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    <li>Playing with several brands and ball types &amp;mdash; 2-piece balls and multi-layer or "Tour" balls &amp;mdash; will help you decide which ball is right for you. Cost can also be a factor. Many 2-piece balls are priced at half the cost of multi-layer balls.</li>
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    <li>For slower swingers with swing speeds less than 90 mph, a lower compression ball will usually fly further off the tee and will feel less harsh at impact.
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    <li>For higher swing speeds - particularly swings over 105 mph - lower compression balls often feel too soft, resulting in a spongy feeling at impact. High swing speed players tend to select higher compression balls, with most preferring multi-layer, tour- caliber balls. 
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    <li>For a lower swing speed player who struggles for distance, a ball designed for distance can help the player attain distance off the tee, though short game control is reduced. 
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    <li>Golfers with plenty of distance but who struggle with control around the greens should consider a pricier, higher-spinning ball to optimize their ability to score. 
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  <h3>What should I expect to pay for recreational and Tour-level performance golf balls? What are the advantages and disadvantages?</h3>
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    <li>2-piece balls (sometimes called recreational or game-improvement balls), can be purchased from $15 to $25 per dozen, whereas tour-level balls will set you back anywhere from $30 to $50 per dozen. 
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    <li>The advantage of tour-level golf balls is the combination of control, distance, and feel, three core attributes sought by professionals and top amateurs. The disadvantage is that some Tour-level balls will feel harsh or "rock-like" to players with slower swing speeds. 
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    <li>The advantage of 2-piece balls is maximum distance for beginning golfers and for players with lower swing speeds. The disadvantage is reduced spin and control on iron shots and reduced feel in the short game.</li>
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    <li>A 2-piece ball, consisting of a solid rubber core and a firm outer layer, will fly straighter but spin less than a multi-layer ball. The simplicity in design offers the golfer maximum distance at the expense of short-game spin and control. Many beginning golfers and higher handicap players choose 2-piece balls for their combination of durability and low price. 
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    <li>The advantage of tour-level golf balls is the combination of control, distance, and feel, three core attributes sought by professionals and top amateurs. The disadvantage is that some Tour-level balls will feel harsh or "rock-like" to players with slower swing speeds. 
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    <li>The advantage of 2-piece balls is maximum distance for beginning golfers and for players with lower swing speeds. The disadvantage is reduced spin and control on iron shots and reduced feel in the short game.</li>
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    <li>The "middle ground" in golf balls is now the 3-piece ball, which offer nearly all the distance of the 2-piece balls, combined with a spin rate higher than the 2-piece but lower than tour-caliber 4-piece and 5-piece balls. 
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    <li>A multi-layer ball &amp;mdash; such as a 4- or 5-piece ball &amp;mdash; contains a thin outer layer, often made of urethane, a soft material that provides plenty of short-game spin by allowing the club face to "grab" the ball.  The intermediate layer(s) between the core and outer layer allow more spin and control on well-struck iron shots, while the core itself will still compress for driver shots by high swing speed players. 
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    <li>The ball must be spherically symmetrical and cannot exceed the initial velocity limits set by the USGA. The PGA Tour utilizes USGA guidelines for determining legal golf balls for competition.</li>
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