Golf Ball Chooser

Here is a simple guide to help you select the correct golf balls for yourself or as a present for someone else. We have a huge selection of golf balls for you to choose from. How do you choose the right one for your game? Consider the following questions then check out some of our recommendations.

What level of golfer are you? Low, middle, high handicapper or a beginner?

In general the quality and performance of golf balls increases the more you pay. Quality budget golf balls start from around £10/box, ideal for beginners or someone with a high handicap. Quality mid range golf balls start from around £15/box and rise to around £30/box for the tour/low handicap golfer.

Do you prefer distance or do you want a softer feel around the green?

A general rule of thumb is to think about whether you want more distance or more spin. If you hit the ball a long way then go for more spin to help you around the greens, otherwise stick with a distance type ball as this will give you more benefit off the tee.

The 4 major technical factors (not price) in choosing a golf ball are:

Durability: Most of our budget and mid range golf balls are extremely durable. The more expensive tour balls tend to be less durable due to the softer cover giving extra spin.
Feel: Most of our budget golf balls will feel fairly hard and will give exceptional distance. We have a selection of softer mid range golf balls giving more feel around the greens. Our tour/low handicap balls will all feel softer but do vary between product and brands.
Spin Rate: Our tour/low handicap balls offer the highest spin rate which will stop quicker on the greens. Some of our mid range balls spin well and our budget golf balls offer less spin but give more distance.
Flight/Trajectory: The design and cover of a golf ball will determine the launch angle, giving a higher/lower flight.

What time of year is it?

In the summer use a softer, spin ball when distance is not such a problem, but in the winter use a distance ball as both the temperature and the wetter fairways will take considerable distance off your tee shots. Furthermore, in the winter balls tend to stop easier on the greens thus negating the need for a softer golf ball. In winter it might be worth considering using a coloured golf ball making it easier to find on a frosty morning.

Still not sure?

We offer a professional custom fitting golf ball service so why not call our golf pro on 0845 257 7641 to be fitted to the correct golf ball for you. He will ask a few simple questions to determine which will be the best golf balls to suit your ability and style of play.

Have a look at some of our recommended golf balls based on your handicap
Low (+ - 9)	Low/Mid (9 - 14)	Mid/High (Distance) (14 - 21)	Mid/High (Feel) (14 - 21)	High (Distance) (21+)	High (Feel) (21+)

Have a look at some of our recommended golf balls based on price
Budget Golf Balls	Mid-Range Golf Balls	Premium Golf Balls

Tour/Low Handicap Players

Bridgestone B330
Callaway Tour i
Nike One Tour/D
Srixon Z-Star/XV
TaylorMade Penta
Titleist Pro V1 / Pro V1x
Wilson FG Tour

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Low/Mid Handicap Players

Bridgestone E6
Bridgestone E7
Srixon Trispeed
TaylorMade TP Burner
Titleist NXT Tour
Wilson DX3 Soft

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Mid/High Handicap Players
Distance Golf Balls	Feel Golf Balls
Nike Crush Precept Dist iQ 180 TaylorMade XD TaylorMade Burner Titleist NXT more details...	Bridgestone E5 Callaway HX Diablo Precept Lady iQ 180 Srixon AD333 Srixon Soft-Feel TaylorMade Burner Tour Titleist DT SoLo Wilson DX2 Soft more details...

Beginner/High Handicap Players
Distance Golf Balls	Feel Golf Balls
Nike Power Distance Long Srixon Distance Top Flite XL Wilson Ultra more details...	Bridgestone xFIXx Noodle Nike Power Distance Soft Pinnacle Gold Precision Wilson Profile more details...

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There are hundreds of different types of golf balls available these days, with technology meaning a golf ball for almost every weather scenario and every type of golfer from beginner right through to the consummate professional. In fact these days there are that many types of golf balls it can have you questioning just what ball would best suit your game. We are professional golf ball specialists run by golf professionals so we are well prepared to give you the very best advice whether it be a bit of fun with our unique personalised golf balls or our top of the range low handicap/tour golf balls