Nick A asked:


I am 14 and a 7.3 handicap and hoping to lower my handicap. My swing speed with a 6-iron is 88 mph. I hit my driver anywhere from 260-290 yards. 3 Wood-245. 4 Wood-230. 3iron-210. 4iron-190. 5iron-175. 6iron-160. 7iron-150. 8iron-140. 9iron-130. PW-115. 50* Wedge-105. 56* Wedge-90. I spin the ball backwards on every shot up untill my 4 iron. I used Steel Stiff Men’s shafts with Cobra 3100ih golf clubs, Titleist 904 woods, and a Callaway X-460 Driver. What is the best ball for me?
Also to add, right now I use a Titleist ProV1 392. Is this the right ball for me?

Bertha

clairewalton1335 asked:


About a couple of weeks ago, I found a lump the size of a golf ball underneath my armpit. My mother died of breast cancer when I was 18 and then my aunt had breast cancer and after sixteen years, it came back. I am going to the oncologist on Thursday to have it checked out. But, this morning, I felt the lump and it seems to be getting bigger…but I can’t be sure. I am 30 years old. Could it be Breast Cancer?
Thanks in advance!

Martha

KStateRG asked:


Is there a web-site that asks a few aspects of my swing and golf game, and then decides what golf balls are right for me?

If there isn’t, maybe you can help. I have a faster than average club head speed. I don’t have a large driver head. My irons are average quality.

Any help would be great! Thanks!

Lawrence

Abhishek Agarwal asked:


Do you normally find it difficult to procure the just-right-kind of gift for your golf mates? You don’t need to look any further as novelty golf balls are capable of stumping anyone any day. Not only they make a humorous gift, novelty balls also make a memorable souvenir for your friends to cherish for a long time.

Novelty golf balls come in various varieties. Ranging from the genuine golfing ones to just for gag versions, they are also an interesting means to get a message across. Overall, they are an inexpensive gift option that is remembered, always.

Lookout for those special novelty golf balls meant to provide therapy or to show one’s mood. What would you like to do to the novelty golf balls that come with “mother-in-law” or “boss” written over them. What a way to vent ones feelings by swinging away to satisfaction! You can never have enough of those swings, can you?!

Novelty golf balls also make for a good wedding gift to communicate thoughts that you may not normally be able to put in words upfront. You can pick from the ones having sentimental phrases to ones with naughty cute words to amuse the newly weds.

Then there is this Novelty golf ball which is genuinely meant for ‘fair play’ on golf course. Or at least the recipient may believe so. You sure must have heard about the famous “unputtable” golf ball which appears to be just another run of the mill golf ball. However, when brought into play, it can send any golf enthusiast into a complex. No matter how it’s hit, it will refuse to go straight. It may rather jump, skip or even roll backwards than follow a straight path, much to the amusement of everyone around.

Another funny type of novelty golf ball is the one which breaks into a billion pieces when hit with the golf club. Also, imagine how would it feel if someone were to hit this other kind of normal looking novelty golf ball with full force, only to see color ribbons popping out! Good for a great laugh!

This one takes the crown and is my personal favorite among all the novelty balls available. It’s called the “floater”. How about hitting your golf ball into the waters and then seeing it popping up on surface for you to take your shot!

These were a few examples of the kind of novelty golf balls available in the market. Their ever rising popularity is not just with the golfers, but with everyone in general as they make an excellent and memorable gift.



Frances

Francis Grant asked:


You may think it’s quite simple to choose your golf balls; well they are all the same aren’t they? Well no, this isn’t actually true, golf balls may all look the same and look pretty simple on the outside but each one is made differently with either performance or value in mind.

When hunting for golf balls you need to first sort out which ones are value balls, and which ones are performance golf balls. If you are just starting out you may want to go for the value golf balls first rather than dive straight in to professional balls. With value balls you don’t need to worry too much about loosing quite a few as you do for performance golf balls which typically cost three times as much. As you start to get more comfortable playing golf you will start to improve your game and lose less golf balls. You can then start to move on to the more performance based golf balls which can potentially knock a few strokes of your game.

 

Take a close look at your golf ball dimples. Not all golf balls have the same shaped dimples and this can actually affect the distance and lift your ball experiences. There are a variety of shapes your golf ball dimples can have such as round, triangular or hexagons. Round dimples are the standard for most golf balls but if you want your golf ball to travel a longer distance you can try out a golf ball with hexagon dimples.

The amount of dimples your ball has can also affect what it does in the air. The more dimples your ball has the more backspin you can create and so the higher the ball will go. You may not want to count the dimples by hand of course so do some research on the ball type first. Each golf ball will typically have between 300 and 500 dimples depending on the model.

There are also a variety of other factors to consider about the manufacture of the golf ball such as the core stiffness, cover thickness and stiffness. The cover can affect the velocity and backspin of the ball where as the core can affect the ball’s responsiveness. In fact there are a variety of materials that will be used for different balls that can affect your game in subtle ways.

You may not realise it but even the very colour of the ball can affect your game. White balls are generally cooler as the material reflects all light giving it the white colour. Black balls or other darker coloured balls will absorb most light making the ball and air around it warmer.

 



Jacob

Jim Campbell asked:


Golf Balls Perform Differently for Different Golfers.

Ball speed, angle of impact, launch angle and spin rate on the ball are all fundamental mechanical factors that affect ball performance. Golf ball construction, compression and cover hardness are also critical parameters. Moreover, golfers have different demands on a ball in terms of distance, control and feel - and those demands change over time and depending on course conditions and location. In other cases, some golfers place emphasis on value for money in selecting a ball for play. In fact, the selection of the right ball requires matching the ball to your unique swing characteristics and game objectives. See the guide to Golf Ball FAQs

Selecting The Right Golf Ball Makes A Difference.

Fundamentally, a golf ball performs differently depending on the type of golfer you are. For example you may be better off selecting Ball A over Ball B - if Ball A helps you control for excessive spin generated by the swing; or you may be better off selecting Ball C over Ball D, if you don’t crave distance, but instead want a ball that has increased feel around the greens. Maybe you’re a golfer looking for pure distance, but have low club head speed. Then, you just might be better off with Ball E. If you want to work the ball a bit more or want better stopping power hitting into greens then Ball F may be the best choice for you.

Golf Ball Fitting is more than just trial and error.

The overall goal of a golf ball fitting is to help the player select a ball that will achieve the optimal combination of distance, control and feel - the conditions the player may expect to encounter and the type of course and greens played.

In fitting the “best ball” for a given player, physical characteristics of a players swing are key determinants. Again, ball speed, launch angle and spin rate will drive the initial performance potential of the golfer - and the potential groups of “best fit” balls. The good news is that through a combination of technology and technique modifications, the performance potential can be improved. Part of this equation is selecting that set of ball characteristics which will help the player address challenges arising from the underlying swing, but then adding in new elements to the equation, based on the player’s preferences and skill levels. An excellent source of additional information on golf ball performance factors and ball fitting can be found atGolfBallSelector.com

Research and Ball Buyers Guidance.

Golfers can be overwhelmed in searching out comparative information on golf balls the reliable sources for golf ball pricing. The Digital Ball Catalog is an excellent research tool to assist golfers in their search.

About the Author

Jim Campbell is an expert in the development of interactive online applications that help consumers conduct better research and make more informed purchase decisions. A technologist and avid golfer, Jim teamed with Max Out Golf and Equip2Golf to create GolfBallSelector.com - an innovative online system to help golfers select the best performance golf ball for them, based on their own unique game objectives and preferences. This golf ball fitting system is currently supported by independent testing on 72 leading golf ball types.



Sam

Desi R asked:


I always try to back spin a golf ball but it dosent work?
How do you do it?

Juanita

John Bolt asked:


Any golfer looking to improve needs to get a golf ball shag bag. It doesn’t matter if you have a driving range at your home course or not you still need to practice your approach shots and short game around the greens. This little innovative piece of equipment makes things a lot easier to pick up and store the golf balls you use during practice.

These great little bags are skinny and cylindrical in shape. They stand about two feet tall and have a small little tube (usually metal) that runs the full way down the center of the bag. It’s just a little wider than a golf ball and has three or four flexible little metal teeth at the bottom or one end so the balls don’t fall out. The top part of the tube is covered with the actual bag part of this tool that holds the golf balls in it. There is a small zipper that runs down the side of the bag so you can empty the balls out when you’re ready to use them.

What about the balls you ask? Well, just use the old balls in your bag or the ones you’ve found around the course. Golfers will often refer to a found ball that is in bad shape as a “shag ball” and will use it in their shag bag. You can also go to any store and get some refurbished golf balls really cheap to put in the bag if you don’t have enough old ones kicking around.

What you do with the golf ball shag bag is pick up your golf balls after you’re finished practicing or hitting them. The top part of the bag will have a handle that you hold on to as you walk around picking up your balls. You simply go over to one of your balls, position the bottom of the tube on top of the ball, and simply push down slightly until you hear the ball click and go into the tube. Go over to the next ball and do the same thing until they’re all picked up. It’s as easy as that, no effort or bending over to gather them up. The balls will start piling on top of each other and climbing up the tube. As they reach the top of the tube they’ll flow over the top and down into the bag.

Golf ball shag bags are very simple to transport as they aren’t very heavy. They hold about 50 golf balls on average depending on what size bag you get. They fit easily into the trunk of your car, or the bottom of your locker (if you’re lucky enough to have one) at your golf club. So golfers will even keep them with their clubs if they have club storage at their respective clubs. Since a lot of golf clubs (specially the older ones) don’t have a driving range these little practice bags come in real handy for practicing short irons or your short game. They’re also great if you just want to warm up by hitting a few balls before a round without having to go to an offsite range.

Simply put these golf ball shag bags are great to have around. They will make your practice sessions easier and quick so you don’t waste any time. After all, every one has so little time to practice it’s important to use your time wisely. If you don’t have one of these bags yet, go out and get one and watch your game improve with practice.



Betty

Rachael S asked:


I’m christmas shopping and I need to get a gift for my dad. I was thinking some golf balls but I don’t know what kind I should get. I know there’s a difference between all of them. What kind is the best to get?

Denise

Lilaac asked:


I am in escrow on a home next to a 2 hole long range Private golf course, and the Flag pole for the hole is about 35 feet away from my kitchen.
What speed do the golf balls fly ? Could fast landing balls be the reason that more than a few of the cement tiles on the roof are cracking ?

Any other things I should be concerned about living so close??

Duane