Does the quality of the ball really affect performance?
2007-11-10 05:15:52 · 18 answers · asked by NYTrader55 2 in Sports ➔ Golf
It comes down to manufacturing, construction and materials. You will notice most 3 piece balls will be in general more expensive than a 2 piece. the process to make a 3 piece ball is slightly more expensive than just a 2 piece which is basically a large core and a cover. also the less expensive balls will have a surlin cover. Surlin is a lot tougher and won't get scuffed up as easily as say a Uerethane cover. Most high end 3 piece balls are made with a uerathane(sp?) cover which is much softer and will bite or spin more. Also whether a ball has a 2 piece cover or a seamless cover also makes the ball a pittle more pricey. 2 piece cover is basically 2 halves glued together where a seamless cover is mold around a suspended core. For a hi hccp golfer, better sticking to a harder 2 piece ball. less spin means you will mitigate the slice and hook spin you can put on the ball. better golfers should look for a softer covered 3 piece. better spin, grooves can really bite the cover and much better feel when putting. There are a few other things but i will spare you all. haha
2007-11-10 06:31:05 · answer #1 · answered by PHXO 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Suprisingly, performance is affected by the composition of the golf ball. Golf balls that are 2-piece golf balls do not generate as much spin as 3-piece and 4-piece golf balls do. For instance, Pinnacle (2-piece) golf balls go much farther because of the decrease in backspin; however, they do not hold on greens. Titleist Pro V1s (3-piece) go a few yards shorter (3-10 yds), but the greenside control makes it easier to stick pins.
Hope This Helps!
Dilbert
2007-11-11 13:37:13 · answer #2 · answered by Dilbert 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the average golfer the ball is not much of a factor but for the lower handicap player a ball with a softer feel and more spin is usually preferred. These balls will give more distance control on your approach shots and better control around the greens when chipping and putting. Some thing to try is to go to the practice putting green with 3 inexpensive balls and 3 top shelf (eg. Titlist Pro-V) and spend a a half hour practicing with both to compare if you can't tell the difference it really doesn't matter what ball you are using.
2007-11-10 05:44:32 · answer #3 · answered by scott b 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I agree to 75% with the rest of the answers BUT if you're a good player (handicap 5 or less) you can DEFINETLY feel the difference between 1 ball and the other.
Examples:
Pinnacle (low cost) is hard as a rock and has absolutely no feel to it. It's great for distance but if you want to control any type of shot or putt around the green...forget about it!
Titleist NXT (medium cost) a GREAT ball for the mid handicap player. It goes long and has a decent feel (also very good for better players during the winter months).
Callaway HX Tour or Titleist Pro V1 (high cost) are both fantastic. You pay for them but are well worth it if you're a single digit handicap player (otherwise a waste of money).
No matter what you choose, .golf is the BEST game in town!
Have fun.
2007-11-10 05:52:34 · answer #4 · answered by Dicky D 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Some truly have better quality, but over all it's paying for the name and the stars that represent those names. Tiger Woods doesn't come cheap! Forget price, golf is a mental game. If you believe you play better with a certain ball, you do! So, if you like it buy it, forget price!!
2007-11-10 06:38:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Manufacturers and (supposedly) the techniques they use to make their product go farther distances. My game is so bad that i use refurbished balls at 10 dollars for 100 or pick them up out of the lake.
2007-11-10 05:19:18 · answer #6 · answered by undyingrage 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some Golf Balls are more expensive than others because of the Brand.But i dont think it affects anything
2007-11-10 05:19:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Quality is not really a factor, it's just that people with too much money and time on their hands like to waste money on more expensive golf balls to brag how much money they lost on those expensive balls to their other rich friends who also have too much time on their hands.
2007-11-10 05:20:17 · answer #8 · answered by Sgt Big Red 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
If you believe them, the more expensive balls perform better. However, mich of that is hype and marketing.
2007-11-10 05:19:08 · answer #9 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
like most things these days, it comes down to brand name. the technology behind the design is pretty close amongst most golf ball companies, so really its whoever has the biggest advertising campaign probably, and the golfers that they sponsor plays a big part, titliest has always been a big seller, just look what tiger woods did for nike :)
2007-11-10 05:21:17 · answer #10 · answered by goonerwin1 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋