Golfers purchase hundreds of thousands of new golf balls every year hoping to gain extra distance and control. That's why professionals on the PGA Tour go through extensive golf ball fittings, have their balls individually tested, and handpicked to match their exact specification. So what can you do to be sure you are getting the most from your golf balls

Let the Hexcaliber help make the choice for you. The Hexcaliber is a handheld golf ball compression testing and sizing device that ensures your golf balls are delivering the performance you need and expect. Whether you are a single digit handicap or a weekend duffer, the Hexcaliber allows you to individually test your balls just like the pros and identify the ball compression that delivers the greatest distance and control for your game. For golfers who prefer used golf balls purchased from golf shops or retrieved from ponds, lakes, or streams, the Hexcaliber also solves the problem: How does one know if that secondhand ball is still good or playable

The Hexcaliber instrument uses a trademark recoil system to measure ball compression, that is the hardness/softness of a golf ball for comparison to original specifications. Simply insert the golf ball into the compression chamber, turn the handle, and compare the rating against the manufacturers published information. You can test various balls and compressions at your local golf course and identify the type of ball and compression that works best for you. Finally, golfers can use the Hexcalibers circumference gauge to detect any deviations from perfect roundness that might occur from frequent use or violent impact.

Compression isnt talked about much these days but a recent article in Golf for Women magazine stated that the general principle that softer compression golf balls benefit players with a lower swing speed is still true. A lower compression ball is easier to launch for slower swingers. However, golfers with higher swing speeds can gain distance and control from a higher compression ball that doesnt squish too much on impact.

Ask any golf professional and they will tell you that variations in your golf ball will affect both the distance and direction of your shot. And when you take into account the violent impact of the club on the ball, the effect of hot and cold temperatures on compression, or even immersion in water, its understandable that a golf ball may lose its performance and even its shape over time. With the Hexcaliber at your side, you can get the most out of your golf ball for consistent performance and a serious mental edge. For more information, call (760) 333-0255 or visit www.thehexcaliber.com.

The Hexcaliber is available online or through your local retailer for $199 in anodized aluminum or polished aluminum. It comes with a one year warranty on parts and a 30-day play guarantee. Located in Camas, Washington, CSM Technology Golf is an LLC. The company manufactures and sells the Hexcaliber in the United States and around the world. For more information or to obtain images, contact Conrad Mendoza at (760) 333-0255 or via email at csmtechgolf@yahoo.com.