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Choosing the

Perfect Ball

ou have likely noticed the range of different types
Yof golf balls offered at your local shop. It can be

easy to get confused and a little overwhelmed when

choosing the ball to best benefit your golf game.

Before purchasing your next set of of golf balls based on their layers, how
golf balls, decide upon which part of do you choose the one for you? It
your game you want to improve. depends on what you want to achieve
There are balls on the market that can and how experienced your golf game
improve your distance, control and is.
even spin. Remember, these advan-
tages will only happen if you under- AMATEUR
stand how to utilize them. The experts at American Golf rec-
ommend a two-piece ball for beginner
LAYERS golfers. You can find them with iono-
The advantages of different types of mer covers. This material reduces the
golf balls start with their construction. ball’s tendency to hook or slice due to
Here is a breakdown on the four most inexperienced swings.
common balls you will find. The two-piece ball also will supply a
• One piece: Very inexpensive, usual- boost in distance and ball height for
ly not for sale to retail consumers, slower swings. Use this type of ball to
mostly found at driving ranges. perfect your swing before you move on
• Two piece: Great for amateurs, to the more advanced layers that
acrylate or resin core, durable cover demand more control.
that resists damage for a short time.
• Three piece: Solid core featuring ADVANCED
rubber between core and cover, softer As your game improves, you should
than a two-piece ball, better spin con- consider moving on to a three-layer or
trol. multilayer ball. Golfers who regularly
• Multilayer: Built with four to five achieve birdies or better during a
layers to provide maximum distance, round can gain great benefits from
ultimate spin control, more durable using an advanced ball.
than the fewer layer options. Choosing a ball that features a ure-
thane or ionomer cover will absolutely
WHAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU? launch from the tee box but give you
Now that you have a general idea of much more spin control when advanc-
how to decipher the numerous options ing toward the green.
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