When I say buying good cheap golf balls, I’m referring to a good price with good quality for your game.

In a previous discussion on discount golf balls, we talked about the different layers of golf balls and how the more layers you opt for the more you will generally pay for the golf balls.

For the vast majority of golfers, a good quality cheap golf ball is the best (and least expensive way) to proceed around the golf course.

For example, just by clicking on the image just to the left you can score on a 50 pack (onion sack) of recycled golf balls at Austad’s golf… go ahead and pick up a bag… I’ll wait here.

Also, for most, we will want our golf balls to last more than one round of golf (assuming we don’t manually lose it with a less than desirable shot). So, let’s take a look at the different types of covers that manufacturers provide for you.

Essentially, as it relates to the durability of the golf ball the cover of the ball is its main defense. Covers come in primarily three different types; Surlyn, Balata, and Elastomer.

Surlyn: is the most common type out there. This is your best bet for durability, all round play and price.

Balata: is a softer cover that golfers with lower handicaps tend to favor for reasons such as feel, spin, and controllability. This type of cover will cost you more.

Elastomer: covered golf balls are a choice that offers spin without sacrificing a great deal of durability.

Other types of golf ball terminology that you might run into are:

Dimples: The number of dimples on a golf ball will vary by gall and manufacturer. The physics of dimples are that the number, size, and depth will determine the flight characteristics of the ball. A golf ball without dimples would not travel as far, but more dimples also increase the golf ball’s ability to hook and slice.

Compression: The most common ratings are 80, 90, and 100. This is essentially how tightly the ball is wound. The lower number represents the softest. The softer the compression the more the ball will cave and recover off the club for a trampoline effect which will provide more distance for those who don’t generate high swing speeds.

A 90 compression golf ball is the most common and most widely used offering a good median between the high and lower compression and controllability.

A 100 compression ball is used by those with harder faster golf swings with more club head speed.

For most golfers, a 90 compression ball with a Surlyn cover fits the bill quite nicely because of the durability, affordability, and the distance you’ll get. Beginners and novice players should always shop around and find good quality cheap golf balls to play with. If or until your game reaches a higher level of sophistication and lower handicap there is no need to be putting your money into the more expensive golf balls.

Cheap golf balls can fit your game for a long time to come.