Three Main Golf Ball Designs

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When it comes to buying golf balls, it's best to keep things simple. In this article you will learn about golf ball construction. This knowledge will help you make the best buying decision.

In general, there are three major ball types available on the market today. Keep reading to find out what they are designed to achieve and what type you should use to lower your total score.

- 2 Piece Golf Balls

Three Main Golf Ball Designs

All the leading manufacturers produce this type of golf ball and it makes up a hefty portion of the market. The cover is usually a type of special plastic called ionomer. Inside is a large, solid rubber core.

The performance of the finished 2 piece ball can be altered in three ways: by changing the softness of the cover, the hardness and the size of the core.

This ball is usually used for distance. In the past, they had hard covers and cores. This resulted in lower spin and consequently more distance, for the most part through increased roll. Today, these balls are not as hard but they still provide good distance advantage as well as great cover resistance to cutting.

These lower side spinning balls have fast but soft cores. They are very good for golfers with slower swing speeds. Who else can benefit from them? Novice golfer and people with higher handicap.

- 3 Piece Golf Balls

This type of golf ball has been created about 15 years ago. There is a plastic or urethane cover. Under it, there is a thin layer of a plastic-like substance. A large, solid rubber core is in the center. You can also find a double or "dual core" designs.

Thanks to this design, the golf ball engineers can fine tune the finished ball performance. All they have to do is adjust the size, hardness, and thickness of the cover, layer and core. Most professional golfers and low handicap people use this ball these days.

- 3 Piece "Wound" Golf Balls

This ball was standard until the mid 1990's. It had a small solid or liquid filled center. It was surrounded by tightly wrapped rubber thread. This wound center was then enclosed in a cover of urethane, synthetic rubber or plastic.

This type of ball is much more expensive to produce than the other two types. Additionally, engineers have been able to improve on the performance of these balls with new materials used in the 2 piece and 3 piece designs.

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• Compact design to fit in any pocket
• Simple to use
• Focus-free

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