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By Robert Bernard

One thing most golfers never think about is the golf ball they’re playing with. The modern golf ball is the most regulated piece of golf equipment we have today. Even with the new driver technology, exotic shaft material, and the high rebound clubfaces of most modern irons, the golf ball is still the most advanced of them all.

There has been a proposal put forth to golf’s governing bodies to standardize the modern ball for professional play to even the playing field. Of course I don’t believe this will ever happen given the billions of dollars spent on brand-specific golf balls and the personal preferences of the players.

I can remember not long ago we only had two or three golf balls to choose from. We had the “red” numbered 90 compression ball and the “black” numbered 100 compression ball. It was known then that the 90-compression ball was for ladies and slow swingers, and the 100-compression ball was for pros and hard hitters.

With today’s technology, the compression of the most popular golf ball in the world for pros and top amateurs runs in the mid 70s. This is quite a difference. Every major golf ball manufacturer today has an offering in the low compression ball market and the segment is growing fast. These are anywhere from 50 to 60-compression and and a few are down as low as 40.

These golf balls are designed to fly farther with slower swing speeds because the golfer can compress the ball easier and use the energy not only from the club head, but also all the energy packed into the ball. This new technology golf ball can be found in all pro shops from virtually every ball manufacturer.

Try one out; when you fire your engine and piston, you will see and feel a difference!

Robert Bernard is a Class “A” member of the Canadian Professional Golfers Association. Touted by “Golf Canada Magazine” (June 2005) as one of Canada’s Most Respected Golf Professionals, Rob has more than 10 years experience as a dedicated Teaching Professional. Get more free tips at Rob’s site, Center of Gravity Golf.