Golf Balls

Golf Balls Design

Size - Seen with the eyes of an ordinary golfer sizes of golf balls have hardly changed throughout the ages. Nevertheless, there are and have always been differences in sizes, in the recent years mainly two sizes. Before the 1980's the common size was 1.62 inches (4,11 cm), while soon after the size of 1.68 inches (4,27 cm) was standard. Nowadays, in tournaments there is only the standard size of 1,68 inches allowed and in shops there is generally no other size available. All golf ball brand titleist, callaway, nike,topflite, Bridgestone, Maxfli, Dunlop are the same size.

Weight - Going through history, golf balls had quite irregular weights. While the feathery balls were less standarized the weights were becoming standarized with the beginning of the gutta percha balls. Nowadays, golf balls are ranking between 41-47 gramms, including those being produced still in the 70ies. The everage weight would be arround 45gr. One exeption is the Cayman ball, constructed by Jack Nicklaus in the 80ies. This ball only weights half of the standard weight (approx. 20 gr.) to enable less distance for smaller golf courses.

One Piece - A one-piece golf ball is the most basic ball that is designed primarily for beginners and occasionally used as driving range balls. This type of constructed ball is seldom used as a playing ball. It is typically made from a solid piece of Surlyn with dimples moulded in. It is an inexpensive and very durable golf ball.

Two Piece - Two-piece golf balls are hard balls made with a solid core enclosed in surlyn or other similar speciality plastic. They combine the durability of a one-piece ball with increased distance and are by far the most popular golf ball used by average golfers today. High handicap players or beginners should opt for a two-piece ball due to its durability, affordability, and distance, although there isn't as much control as there is in a softer ball. The two-piece is virtually indestructible and with its high roll distance, it is by far the most popular golf ball among ordinary golfers.

Three Piece - Three-Piece golf balls or wound balls have either a solid rubber ore liquid center (core) which is covered by many yards of elastic windings, over which is molded a cover of durably Surlyn, Surlyn like, or balata. Wound balls are softer and take more spin, allowing a skillful golfer more control over the ball's flight when hit. It typically has a higher spin rate than a two piece ball and is more controllable by good players. A Surlyn cover is a thermoplastic resin that is harder than a balata and is considerably more durable. A balata-covered, liquid centered, three piece ball takes longer to manufacture than a two-piece ball. The wound construction over a liquid center, combined with a soft synthetic balata cover, produces a very high spin rate, providing maximum control and feel.

Four Piece or Multi-layer - A recent addition to ball construction is the four-piece golf ball. Rare at the moment, but could be the way the ball is headed in the future. Each layer or piece of a golf ball has a specific and different purpose. All the layers work together to offer the longest hitting, softest feeling golf ball. The inner core, the first layer, of the ball is the solid rubber centre that is primarily designed to offer explosive distance. The next, inner cover, layer is in the ball to transfer the energy from the strike to the hot core. Next is the middle cover, which is the extra layer, compared to a three-piece ball. It offers the complete layer that tries to increase driver distance whilst also producing mid iron spin and feel around the green. The outer cover is where the feel of a golf ball comes from. Usually containing between 300-500 dimples, it is the thinnest layer. Made from Urethane it must be durable yet soft.

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