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**compiit** · 01-22-2010, 03:13 PM

I started golfing seriously in '09 and now that I've learned more about the game, I'm trying to finalize my equipment. Last year I basically just went for low spin, cheap, distance type balls. I really had no clue about compression or my swing speed. I settled on the Srixon AD333, which is by most accounts a pretty good ball. I had my swing analyzed late last year and I averaged 117mph swing speed. My understanding is the AD333 is a fairly low compression, 75-80 ball. Would I benefit from hitting something more in the 95-100 compression range? My understanding is some of the "premium" balls like ProV1 and Srixon ZStar are in that area. I'm not losing balls so much anymore so I don't mind the price, but I'm a little concerned that these balls would have more spin than I would like. I still struggle with bad swings, the reason for the high handicap. I assume something like the ProV1x would be the ticket, but wanted to verify that there is a distance increase going to the higher compression with a somewhat higher SS. Is there any resource that lists the compression of balls, I really haven't found that listed on any of the manufacturer's sites.

A tour level ball could make small mistakes seem bigger in my opinion. I would recommend going through a ball fitting. There are many options out there and you can find out what you should be playing that way you do not waste money going through trial and error. My motto has always been find the ball that fits your game rather than the ball that fits someone elses. Just my opinion of course, but I think a free ball fitting at a store or at a Bridgestone truck, could be the right answer.

01-22-2010, 03:13 PM	#2
compiit Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 513 Senior Member	I started golfing seriously in '09 and now that I've learned more about the game, I'm trying to finalize my equipment. Last year I basically just went for low spin, cheap, distance type balls. I really had no clue about compression or my swing speed. I settled on the Srixon AD333, which is by most accounts a pretty good ball. I had my swing analyzed late last year and I averaged 117mph swing speed. My understanding is the AD333 is a fairly low compression, 75-80 ball. Would I benefit from hitting something more in the 95-100 compression range? My understanding is some of the "premium" balls like ProV1 and Srixon ZStar are in that area. I'm not losing balls so much anymore so I don't mind the price, but I'm a little concerned that these balls would have more spin than I would like. I still struggle with bad swings, the reason for the high handicap. I assume something like the ProV1x would be the ticket, but wanted to verify that there is a distance increase going to the higher compression with a somewhat higher SS. Is there any resource that lists the compression of balls, I really haven't found that listed on any of the manufacturer's sites. A tour level ball could make small mistakes seem bigger in my opinion. I would recommend going through a ball fitting. There are many options out there and you can find out what you should be playing that way you do not waste money going through trial and error. My motto has always been find the ball that fits your game rather than the ball that fits someone elses. Just my opinion of course, but I think a free ball fitting at a store or at a Bridgestone truck, could be the right answer.
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