golf ball compression and swing speed

How Golf Ball Compression Really Works

From Laboratory Deflection Tests to Multi-Layer Cores, Temperature, Feel and the Truth About Swing-Speed Matching Golf-ball compression is one of the most quoted specifications in golf—and one of the most misunderstood. Golfers regularly hear that: There is some useful logic … Read More

Understanding Golf Ball Compression Ratings

What Compression Really Means — and How Much It Should Influence Your Golf Ball Choice Golf ball compression is one of the most frequently discussed—and most frequently misunderstood—topics in golf equipment. Walk into a golf shop and you may hear … Read More

Why Compression Isn’t Everything

Why a Golf Ball’s Compression Rating Cannot Tell You the Whole Story Golf-ball compression is one of the most widely discussed—and frequently misunderstood—subjects in golf equipment. Many golfers have been taught a simple rule: That rule can provide a useful … Read More