Picking the right golf ball for your game can be complicated – do you want low spin, soft feel, distance, tour level? The options can feed endless!
Here at gimmeballs, we think that the best way to find your perfect golf ball is to stop guessing and start testing! So, why not buy a few different models and try them out?
If you’re not sure where to start, this blog will go through our best advice on how to test golf balls without any of the fancy testing equipment – just you, your clubs and a quiet day on the course!
1. Choose a few models
A key takeaway when choosing golf balls to test is that you don’t need to buy more than a 3 ball sleeve of any model. Buying a dozen of a ball model that you haven’t even tried out yet is a risky move, so opt for smaller sleeves and a solid selection of brands and models.
At gimmeballs, we can make this process even easier with our Build a Box offer. With this offer, you can try out 5 different golf ball brands at once for a fraction of the price. We recommend you mix and match with a few premium balls, mid-priced balls and budget balls to get a good understanding of the feel and qualities you’re looking for.
2. Take the balls out on the green!
if you want to get a good grasp of a golf ball’s performance, the best way to test it out is on the course instead of a driving range. It is highly recommended that you test balls by starting with short-game shots like puts and chips and working backwards to the driver as these short shots are where differences in feel and control are the most noticeable.
Play one ball per hole or rotate your ball every few holes using the same driver swing, same approach shots and same greens. To help you notice immediate differences in feel and performance, you can also try hitting two different models side-by-side while you practice.
3. What should I pay attention to?
When testing out your new balls on the course, ask yourself the following questions:
- How does the ball feel?
- How far is the ball flight?
- Does it fly higher or lower?
- How is the control around the green?
- How is the height consistency?
- How is the ball spin?
- Are you getting distance off the tee?
If the ball you’re using flies how you expect, reacts how you expect and lets you focus on the shot, it is probably a good ball for your game – so now it’s time to buy a full dozen!
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