Plenty of golfers think a golf ball is just a golf ball. “They’re all white, round and sit on the ground,” they chime. But smart golfers know that’s not true.
Trying to find the best golf ball for your game and budget can be a challenge, whether you’re a scratch player or just starting out. And while it’s true that the right golf ball won’t transform you into a pro, it can make a big difference in what you see off the tee and around the green.
Most well-made golf balls are built in layers featuring a soft rubber core with a thin and durable cover made from either Surlyn, which is great for durability, or urethane for extra spin on chips, pitches and shots hit into the green.
With so many options to choose from and a variety of pricing tiers, it sometimes can feel just as difficult to purchase the correct golf ball as it is to consistently turn in a solid scorecard. Depending on your budget and what you are looking for from your ball, we’ve identified our favorite golf balls for 2021 to help any player improve their score: