How confusing are golf balls? Not as confusing as you might think. Balls are increasingly about addressing your individual needs, a dividing up of models to highlight specific performance traits. In our latest release of the Golf Digest Hot List, where we award the best new golf balls of 2023, there is a model for every type of player, you just need to know where to look.

How do you sift through the many options and find the right ball for your game? Start by defining what you want from a ball. To help you do that, we’ve created our Hot List golf ball quiz, where you answer questions about your game and playing preferences. From there, we narrow down the options and give you the models that are appropriate for you.

The golf ball is the only piece of equipment you use on every shot. Make sure you’re using the right one. Take our quiz to find the best ball for your game.