I guess its hard for me to compare my experience with low compression balls with the pro v1 since my swing has gone through changes since i made the switch. As you can see from my driver stats below, the 2019 pro v1 makes. Titleist pro v1x balls description titleist logo pro v1x the new tourproven titleist pro v1x golf ball delivers very low spin off the driver and long irons, providing longer distance and a more consistent flight along with its renowned dropandstop greenside control. Chrome soft vs pro v1x the new cs ball is really good for me personally. Player testing was conducted across a range of ball speeds on the on the pro v1 and pro v1x golf ball. Since its release to pros in october 2000, this ball has been the gold standard of performance. Titleist to offer pro v1x left dash through retail accounts. Just like previous generations, the outer core and inner mantle work to deliver the specific trajectories golfers want from fairway woods, hybrids, irons and wedges. I put them into play for the first time in portugal and struggled to notice any huge differences in terms of feel to the 2017 models.
I also tried hard to keep swing effort below 80% on both clubs. Titleist prov1 titleist prov1x titleist golf balls. If you are already happy with the way the pro v1x plays, its unlikely. In a sidebyside comparison, the pro v1 2016 has a generally softer feel than the v1x model and also penetrates a lower launch for more roll and long. With increased spin control and a more consistent flight the pro v1 new design stabilizes ball flight like never before. Each element of a pro v1 and pro v1x is precisely formulated and designed to work. Titleist updates the pro v1 franchise every two years. Best golf ball for high swing speed in 2020 golf sidekick. Pro vl spins less than prov1x on iron and short game shots. Choose your favorite titleist golf ball and make it more personal with my titleist. Apr 17, 2009 with my shorter irons, especially on lies where the ball is below my feet, i get a much stronger fade when using the pro v1. Would a 100 yrd shot go from stopping to rolling 5 yrds.
If you prefer a softer golf ball go for the pro v1. I personally play both, but make a conscience decision as to what i am trying to accomplish based on the hole, weather, and my confidence in my game. Per personal experience, i needed to get a stiff shaft on my driver in order to reduce the slice, and i mean a lot, i used to have a huge banana to the right every time, went to the monitor and realize that my shaft was too soft for my swing, i got a stiff shaft put on it and have reduced my slices by 80%, didnt cure at all, i still work on. So, since those are the opposite changes from what you would see between the pro v1 and the avx, the gap between the avx and the pro v1x can be relatively more dramatic. Apr 18, 2010 would a change a 20 yrd driver slice to a 10 or 15 yrd driver slice. Leading off golf ball week on the blog is the selfproclaimed number one ball in golf. Originally, when pro v1x was introduced, it was introduced to be a. Minimum swing speed for prov1 or prov1x balls, carts. The titleist pro v1 and pro v1x golf ball are part of titleists 2015 lineup and replace the 20 models. Im looking for differences in overall spin, total distance, peak height, and several other parameters. While they are the number 1 ball on tour, supplying that many balls, to that many pros, pushes the costs onto you the consumer.
Faster from core to cover, the titleist pro v1 and pro v1 x golf balls have been designed to leave the clubface with more ball speed and lower long game spin for more distance while providing the best short game control to help golfers shoot lower scores. Ive stayed away from high spin balls because they often turn my fade into an out and out slice but the prov played beautifully today. Have you ever wondered what the actual difference between a titleist pro v1 vs. The pro v1 is a threepiece golf ball designed to spin more on longer shots while the pro v1x is a fourpiece construction whose added layer is engineered to improve driver distance carry without sacrificing spin on midirons or shots around the green.
A standard driving range ball has only 1 solid layer whereas titleist pro v1x has 3 not including the cover within the inner workings of multilayer balls you will find a casing layer. The pro v1x offers a slightly firmer feel, lower long game spin and launches higher with a steeper angle of descent. Just a week ago switched to the penta, nothing wrong with it but i feel like i want to go back to the pro v1s. Best golf balls for high handicappers golf sidekick. Creator dean snell worked on the original pro v1 and taylormades. Titleist spruces up its signature golf balls, adding some color to the mix. Fades are also easy to hit with these balls and are easier than pro v1s to keep from slicing. Mar 18, 2015 i tested the 20 titleist pro v1x against the nike rzn black, 2015 pro v1x and 2015 pro v1 on my trusty sc100 no spin numbers, only carry, swing, and ball speeds. I swing at around 100 mph and was up to 117 mph when i was 22. Generally most people get a lower launch, more penatrating ball flight with the x. Pro v1 golf balls are lower compression than pro v1x following data was taken from the titleist faq site pro v1 84 to 96 compression pro v1x. The pro v1x has a firmerstiffer feel and the pro v1 feels like it compresses more on the club face. So while the pro v1 is more ideal for golfers with slower swing speeds who want greater ball performance consistency from tee to green. Pro v1x was the firmest golf ball 108 compression in our test, which you.
I have tried the pro v1 versus the b330rx and higher compression balls, the pro v1x, and others. Titleist avx vs pro v1 the differences you need to know. Pro v1 and swing speed balls, cartsbags, apparel, gear. May 30, 2017 the pro v1 is easier to control the shape fade, draw, knock down etc. Are pro v1 and pro v1x the best golf balls for high swing speed. Terrific golf ball that cuts thru the wind like a surgical knife. Now that i know what youre looking for, i can help you find the best golf ball for your game. Fading this ball will cause you to loose more yards than other balls but i enjoyed because it didnt turn into a duck or hard slice, just a big high power fade. When i first started playing the pro v about 11 years ago i used the regular one. The results i was lucky enough to be sent some of the white box prototypes of the 2019 pro v1 and pro v1x. The prov1 has a softer feel, more spin, and a higher trajectory than that of the pro v1x. Sep 28, 2015 the fourpiece, dualcore pro v1x has a slightly firmer feel, generates even less spin off the driver, and launches higher than the pro v1. Made for golfers with a faster swing speed, the pro v1x offers a firmer feel and lower spin rate than the pro v1.
What is the difference between the titleist pro v1 and pro v1. As compared to the regular pro v1, the x is expected to fly higher, spin more, and feel firmer. It has a great ball flight, is very durable and feels great around the green. I took each ball and hit full shots with my sand wedge, 7iron, and driver. The control, sound and feel of the pro v1 and pro v1x 2016 golf balls give players a noticeable sense of confidence on each approachwhile maintaining excellent distance with a softer cover. These performance differences stem from the balls composition. Driver launch was noticeably lower with pro plus for meand the one thing that puts me off of pro plus is the soundfeel with driver.
The advancement of titleists thermoset urethane casting technology has allowed our engineers to cast a thinner layer of the proprietary cover formulation, developed exclusively for pro v1 and pro v1x, while retaining its trusted dropandstop greenside control and. Generally made of synthetic rubber which range from 1 layer 4 layers. Pro v1 vs pro v1x spin characteristics golf balls team. Jun, 2018 as compared to the regular pro v1, the x is expected to fly higher, spin more, and feel firmer. We tested 21 different golf balls at three driver swing speeds 85 mph, 100. You can see that the pro v1x is launching higher and with more spin, which holds. Titleist pro v1 and pro v1x according to golf datatech, the pro v1 and pro v1x have been the topselling balls on the market for 180 consecutive months through february 2016.
Personally, i ve played both, and i have more of a tendacy to slice with the v1x, so i try to stay away from that. It means the test engineers can hit anything from straight shots to hooks, slices. Jan 11, 20 on the other hand, the dual core and reduced dimple pattern of the pro v1x results in a ball that provides for higher, and later, peak trajectory and a very low degree of spin off of the driver and longer irons. Titleist velocity golf ball vs pro v1 best golf rangefinder. But about 2009 i switched over to the pro v1x and havent looked back. The pro v1 and also pro v1x have actually significantly improved around preformance including more range off the tee, bite around the greens and also enhanced cover toughness oftentimes when i discover a pro v1 they are still in fantastic condition because of the high quality and also durability that they have.
Recap on the 2016 pro v1 and pro v1x lost golf balls blog. Since the titleist pro v1x is made to have less spin than the pro v1, then you can expect the v1x ball to move less in the air if you slice, hook, etc. While pro v1, pro v1 x, and avx all provide golfers with bestinclass performance and quality, there are key performance differences between the models that are relevant when considering which ball is the best fit for your game pro v1, pro v1 x, and avx are differentiated based upon flight, spin, and feel. The pro v1 and pro v1x have greatly improved all around preformance including more distance off the tee, bite around the greens and improved cover durability. May 11, 2012 pro v1 golf balls are lower compression than pro v1x following data was taken from the titleist faq site pro v1 84 to 96 compression pro v1x.
Of course, the titleist pro v1 and pro v1x are the most famous and probably the trendsetters in professional level golf balls. Titleist general discussion forum indepth outdoors. Theres a new flavor of pro v1 coming to retail this octoberwell, sorta. Compared to pro v1, pro v1 x flies higher, spins more, and feels firmer. Second, the pro v1s and pro v1xs composition does make a bit of difference. What is the difference between the titleist pro v1 and pro. Relative comparison of the 2015 titleist pro v1 and pro v1x. The 20172018 pro v1 and v1x are definitely different balls than before, evolutionary and revolutionary at the same time. Often times when i find a pro v1 they are still in great condition because of the quality and toughness that they have. For me, although i love the v1x around the green, in general, the v1 works best for me. This is for you if your priority is straight hitting and reducing slices and hooks. The titleist pro v1 and pro v1x are perfect examples of why its important for any golfer to make sure they do a thorough analysis on what ball is best for them. Titleist pro v1 and pro v1x golf balls offer total performance for every player. Pro v1x launch monitor test i took each ball and hit full shots with my sand wedge, 7iron, and driver.
Oftentimes when i discover a pro v1 they are still in fantastic condition because of the high quality and also durability that they have. My driver ss is upper 90s and whenever i go hit my beloved v1x and any other ball it never loses in distance and always hits and sticks within a foot of its ball mark. Pro v1x is a fourpiece, multicomponent technology with a zg process dual core, ionomeric casing layer, softer thermoset urethane elastomer cover. If you can generate good speed around the greens with the v1, go for that. I like to put the ball back in my stance and stop the ball with spin rather than loft, when possible. Each element of a pro v1 and pro v1x is precisely formulated and designed to work together to deliver the performance you need on every shot. With the release of its 2017 pro v1 and pro v1x golf balls, however, titleist. Touronly until now, titleist will offer the low spin pro v1x left dash golf ball. B330 rxs tour quality ball for swings under 105 mph. V1x has better distance for me, but my accuracy is better with the nonx v1.
Pro v1x has a slightly firmer feel and lower long game spin and launches higher with a steeper angle of descent than pro v1. Titleist 2017 pro v1, pro v1x golf balls remove the. The extra spin on the prov seemed to help my carry distance. It also should roll further as a result of having less spin. Before the 2017 pro v1 came out, it really did spin less than the pro v1x with irons. The main differences between pro vl and pro vlx are in flight, spin and feel. May 30, 2014 with the midirons through driver, the two balls sound about the same. Golf ball fitting find the best golf ball titleist. Overall, the 2015 pro v1 and pro v1x continue to exhibit midrange launch and relative spins in excellent performance ranges off all clubs tested driver, 6iron, and 56 degree wedge. New titleist pro v1x offers total performance and features more speed for extraordinary distance, high trajectory, low long game spin, dropandstop control and soft feel. I love the new pro v1 because it fits my game very well. These balls are for people swinging the driver faster than 105 mph.
Titleist pro v1 vs pro v1x whats really the difference. The pro v1 is a threepiece design with a soft compression core and 352 dimples. My regular balltour b330 and a pro v1 just for comparison. Both golf balls deliver the best scoring performance in the game for all golfers. This casing layer is usually made up of a synthetic rubber of plastic. Jul 15, 2008 according to golf magazine, the pro v1x spins faster than the pro v1, and theres only a few yards difference off the tee. Faster from core to cover, the new titleist pro v1 and pro v1 x golf balls have been designed to leave the clubface with more ball speed and lower long game spin for more distance while providing the best short game control to help golfers shoot lower scores. Designed for all golfers, they provide excellent distance and consistency in their flight. The pro v1x has a bit less controllability but a little bit more distance. The pro v1 and also pro v1x have actually significantly improved around preformance including more range off the tee, bite around the greens and also enhanced cover toughness. Titleist say that the pro v1 is the longest ball they have ever designed, and the pro v1xs extraordinary distance has been enhanced by a new dimple design that produces a higher trajectory. But the new process in the 2017 pro v1 really lowered that driver spin and.
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