Golf balls aplenty
There are golf balls aplenty to choose from, by well known brands such as Srixon, Nike, Titleist and Callaway. And if you
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The choice of a golf ball
Like any other piece of golf equipment, the type of golf ball that suits your style of game will require trying out the many types and brands before the right one is found. In fact you more than likely will require different type of golf ball depending on how you play each game. For example, if you need to make the ball travel a great distance then you would need one with low spin. Beginners to the world of golf will more than likely choose a 1 piece golf ball. Those resistant to change will still be playing with solid golf balls.
The old and the new types of golf balls
There are two types of golf balls, solid and wound. The solid golf balls were in use up until the 1980s, then the more superior wound golf balls came into existence thus phasing out the appeal of the solid golf ball. The solid golf balls have made a resurgence of late, having been improved.
Different varieties of golf balls
Besides the choice of solid and wound golf balls, a player can also choose either a single piece (a dimpled golf ball made from Surlyn), two piece (golf ball with a durable covering over a core), three piece (golf ball with a solid or liquid core), and the four piece. Beginners tend to use the single piece as they are cheep and are more than adequate for the newby golfer. The two piece variety of golf ball is travel further than the single piece and are robust. The three piece variety of golf ball allows for greater control of the golf ball, and is the choice of the professional golfer. The four piece golfer ball is new on the scene, and is believed to travel the furthest of them all.
The weight and size of golf balls
Not all golf balls are the same weight or size. The regulations allow for a maximum weight of 45.93 grams, and a maximum diameter of 42.67 millimetres. The smaller the ball the less wind resistance therefore the further it can travel, also it will gain less wind resistance the heavier the ball is.
Standards set down for golf balls
All golf balls have to pass the standards set down by two organisation, The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews in Scotland, and the United States Golf Association in the USA. If the balls fail to pass any of these standards then they are banned from use in any official tournament.
External golf related articles
Here is a list of other articles out on the web, giving information on the world of golf
