The equipment any golfer uses which vary greatly but it will usually depend on their skill and personal preference. In particular, beginners who will likely have a high handicap or those with a mid-level handicap might look at ways to lower their scores with the tools they have to hand.
One of the ways to do this is to use a distance golf ball.
These balls have been designed to make sure they fly the maximum distance possible and many of the golfers who switch to use them find that they can drop several shots off their score by using them. Their construction are quite similar to any other ball but they do have some redeeming features which gives them the ability to reach these long distances.
Distance golf ball construction
Distance golf balls are usually made with a two piece design although you can get several three piece distance balls that perform just as well. Generally speaking the core is where the magic happens and its job is to keep as much energy from the shot as possible while minimizing spin.
The two piece construction also helps to keep the cost down, in comparison to other balls.
Distance ball coating
The coating is just as important as the core as it protects the ball. Cuts on the ball can affect its flight and distance so the ball will be rendedered almost useless. Luckily, however, these balls are given strong and durable covers so they can withstand the repeated impact of being hit with a golf club time and time again. The most popular coatings are Ionomer, Surlyn and Urethane all of which have had testing done to make sure they can stand up to the impact.
Of course, this also means a set of distance golf balls will last you a long time, so you wont need to worry about your budget too much.
Which distance golf ball
You can usually pick a good ball for your skill level and swing by looking at the compression rating. When you hit a ball, the side becomes slightly flattened. During its flight the ball will return to its proper shape and at this point the kinetic energy is released, similar to releasing a compressed sping. This gives it an extra boost. The flattening is given a compression rating based on how easy it is to flatten.
Softer balls do not require as much force so will have a lower compression rating. If you do not have a fast and powerful swing you will need a softer ball, or one with a lower rating. You can often get the right ball by getting one that matches your swing speed.
The following are excellent distance golf balls you might want to consider;
It is worth remembering that most distance golf balls reduce the spin on the ball to aid its flight. If the ball is spinning in the air, it is a sign it has been sliced or slightly mishit. This will cause the ball to curve when it is in the air so you will lack accuracy. As many distance ball negate this effect the result is longer and straighter (more accurate) shots. With that said, this can also impact your control and shotmaking abilities.
You may find that you have less control as a result of this, though it is a small tradeoff and you should improve your handicap more by hitting the ball further, generally speaking.
With that said, here is out top 2 distance golf balls that will still give you plenty of control;
