Balata Golf Balls Information

Balata golf balls are made from substance of the South American Balata Tree.  The balata covering gives a softer feel to the golf balls as compared to other balls made from a different material.  The only area for improvement of balata golf balls would be in terms of their durability; because of their softness, the said balls are worn out faster than other balls.

Balls nowadays covered in Surlyn made by Dupont are said to be not only more durable but also cheaper than balata golf balls.  Hence, the common golfer would choose Surlyn golf balls over the balata ones and the richer golfers would stick to those balls covered in balata.

The traditional balata golf balls have now been changed with golf balls covered with plastic known as soft synthetic that have used the name balata.  The Strata Professional Balata is an example of the modern balata golf balls that is a two piece ball covered in soft synthetic, with the core characterized as soft.  The golfer will then have the distance he wants with the feel of the balata texture of softness.

The modern balata golf balls are durable enough and priced fairly at $25 by the dozen.  It is good to know that the balata golf balls of the past have not really died; they have been replaced with modern balls of the same quality, with better durability and with a cheaper cost.  Now anyone can play golf without spending too much of a fortune and at the same time, there is an assurance of getting your money’s worth with these modern balls covered in balata.