To a large degree you can go by equipment cost. If it costs more, it has more desirable attributes.
Forgiveness: Displays how much Distance and Precision the ball will lose if not hit perfectly
More Forgiveness dots- means you lose less Distance and retain more Precision if you don't Ding! the meter.
Precision: Defines generally how close to the aiming point the ball will land based on where you hit on the swing meter.
More Precision dots: means the ball will land closer to the aiming point if you don't Ding! the meter.
Ball Feel is about meter speed. More dots = slower meter.
I'm not sure what putter Balance is about, but figure more is better. :biglaugh: