12-13-2007, 07:41 AM
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| Big Birtha Driver
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 648
| Think of it this way.
If you have two balloons, one is filled to its capacity, one is not. Which one would be easier for you to take in your hands and squeeze?
The same applies to compression rates of golf golf balls. You might be too young or did not golf when 100-110 compression balls were on the market. Trust me those things were ROCKS 
When the club face strikes the ball it needs to compress the golf ball in order for the ball to spring off the face of the club. The more you can compress the ball the further it flies. If you have a slow swing speed which you say you do then you want a low compression ball. Your slow swing speed will be able to compress that ball better, hence more distance for you. Now I am not saying a 50 compression ball is going to help you gain major yardage, it won't. But it will optimize your chances of getting your maximum distance on every swing.
I read about people using the PRO VX. I wonder if they realize that Titleist designed that golf ball for people with swing speeds of 105 MPH and up. If you do not have that swing speed you are actually losing distance by using that ball. However some people are too macho to admit that fact and continue to play that ball. 
I play the Wilson 50 and find it to be a very good ball for the price. I like it in cooler temperatures and since I live in Ontario Canada I golf in some cool temperatures. When it gets below 40 F a low compression ball is a must.
If you want to find a decent list of golf balls and their compression rates go to KNET. In fact go to this section of their website and look on the left side of the page. You will see a box with GOLF BALLS on top and in that box you will see the low and high compression balls. Click on there and you will see the balls and the rates.
Another way to find a ball that suits your game is to buy some Grade A Balls from Knet and try them. Or buy sleeves of balls, different brands and find the one that suits your game the best. Then stock up on them and go play golfing knowing you have the best ball for your game in your bag.
Here are some other articles that might help you out
Matching The Ball/Club
Golf Ball Comparison
Which Ball Is Right For You ?
Hope this helps.
Last edited by Golfbum : 12-13-2007 at 08:01 AM.
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