Stuart wrote in to ask advice on which ball to use and, I must admit, it is all a bit confusing when you read the sales pitches of all the manfacturers!
The truth is that no one makes a poor golf ball these days and it is probably true to say that there may be only three manufacturers in the business that produce balls for the entire market.
There are hard balls and softer ones, there are balls with dimple patterns that make them fly higher or lower. There are one-piece, two piece and three piece balls each offering differences of playability.
There are balls with high compression and others with a lower one but to find the one that is right for you comes down to personal preference.
When asked the question I tend to duck out and suggest they buy one of each over time to see which one suits their own game.
Generally, the amateur developes less club-head speed in the swing than a Tour Pro so a medium compression ball will react better.
Whilst hard balls are more durable they tend not to react well on fast greens but better slow greens.
Golfers buy equipment used by their icons on Tour wanting to identify with them whilst some buy a particular make simply because they like the look of it.
"Suck it and See" is my advice. There is no accounting for taste!
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