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10 Best Cheap Golf Balls

Out of all the best cheap golf balls, the winner is the Bridgestone e12 Contact. It offers great greenside control, lowered backspin on long shots, and reduced side spin for straighter shots.  Top 3 Best Golf Balls Best Overall Lowest Price Longest Bridgestone e12 Contact Callaway Warbird TaylorMade Distance+ Pros Increases friction at impact Boosts energy transfer or rapid ball speed Lowers backspin on long shots Affordable for all golfers It generates a rampant ball pace The aerodynamics fight drag Exceptional distance It produces ample roll Minimizes long-game spin Cons It is priced at the top end of the cheap

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10 Best Golf Balls for Seniors of All Skill Levels

A 2-piece low-compression ball like the Callaway SuperSoft can help add distance for seniors whose swing speed decreases with age. Plus, it will give you some forgiveness and won’t break the bank if you slice a few into the pond.  A harder golf ball could make launching more difficult if your swing speed is slowing.  However, there are a lot of great balls for seniors with other positives. If you buy the wrong ball, you could hurt your game or waste money on premium balls, which will be a waste of money.  Featured Best Golf Balls for Seniors Best Overall:

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Golf Ball Compression Chart: Top Ball Ratings By Swing Speed

Low-compression golf balls (30-60) can help high handicappers, beginners, or seniors with slow swing speeds get more distance. On the other hand, a higher compression golf ball (80-120) will work best for low handicappers with faster swing speeds. If you use a ball that’s too hard for your swing speed, it won’t compress or “bounce” off your club. Then, you won’t achieve optimal distance. However, if you use a ball that’s too soft, it can be less accurate. The key is to find the right golf ball with the right compression for your swing speed. That’s why we purchased many

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7 Best Low Compression Golf Balls: Pros & Cons of Using Them

The Bridgestone e12 Contacts are your best bet for low-compression balls since the weird dimple design helps with accuracy. Plus, they help your short-game spin, a place to drop some strokes easily. But they’re not for everyone. Here are my top 3 low compression golf ball picks: Low compression golf balls are great for beginners because they can significantly enhance your distance. They are engineered to compress more easily upon impact, translating to greater distance — especially beneficial if your swing speed isn’t quite Tour-level yet. One of our writers, Matt Callcott-Stevens, loves low-compression golf balls like the Srixon Q-Star

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The 7 Best Titleist Golf Balls

The best Titleist golf balls create low long-game spin and accelerated ball speed off the tee to boost distance. Conversely, they elevate spin around the green for optimal short-game control. In this post, I review the top 7 Titleist golf balls for all golfers in 2023. By the end of this post, you will know which Titleist golf ball is best for slow, medium, and high swing speeds. In addition, I reveal the most affordable distance designs and premium quality Tour golf balls that perform optimally from tee to green. Here is a breakdown of the Titleist golf balls ranked

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TP5 vs TP5x Golf Balls: Differences, Pros, Cons

The TaylorMade TP5 and TP5x have the same technology and 5 layers, but they play differently. I found the TP5x was longer and launched higher than the TP5. However, I relished soft feel and elevated wedge spin from the TP5. I recently tested the TaylorMade TP5 vs TP5x golf balls to compare the ball speed, launch, flight, distance, spin, and feel, so here are the results: TP5 vs TP5x Golf Balls: Overview Feature TP5x TP5 Constructions 5 Layers 5 Layers Ball Speed Fastest Faster Cover Soft Tough Urethane Soft Tough Urethane Playability Piercing Workable Launch High Mid Feel Soft Softer Wedge Spin

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Titleist Tour Soft Review: Pros, Cons, Alternatives

The latest version of the Titleist Tour Soft was launched in 2022 at a lower price than most other Titleist golf balls. I wanted to see how the ball performed in its category, so I got some from my local pro shop and put it out to the test. Here’s a quick Titleist Tour Soft Review. The Titleist Tour Soft is an affordable golf ball with a soft feel and decent distance. It’s a 2-piece golf ball ideal for golfers with a medium swing speed. The ball has a compression rating of 67, which makes it feel great off the

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Bridgestone e6 vs e12: Differences, Pros, Cons

As an experienced golfer, I’ve had the pleasure of testing a variety of golf balls, including Bridgestone’s popular e6 and e12 models. Both falling in the “value” category, these balls offer impressive performance at an affordable price. Between Bridgestone e6 and e12, the e6 is a two-piece golf ball known for its softer feel, high launch, and short game spin, making it an excellent choice for beginners and those with slower swing speeds. On the flip side, the e12 Contact is a three-piece golf ball that impresses with its medium compression rating, mid-launch, and high short-game spin, making it optimal

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Piper Golf Balls Review: Pros, Cons, Alternative

Piper Golf was founded in February 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia, embodying the principles of high-quality and reasonably priced golf balls. For over three decades, a golf enthusiast, Mike Gottfried, had navigated the vast options of golf balls without finding the perfect fit for his game. Like many others, he bounced between high-end and budget-friendly alternatives without substantial improvement. This conundrum, shared by many golfers, was further highlighted by the resurgence of golf during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the sport emerged as a safe, enjoyable, and social activity. Amidst this growth, new golfers sought to avoid previous expensive errors and demanded

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Wilson Triad Golf Ball Review: Pros, Cons, Alternatives

Wilson is known for making affordable golf balls for high handicappers. However, the newly launched Wilson Triad golf ball is aimed at mid and low-handicappers looking to break 80. So how does this new ball perform? Is it a hit or a miss? Find out in this Wilson Triad Golf Ball review. The Wilson Triad golf ball is designed for mid to low handicappers. It has a 3-piece construction and a compression rating of 85. The ball delivers impressive distance and a nice feel around the green. The ultra-thin urethane cover increases the ball speed, maximizes tee distances, and provides increased

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