This guide talks about the three main construction methods used today in the making of golf balls. It also gives an idea as to what type of player each type of construction would most benefit.
The 3 construction methods
There are three basic types of golf ball: 2 piece,
3 piece hybrid, and 3 or 4 piece performance golf balls.
2 piece construction
The 2 piece balls are the main ones produced by the manufacturers. Their construction consists of a large, solid rubber core, surrounded by a plastic or rubber (urethane) cover. The way the ball performs can be altered by changing the size of the core, the compression of the core, or the softness of the cover.
These type of golf balls are typically for distance, with greater velocity being the result of the large core. Also, this type of ball will travel straighter, as they are lower spinning.
The lower compression version of these balls are suitable for golfers with slow swing speeds, that being less than 85mph.
Therefore, these type of golf balls are good for players with slow swing speeds (lower compression applied to the construction). Good for players who slice or hook spin more often than they'd like (golf ball construction results in lower spinning), and good for players who want the distance that these balls allow (greater velocity due to large core).
3 piece hybrid construction
The 3 piece hybrid gold ball consist of three layers: a solid core, a thin layer known as the mantle, and a soft rubber (urethane) or plastic cover.
The way the ball performs can be changed by altering the core or mantle layers during the construction of the ball.
These type of golf balls provide high performance and greater spin control than their 2 piece cousins, but include the same benefits to the golfer prone to slicing or hooking.
3 or 4 piece performance construction
The 3 or 4 piece performance golf balls are for golfers with low handicaps and high swing speeds. They provide low initial spin, which gives distance, and high iron spin, which allows for greater precision (better chance of getting that ball exactly where you want it to go).
The balls consist of a duel core, with a rubber (urethane), dimpled cover. The 4 piece also includes a thin mantle layer between the duel core and cover.
Therefore, these type of golf balls are suitable for the low handicap and high swing speed golfer.
