Several casual golfers have a tendency not to think twice while selecting the right kind of golf ball. But, if a player wants to play at his best, then certainly he has to think before choosing the right ball that can assist him to gain distance in his drives and also making it easier for him to pull off the tricky shots. Every type of golf ball that is available in the market has been constructed and especially designed with a variation in balance of priority between desirable qualities of control, spin and distance. Therefore, selecting an appropriate golf ball is a matter of recognizing the essential qualities and which particular golf ball has the correct balance of those preferences.

There are three major types of golf balls such as two-piece, balata and a combination of both which has to be considered by a player. The two-piece golf ball has a harder cover that creates a smaller amount of backspin when the ball is hit, which allows the ball to travel much faster. Normally, these types of balls are suitable for higher handicap players for durability as well as distance. The balata golf ball is generally soft with softer covers and is especially designed to attain great control and spin. This particular type of ball is normally used by handicap golfers and in fact, it is also widely used by most of the professional golfers. However, this golf ball is much more expensive among the golf balls. There are also balls which are especially designed for golfers who possess lower swing speeds. These golf balls are frequently marked towards seniors and women. Such balls also possess a lightweight manufacture, designed in order to assist golfers who want to attain extra distance.