Golf balls are on the front lines of the ethical and economic equipment conundrum. Some people that golf fee that having the right golf ball can truly improve their game and they are right. The more you pay for your golf balls, the more performance you can potentially see because multilayer balls with urethane covers are usually better and perform at a high level. This doesn’t mean that if you get the right golf balls your game will go to the pro level. It’s an edge and if you are already a good golfer, having good golf balls might get you those few extra yards.
When choosing your golf balls, there are plenty of options to filter through. There are one layer up to at least 5 layers. The more layers you’re dealing with, the more performance and spin separation you’re going to see. You’ve got low spin, mid spin and high spin golf balls with different levels of compression. Needless to say, it can be quite the task.
With that said, we wanted to share some of our favorite golf balls. All of the following golf balls are highly rated and an affordable choice for those of you that aren’t sure of what direction to go in. With a description of the golf ball and list of features, you should have a pretty good idea of some good golf balls to choose from.
Nitro Maximum Distance Golf Ball
For your budget golfer that is looking for a solid ball but not looking to spend a lot of money, the Nitro Maximum Distance Golf Ball pack of 12 is a great option for you. These 2 piece tournament built balls are explosive off the tee and will get you nice distance and control. They’ve got a very reactive Titanium core that will make the most of the energy that you are using from the club and transfer it to the ball.
These balls are available in bright orange, yellow, pink or white. The symmetrical and aerodynamic dimple design will increase your lift while reducing drag.
Features
– Four sleeves of 3 balls each
– Comes in orange, yellow, pink or white
– Two piece tournament construction for big shots off your driver
– Get max energy transfer from club head to ball from the reactive Titanium core
– Aerodynamic and symmetrical dimple design for decreased drag and more lift
Wilson Sporting Goods Smart Core Golf Ball – Pack of 24
The Wilson Sporting Goods Smart Core Golf Ball pack of 24 offers performance and value wrapped up in one. These balls offer smart-core technology that adjusts to swing speed to give the golfer greater distance and superior feel. You’ll get more spin on those short shots for great control and the less spin on the long shots for more distance.
When compared to other high price balls, these hold up. Not only that, you aren’t going to get very upset if you shank one of these out into the woods because of the price. Use them as you get better and then upgrade once you reach a point where you don’t feel like you’ll lose them.
Features
– Smart-core technology that adjusts to the swing speed of the player
– On short shots find good spin and control
– Minimal spin when hitting for distance
– Strong lonomer cover that provides great playability
– Firm response off the tee
Callaway Supersoft Golf Balls
The Callaway Supersoft Golf Balls come in a 12 pack. We’re big fans of these balls. They are still affordable while delivering pretty good performance on the golf course. Calloway has combined a soft cover with their lowest compression ball and their new Premium HEX Aerodynamic surface pattern. This has created a straight and long distance ball that is super soft. With its ultra-low compression core to give you ball speed, a soft feel and low spin for long ball flights, this ball will be one of your best friends on the course. This ball also features increased greenside control with the new Tri-ionomer cover formulation that helps with softness for better feel.
Features
– Better core that was made to promote low spin for and faster ball speeds for longer shots
– Premium HEX Aerodynamics with more surface contours to enhance lift and reduce drag
– The Tri-ionomer cover formulation helps with softness for more shot stopping wedge spin and better feel
Srixon Z-Star XV Golf Balls
The Srixon Z-Star XV Golf Balls come in a box of 12 and are one of favorite balls of the season. The Z-Star XV was made for golfers who are looking for more performance. The ball gives the golfer updated technology with superb feel so they can improve their score and elevate their game.
This ball uses the Energetic Gradient Growth (E.G.G.) core technology that truly improves your distance off the tee. The more aerodynamic 338 Speed Dimple Patter offers the player improved flight performance for full shot control and addition distance. This is a 4 layer ball that now has a more elastic and softer Spin Skin coating for more consistent spin on approach shots and enhanced greenside spin.
Features
– Energetic Gradient Growth Core Technology for better launch conditions
– 338 Speed Dimple Pattern for better performance in flight
– Spin Skin Coating that is third generation and great for spin
Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls
Now comes the crème de la crème with the Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls. These golf balls offer total performance for any player that uses them. These balls feature the Next Generation 2.0 ZG Process core that adds to your distance on all the shots you’ll take via faster ball speed and lower spin. They have a responsive and thin ionomeric casing layer to control spin and increase speed on full shots. These balls also offer the soft urethane Elastomer cover system that helps give the golfer soft feel and “drop and stop” greenside control while being incredibly durable.
Features
– Consistent flight and extraordinary distance
– Penetrating trajectory and low long game spin
– Drop and stop short game control
– Extremely soft feel