Small package, big science

When it comes to choosing which ball to play, it's what's on the inside that counts

by Tiffany Sloan

equipment 2010

TAYLORMADE PENTA TP Meet the fi rst fi ve-piece Tour ball on the market

"Since the

Pro V1 broke through in the late '90s and early 2000s, it's amazing how far golf ball technology has come," says Woody Bishop, CPGA professional and pro shop man- ager at Big Sky Golf Club. "They really design balls for different kinds of golfers."

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Indeed, golf ball technology is a complex and sophisticated matter - from urethane and ionomer cov- ers, to high- and low-compression cores, to dual-core and multi-layered designs. The key is deciphering all the jargon and choosing the right ball for your level and your particular game.

EARLY SUMMER 2010 | REAL GOLF 21

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