Egolf Post

Tim Heeter asked:


Choosing the right golf ball can be a daunting task. Especially if you understand that the ball you choose can significantly impact your play. Follow these five tips to golf ball selection and see an immediate impact in your level of play.

Realistically Identify Your Skill Level

Choosing the right golf ball begins with evaluating both your style of play and skill level. This must be accurate and honest. If you can only drive 175 yards, say so. If you have a wicked slice, that is okay.

Remember to be honest so that you can find the correct golf ball to improve these parts of your game. Otherwise you may end up playing worse with the wrong golf ball choice.

Choose Between A Two or Three Piece Ball

For the sake of simplicity you should choose a 2 piece golf ball if you want to hit the ball further, have a bad slice or hook, have a slower swing speed, or want to spend less money. Two piece golf balls are generally cheaper and are much better for higher handicap players.

There is a stigma about two piece golf balls; they are thought to be low quality. However, today’s two piece golf balls are much higher quality than the three piece golf balls of as little as 8-10 years ago.

Three piece golf balls tend to have softer feel, produce more spin, do not fly as far, and generally cost more than their two piece counter parts. These balls are better for lower handicap players who have extremely consistent swings.

A better ball striker who loves to work the ball with a draw or fade will benefit from the extra spin of a three piece golf ball. Chances are this player hits the ball far enough to negate the lack of distance of these balls.

Purchase Golf Balls That Match Your Swing Characteristics

Choosing the right golf ball is now easier than ever thanks to better marketing. It is now uncommon to find golf balls without helpful information right on the packaging. Look for information on the back of the package and find a match to your swing characteristics.

Start With Your Swing Speed

The most important characteristic of your swing to keep in mind when choosing the right golf ball is your swing speed. The wrong type of ball for your swing speed can actually reduce your yardage. On the other side, you can get tremendous distance with much less effort when properly matched.

Unfortunately, most golfers have no clue about their correct swing speed. Most golfers, especially males, tend to highly overestimate their swing speed.

To get your proper swing speed you can go to a pro shop. Otherwise purchase or borrow a swing speed monitor. Do not guess. Chances are you will be wrong.

Fine Tune Your Selection With Personal Preferences

Now you can fine tune your selection by choosing the level of feel (softness) and spin you prefer. Most ball packaging will include the amount of spin with a driver, and the amount of spin with a 9-iron. Most players will benefit from less spin from a driver, and perhaps a little more from the iron.

Finally, Test A Few Different Balls

Once you find a few brands of balls that produce balls with your desired characteristics make sure to give a handful of them a try. Test them out in all aspects of your game. Putting, chipping, 100 yards and in, long irons, and driving are all important. You will use all of these shots, so remember to evaluate all types of shots with the different balls.

You may be surprised to find that a ball that feels sweet off of the tee may sound terrible with your putter. In the end, that is the joy of having so many choices. Not only are there tremendous golf balls available for your exact playing level, you can also choose a ball the meets all of your personal preferences.

Choosing the right golf ball is really a simple process. Just remember to be honest with yourself and drop your ego. The ball with the fancier packaging, more recognized name brand, or higher cost is not necessarily any better for your golf game. And that is what matters most.

Lavente Tan asked:


If i can find you nine good reasons why you should get personalized golf balls, you can buy me a cup of tea! Sometimes, getting something is nothing more than having a reason to get. The reasons are plenty when you dig hard enough and yes, here they are!

1. Easier identification of which ball is yours

2. Personal pride

3. Golf buddies ball exchange personal bonding

4. Leaving an impression

5. Pleasant memories

6. Lucky Charm

7. Wedding favors/ gifts

8. Personal Decoration

9. Show off/attention

Personalized with an impact and with a flavor, that is what personalized golf balls do. For those who do not know what exactly is personalized golf balls, let me explain the difference. They are often mixed up with the terms custom golf balls, logo golf balls, custom logo golf balls. They are similar but very much different at the same time.

Personalized golf balls are golf balls that are imprinted with your own name, signature, slang, slogan, picture, phrase or even decorations that remind you of something. It is very much for a personal use and has a tinge of closeness identified with it.

Many people have done adding that to their own personal collection of golf balls for many reasons i am going to show you nine useful reasons that you would love to have to get your golf balls personalized.

First - It makes ball identification much easier. In golf, we seldom play alone and much more often in pairs or a group. Some of your golf mates might use the same ball as you and with the same identification number too. Well it happens and do not be surprised. Personalized golf balls help you mark your golf ball with its own personal mark without hassle of identifying. Tools and accessories might get lost but not when you personalize them.

Second - It provides you with a sense of personal pride. If you achieved a hole in one with your golf ball and personalized it ( it could be the other way round ) , it gives you a sense of achievement and pride when you golf with your buddies.

Third - You can exchange with golf buddies. Why would you want to do that? Seems weird? Not at all! In fact, many golfers meet up with new found golfing friends to network around the world and even at golf vacations. As part of social interaction, some would exchange personalized golf balls to those they want to remain in contact with or personally like.

Fourth - Leave an impression with others. Give your personal caddie an impression never to forget. You can give the personalized golf ball as a gift to someone of the opposite sex or set a tone of authority when you use them when you play with others.

Fifth - Have a fond memory you want to keep and treasure? Mark your lowest score ever or your first birdie with a personalized golf ball. How about a personal first experience? Met the girl of your dreams at the golf course? Or maybe the name of your spouse on your golf ball will drive your scores lower and determination stronger!

Sixth - Talk about luck! Numbers come in handy when they are your lucky number. Add in your lucky number that might strike you big or save you from blushes! If you believe in luck and are superstitious, that is something you might do!

Seventh - How about wedding favors? Getting married is a personal once in a lifetime experience with a special someone. Ladies love it, and with your white golf ball, that is a real complimentary reason that you should love your wife as much as golf!

Eight - Some golf fanatics go crazy over different golf collections and golf sets by decorating their cupboards or collection room with them! They are a way to motivate and inspire someone if there is a special meaning behind it! That is why personalized golf balls are such a big hit.

Ninth - Love attraction? That is the best way to show off your personalized golf balls and your decorations of achievements! If you have won a tournament, a definite gift would be something to remind you and to show people what you have achieved! If you will beam from ear to ear from that, custom make your golf ball today!

That is all at the moment but i still have much more up my sleeve. Wait, what about my cup of tea? Keep it for yourself the next time we golf!