What golf balls do long drivers use?

Golf Balls For Long Drive Competitions
While the clubs and shafts are different, one thing that is the same is the golf ball for all long drivers in competition. Each player also plays with the same Volvik golf ball. The ball is designed for low spin rates and has a ball compression of around 110.
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What golf ball is best for long drives?

Best Distance Golf Balls
  • Srixon Distance Golf Ball. Our pick. ...
  • Callaway Warbird Golf Ball. Best for speed off the face. ...
  • Titleist Velocity 2022 Golf Ball. High launch. ...
  • Bridgestone e12 Contact Golf Ball. ...
  • TaylorMade Distance + Golf Ball. ...
  • Honma D1 Golf Ball. ...
  • Wilson Velocity Distance Golf Ball. ...
  • Pinnacle Rush Golf Ball.
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What do long drivers use?

One only need to look at the driver of 2016 World Long Drive champion Joe Miller. Miller uses a Callaway XR 16 LDA driver with a Fujikura Joe Miller proprietary 3x shaft that is 50 inches in length (the USGA limit is 48 inches, but for long drive the limit is 50 inches).
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What is the longest straightest golf ball?

Straightest Golf Ball: Titleist Velocity

The straightest ball on the market right now is the Titleist Velocity. With the Titleist Velocity, it does not matter if you have a fast or a slow swing speed; you will see some performance from these golf balls.
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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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Do hard or soft golf balls go further?

soft golf ball? 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.
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What is the longest hitting golf ball for seniors?

The Callaway Super Soft is the longest golf ball for seniors. It's a 2-piece, low compression golf ball that offers excellent distance. This golf ball has a soft feel, but it flies far.
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Is Titleist Velocity The longest ball?

Longest Golf Balls: Titleist Velocity

The longest golf ball is the Titleist Velocity. This is a two piece ball that is built completely for distance and low ball spin from the tee. Titleist is known for having some of the best golf ball technology on the market, and the Velocity is no exception.
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Do lower compression golf 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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What long driver does Kyle Berkshire use?

Kyle Berkshire uses a 45-inch Cobra RadSpeed driver when he's not bashing balls in a long drive event. Having the ability to smash the ball over 400 yards makes Kyle Berkshire a human cheat code.
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How long is DeChambeau's driver?

Bryson DeChambeau can only use a 48-inch driver when he's competing in Long Drive Association events. Golf's governing bodies announced a new “model local rule” available Jan. 1 that would limit the maximum length of all clubs except the putter to 46 inches.
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Are volvik balls long?

Volvik Vivid Golf Ball Review. Volvik Vivids are long. I even noticed a couple yards increase in distance on my irons. On drives, they're very long with minimal movement.
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Which ball goes further Pro V1 or Pro V1x?

The Pro V1 is designed to produce a more penetrating ball flight and descends at a shallower angle ultimately leading to more roll. The Pro V1x on the other hand launches higher and falls out of the air at much steeper angles of attack.
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Do Titleist Velocity balls go further?

If you don't have a fast enough swing speed then your distance will really suffer. Most people don't realize that. After testing out both of these balls I noticed that the Velocity was slightly higher launching. It wasn't a huge difference but it did add a slight amount of distance on most shots.
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What is the difference between Pro V1 and Velocity?

The velocity averaged 2 yards further than the Pro V1 with a driver and longer irons. When it came to wedge shots, the Pro V1 bit into the green quicker than the Velocity.
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What is the longest hitting driver?

  • Callaway Rogue ST (Best Overall) Best Overall. ...
  • Cobra LTDx. New in 2022. ...
  • Cleveland XL (Best Budget) Best Budget. ...
  • TaylorMade SIM2 (Most Forgiving) Most Forgiving. ...
  • Callaway Epic Speed. Solid Performer. ...
  • Titleist TSi 3 Driver. Great Value. ...
  • Cobra Radspeed Driver. Great Value. ...
  • Ping G425 LST Driver. Max Distance. Ping G425 LST Driver.
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How far should a 65 year old hit a golf ball?

As you get older, your swing speed normally decreases. That being said, there are still older golfers who have incredibly high swing speeds. If you're able to drive the ball somewhere close to 220 yards, you're pretty much average. I'd say anything lower than 210 yards and you're less than average.
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What is the average swing speed for a 75 year old golfer?

What is the average swing speed of a senior golfer? Anyone over 50 belongs to the senior golfer category. Unlike women, who, on average, have a maximum 60 mph swing speed, men usually have a minimum 75 mph swing speed, with 90 mph being their average.
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How often should you change your golf balls?

The most simple answer to the question of how often should you change your golf ball is that there are no set rules. Some Tour players change their ball after a certain number of holes, but the truth is, this is more based on superstition than the diminishing quality of the ball itself.
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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 older golf balls lose distance?

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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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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