Read how some of the games greatest instructors advise you how to choose the best ball for your game!

Titleist Tips: How To Test a Golf Ball

BY ALLAN B., TITLEIST STAFF ON NOVEMBER 25, 2019 BALLS

Whether you are a high-handicap amateur or a top-10 player in the world, consistently playing a properly fit ball can greatly enhance your ability to score. And wouldn’t you agree? The game is a lot more fun when you’re writing lots of low numbers down on your scorecard.

Between our golf ball fitting page, golf ball selector tool, and free fitting events worldwide, we’re constantly doing everything in our power to arm golfers with the proper resources to play the best ball possible. That being said, we also know some golfers aren’t easily able to attend fittings and/or have limited course accessibility. For that reason, we’ve reached out to some top Titleist PGA professionals and asked them to share their suggestions for at-home golf ball testing.

TOM PATRI
A Golf Magazine Top 100 Teachers in America, Tom has been a leading voice in golf instruction for more than 30 years.

What I believe you must do when contemplating a ball change is conduct side by side on-course testing. Conditions change, as does your swing. Hit many golf shots with every club in your bag over several days. Then and only then will you be able to make a sound decision.
Try to test on the course you’re most familiar with. A track where you know how far you generally drive it and how your ball typically reacts on the greens.
Choosing the right ball for your game is vital. Remember your golf ball is the only piece of equipment that is involved in every shot you’ll ever hit.