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What is the compression of a golf ball?

Posted on January 24 2024

Qu'est-ce que la compression d'une balle de Golf ?
Expressed by a compression number, it defines the ball's deformation upon impact with the club. Low compression balls are softer, deforming more, while high compression balls are harder and therefore deform less.

You need to adapt your swing speed (driver speed in mph) to your compression.
Example: My speed is 80 mph, the compression of my bullet should be close to 80.

It is therefore important for a player to adapt their ball to their swing speed . The faster the swing speed, the higher the compression the ball should have.

Adjusting the ball's compression to your swing speed allows you to gain distance for lower swing speeds because the ball's elasticity gives it more speed at impact.

For high swing speeds , a ball with higher compression will allow for greater accuracy because the ball's deformation will not be too significant, allowing it to fly more straight.

As you've probably gathered, identifying the right balls for your game is crucial. While compression isn't the only determining factor, it's frequently underestimated or misunderstood by golfers.

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