What ball should high-handicappers play, U.S. Open gear, Father's Day Gift Guide
What ball should high-handicappers play, U.S. Open gear, Father's Day Gift Guide Discover which golf balls golfers who shoot in the 90s and 100s should be playing, check out U.S. Open stafff bags and accessories, and more.
Every golfer participating in this week's U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club will be using a multi-layer ball with a urethane cover because they deliver the best overall performance. Blending low spin off the tee with high spin in irons and wedges, balls like the Bridgestone Tour B X, Callaway Chrome Tour, Srixon Z-Star, TaylorMade TP5, Titleist Pro V1, and Wilson Staff Model can enhance a player's game.
However, for golfers who typically shoot in the 90s and 100s, are those balls the best option? Especially when you consider that they range in price from $45 to $55 per dozen. If you are someone who loses three or four balls per round, that price might be hard to handle.
I talked with experts from several major brands about golf balls for recreational golfers who shoot in the 90s and 100s -- what they need from a ball, how certain types of balls can help them hit more fairways, and how to balance short game spin with the skills a less-accomplished golfer brings to the course.
As always, I recommend buying a few three-ball sleeves of different types of balls, testing them on the course, and seeing which performs best for you. That said, "What golf balls should high-handicap golfers use?" is a great place to learn about one of the most interesting categories in the golf equipment world.
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