What is the compression rating on the Callaway IX and the Pro V1x?
Posted on
October 5th, 2009
by Kahuna
And if a golf balls compression rating is 90 does it mean you need a 90 swing speed to compress it?
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Balls designed for professionals and very low handicappers are generally around 100 compression. In order to get maximum utility from these balls, one needs a swing speed of more than 100 mph off the driver, which few amateurs have. Seniors, juniors and women, plus many weekend male players would be better off hitting balls such as the Noodle, Nike Power Distance Soft, or similar products which have a compression ratio of around 80. In order to get distance, you have to be able to compress the cover of the ball at the moment of impact. Using a 100-compression ball with a slower swing speed actually creates a shorter drive because it is like hitting a rock; there is no compression to cause the ball to spring back at launch. The new Bridgestone B330-RX is the first ball actually designed to provide professional performance for players at lower swing speeds. I’ve used it and it works. Longer off the tee and as much spin off the wedge as a Titleist Pro-V1.