The golf ball is the only piece of equipment we use on every shot we hit and so it’s still a little crazy to me that golf ball compression flies under the radar for most golfers. This vital yet often misunderstood aspect of our ball’s design has a big impact on its suitability to our game, so let’s explore it in more detail.
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I’m a golf equipment expert who’s been testing golf balls for over three years, and below I’m going to explain exactly what golf ball compression is, how it works, and most importantly, help you can determine with a high level of certainty the type of ball that will suit your game the best.
What Is Golf Ball Compression?
In its simplest terms, compression is a measure of just how much a golf ball deforms (or squashes). The compression rating is a numerical value ranging from around 30 to 120. A lower number indicates a softer ball that compresses easily against the clubface, while a higher number represents a firmer ball that resists deformation.
I think this is where golfers usually get confused when learning about ball compression. You would think a high compression ball would be a softer ball that deforms the most, but it’s actually the opposite. While the cover and mantle layers play a role, it is the density and hardness of the core – the ball’s engine, that largely determines its compression.
Using a Rimac Golf Ball Compression Device will give you accurate compression readings
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To get accurate reading’s on golf ball compression, major manufacturers will use some very fancy and expensive machinery, but if you’re extremely curious, you can purchase a compression device such as the Rimac Golf Ball Compression Testing Device like we did, which gives you a precise reading and will provide you with a clear understanding of what ball you should play and what balls you may want to stay away from.
What ball compression is right for my game?
The relationship between your swing speed and the ball’s compression is all about energy transfer, and that equates to distance. A lower compression golf ball will have a compression reading of around 65 and under, while a high…
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