There are currently three types of golf ball. And as you can see they offer different levels of control, spin and distance.

Two Piece Golf Balls

If you have a high handicap then two piece golf balls may be the ball for you. Usually the cheaper end of the golf ball market these balls have a hard feel to them, made of an acrylic compound or resin. These golf balls will give distance and also due to their lack of spin off the club face will create straight and long drives, however you will certainly have less control on around the greens. This golf ball will always travel further when it lands. 

Three Piece Golf Balls

A mid to low handicap golfer might choose the three piece golf ball. A more skilled player will choose this golf ball as it has a softer finish, a thinner outer that enables you to put more spin on the ball. These balls wont quite have the distance but as a more skilled player is more concerned with developing control on and around the greens, the ball the three piece is most suited. 

Four Piece Golf Balls

Four piece golf balls are most commonly used by low handicap golfers or your serious professionals. Four piece balls have a core two mantle layers and a thin outer.. 

Golf Ball Selection

If you are ever in doubt about a particular ball, many if not most boxes of balls will give information on the back about how their ball may suit your game. Worth a read if you are serious about making an accurate decision when choosing your golf ball.

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