Stupid Golf Question
What golf ball should a beginner use?
The golf-ball shelf has forty boxes and every box claims to understand your game
Plain answer first
The plain answer
Start with an affordable, reputable golf ball you will not mind losing. A basic two-piece or value ball is usually enough while you learn; feel and performance preferences can come later through actual comparison.
The NPG answer
Choose a ball you can hit without forming an emotional attachment before it reaches the trees.
When it matters
It matters when the price and marketing on the box are making a simple purchase feel like a fitting session.
What to do next
Buy one value model, use it for a few rounds, and only compare another ball when you can name what you want to feel or change.
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Two-piece vs three-piece golf balls: what is the difference?
Two-piece balls use a core and cover; three-piece balls add another layer to tune feel, speed, and spin.
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