What Does Compression Mean in Golf?
By The Fairway Labs TeamReviewed
Equipment
Golf term
Compression
Compression in practice
Beginners and slower swingers usually gain more from a soft, low-compression ball than from a premium tour ball built for fast swing speeds. It's one of the cheapest ways to help your game.
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