| Golfers with slower swing speeds can really benefit from lower compression balls. Such as the Wilson 50. With slower swing speeds you need a lower compression ball in order to compress the ball on the club face.
Higher compression balls such as the PRO V 1X are designed for swing speeds over 100 MPH. Not too many higher indexed amateurs have a swing speed that fast.
Some balls tend to spin more than others. Remember, this might help with approach shots to the greens. But if you tend to slice then it can hurt you. Plus the fact if you do not spin a ball much with your higher lofted clubs then you will not gain much by using a high spin ball such as the PRO V.
Your best option would be to try some different balls.
Buy a sleeve of different makes of balls, such at Pro V, Wilson 50, Nikes, Top Flite D2's etc etc.
Then go play. Play with a different ball every 3 holes and see which ones perform the best for you off the driver, irons and putter. Narrow down your selection to 2 or 3 balls. Then play 18 holes with one brand of ball. Then 18 with another until you decide which one works best for you.
If you play in cold weather you have to factor in that too. I play in temperatures below 40 F at times and I find a low compression ball is best for those temperatures.
There are many high quality low priced balls on the market now. Do not discount the new Top Flite D2's. Although they are a low priced ball they perform well. I have played them and they were just as good as the Titleist NXT's I used to swear by.
Experiment until you find the ball which works best for your swing speed, ball flight and putting. Then stock up! |