While many people focus on new technologies in golf club construction, the sport's most impressive advancements have come in the form of golf ball design. In comparison to the balls of 30 years ago, today's golf ball travels farther, rolls longer, doesn't lose its round and flies straighter. Manufacturers such as Titleist and Callaway now use precisely engineered dimple patterns to alter everything from trajectory to spin rates. As a result, players have a wide variety of balls to choose from.Spin and distance are the two main types of golf balls. Spin balls are designed to spin more. They often have a three-piece construction. Their central core is surrounded by rubber windings, which are covered with a thin, soft material called balata. Spin balls have a softer feel. However, they won't travel as far as distance balls.
Distance balls are made with harder, more-durable covers and solid cores. The inside of the distance ball is composed of a firm synthetic material. This combined firmness of the cover and core enable the ball to travel longer distances. In contrast to the spin balls, distance balls do not spin have significant spin capabilities. Less spin means they have less control and stopping ability in situations.
Golf ball covers can be composed of balata, surlyn, or a variety of blends and synthetics. Balata has a very soft feel. However, their poor durability makes them inadvisable for beginners. Surlyn is a hard cover that offers less feel but more durability. It is capable of greater distance but less maneuverability. This is a good ball for beginners. The more expensive blends and synthetics offer a combination of soft feel and good durability.
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