The types, patterns and colours of golf balls available makes my head spin and I am an avid golfer. I could easily speak for hours about the possibilities, however that would just make my head hurt. I recently ran a poll and the plethora of answers created the basis for this article. After a bit of research, I found out that there is more than just one thing that drives our golf ball selection. Surprisingly, I am not surprised, but surprised. I think you will be too!
I found the following information in one great article from foundgolfballs.com.
The primary reason for the variety in golf ball colors is visibility and personal preference.
- Visibility: Different colors can stand out better against different backgrounds. For example, yellow and orange golf balls can be easier to spot against a blue sky or green grass than traditional white balls. They can also be easier to find in low-light conditions or when they land in the rough or woods. This can help speed up play and reduce the number of lost balls.
- Personal Preference: Some golfers simply prefer the look of a colored ball or find that they focus better when hitting a ball that isn’t white. There’s also a novelty aspect to colored balls – they can be fun to use and differentiate a player’s balls from others during a round.
- Identification: Colored balls can also make it easier for golfers to distinguish their ball from others when playing in a group.
- Psychological Factors: Some golfers believe that certain colors can influence their game psychologically. For example, a red ball might make a player feel more aggressive, while a blue ball might have a calming effect.
- Marketing and Branding: Manufacturers often produce golf balls in various colors as a part of their marketing strategy to appeal to a broader range of consumers.
Remember, while color can affect visibility and aesthetics, it does not affect the performance of the ball. So when choosing a golf ball color, pick the one you like best or the one that helps you play your best game.
Personally, I have tried many different coloured golf balls over the years. I have always reverted back to white. For some reason, the coloured balls never worked for me. The worst are the matte balls. For some reason I cannot even look at them; they bother my eyes.
I do like a golf ball with a pattern when practicing. I find that the feedback from the ball greatly enhances what I am trying to achieve. I can really glean information about spin, roll, direction by the way the pattern rolls on the green and through the air. I wrote about this in another article: https://thegratefulgolfer.com/2016/06/24/the-callaway-chrome-soft-first-thoughts/
Regardless of which ball type, pattern or colour you make, remember it is a personal choice!
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
The Grateful Golfer 
Yellow for me. I follow them in the air easier than white balls.
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Several said the same thing. I do not find that, but this is a very personal decision.
Cheers Jim
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I do like the Truvis versions of the Chrome Soft and have played them since they came on the market. In the darker months I use the yellow / black ones. In the early days I was the only person using them at my club so any time one was found in the depths of the rough it was inevitably returned to me by default. Embarrassing! 😬 Rob
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Rob,
That is hilarious! I never heard something like that before. I am still chuckling….thanks for sharing.
Cheers Jim
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