Golf tip of the week: Find a golf ball that fits your swing

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There are many golf balls to pick from. In many cases, it’s not the most expensive ball that will help you score better.

There have been a lot of improvements in equipment technology in the past twenty years. It doesn’t stop there, teaching techniques have improved immensely.

But it goes even further than that. Golf balls have also improved. There are golf balls engineered to fit all types of swings: slow, fast, more spin, less spin and so on.

Golfers are missing out if they don’t use the new ball technology.

A golf swing simulator is one of the most effective ways to find a golf ball that suits your swing. This tool can accurately calculate crucial factors like ball distance, speed, spin, and trajectory. It’s truly remarkable how the right ball can transform your game into lower scores.

Compressing a golf ball at impact can be compared to the strings on a tennis racket. The faster a racket is swung, the tighter the strings. A fast golf swing requires a harder compression ball, while a slower one requires a softer ball.

The correct golf ball will help you enjoy this great game called golf.

Rick Musselman, golf author and professional, owns Musselman’s Golf in Williamsport.