Best Cold Weather & Winter Golf Balls

Описание: Lower compression is your friend for golf in the cold winter months. Here's the science behind it.

Tips for choosing winter golf balls

Prioritize low compression: Balls with lower compression ratings are better for cold weather because they compress more easily than high-compression balls, leading to more distance and a softer feel.
Consider visibility: Brighter or specially designed golf balls with high-contrast color patterns are easier to find in low light or on the ground with frost or snow.

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The Science Behind Low Compression in Cold Weather
Counteracting Material Stiffness: Golf balls are made of polymer and rubber materials that become stiffer and less elastic when temperatures drop. This reduced elasticity makes the ball harder to compress, which leads to less efficient energy transfer from the clubface to the ball, resulting in a significant loss of distance and a harsh "rock-like" feel at impact. A low-compression ball is inherently softer, allowing it to maintain some flexibility and deform more easily even in the cold, restoring a more efficient energy transfer and better feel.

Matching Slower Swing Speeds: In cold weather, golfers' muscles tend to be tighter, and bulky clothing restricts movement, naturally leading to a slower swing speed. Trying to compress a firm, high-compression ball with a reduced swing speed is difficult and inefficient. A low-compression ball, which requires less force to activate its core, matches a typical winter swing speed better, helping the golfer achieve optimal compression and maximize ball speed and distance for their current physical condition.
Improved Feel and Control: The soft core of a low-compression ball provides a more pleasant, "buttery" feel off the clubface, which improves feedback and distance control, especially on putts and chip shots where feel is crucial.

Reduced Driver Spin: Low-compression balls typically generate less spin with the driver. In winter, this can be an advantage as it helps to promote a straighter ball flight and reduce the effect of a slice or hook, helping to keep the ball in play on damp fairways where there isn't much rollout.

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