WHAT GOLF BALL SHOULD YOU BE USING IN 2024?! - Compression MATTERS!
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- čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
- Do you have a SLOW or FAST swing speed? Do you use a SOFT or HARD golf ball? Are you using the BEST golf ball for you swing? I do a TEST to see what swing speeds you need for different compressions - the answers you seek are in this video!
Golf ball compression is THE most important consideration when buying a golf ball! If you have the wrong compression, the golf balls performance is not optimal.
There are a TON of golf balls available at different compressions, so you will always be able to get the right feeling ball with the best compression for your swing!
If you have any other burning questions on how to improve, let me know in the comments!
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As always, im using the @FlightScopeGolf Mevo Plus to gather my data! Tried and tested technology!
#golf #golfball #golfswing
Here is a link to the ARTICLE referenced in this video;
www.golfsidekick.com/balls/go...
And the writers Channel
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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:43 - Compression is KEY
1:47 - Test Explained
3:26 - Testing
4:46 - Pitching Wedge Results
6:43 - 7 Iron Results
8:10 - Driver Results
9:01 - Compression Chart
9:26 - Best Golf Ball For You
10:59 - Outro - Sport
Thanks mate. Great stuff
I used to use taylormade tp5 x but I have changed to tour response 3 peice instead of 5 peice I have gained yards 😊well done 👏
Thank you Roy! Really appreciate it 🙌🏻 I think golf compression has a lot more detail to understand that “hard or soft”. So hopefully this video get out to the right people 😊
I cannot believe none virtually of any of these So called Pro Expert Golf You Tube Channels have done this….EVER! But think a lot are sponsored by Ball Companies maybe?
Anyway just found this guy and excellent content!👍⛳️
Really appreciate the feedback back Chris! Thank you 😊
What a brilliant video, well explained and very informative. Love it 👍
Thank you Charlie 😊 much appreciated
I play the Callaway Supersoft. For $24.99/dzn you really can't beat them. Should I be playing them with a 118-120mph club head speed in my driver? Probably not but I love the way they feel off all my clubs...especially my wedges and putter. Just the right about of stopping power on the green and spin for my game. They shouldn't work...but they do. Thanks for sharing...another nice video from ya.
Brilliant video, keep up magnificent stuff
Thank you Graham 😊 much appreciated!
A great review and very helpful. I definitely need to change Golf balls. Looking forward to more of your reviews.
Thank you 😊 there should be enough choice of brand and feel around the compression you need 💪🏻
I’ve got 3 videos coming out next week - all about my process in choosing a new driver! The Ai smoke or the Ping 10k! 💪🏻
Best video I have ever seen to really explain the difference. I swing 85 with a driver and see I need about 63-65 compression, so the Q Star perfect for me.
Such a great comment to read! Really appreciate it!
The q-star is a great ball at a great price as well! 💪🏻😊
I play the discontinued Volvik S3. The compression is 85 and feels very similar to a Pro V1 which was my previous game ball. The AVX, at 80, has never been long off the driver for me. The Pro V1X can be long some days but is usually too spinny into greens for me.
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Thank you! 😊 I appreciate the support 💪🏻
Great video and analysis. Funny that I started to pick my golf ball on compression a year ago and after some trial and error I have been using the Srixon q star tour, matching pretty close to the graph in relationship with my swing speed.
Thank you so much for the feedback 😊 the videos take time to make and edit, but the testing takes the longest 😂 so I’m glad it’s coming across well! 😊
What made you choose the q-star over other balls around that compression? 😊
@@TKGolfYT I used the srixon AD333 extensively before so stuck to the brand. also it's a 3 piece with urethane cover, unique to this sector, and appears to give me more feel.
I’ve recently discovered how great value for money Srixon golf balls are! After testing them against the pro v1, I’ve put the Z-Star XV in my bag 💪🏻
Awesome Video
Thanks Mack! 😊 appreciate that, and the subscribe! 💪🏻 hopefully I can put some more stuff out you like 😊
I am solid on this one. QStar Tour for a majority of my game. If I know I am gonna need some shape, Srixon Z Star. Both are very similar, one is long, straight, feels great, and stops (Qstar Tour), and the Zstar does all that, but with more sidespin. Most of the time, though, QST is all you need
When you find the right golf ball for you, its like a eureka moment isnt it! Have you found the srixon balls to be better in the wind? A lot of people have said they are
Great video, appreciate the effort you put into it! Curious how a ProV1 would compare to the 98
Thank you! Appreciate the feedback 😊 I did do a video comparing the Pro V1 to the Srixon range of balls, and the data points were roughly the same! So that could be worth a watch 😊
I like this video, clear and to the point, makes it easy to understand, an awesome video!
Id like to ask if you ever tried the Vice golf balls? Have you thought of giving them a try. I looked over the Tube to see if anyone talks about it but Idk I feel confused about them when still comparing them with other brands.
They are on my list to test 😊 I’m planning a bit more of a comprehensive test, a lot of different golf balls and budgets 😊 I’ll get it done over the next month I think. Difficult to find time around work, but I’ll get it done 💪🏻
I use a Bridgestone BXS. The most consistent ball for me around the green. I know exactly where to land it and what it will do spin wise
Can’t beat having confidence in a golf ball around the green can you 💪🏻 that’s where a golf ball can really shave some shots off a round 😊
Great video! I got fit for a new driver recently and my fitter recommended I use Pro V1 or the new Callaway Chrome Tour. I didn’t realize how big of a difference it makes to use the right ball until watching this.
A pro v1 would be great for sure! But they are expensive 🤔 I’ll assume if you’re using the supersoft, you like a bargain… same 😂 with your driver speed, something like a Srixon z-star could be worth a try! Maybe a touch low on compression for you, but close enough and cheaper than Pro v1s 💪🏻 the z-Star XV will go a mile for you 👀
Really appreciate the comment by the way 😊 thank you!
@@TKGolfYT Of course, I subscribed too. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thanks for the tip! I really like the Srixon divide balls for putting alignment. I’ll have to try out the Z Star XV yellow/white.
Do you have a pov if a brand new box of Bridgstone RXS 2018 model is equal to brand new box of same brand 2023? Thank you and GREAT video and content. top shelf.
Thank you for the feedback 😊 I’ve had a go with Bridgestones before - they always felt so hard to me. But I haven’t tried them in years! Think you’re right… could be worth a test 🤔
WIlson Staff in Yellow is money ball all day across my entire golf set
Thanks for doing this am a just under mid speed but use Supersoft now knowing what it does for me. Low shots with any club even chips run out more than other balls and high shots have that good declination and hold greens, just have to make sure you do not mishit given this and can take advantage of it. What u are showing is that at the higher levels of mid speed there might be loss in Driver distance versus higher compression balls, Also putts going downhill can run out more but uphill the soft cover requires a little more roll/hit. FYI
I think the SuperSoft is one of the best balls out there for someone around your swing speed 😊 even a bit slower, that ball is great! 💪🏻
Same for me. I play the AVX. For me, it checks all of the boxes.
I’ve actually never hit that ball! I think I need to give it a go 🤔 what are the most important boxes you need ticking for a golf ball?
@@TKGolfYT dispersion, spin off the irons, soft putting feel. Consistency from ball to ball.
Let me know when you do check it out. According to the chart, I think it was at the 80-85 swing speed.
Very important boxes to tick off there! 😊I think I’ll grab a sleeve next time I’m down the club! Very intrigued by them 🤔
@TKGolfYT The only drawback I can see, for me, is around the greens. Club selection is very important because of the spin. For example, if I'm on the side of an elevated green with a 5-10 yard pitch to the green and say 40-50 feet run out to the pin, my lob wedge won't work because I won't get the roll out in most cases. So anywhere from 9-gw depending on slope of the green. Now, if I'm short sided, the Lw works perfect.
Keep in mind that I play with "traditional" lofted irons or as close as I can get, so my 9 iron is like most gw of today. As I'm sure you're aware, loft creates more spin. So that may also be why my approach shots tend not to roll out too much. So my decent angles are pretty high. With that said, I also don't back the ball up. Maybe 2-3 at most with full wedge shots.
Just for reference, my normal playing swing speed with a driver is 88 mph. I can crank it up to 101, but I don't have the control. I'm not one of those folks who chases distances. I'm 72, so my last 300-yard drive was 12 years ago😮💨
I think your speed is great for your age - if that’s not too offensive! And you clearly know a lot about the game! 😊
The goal for this channel is to ask questions on mid handicappers minds like mine, do tests to find the answer and share them 😊 that way, we can all improve! Hopefully videos like this one can help people find the right ball, or maybe test other balls 😊
The Srixon QStar tour compression is 72. The Srixon soft feel is 60. Both are great balls
Great balls for sure!
Interesting! I am a slow swinger and have tested all the balls in your test. For me Callaway is shortest of them of the driver…and around the greens almost not playable.
Srixon is a rather good ball for me. Titleist is possibly the longest of them, but shorter of the irons. I like the spin though, but I prefer a softer ball…like Srixon.
For me Titleist AVX is the longest and best overall ball. Great feel! Maybe a little low flight. TaylorMade Tour Response fly higher, but is shorter from tee.
There is a lot more than compression to consider, such as feel/sound, flight, spin and look. And price. And brand, possibly.
That is interesting! What swing speed do you have with the driver? 🤔
I’ve really enjoyed the srixons. After the testing I did for the other video, I’ve put the Z-Star XV in the bag 💪🏻
All of those factors need to be considered as well of course! I think compression level should arguably be a starting point though 😊
@@TKGolfYT About 75 mph
My only concern with my test was my clubs. So I use stiff shafts and, right now, the channel doesn’t have the budget to stock various shafts. I think the test would have been better if I had the correct shafts for the swing speed 🤔
Hi Jon I’ve found pretty much the same get better Driver distance with Premium golf balls than any of the soft balls,Dickey
I've a slow swing speed but play pro v1 which I like the feel off. Its not hard nor soft. Is that OK as I don't feel the soft balls don't go as far as prov1 plus soft balls aren't as good when it comes to putting. I'm OK to play the provisional 1
That’s fair enough 😊 I think this video and articles written about the subject of compression are mainly guidelines 😊
My theory is that there is a ball within a persons correct compression that feels right to them as well 😊 might be worth having a go with some different balls, maybe some you haven’t tried 🤔
The prov 1 will always be available to you if you don’t find something else 💪🏻
I play the Callaway Chrome Soft right now, w/a moderate swing speed. Been told to use the Qstar tour or the tour response (which have the Urethane cover) but according to my gold spy, the Q star didn't get consistent results ? Just want the urethane cover. Got last years Chrome soft at my local golf shop for $40/doz. !!
That’s a bargain for those balls for sure!! 💪🏻
Chrome Softs had a rap a few years back for having inconsistent cores, but I think last years were fine 💪🏻 there never harm in trying different balls - there will be plenty of options around the right compression for you! But I love a bargain and would never pass up chrome softs at that price 😂
🙂👍
You should try playing the Q Star tour it’s a great ball and will give you extra distance. The soft feel Srixon is also great
One part of the data that you didn't share was the standard deviations for each data-point. The reason I was hoping to look at that was that I'm playing too soft a ball (accidentally ordered Vice Pro Soft instead of Pro) and am finding that my distance control has seemed to be worse than it used to be when I played the Cut Grey (switched to Vice because Cut was out of stock). I did change my swing a bit to help protect my aging back, but I still have to wonder if the much lower compression can lead to more dispersion front to back with a faster swing. From your testing, it seems that, even if someone loves the feel of a soft ball, they really lose performance if they have decent swing speed... I need to move up the chart one the Golf Sidekick post.
I think standard deviation is something I should include more in my test results actually 🤔 thanks for pointing that out.
I will say though, the motivation to creat this video came from me trying to save some money and buying a dozen Callaway supersofts to play with. I was flying every green with a wedge or iron in hand. But every so often, one would go the distance I was expecting.
To me, that suggests that the front and back dispersion with a softer ball was bad. But, that could don’t to build quality as well. There aren’t a lot, if any, premium golf balls that are on really soft end of the spectrum.
@@TKGolfYT Your statement on build quality is an interesting thought, though there are expensive soft balls (Like Chrome Soft) though I don't know if they're good or selling the name. In any case, it appears Vice is no longer making the Pro Soft ball, so I won't be buying them again! Since my driver speed is 100-105, I think I'd do much better with a higher compression ball and, hopefully, it'll help with my distance control.
I have a 116-118 mph swing speed with my driver and I’ve been using the Callaway Supersoft. Looks like I’ve been leaving some distance on the table 😂
Omg for SURE! I bet you see a lot of distance with your irons… but holding the greens must be a nightmare sometimes 👀
I get why they are attractive though! Great price from a premium brand!
Why are your carry distances so low. I have always been told to multiply the swing speed by 2.6 to get your driver dostance
That would mean the total distance at 70mph is 182. The total distance at 85mph is 221. Can you explain these discrepancies. Thanks
I’ll be honest, I haven’t heard of that rule of thumb before. For example, the compression rate of that ball 😊 but further to that, spin rate, club delivery etc I don’t believe a blanket ratio like that can be applied for all golfers 🤔
I tried the Titleist ball fitting site, no matter what I put into the parameters, it said I should be playing the Pro V.
I’ve never used that! Wouldn’t shock me that they suggest that ball a lot; it is very universal… also probably makes them the most money 😂
The slower your swing speed, the softer the ball should be. I believe Wilson makes a 35 that should be used by seniors & those with speeds 75-80 with driver. Slower swings can't compress the ball as needed with higher compressions. Obviously, faster swings need higher compressions.
Exactly right 😊 the aim of the video was to explain that there is a spectrum to it and to find the right ball for your swing speed 😊
Essentially the slower you swing the softer compression you need.
Correct 😊
I usually play soft… it would be weird playing with it hard
For sure changing type would be really weird! Especially with chipping and putting.
But are you using the right compression for your swing speed? 🤔 you might be able to find a good feeling ball with the right compression for you 😊
Tyvm, i was using the supersoft but could not hold the greens, i carry 150 with a 7 iron. So i switch to a pro v1 , expensive but the cover can take a lot of abuse before it shows...
It’s incredible how much of a difference it can make 😊 prov 1s are expensive! I did a video comparing 5 different Srixon balls to the pro v 1. Those results are interesting… I’ve now got Srixon in the bag! 😊
@@TKGolfYT which srixon is in your bag? ty
I’m using the Z-Star XV now 😊
@@TKGolfYT ty i will give it a shot.
Compression has nothing to do with spin.
If you hit a soft ball hard enough, it will of course change how the ball spins 🤔
@@TKGolfYT urethane cover or not has the most impact on spin, not compression. I have my own simulator and have done my own testing.
I agree, urethane cover makes a big difference. But to say compression has nothing to do with spin is wild 🤷🏼♂️
a pro v1, a pro v1x and a -pro v1x all have a urethane cover, All designed to spin differently, All have different compression numbers 😊
@@TKGolfYT there is some confusion that you think I'm asking questions.
You gave your two cents, I was just giving mine 🤷🏼♂️😂
Hi I’m a first time viewer & enjoyed your video 👍, Brilliant using slower swing speeds (I’m a senior 77years) it’s the first time I’ve seen swing speeds as slow as mine used for testing 😁, PW 63mph, 7Iron 67mph, Driver 78mph, However I disagree with your findings 😱, I will get more distance with Driver using Premium balls than (Supersoft) balls, (I practice 3 times a week using a PRGR Launch Monitor) on our practice ground std Driver data 78mph, 115 Ball Speed, 1.46 Smash Fac, 196 Total Yards, (can not reach these figures with a Supersoft ball), my guess they don’t spin high enough and launch high enough for my slow swing speed, would like to hear your thoughts Dickey 9hcp 77year senior golfer
Hi Dickey 😊 I think the reason I may not have been getting similar results to you would be because of the shafts I was using.
As I’m using a stiff shaft throughout the bag, for optimal number, it needs to be swung faster than slow or medium swings. This rears its head more in driver I think. Also, the head I use on the driver is a 9d. When I was a slower speed at the start of my golfing journey, I was using an 10.5 or even higher driver head 😊
I think these factors contribute to us finding different results 😊
Thanks mate. Great stuff
Thank you! 😊 appreciate the feedback