{"id":15540768,"date":"2024-05-09T10:36:56","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T14:36:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golf.com\/?post_type=article&#038;p=15540768"},"modified":"2024-05-12T17:06:44","modified_gmt":"2024-05-12T21:06:44","slug":"4-golf-ball-buying-questions-answers","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/golf.com\/gear\/golf-balls\/4-golf-ball-buying-questions-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"4 golf-ball buying questions and answers from experts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"first\"><em>We recently published our ultimate 2024 Golf Ball Guide, in which we reviewed and recommended 48 different golf balls for your game. Scroll below for more from our 2024 Golf Ball Guide package.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ICYMI<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/gear\/golf-balls\/best-golf-balls-2024-48-new-models-reviewed\/\">2024 Golf Ball Guide: 48 golf balls reviewed<\/a><br \/><strong>ICYMI<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/gear\/golf-balls\/3-step-primer-picking-right-golf-ball\/\">3-step primer for picking the right golf ball for you<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-golf-ball-buying-questions-and-answers-from-experts\">4 golf-ball buying questions and answers from experts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Why does a golf ball with a urethane cover generate so much more short-game spin than a Surlyn-covered ball?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Urethane \u2014\u00a0which TaylorMade uses in its tour-ready TP5 lineup of golf balls \u2014 is simply softer than most other cover materials. The softer urethane material creates more groove interaction at impact than what you\u2019d typically get from a firmer ionomer cover. More groove interaction, more spin. Even on glancing blows the urethane material will \u201cstick\u201d in the grooves better to create more spin. <em>\u2014Michael Fox, senior director of product creation, golf balls, TaylorMade<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"block-shop-card gray\">\n  <a class=\"block-shop-card__inner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/fairway-jockey.myshopify.com\/products\/titleist-pro-v1x-left-dash-golf-balls?utm_source=golfcom&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=4-golf-ball-buying-questions-answers\">\n    <!-- Slider Module -->\n    <div class=\"g-block-wrapper--slider\">\n      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n        <div class=\"g-block-slider__photo\">\n          <img class=\"inner block-shop-card__image lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/5108\/1146\/files\/Left_Dash_RF_2000x2000_03545178-b8c8-4024-960b-b0fb5ce3e7c3.jpg?v=1699463703\" data-alt=\"Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash Golf Balls\"\/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- END Slider Module -->\n    <div class=\"block-shop-card__infos\">\n                  <h4 class=\"block-shop-card__title\">Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash Golf Balls<\/h4>\n              <pre class=\"block-shop-card__price\">$54.99<\/pre>\n            <div class=\"block-shop-card__description\">Pro V1x\u00a0Left Dash golf balls are designed for players seeking a high flight similar to Pro V1x\u00a0with dramatically lower full swing spin and firmer feel.\nPLAYER BENEFITS\nPro V1x\u00a0Left Dash was originally developed for the PGA Tour as a Titleist Customized Performance Option in 2018. This model delivers a different combination of performance characteristics than Pro V1 and Pro V1x\u00a0and allows players to finetune their Flight, Feel and Spin. Given positive player feedback, we are now making Pro V1x\u00a0Left Dash available to golfers via special order.\u00a0\n\nExtraordinary distance with consistent flight\nLower full swing spin than Pro V1x\nSlightly lower\u00a0flight\u00a0than Pro V1x\nFirmer feel than Pro V1x\nDrop-and-Stop short game control<\/div>\n      <button class=\"btn block-shop-card__cta proshop-shopify-card__cta\">\n        Buy Now      <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n  <pre class=\"apple-news-only\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fairway-jockey.myshopify.com\/products\/titleist-pro-v1x-left-dash-golf-balls?utm_source=golfcom&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=4-golf-ball-buying-questions-answers\">View Product<\/a><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Can the visual technology used on a lot of the new ball models help me shoot lower scores?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A: We\u2019ve seen players produce a more accurate face angle at address and impact by using Srixon\u2019s Divide visual technology. Being able to watch the ball roll true on your intended line gives immediate feedback on your stroke. Confidence and comfort translates to performance gains, so if using visual technology helps you psychologically, it\u2019s going to help your score. As far as ball speed, spin and launch on full-swing shots, visual technology won\u2019t alter performance. <em>\u2014Jeff Brunski, VP of R&amp;D, Cleveland\/Srixon<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Do more dimples mean it\u2019s a more premium ball?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A: No. The number of dimples doesn\u2019t say much. It\u2019s like only knowing a car\u2019s horsepower; the engine is just one element that contributes to performance. At Titleist, each dimple pattern is designed specifically for each ball\u2019s construction to achieve a specific goal. Sometimes that means a high dimple count (like with the Pro V1 and its 388 dimples) or a lower one (the Pro V1x has but 348). The number is simply a product of the pattern itself, which can include different sized dimples, surface coverage, underlying geometry and various depths. How they mesh is what determines performance. <em>\u2014Mike Madson, VP, golf ball R&amp;D, Titleist<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: What\u2019s the best way to conduct personal ball testing?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Unless you\u2019re dead set on playing the longest two-piece ball in the marketplace, I\u2019d suggest selecting several multilayer balls that speak to you and make time for the short-game area at your local course. Pros always prioritize short-game performance, so hit some greenside shots and see how each ball reacts. Roll putts to get a sense of sound and feel. From there, target a semi-windy day and take the two best options out on the course for head-to-head testing to gauge their bona fides. 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