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Golf Ball Fitting: Common Questions
What golf ball should I use?
The right golf ball depends on your swing speed, handicap, and priorities. Fast swingers (95+ mph) benefit from firmer, lower-compression tour balls like the Pro V1x or TP5x. Moderate swingers do best with softer, mid-compression balls. Beginners and high handicappers should prioritize straightness and durability over spin.
What compression golf ball should I use?
Match compression to your swing speed. Under 65 mph: use a ball under compression 50 (Wilson Duo Soft, Callaway Supersoft). 65-85 mph: compression 60-75 (Chrome Soft, Tour B RX). 85-100 mph: compression 75-90 (Pro V1, TP5). Over 100 mph: compression 90+ (Pro V1x, TP5x, Z-Star XV).
Is the Pro V1 worth the money?
For golfers with swing speeds above 90 mph who have consistent ball-striking, yes. But for mid-to-high handicappers, balls like the Maxfli Tour, Srixon Q-Star Tour, and TaylorMade Tour Response offer similar performance at $15-20 less per dozen.
What is the best golf ball for a high handicapper?
High handicappers should use a low-compression, straight-flying ball with good durability. Top picks include the Callaway Supersoft, Srixon Soft Feel, Bridgestone e6 Soft, and Maxfli SoftFli. These balls promote straighter flight and forgive off-center hits.
What is the best value golf ball?
The Maxfli Tour ($39/dz) is widely considered the best value in golf balls, performing nearly identically to the Pro V1 in independent testing. The Kirkland Signature 3-piece (Costco) and Srixon Q-Star Tour are also outstanding values with real urethane covers.