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Firm
‘ compression golf balls include the Titleist Pro V1, Callaway Chrome Soft X, TaylorMade TP5, Bridgestone Tour B XS and Srixon Z-Star. In the ‘extra firm' compression camp meanwhile is the Bridgestone Tour B X , Srixon Z-Star XV, TaylorMade TP5x and of course the Titleist Pro V1x.
What golf ball compression should I use?
If you consider your swing speeds to be above average, and you're always outdriving your peers, then a
golf ball compression rating of 100 or above
is the right choice for you. A higher rating warrants greater density, which is necessary to accommodate your faster swing speed.
What compression are Pro V1 golf balls?
The three-piece Pro V1 still has a compression
around 90
and its 352-dimple cover pattern helps to produce lower-spinning, lower-flying shots off the tee and with long irons. It will feel softer than the dual-core Pro V1x, which has a compression of about 100 and a 328-dimple cover pattern.
Do lower compression golf balls go further?
Low compression golf balls
are easier to compress at impact with the driver
and that means there is a greater energy released on the ball. This in turn sees the ball travel farther than golf balls with a higher compression.
What compression golf ball does Tiger Woods use?
TECH. The
Bridgestone Tour B XS
features a Gradational Compression Core, designed to deliver high ball speeds to give you more distance. The ball has a low compression rating and Bridgestone has aimed the Tour B XS at low handicap golfers.
What is the best golf ball for a swing speed of 85?
The TaylorMade Tour Response
is the best golf ball for those with an 85 mph swing speed. The Tour Response is a 70 compression ball designed to help players get more distance and better feel.
What brand golf ball goes the farthest?
Analyzing the individual ball statistics we can see that the
Titleist Pro V1x
averaged the farthest distance as well at 266.7 yards. Meanwhile, the Callaway Chrome Soft X averaged the shortest distance at only 259.3 yards.
How long does the average golfer hit a driver?
If you take a larger step back and look at all of their users, you can see that the average male golfer hits their driver
about 225 yards
while a female averages just under 170 yards.
What is a good golf ball for slower swing speeds?
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What does compression mean on golf balls?
Compression occurs when the golf ball squishes against the club face when you make contact in your swing. This is how the
club propels the ball forward by compressing it at impact and interacting with the core
. Two factors come into play with compression: swing speed and the core of the ball.
Do softer golf balls go straighter?
It is generally agreed that
soft golf balls spin less than firmer golf balls
so from the tee they should be longer as well as straighter, having less back and sideward spin.
What compression golf ball is best for 90 mph swing speed?
Meanwhile, with swing speeds of 90-95 mph, you should select a golf ball with a compression rating of
around 85-100
, as that will suit your swing speed much more.
What swing speed is needed for Pro V1?
The #1 ball in golf, the Pro V1 is a three-piece golf ball meant for swing speeds of
98-105 mph
.
What driver does Tiger Woods use?
Tiger Woods uses
a TaylorMade SIM (9 degrees) driver
with a Mitsubishi Diamana D+ Limited 60 TX shaft. For most of his time on the green Tiger used Nike golf clubs, but switched over to TaylorMade when the company announced it was stepping out of the golf game.
What ball does Rory mcilroy use?
Rory plays the new
2021 TaylorMade TP5X ball
, a firmer compression ball that complements his high swing speed but still provides plenty of feel around the greens.
Did Bridgestone make Nike golf balls?
What people don't realise is that
Bridgestone made the Nike golf ball for a
number of years. It's a great ball and making the switch wasn't that hard. Nike isn't the first golf equipment company to outsource the production of golf balls, but it's interesting to see Woods choose to reveal such information to the public.
