Do harder golf balls go further?

The harder the ball, the further it tends to go with less spin. Harder golf balls tend to be much cheaper than softer golf balls. If you lose balls regularly then harder golf balls could be ideal for you. Soft balls stick to the grooves of your irons and wedges and spin much more.
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Do soft or hard golf balls go farther?

The firmer feel of the golf ball does produce more distance to a player' game but will also not be as easily controlled as a softer ball. The two-piece is virtually indestructible and with its high roll distance, it is by far the most popular golf ball among ordinary golfers.
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Are harder golf balls better?

What Are Hard Golf Balls Good For? Harder golf balls produce more spin and a higher launch angle off the face of the club. Designed for players with higher swing speeds who don't want too much compression off the tee, or players who want more spin and control of the ball.
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Do softer golf balls go further?

Although softer golf balls go further from the tee for lower swing speed players, the gap across the whole range of ball types is only around 5 yards, so it is more important to fit the ball to your irons and then fit your driver to your preferred ball to maximise distance.
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What golf ball will go the farthest?

Analyzing the individual ball statistics we can see that the Titleist Pro V1x averaged the farthest distance as well at 266.7 yards. Meanwhile, the Callaway Chrome Soft X averaged the shortest distance at only 259.3 yards.
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Do distance golf balls ACTUALLY go further?



Do certain golf balls go further?

As a general rule, soft low compression golf balls will travel further when you hit your driver and irons. With your wedges, soft and firm golf balls should travel the same distance. I know it'll most likely depend on your swing speed and the balls you're testing.
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Do driving range balls go further?

Generally, range balls do not fly as far as regular golf balls. But the biggest difference isn't necessarily that range balls typically fly shorter distances, but that they vary so widely in distance performance.
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What happens if you play too soft of a golf ball?

Having control of shots around the green is very important but for some golfers, having a ball which feels too soft is going to become a hindrance and this can lead to loss of control on both chip shots and putts.
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What golf ball should I use with a 80 mph swing speed?

If your average driver swing speed is below 83 mph, it is viewed on the slower spectrum. Therefore, anything below this speed should use a low compression golf ball. As a result, the best golf ball for 80 mph swing speed in 2022 is the TaylorMade Distance +.
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Do low compression balls go further?

As a general rule, low compression golf balls will go the same distance or further for golfers with swing speeds below 100 MPH. Once swing speeds exceed 100 MPH, higher compression balls will generate more distance.
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Is a Pro V1 hard or soft?

The Pro V1 was one of the first premium balls that offered great distance along with soft feel and control around the green. Essentially an all-in-one package that offered everything a 'player' could want. It is a 3 piece golf ball comprising a large core, a thin casing layer, and a soft outer elastomer cover.
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Do golf balls actually make a difference?

Golf balls have different layers, different spin rates, different compression ratings, and a few others. Most people just use whatever ball they found in the bushes the round before. That's fine if you're just out to hack the ball around, but if you want to improve, it's probably not the best choice.
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Do golf balls make a difference for beginners?

They can, but when we tested both types of balls at average-golfer swing speeds, the difference was almost negligible: six yards, usually less. The real advantage of urethane-cover balls is the extra spin, feel and control they offer on shots near the green.
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What is the best golf ball for distance and control?

Best Golf Ball for Maximum Distance
  • TaylorMade Distance Plus Golf Balls.
  • Callaway Golf Supersoft Golf Balls.
  • Bridgestone Golf e12 Soft Golf Balls.
  • Titleist Tour Soft Golf Balls.
  • Nitro Ultimate Distance Golf Ball (15 Pack)
  • Kaede Max 2 Tone Colored Distance Golf Balls.
  • Callaway Diablo Tour Golf Balls (12 Pack)
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Do golf range balls go less distance?

Range balls, as a general rule, will travel up to 10 yards less in distance when struck with wedges or short irons. The longer the club, the less noticeable the drop in distance will be, with data showing drivers suffer almost no loss in distance when hitting either range balls or premium balls.
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What compression is Titleist Pro V1?

The three-piece Pro V1 still has a compression around 90 and its 352-dimple cover pattern helps to produce lower-spinning, lower-flying shots off the tee and with long irons. It will feel softer than the dual-core Pro V1x, which has a compression of about 100 and a 328-dimple cover pattern.
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What swing speed is needed for Pro V1?

The #1 ball in golf, the Pro V1 is a three-piece golf ball meant for swing speeds of 98-105 mph.
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Do golf balls lose distance with age?

A wound ball which is approximately 10 years old, stored at room temperatures and low humidity, will have lost about 0.5 to 1.0 % of its IV (Initial Velocity) which will affect its distance by a couple of yards.
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What compression is Titleist Tour soft?

While not among the lowest-compression balls in its space, at around 78 compression, it's soft by Titleist urethane standards.
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What color golf ball is easiest?

Simply put, yellow golf balls are a lot easier to see. This is especially true with the fluorescent or neon yellow hue found on many balls, including the Srixon Q-Star and Q-Star Tour.
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How far should you hit a 7 iron?

Average 7 Iron Distances are following:

Beginning golfers- 100 yards (men) or 60 yards (women) Intermediate golfers- 135 yards (men) and 75 yards (women) Advanced golfers- 165 yards (men) or 140 yards (women)
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Why do top golf balls not go as far?

* Topgolf balls are flighted. That means they don't go as far as a normal golf ball. Or as a real golfer would say, “They don't go anywhere.” I found that I had to hit about a club-and-a-half more to make the ball go as far as my shots on a real golf course.
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Can you practice golf too much?

Practicing Golf Too Much

If you're not practicing golf the right way, it's very possible to practice too often. If you repeatedly practice the same golf swing technique, you won't be able to switch into a competitive mindset when you're in competition. This will be counterproductive to your golf game.
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