Compression gets blamed for everything from lost distance to harsh feel. Test what you actually know in 8 questions—and separate useful fitting ideas from oversimplified rules.
Choose the concept that is closest to what compression measures.
Avoid one-number fitting rules.
Think first about sensation at impact.
Think about the difference between ‘compresses’ and ‘optimally fits.’
Consider everything else that shapes flight and feel.
Choose the most cautious interpretation.
Look for the statement that turns a fitting clue into a universal rule.
Think like a fitter rather than a label reader.
Your answers show a strong grasp of the core concepts. Use that understanding as a foundation for comparing real golf-ball profiles.
You understand several important ideas, but a few distinctions are still worth reviewing before using them to choose a golf ball.
A few core concepts are blending together. Review the key distinctions in this topic before relying on them for a buying decision.