Value Golf Ball
Value golf balls are best suited for beginner or high-handicap golfers. Beginner and high-handicap golfers are less skilled than their mid-handicap counterparts. The benefit of using a value ball as a beginner or high handicapper is two-fold. First is distance, everyone wants to crush the ball off the tee, and value golf balls will achieve the desired distance. The plastic cover provides less spin and produces a more aerodynamic flight, propelling the ball further. The second is the price point; value balls are half the price of tour balls. Beginner golfers are more likely to lose golf balls; it is far less painful on the wallet when a golfer loses one to the woods or water. Compared to other golf ball options, most golfers cannot tell the difference when hitting these balls. All popular brands offer a value ball. The top-selling value ball to consider is the TaylorMade Distance+ or Callaway Warbird. Both offer a recognizable name brand at an affordable price, allowing you to spend more on additional-value golf balls or unique golf accessories.
Mid-tier Golf Ball
Mid-tier balls are designed for the intermediate player. This type of golfer gets the occasional par, and once in a while, they muster a birdie. The mid-tier ball category combines characteristics from the tour and value balls. First, the mid-tier provides a lower compression rating - the more the ball compresses, the more energy is transferred from the club to the ball. Compression is helpful for the intermediate golfer because it allows for more distance off the tee without having to produce a super-fast swing speed. Second, the softer ball creates more spin around the greens, improving a golfer's short game control and helping lower scores. Mid-tier balls are generally three-piece golf balls with urethane or Surlyn covers, and are offered at a lower price than tour balls without compromising feel or control. The mid-tier golf ball offers the widest selection. Some of the most popular models in this category are the Callaway SuperSoft, Bridgestone e12, or the Titleist Velocity.
Tour Performance Golf Ball
Tour Performance balls are multi-layer urethane-covered balls designed for control, feel, and spin. Despite the higher price, the tour performance golf ball accounts for almost half of the custom logo market, with Titleist Pro V1 dominating this category. The tour performance ball is designed for the golfer with the skill set to control and spin their shots. These are typically golfers who are concerned about controlling the ball flight. This control and feel will help improve backspin and ultimately influence where the ball lands on the green. The most popular ball of them all is the iconic Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x. TaylorMade offers the comparable TP5, a very popular ball played by many tour professionals. Last but not least is the Callaway Chrome Soft.
If you are curious as to which golf ball is right for you or your client. Here are the things you'll want to consider. What is the level and style of play of the customer? Are they good golfers, occasional golfers, or weekend hackers? While doing your due diligence and researching which ball is right, you'll notice the terms used to describe the ball, such as long, soft, control, and distance. All of this can be overwhelming, but don’t worry, we are experts on the matter, and we are here to help, so if you are still uncertain of what golf ball to choose, we are happy to assist you.
