Stupid Golf Question
What does golf ball feel mean?
A ball box promises soft feel and you are not sure what that changes
Plain answer first
The plain answer
Golf ball feel describes how firm or soft the ball seems when struck. Cover material, construction, compression, club, strike, and sound all affect that perception, so feel is partly personal.
The NPG answer
It is the ball's handshake. Some feel soft, some feel firm, and neither one knows your handicap.
When it matters
It matters most when feel helps your confidence and distance control on putts, chips, and partial wedges.
What to do next
Compare two balls from the same spots around a practice green and notice sound, strike feedback, rollout, and stopping behavior.
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Golf ball spin describes how a ball is designed to spin on different shots and clubs.
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