Do softer compression golf balls go further?

[@julesdowner5585]

I notice very little difference between golf balls for i am a mid handicapper and i do not hit from the clubs sweetspot enough if ever. , i think you chose your ball possibly for feel in your short game or because you like the colour or logo !. i never buy balls , i find so many that i can use whatever i fancy . i do not hit the ball consistantly enough to be able to see any difference . I do like a TP5 though .I also like the taylormade 'stripe' soft response too. very smart looking .

[@andrewainsworth497]

Thanks for the feedback Jules.

[@mikereed3287]

I have a swing speed of 65 mph (driver) and I have found that a softer ball goes farther for me. I play the Srixon Z star but have also played the Wilson Duo and felt I hit it farther and had great spin into greens. I also play the Titelist AVX which I feel is a softer ball that goes farther for me. I am not sure the compression rating has as much to do with distance as does the responsiveness of the cover of the ball. I do not like hard, clicky feeling balls and I tend to swing more freely and with more authority with a softer ball. I do not fear the impact feel with a soft ball. Sorry...lots of thoughts.

[@andrewainsworth497]

Hi Mike, thanks for the comments. Great to get golfers input and thoughts.

[@gtsgolf9410]

I thought you were going to hit some balls (slowly) and give your opinion andrew 😉 Would be interesting if you tested it. I had a ball fitting and use srixon Q star tours in the summer and srixon ultisofts in the winter (cheaper and don't need the spin)

[@andrewainsworth497]

Hi, yes good point. Maybe there is another video in this topic.

[@garygurney229]

Hi Andrew I have tried most balls over 40+ years and have not noticed any real difference in distance. My recent choice is The Snell mtb black (now prime) when you can get them ? I would say lower compression than Pro V1 with more spin. Keep up the good vids.

[@andrewainsworth497]

Thanks Gary.

[@lanmurgatroyd9503]

Softer balls tend to fly higher and spin less, harder balls fly lower with more spin..that's how each ball gets it's "stop" on the green. Worth checking out MyGolfSpy ball tests...they reckon "Soft is Slow" and many slower swingspeed players would gain distance with a firmer ball. The example they use is throwing a ball at a solid wall and throwing a ball at a sponge wall...which comes back faster..? And don't use lake balls or refurbished ones....lake balls could have been underwater for months and a refurbished could be anything with a new paint job.

[@andrewainsworth497]

Thanks Ian will check that out.

[@craig3775]

This is an age old debate which has been circulating for decades just like the blades for beginners debate. From my experience I would say there is no discernible distance difference that can be seen. The difference comes in the ball flight with your irons. I have a tipping point at my 4-iron which still has a noticeable rise in height during the final third of the flight. When I get to my 3-iron and below, the flight is just a rainbow flight with the peak being half way to the landing point. Does this mean that I am swinging too slowly with less than 25 degrees of iron loft to correctly compress the ProV1? I don’t know Andrew. I use the same ball for consistency and I pay the premium price for a product with the highest QC in the industry. Why do Titleist have the highest QC standards? Because they have the biggest reputation and bottom line to damage by producing sub-standard products. Just my tuppence worth

[@andrewainsworth497]

Hi Craig, thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@richardjacobs7632]

I have experimented with two piece balls, they do go far Wilson Zip, Precept Laddie, 3 piece Callaway ERC, Cut Red, have all been very good for length, short Irons and hybrids!

[@michaelscales5996]

Decathlon stores sell " Inesis" golf equipment and about 3 years ago they were selling a dozen Inesis distance balls for £4-99 ! I decided to buy a dozen, out of curiosity, and,went round the front nine at Luton Hoo using them.I had 13 putts in all, and my short game was obviously very tight as well.I had a 40 for the front nine,which was my best score by a couple of shots. As a pensioner I don't hit the ball that far and having only taken up golf in my mid thirties,I have never been a long hitter.I see they have now increased the price to £7-99 a dozen. They are sold as ideal for beginners but I can't see any difference between them and much more expensive Titleists,Callaways or Srixons. I wonder if you've tested any of their balls or equipment ? If not,it would be an interesting video, as you are looking for ideas. Thanks.

[@andrewainsworth497]

Thanks for the info Michael. All the best Andrew.

[@kyleericson9777]

Personally, as a 10 handicapper, I cannot tell a difference between balls and like others have posted, I play what I find. Also, my all-time best round was a 76 a few years ago using an orange X-out that I found warming up on the range. After paring the first few holes with it, I couldn’t take it out of play (I’m a little superstitious) and used it for all 18 holes.😂

[@andrewainsworth497]

Thanks for the comments Kyle.

[@gsjake]

I’m a bit of a ball nerd, although only recently since last year. With a swing speed about 100mph, I play a very firm ball with low spin during the summer. Preferably a left dash pro v1x but the srixon z star xv works almost as well, the difference being the feel off the putter and other touch shots. Previously I played softer balls thinking that that’s where feel comes from. The AVX was my favorite ball until I decided a firmer ball was okay to play. Out of the softer offerings I think the Q star tour and the tour response are good standouts. Honestly I think the Tour Response is Taylormade’s best ball, and a direct competitor to the Pro V1.

[@andrewainsworth497]

Hi Jake, thanks for taking the time to comment, very interesting.

[@allahalibaba9063]

I have been playing the Wilson Staff Duo Soft Spin for the past several year before they took them off the market, and find that they go as far and spin more then the number one ball on the market and were afforable...But now have to fine another ball for the Duo Soft Spin is NO More Katonk....Good thing I bought several boxes back then...

[@andrewainsworth497]

Thanks for the feedback. All the best Andrew.

[@petermolyneux9544]

To me, a lot depends on feel. I find Pro V1s feel hard. I prefer Chrome soft in summer and Supersoft in winter. Little to choose in distance. I was also told a soft ball is better for those with arthritic fingers because there's less jarring on impact with a softer ball.

[@andrewainsworth497]

Thanks Peter, your feedback is very helpful.

[@chuckpalmer284]

I prefer the feel of a soft ball especially around the greens. Probably just because that is what I am used to. I am sure if I were to use a firmer ball I would get used to it too. Granted I seldom ever hit a firmer ball but the few I have hit I did not notice any distance change.

[@andrewainsworth497]

Thanks for the feedback Chuck.

[@josephdubiel7129]

Hey Andrew. Joe here out in Manchester, Ct. I play golf just about every day. I am a senior...69 years old. Swing speed off driver probably right around 80-85 mph. I have been testing various golf balls for some time. I can tell you that I believe the softer compression balls do go further than the medium to higher compression ones for golfers with lower swing speeds. I have been using Callaway Supersoft and Taylormade Soft Response. Callaway is about a 38 compression and the Soft Response 50. I tested them against Chromesoft and some others that were around 65- 70 compression wise. I did get a few yards more out of the Callaway Supersoft and Taylormade Soft response. Perhaps results will vary from golfer to golfer but for me thats the outcome. One other comment that I have is the higher compression balls that are up around 90 or so are like hitting a brick. Not a good feeling off the club faces. Take care Andrew. Love where your videos are going. Well done.

[@andrewainsworth497]

Very interesting Joseph, thanks as always.

[@josephdubiel7129]

Your welcome.@@andrewainsworth497