We have a great offer this week on Odyssey Versa Putters with up to £50 off the original Prices. We only have 7 putters left so you will need to be quick to snap up one of these great putters. 



We had a very interesting Srixon Ball Fitting Day on Wednesday this week, where we found a total of an extra 75 yards for the 7 customers who attended. Pam St Leger benefited the most on the day by increasing her driver distance by 15 yards! Pam was using Srixon's premium ball, the Z Star at £35 per dozen, and after trialling a few different balls switched to a Srixon AD333 ball at only £20 per dozen. Pam is not only hitting the ball further but is also saving money on her golf balls! 

When looking to get more out of their golf, most people either think that their equipment is holding them back, or perhaps they need a lesson or two. 

This can be true, but few people take into account the structure of the ball they use. There are two extremes; people either go for the first thing they pick out of their bag, or insist on Pro V1's.

The Right Golf Ball For 

You playing with any old ball that you pull out of the bag is not an ideal way to play your best golf. Playing with the right golf ball for you is just as important as playing with the right clubs. What do you look for when choosing a ball for your round?

Get Fitted For The Right Golf Ball 

With the help of our GC2 launch monitor, it has never been easier to get fitted for a golf ball. Within a few minutes of trying a few different brands and types of ball construction we can find one that gives you better control around the greens, while at the same time increasing your distance off the tee. This is down to the fact that golf balls spin differently because of different strikes and launch angles. 

Since the introduction of the Pro V1 and the way it's been marketed, anybody that knows anything about golf wants to play with one because it's the so called 'best ball' to use. But this maybe misleading, as it will only perform at it's best if struck in a way that produces the optimum spin rate and launch conditions.

So if you're not hitting it like this, the ball will be doing your game more harm than good. How many times have you read or seen a video promising more yards off the tee, when one of the most simple ways is just finding the right ball? It's taken a long time to get people used to the idea of custom fittting when they buy new clubs, and it will be the same with the ball fitting. Most people have the attitude that balls are all pretty much the same as long as they have a decent shine. 

This really isn't true and once you have had your fitting you'll be out there trying to convince you playing partners to do the same!

Types Of Golf Ball 

There are five different types of ball, differentiated by how many different pieces make up their construction. These range from 1 piece to 5 piece. 

- A 1 piece ball is the type of ball you would find at a Driving Range . These don't tend to go as far, but are more durable than your average ball. The ball flight is still the same though, so they don't hamper your practice or give a false shape to your shot.

- A 2 piece ball is the most durable and designed for maximum distance, but usually at the expense of feel and control. They give average golfers a much needed distance both through the air and on the ground. 

- A 3 piece is designed to offer more control around the green, but at the expense of a little distance. The cover on a three-piece golf ball is a soft, synthetic plastic, much softer than that on two-piece allowing better golfers to get more spin on the ball. 

- A 4 piece ball is a 'best of both worlds' approach using the construction of the 2 and 3 piece ball. However, the benefits are only seen by better players and this comes at the expense of durability.

- A 5 piece is all of the above on steroids! But, as is the case with the 4 piece ball, only lower handicap golfers will see the benefits and these balls don't perform at their best for long.

Obviously these balls have their own niches within them, but there will be a type that suits you. Then you just need to find the ball with a feel you enjoy playing. 

By spending just 30 minutes testing a few different balls and not changing the way you swing, you could see some real gains in your game. If you would like further advice on choosing the right golf ball for your game, speak to Jack or myself and we would be happy to get you in for a Free Golf Ball Fitting Appointment. Alternatively, get in touch by clicking here.