or looking online? Many will state they are low compression in the description on the box but the best way is to look for the number. Any golf ball with the number 80 or below is considered to be a low compression golf ball.
A low compression golf ball is one where the threads inside the core of the ball are looser than higher compression balls. This makes the density of the golf ball lower and the ball becomes easier to compress when struck with the club.
The softer the golf ball, the lower compression. The major benefit of using a low compression golf ball is the extra distance it can offer to players who have slow swing speeds. Therefore, if you are a beginner golfer or senior player for example, your swing speed may be considered slow and distance off the tee can become a problem.
A low compression golf ball is easier to compress at impact with the face of the golf club and this produces a greater energy release on the ball and it travels further than other types of golf ball. Do not expect the differences to be massive, we may only be talking a few yards in some cases but even this can make all the difference.
In addition to the increased distance, a low compression golf ball often has a higher spin rate and this can help you get the ball higher in the air. If you have been struggling to get good height on your shots, this is another potential benefit of switching to a low compression golf ball.
Using a low compression golf ball can also help you to keep the ball on the green. If you are having problems with the ball landing on the putting surface but not staying on, a low compression golf ball can help to keep it under control.
If you have a slow swing speed or you are a beginner player, a low compression golf ball may be the best place to start.
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