What is the difference between Pro V1 and V1x golf balls?
So while the 2019 series of golf balls was made to be lower spinning, the Pro V1x still spins relatively more than its Pro V1 counterpart. Each of the new 2019 golf balls has a new 2.0 ZG Process Core and a 17 percent thinner Cast Thermoset Urethane Elastomer cover.
What is the difference between Titleist’s 2017 Pro V1 and 2017 V1x golf balls?
With the release of its 2017 Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls, however, Titleist switched the script. The relationship between the two golf balls changed. The 2017 Pro V1x was a higher -spinning, and still higher-flying, golf ball than the 2017 Pro V1. Some golfers didn’t realize the change, while others were simply perplexed.
What's the difference between the 2017 Pro V1 and 2017 Pro V1x?
But the new process in the 2017 Pro V1 really lowered that driver spin and increased speed to where throughout the bag, the Pro V1 spun less than the Pro V1x.
How often does the PGA Tour release new golf balls?
Every two years, at an early-season PGA Tour event, a box of new Titleist golf balls emerges that is, well, markedly different than most.
How do you tell the difference between a Pro V1 year?
The original Pro V1 had only the brand name and the number of dimples. It debuted on The PGA Tour in 2000. This was the year(s) the ball started to take off. They added the arrowheads and put a dot in between the brand name and the dimple number.
When did Pro V1x change?
The Pro V1 introduced back in 2000 and Pro V1x in 2003 was a game changer. Since then with every model, incremental improvements have been made. For the 2021 Pro V1 however, Titleist has changed every aspect of the ball from cover to core.
Are Pro V1x refurbished?
The Pro V1x is a four-piece solid core golf ball that is effective for driving long distances while still maintaining a soft feel on the green. These refurbished golf balls by Challenge Golf look and play like new.
What swing speed is needed for Pro V1x?
105 MPHAccording to Titleist, having a swing speed of at least 105 MPH is ideal for hitting a Pro V1x well. At this speed, you'll be able to compress the ball properly, which will result in more distance and optimal height.
Which is better Pro V1 or Pro V1x?
The Pro V1 is designed to produce a more penetrating ball flight and descends at a shallower angle ultimately leading to more roll. The Pro V1x on the other hand launches higher and falls out of the air at much steeper angles of attack.
Should I get Pro V1 or Pro V1x?
The Pro V1 ball does feel fractionally softer than the Pro V1x, which is especially noticeable around the green. The Pro V1x has a slightly more clicky sound, which many good players prefer, especially on and around the greens.
Are refurbished golf balls worth the money?
Refurbished Golf Balls Instead of blasting the cover clean and then re-coat and re-paint, these balls are improved cosmetically based on need. Basically, if there is an arrow that needs painting or a logo that's fading the refurbished process will make them look as good as new.
How can you tell a fake Pro V1 golf ball?
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What is the difference between refinished and recycled golf balls?
In essence, you're getting a golf ball that looks brand new but is a second hand ball that has been stripped of some of the outer layer and repainted. A recycled ball on the other hand is a ball found on the golf course and resold in the condition that is was found.
What ball is most like Pro V1x?
The ball that most closely resembles the Pro V1 is the Bridgestone Tour B XS.
What is the compression of the Titleist Pro V1x?
Titleist Pro V1x – Compression On our compression gauge, the 2021 incarnation of the Pro V1x measures 97 on average, the same as the previous model. That positions it as one of the firmer balls on the market though the Left Dash variant typically is a bit firmer still.
Should I play Pro V1 or Pro V1x or AVX?
If you are an average or above swing speed player who can appreciate performance from both the tee and the green, the Titleist Pro V1 is the best overall option to consider. Titleist AVX are the better low spin option for the slightly slower swing speed player looking for a premium feel golf ball.
What about the Pro V1 2016 and 2018
These models DO NOT EXIST. As I alluded to earlier, Titleist releases a new model approximately every two years. We’ve seen some retailers listing 2016 and 2018 balls which is misleading and causes confusion.
What are the biggest differences in Pro V1 vs Pro V1x?
In a previous blog we highlighted the technical differences between the two but here we will mentioned it straight forward in performance.
Looks
The Pro V1x, other than its name, is distinguished by the red play number under the Titleist logo versus the black play number on Pro V1. It’s unlikely you’ll notice the few dimples on Pro V1x, but there are 40 fewer should you wish to count them.
Feel
The Pro V1 ball does feel fractionally softer than the Pro V1x, which is especially noticeable around the green. The Pro V1x has a slightly more clicky sound, which many good players prefer, especially on and around the greens.
Ball Flight
Off the tee is where you’ll notice the biggest difference between the two balls. The Pro V1 has a lower peak height - we found it flew around two yards lower than the Pro V1x during testing. On iron shots, the trajectories become more similar.
Distance
Which model flies longer will be player dependent. Golfers with a low launch might benefit from the extra height of the Pro V1x, but if that low launch comes from a negative attack angle then this often comes with extra spin, which is where the lower spinning Pro V1 would come in handy.
Control
Both balls spin really well around the green but our launch monitor testing has shown that we get a fraction more short game spin with the Pro V1x.
Which ball should you choose?
Choose the Pro V1 if… - You struggle with excessive driver spin - Your peak height needs to come down - You prefer a softer feel green side
When did Titleist launch the Pro V1x?
Titleist launched the Pro V1x golf ball alongside its second-generation Pro V1 golf ball in 2003, and golfers quickly understood the relationship between the two golf balls; the four-piece Pro V1x spins less than the three-piece Pro V1.
Does the Pro V1x spin more than the Pro V1?
OK, so the Pro V1x spins more than the Pro V1 now. Got it. At the 2019 Sony Open in Hawaii, Justin Thomas switched to a Pro V1 ball after playing a Pro V1x for his entire professional career.
Is the 2017 Pro V1x higher or lower?
The 2017 Pro V1x was a higher - spinning, and still higher-flying, golf ball than the 2017 Pro V1. Some golfers didn’t realize the change, while others were simply perplexed. “There was a little confusion at first because it’s been, for such a long time, X was always the lower-spin golf ball,” said Fordie Pitts, Titleist’s Golf Ball R&D rep.
Is the golf ball he's in right now a prototype?
Thomas, however, is correct in his reasoning. Pitts explains why: “The (golf ball) he’s actually in right now is just a prototype. Even though it is a Pro V1 and it has a black number on it, it does technically spin even more,” Pitts said. “It’s not a ball that’s available out for sale at this point.