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Are Refurbished Golf Balls Any Good?

Refurbished golf balls are an excellent option for golfers who want to save money. They look great and perform well with all clubs except wedges. However, they may deteriorate faster than new balls. My students and I recently tested refurbished balls from GolfBallNut.com (Links Choice) and will share our journey and findings in this article. Read on as we explain the pros and cons of refurbished golf balls, and how they differ from recycled balls. If you want to save some money on decent balls, keep reading. Check this out: 8 Best Places to Buy Used Golf Balls Are Refurbished Balls

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What is a Breakfast Ball & When Should You Use it?

Breakfast ball refers to a specific type of mulligan that offers a reboot on your first tee shot of the day if it is less than desirable. Of course, in any form, mulligans, including breakfast balls, are not technically allowed according to golf’s official rules. Still, allowing one off the first tee is often a standard practice by even the most rules-conscious golfer during a casual or practice round. In some cases, during a friendly round, you may even get to have one breakfast ball on the front nine and back nine. I even allow one with my students when we

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How Many Dimples Are on a Golf Ball?

The number of dimples on a golf ball varies primarily by the number of pieces the ball has. Here are the most common number of dimples for each type of ball: Two-piece golf balls: 336 dimples Three-piece balls: 318 dimples Four-piece balls: Up to 400 dimples The number of dimples on a ball can vary by manufacturer and model; the numbers on the most popular balls are below. Read on if you want to learn all about dimples on a golf ball. This article will cover the number of dimples, typical patterns, and even the history of the dimpled golf

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Callaway Supersoft Golf Balls Review: Pros, Cons, & Costs

The Callaway Supersoft balls are great for beginners. They’re also good if you’re looking for distance and have a slower swing speed (below 85mph with a driver). The Supersoft balls won’t offer a lot of spin, but this helps you maintain control and avoid the dreaded slice. If you’re a lower handicap golfer and want more spin, you could try the Callaway Chrome Soft golf balls instead. You’ll never be able to reach your potential without the right ball, so be sure to read all the details below. You’ll learn the pros, cons, aerodynamics, cover materials, and price. ContentsCallaway Supersoft

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Titleist Pro V1 vs Pro V1x: Differences, Pros, Cons

The Pro V1 gets more distance, feels softer, and generates less long-game spin than the Pro V1x. It’s better for most golfers, especially mid-handicappers.  The Pro V1x gets more carry distance, feels firmer, and has more short-game spin. This is the best ball for you if you have a fast swing speed.  Be sure to read all the details below. Both Pro V1 options have premium price tags, so you don’t want to waste money on a ball that won’t help your game.  When I tested the Titleist Pro V1 vs Pro V1x with my medium swing speed, I preferred

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What Golf Ball Should I Use? Take This Quick Quiz

Beginner golfers should choose a ball with high distance, high forgiveness, low spin, and a soft cover like the Titleist TruFeel or Callaway SuperSoft. Experienced golfers should play with a higher-spinning ball with better accuracy, like Titleist Pro V1 or Bridgestone Tour B RX. Average golfers fall somewhere in the middle of these two categories with balls like TaylorMade TP5x or TaylorMade Tour Response. However, this is just a quick answer. You won’t want to buy the wrong ball for your swing speed and budget, so don’t miss out on the details I cover below about more types of golfers.

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7 Best Golf Balls For Slow Swing Speeds: Pros, Cons, Reviews

The right golf ball can help slow swingers get a bit more flight, carry, and total distance.  Without the right golf ball, you’ll never have a consistently strong game, so don’t miss the details on each of these balls.  We tested some of the most popular golf balls for slow swing speeds. The list below contains options that put distance first before spin and feel. Although that may impact spin and greenside control, it enhances your consistency to put yourself in more scoring conditions. ContentsHow We Reviewed These Products7 Best Golf Balls for Slower Swing Speeds1. Best Overall – TaylorMade Distance+ProsConsSpecsRating:

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Titleist AVX Vs. Pro V1: Differences, Pros, Cons

The AVX is a softer ball that delivers good distance and less spin, while the Pro V1 offers balanced results and better control around the green. I’d recommend the AVX for golfers with higher handicaps looking to get a few more yards, while the Pro V1 is ideal for golfers with low handicaps who need consistency.  However, you don’t want to waste money on the wrong ball and never reach your potential, so here are more comparisons to help you choose the right golf ball. Want more Titleist golf ball options? Check out 7 of the Best Titleist Golf Balls. 

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5 Best Golf Balls for Beginners: Affordable and High Quality

A two-piece low-compression distance ball like the Srixon Soft Feel is great for beginners because you get a few extra yards and plenty of forgiveness. I started using this ball years ago and have continued even though now I’m a mid-handicapper. 5 Best Golf Balls For Beginners: Srixon Soft Feel – Best Overall Wilson Zip – Best Budget Pick Callaway Warbird – Best for Distance Callaway Supersoft – Most Traceable TaylorMade Noodle Long And Soft – Straightest However, many new golfers waste time on poor-quality balls, and their game suffers. Others buy premium balls that cost as much as $50 a pack, only to lose half

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Noodle Golf Balls Review: Pros And Cons

The best Noodle golf balls are the Taylormade Noodle Long & Soft. The balls add consistency to the long game for those with moderate swing speeds to slightly slower than average swing speeds. They’re a great value, but our tests indicate they won’t add distance as they claim. Below, you’ll learn more about the balls and my experience using them so that you don’t waste money or time on the wrong ball. When I first heard of the Noodle golf balls, I thought it was a strange name. As I have researched it, I have realized how good these balls

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