{"id":15546190,"date":"2024-07-30T12:38:33","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T16:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golf.com\/?post_type=article&#038;p=15546190"},"modified":"2024-07-30T17:16:55","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T21:16:55","slug":"golf-ball-lower-scores-firsthand-fitter","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/golf.com\/gear\/golf-balls\/golf-ball-lower-scores-firsthand-fitter\/","title":{"rendered":"Can changing my golf ball lead to lower scores? | Firsthand with a Fitter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"first\"><em>Welcome to GOLF\u2019s \u201cFirsthand with a Fitter\u201d series, where with the help of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/truespecgolf.com\/?utm_source=golfcom&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=golf-ball-lower-scores-firsthand-with-a-fitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">True Spec Golf<\/a>&nbsp;we dive into some of the most common questions golfers have about club fitting, issues they struggle with on the course, and how properly fit equipment can help fix those issues and make the game easier.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this edition of <a href=\"https:\/\/truespecgolf.com\/?utm_source=golfcom&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=golf-ball-lower-scores-firsthand-with-a-fitter\">Firsthand with a Fitter<\/a>, we dive into a much less discussed component of a proper fitting: <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/gear\/golf-balls\/best-golf-balls-2024-48-new-models-reviewed\/\">golf ball<\/a>. From two-piece distance options designed to help straighten out ball flight to complex multilayer balls made to fine-tune performance off the tee and around the green, there&#8217;s a perfect ball for every golfer. Let&#8217;s dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we get started, let&#8217;s first discuss one of the biggest factors consumers face when it comes to golf balls \u2014 price. <\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"g-block g-block-article-embed g-block-article-embed--align-right\">\n    <figure>\n\n        <div class=\"g-article-embedded__img-wrapper\">\n                                            <div class=\"article__category gear balls\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/gear\/golf-balls\/\">\n                        Balls                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                        \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/gear\/golf-balls\/best-golf-balls-2024-48-new-models-reviewed\/\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"lazy inner\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/golf-ball-guide-2024.jpg?width=30\"\n        alt=\"Dozens of golf balls arranged in a circle on grass with a Golf Ball Guide logo in the middle\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/golf-ball-guide-2024.jpg\"\n        data-srcset=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/golf-ball-guide-2024.jpg?width=300 300w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/golf-ball-guide-2024.jpg?width=720 600w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/golf-ball-guide-2024.jpg?width=1280 900w\"\n        sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, (max-width: 900px) 33vw, 900px\"\n        \n      \/>            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <figcaption>\n            <blockquote><a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/gear\/golf-balls\/best-golf-balls-2024-48-new-models-reviewed\/\">2024 Golf Ball Guide: 48 golf balls reviewed and recommended for your game<\/a><\/blockquote>\n                <span class=\"author \"><span>By:<\/span>\n        <span class=\"author__inner\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/writers\/golf-editors\/\">\n                GOLF Editors            <\/a>\n            \n                            <\/span>\n    <\/span>\n        <\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<p>Compared to less expensive Surlyn or Ionomer-covered balls \u2014 geared towards blending value and performance \u2014 urethane offerings are generally at the top end of the price spectrum because of the complexity of their construction and the precision tools required to manufacture them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t find value and performance from either category, but it&#8217;s important to understand that Surlyn golf balls can&#8217;t offer the same kind of control on short game shorts as their urethane counterparts. <\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"block-shop-card block-shop-card--manual gray\">\n  <a class=\"block-shop-card__inner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/truespecgolf.com\/?utm_source=golfcomu0026utm_medium=articleu0026utm_campaign=golf-ball-lower-scores-firsthand-with-a-fitter\">\n          <!-- Slider Module -->\n      <div class=\"g-block-wrapper--slider\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-container\">\n          <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                          <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                <div class=\"g-block-slider__photo\">\n                  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inner block-shop-card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/TSG-GOLF_Book-card-V1.jpg\" alt=\"True Spec golf Fitting\"\/>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n      <!-- END Slider Module -->\n        <div class=\"block-shop-card__infos\">\n                  <h4 class=\"block-shop-card__title\">The Premier Club Fitting Experience<\/h4>\n            <div class=\"block-shop-card__description\">With over 50,000 clubhead and shaft combinations, True Spec Golf will custom fit and hand build you the most well-constructed, precise set of golf clubs you\u2019ve ever played. Guaranteed.<\/div>\n      <button class=\"btn block-shop-card__cta proshop-manual-card__cta\">\n        BOOK NOW      <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-distance-and-value-are-key\">When distance and value are key<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s start with two-piece golf balls because even though they might seem similar from the outside there are still a lot of performance variables to consider, including color and cover graphics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n    <section class=\"block-shop-card block-shop-card-condensed\">\n        <a class=\"block-shop-card__inner block-shop-card__inner--nocta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\n             href=\"https:\/\/fairway-jockey.myshopify.com\/products\/srixon-q-star-divide-golf-balls?utm_source=golfcom&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=golf-ball-lower-scores-firsthand-fitter\">\n            <div class=\"block-shop-card__photo block-shop-card--image--nocta\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"inner block-shop-card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/5108\/1146\/files\/Q-STARTOURDIVIDE_Blue_Package_Front_reflection.webp?v=1684457382\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"block-shop-card__infos block-shop-card__infos--nocta\">\n                <div class=\"block-shop-card__sponsored-text block-shop-card__sponsored-text--nocta\"><\/div>\n                <h4 class=\"block-shop-card__title block-shop-card__title--nocta\">Srixon Q-Star Divide Golf Balls<\/h4>\n                                    <pre class=\"block-shop-card__price block-shop-card__price--nocta\">$34.99<\/pre>\n                                <div class=\"block-shop-card__description block-shop-card__description--nocta\">A NEW WAY TO SEE THE GAME\n50\/50 MATTE VISUAL PERFORMANCE\nMeet the all-new Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE, a golf ball that stands out on the course with its unique 50\/50 matte urethane cover. DIVIDE boasts all the drive-boosting, chip-stopping performance of a classic Q-STAR TOUR but comes in three exciting colorways.\u00a0\n\n\nSEE YOUR LINE\nThe longer your alignment line, the easier it can be to line up your putts. And with DIVIDE\u2019s one-of-a-kind seam line running around the entire golf ball, you get 360\u02da of alignment so you can putt with perfect aim.\nSEE YOUR SPIN\nWhen it comes to pitches and chips around the green, DIVIDE\u2019s unique two-tone cover produces a strobe effect while spinning, revealing the speed and direction of spin on each of your shots. It\u2019s a powerful tool for tracking and improving your consistency, and you can only see it with the Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE.\nMORE THAN GOOD LOOKS\nThe new Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE is a performer, through and through. Unlike painted golf balls, DIVIDE\u2019s entire thermoplastic urethane cover is infused with bright pigments, so the color won\u2019t scratch or tear. Plus, that premium urethane adds spin for plenty of control around the greens.\nA resilient midlayer increases speed off the tee. And the FastLayer core\u2014which is soft at its center but gradually becomes firm around its edge\u2014provides the distance and softer feel you\u2019d expect from a fully-featured tour ball.<\/div>\n                <button class=\"btn block-shop-card__link block-shop-card__link--nocta\">Buy Now<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <pre class=\"apple-news-only\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fairway-jockey.myshopify.com\/products\/srixon-q-star-divide-golf-balls?utm_source=golfcom&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=golf-ball-lower-scores-firsthand-fitter\">View Product<\/a><\/pre>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a golfer who tends to lose more than a few golf balls a round, choosing one that fits your budget is a great place to start but there are still things to consider. If extra distance and dispersion reduction are what you&#8217;re after, then a ball that helps lower driver and long game spin will reduce the amount that a golf ball can go offline \u2014 and longer and straighter is always better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Although from a performance standpoint, urethane golf balls offer the best of both worlds as far as distance and short game spin, a two-piece distance-focused ball can quickly help reduce dispersion thanks to its low spin performance on all clubs including the driver.&#8221; Kris McCormack, VP of Tour and Education at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/truespecgolf.com\/?utm_source=golfcom&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=golf-ball-lower-scores-firsthand-with-a-fitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">True Spec Golf<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"g-block-wrapper g-block-wrapper--image g-block-wrapper--inline g-block-wrapper--align-right\">\n  <figure class=\"g-block g-block-image g-block-image--inline g-block-image--align-auto \">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"lazy g-block-image__file\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ERC-triple-track.jpg?width=30\"\n        alt=\"ERC triple track\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ERC-triple-track.jpg\"\n        data-srcset=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ERC-triple-track.jpg?width=300 300w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ERC-triple-track.jpg?width=720 600w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ERC-triple-track.jpg?width=1280 900w\"\n        sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, (max-width: 900px) 33vw, 900px\"\n        \n      \/>        <figcaption>\n              <span class=\"g-block-image__caption\">Callaway&#8217;s ERC Soft offers Triple Track alignment<\/span>\n      \n              <span class=\"g-block-image__credits\">Callaway Golf<\/span>\n          <\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<p>As for visual performance, golf balls like the Srixon Q-Star, TaylorMade Distance +, and Callaway&#8217;s ERC Soft offer visual aids to help with putting and off-the-tee alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-premium-performance-variables\">Premium performance variables<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it&#8217;s time to dive into the nitty-gritty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From low-compression, low-spin options to firm-feeling balls that spin a ton around the green, the premium urethane golf ball category allows any golfer to find one that matches their look, feel, trajectory, and spin preference. This is why working with a fitter using a launch monitor to analyze data is such a crucial step when talking about finding the right one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"g-block-wrapper g-block-wrapper--image g-block-wrapper--inline g-block-wrapper--align-right\">\n  <figure class=\"g-block g-block-image g-block-image--inline g-block-image--align-auto \">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"lazy g-block-image__file\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/how-to-control-wedge-trajectory-kellie-stenzel.jpg?width=30\"\n        alt=\"GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel reveals her favorite ways to control wedge trajectory to either can height or spin the ball low\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/how-to-control-wedge-trajectory-kellie-stenzel.jpg\"\n        data-srcset=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/how-to-control-wedge-trajectory-kellie-stenzel.jpg?width=300 300w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/how-to-control-wedge-trajectory-kellie-stenzel.jpg?width=720 600w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/how-to-control-wedge-trajectory-kellie-stenzel.jpg?width=1280 900w\"\n        sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, (max-width: 900px) 33vw, 900px\"\n        \n      \/>        <figcaption>\n              <span class=\"g-block-image__caption\">Short game spin and feel can be separated with modern golf ball construction.<\/span>\n      \n              <span class=\"g-block-image__credits\">Golf <\/span>\n          <\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<p>Thanks to the multilayer construction of a urethane golf ball, it&#8217;s possible to have a golf ball that feels firmer but still offers a lot of spin. This works because the mantle and core are the biggest factors in acoustics and when the soft urethane is compressed between the inner layers of the ball and the face of a wedge it will grab into the face texture and create spin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n    <section class=\"block-shop-card block-shop-card-condensed\">\n        <a class=\"block-shop-card__inner block-shop-card__inner--nocta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\n             href=\"https:\/\/fairway-jockey.myshopify.com\/products\/callaway-2024-chrome-tour-x-golf-balls?utm_source=golfcom&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=golf-ball-lower-scores-firsthand-fitter\">\n            <div class=\"block-shop-card__photo block-shop-card--image--nocta\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"inner block-shop-card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/5108\/1146\/files\/balls-2024-chrome-tour-x-white___1.png?v=1704305238\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"block-shop-card__infos block-shop-card__infos--nocta\">\n                <div class=\"block-shop-card__sponsored-text block-shop-card__sponsored-text--nocta\"><\/div>\n                <h4 class=\"block-shop-card__title block-shop-card__title--nocta\">Callaway 2024 Chrome Tour X Golf Balls<\/h4>\n                                    <pre class=\"block-shop-card__price block-shop-card__price--nocta\">$54.99<\/pre>\n                                <div class=\"block-shop-card__description block-shop-card__description--nocta\">Chrome Tour X is the new gold standard in Tour Balls. From core to cover, every detail in the new Chrome Tour X has been optimized for the best players seeking speed and the ultimate in control.\nHYPER FAST SOFT CORE \nNew Hyper Fast Soft Core is designed to produce maximum ball speed for long distance.\nSEAMLESS TOUR AERO \nNew Seamless Tour Aero delivers a consistent penetrating ball flight on every shot.\nHIGH-PERFORMANCE TOUR URETHANE SOFT COVER \nNew High-Performance Tour Urethane Soft Cover consistently delivers maximum greenside control.\n\u00a0<\/div>\n                <button class=\"btn block-shop-card__link block-shop-card__link--nocta\">Buy Now<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <pre class=\"apple-news-only\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fairway-jockey.myshopify.com\/products\/callaway-2024-chrome-tour-x-golf-balls?utm_source=golfcom&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=golf-ball-lower-scores-firsthand-fitter\">View Product<\/a><\/pre>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<p>This spin can translate through the bag to help offer various trajectories based on the golf ball model, which can help <a href=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/gear\/how-stop-irons-faster-firsthand-fitter\/\">produce more stopping power<\/a> and reduce dispersion on approach shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-speed-and-aerodynamics\">Speed and aerodynamics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Off the driver, aerodynamics are a key factor in trajectory because of the speed a golf ball travels, and finding the correct trajectory to fit your game and also your environment can make a huge difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"g-block-wrapper g-block-wrapper--image g-block-wrapper--inline g-block-wrapper--align-right\">\n  <figure class=\"g-block g-block-image g-block-image--inline g-block-image--align-auto \">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"lazy g-block-image__file\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/st-patricks-links-hole-15.jpg?width=30\"\n        alt=\"The 15th hole at St. Patrick's Links in Ireland.\"\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/st-patricks-links-hole-15.jpg\"\n        data-srcset=\"https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/st-patricks-links-hole-15.jpg?width=300 300w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/st-patricks-links-hole-15.jpg?width=720 600w, https:\/\/golf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/st-patricks-links-hole-15.jpg?width=1280 900w\"\n        sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, (max-width: 900px) 33vw, 900px\"\n        \n      \/>        <figcaption>\n              <span class=\"g-block-image__caption\">Links golf conditions could require you to change your golf ball. <\/span>\n      \n              <span class=\"g-block-image__credits\">Clyde Johnson<\/span>\n          <\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<p>We certainly don&#8217;t recommend switching golf balls for a single round of golf but if you&#8217;re a golfer who usually plays at a certain altitude or in particular conditions using a ball that matches up to those can help with control and ball flight consistency. As an example, if you play mostly desert golf without much wind, a golf ball that flies higher can help to produce more carry.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the opposite end of the spectrum, if you play where it is windier, a golf ball that creates a lower peak height and a more equally parabolic trajectory can bolster control and help reduce the need to make swing or equipment adjustments to control trajectory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n    <section class=\"block-shop-card block-shop-card-condensed\">\n        <a class=\"block-shop-card__inner block-shop-card__inner--nocta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\n             href=\"https:\/\/fairway-jockey.myshopify.com\/products\/titleist-pro-v1x-left-dash-golf-balls?utm_source=golfcom&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=golf-ball-lower-scores-firsthand-fitter\">\n            <div class=\"block-shop-card__photo block-shop-card--image--nocta\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"inner block-shop-card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/5108\/1146\/files\/Left_Dash_RF_2000x2000_03545178-b8c8-4024-960b-b0fb5ce3e7c3.jpg?v=1699463703\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"block-shop-card__infos block-shop-card__infos--nocta\">\n                <div class=\"block-shop-card__sponsored-text block-shop-card__sponsored-text--nocta\"><\/div>\n                <h4 class=\"block-shop-card__title block-shop-card__title--nocta\">Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash Golf Balls<\/h4>\n                                    <pre class=\"block-shop-card__price block-shop-card__price--nocta\">$54.99<\/pre>\n                                <div class=\"block-shop-card__description block-shop-card__description--nocta\">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__link block-shop-card__link--nocta\">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=golf-ball-lower-scores-firsthand-fitter\">View Product<\/a><\/pre>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<p>So next time you&#8217;re working with a club fitter to dial in your launch conditions, be sure to have the conversation about golf ball performance so you can get the most from your game!<em> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Check out our latest&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/6yiayHAoN4Om3Z4rLoiEN4\">Fully Equipped podcast<\/a><\/em> <em>for more on the latest gear news and information<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block wp-block--custom-html\">\n<iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/3xYhHzjtLXkIaEHl1TYEIA?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is a perfect ball for every golfer. 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