Friday, March 18, 2011
2011 Buyer's Guide Balls
There's a golf ball for every type of player
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| This year, golf balls fall within a wide price range, from the highly affordable Top-Flite D2+ series ($16/dozen) to the premium Dixon Fire balls ($75/dozen). Or $1.33 per ball versus $6.25 per ball. Of course, the price of a ball often corresponds to its quality and performance, although these days, many so-called "midrange" balls perform so well, you might confuse them for premium offerings. (And if you're a mid-handicapper, they might be just what you need.) To find the ball that's right for you, buy a few sleeves and give them a spin. Only then will you know which one is right for your game. |
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Bridgestone
Key Feature: Three models each have a new dual-dimple design—each dimple has a depression inside of it—helping add more zip to launch and landing.e Series What We Like: Now offered in yellow and orange (plus white), these fly nice and high—and feel great. Who It's For: Distance seekers. The e5 has great greenside spin, the e6 produces accurate shots, and the e7 is the big-distance offering. Specs: e5 is a two-piece with a urethane cover; e6 and e7 are multilayers with surlyn covers. All have dual-dimple design. bridgestonegolf.com | $38/dozen |
Bridgestone
Key Feature: New RD10 resin material in its dual-mantle construction will fuel 105+ mph swing speeds with more distance and better wind piercing.B330-S What We Like: It's as soft and lively as any ball on the market. The four-piece construction that makes it one of the game's most sophisticated ball constructions. Who It's For: Better players who swing greater than 105 mph and crave Tour-quality spin on their approach shots. Specs: Four-piece ball with urethane cover and 330 seamless dimple design. bridgestonegolf.com | $56/dozen |
Callaway
Key Feature: Its proprietary, resilient core and ultralow compression complement the thin ionomer cover that helps keep driver spin low to maximize accurate distance.HX Diablo What We Like: It's long and soft—and everyone likes that combination. Its HEX Aerodynamic design, which reduces drag. It felt like balls just flew forever. Who It's For: Golfers who want to hit it longer, but don't want to buy premium balls. People who don't mind losing a little greenside spin. Specs: Two-piece ball with a thin ionomer cover and HEX Aerodynamics. callawaygolf.com | $20/dozen |
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