A little cold weather never scared away a true diehard golfer. However one must be prepared to play in frigid conditions. Proper clothing to keep warm and dry is a must, but smart golfers also know the benefits of playing with the right equipment. Choosing the right golf ball for winter weather is key to playing well in difficult conditions. We’ve put together a list of some of our best cold weather golf balls available at GolfDiscount.com for the best price.
Cold Hard Facts:
Cold air is denser than warm air, this creates additional drag on the ball. The thicker air requires a higher velocity to produce a shot of the same length in warmer conditions.
- A golf ball loses 2 yards of carry for every 10 degrees drop in temperature.
- As a golf ball gets colder, it loses a few miles per hour in ball speed, which equates to distance loss.
- The optimum temperature range is 70 to 90 degrees. At 40-degree temps the ball can slow down and be shorter by 5 to 10 yards.
- A softer ball compresses more easily in the cold.
- Do not store your golf balls in a cold place! A warmer ball will leave the club face with more velocity, spin, and a higher trajectory than a hard, cold ball. Heat makes a golf ball more elastic, which means more bounce and longer distance.
- Ladies golf balls play quite well in wintry conditions due to their low compression.
- Colored golf balls allow for increased visibility in frosty or snowy conditions.
After careful consideration, testing, and research we’ve put together a list of our favorites. Here are our top 6 picks for the best cold weather golf ball.
Titleist NXT Tour S
The Titleist NXT Tour S has a larger dual core when compared to competitive golf balls and a softer proprietary compression, a more resilient core. As my personal favorite, I found that it provides great spin and control around the greens. The NXT Tour S plays very well in windy conditions. Available in white and yellow.
TaylorMade Noodle Long & Soft
The Noodle Long & Soft is one of the better know soft, low compression golf balls available. This 2-piece construction golf ball’s patented dimple design allows for a straighter more controlled flight. It’s impact propulsion core stores energy with greater efficiency. The soft cover ads great feel and increased spin around the greens.
Callaway HEX Solaire
When temperatures drop, don’t be afraid to reach for a ladies golf ball. HEX Aerodynamics creates long, penetrating distance. It provides better lift by reducing drag, ideal for cold weather conditions. The s-Tech core has a low compression and is highly resilient. This combination provides for an extremely soft feel off the clubface, improved accuracy and fast ball speeds. Available in white and pink.
Callaway SuperSoft
The softest golf ball made by Callaway to date, the 38 compression Supersoft golf ball is poised to take your game to all new distances. HEX Aerodynamics combined with with ultra-low compression, the Supersoft spins less for increased distance and super straight ball flight. Available in white, yellow, and pink.
Wilson Zip
Zip offers the best that multi-layer construction that no other ball can match. The patented Zero Compression Core delivers feel with shot-stopping spin. It’s super-soft ionomer cover grabs the clubface for higher spin and soft feel. 302 PhD aerodynamics feature unique flat-bottomed, shallow dimples that rip through the air to create stable, penetrating ball flight.
Bridgestone e6
Our top pick for the best cold weather golf ball is the Bridgestone e6! The new larger Dual Dimple provides reduced drag for higher speeds and increased lift to cut through dense cold air. A softer Surlyn cover and low compression core make for the softer e6 with improved feel. An anti-side spin inner layer help minimize hooks and slices. Available in white, yellow, orange, USA, and NFL.
Pro Tip:
How to Keep Your Golf Balls Warm: Fill a large pot with 2 quarts of water. Place a towel on the bottom of the pot. Warm up the water to around 120 degrees Fahrenheit (the temp of really hot tap water). Soak your golf balls in the hot water for 30 minutes. Dry them off and store them in a well insulated food bag. Be sure to use a new warm ball every few holes when on the course for optimum performance.
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10 Comments
Try using a large sock with heated HAND WARMERS! I use them in the late fall to keep the ball warm. I change the ball every hole.
Not allowed rule 14/3
Use a hand warmer in your pocket to keep your second ball warm, then switch every hole.
Not allowed rule 14/3
It’s against r&a rules to heat a ball by artificial means during a round. You can head in advance, and insulate them to maintain their temperature, but you can’t actively alter their temperature. So no socks and hand warmers allowed unfortunately!
Golf has some of the strangest rules,play the game for fun, we are not pros!
Agreed. If your playing by yourself or wth a friend for fun, it doesn’t hurt anyone. Playing Northern Ohio in January, one can use a little help. For the stuffy rule callers, I bet you always drive the speed limit… Not.
Rules are rules and should be abided by. Why do you think they put them into place ?? Yes to potect you and other players from cheating and gaining advantage and taking prizes be my default. I have seen first hand cheaters of the game.
Nook them before u play ,,,,
Just keep them in your trouser pocket beside your ….. sorry your in your hip pocket!