If you look carefully at any Titleist (or Pinnacle) ball, you'll notice there are three (I think, I don't have a ball here with me at Starbucks) small letters or numbers inside the dimples, usually close to the Titleist script. My assumption is that these identify the date of manufacture (perhaps the mold, or machine, as well).
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How many golf balls does Titleist produce?
The NXT Tour by Titleist has a very small number of golf dimples, 302. ProVx1 has 328 dimples, while ProV1 has 352. There are 332 in Velocity, 376 in 2020 TruFeel, and TruSoft. The highest number of holes was in DT Solo, at 392. How Many Dimples in Taylormade Golf Ball? Taylormade TP5 and Lethal have a very small number, 322.
What percent of pro golfers use Titleist golf balls?
The top 100 PGA Tour players use 9 different golf balls produced by 5 manufacturers. 69% play a Titleist Pro V1 or Pro V1x with Callaway’s Chrome Soft X the next most popular. 7% play Srixon’s Z-Star XV, 6% use TaylorMade’s TP5x with only 2% each using the TP5 & Bridgestone’s Tour B X and XS balls.
Is the Titleist Pro V1 really the best golf ball?
Titleist likes to remind us that that the Pro V1 is the No 1 ball used by professionals on worldwide golf tours, but that it's a great ball for non-superstars as well. The ball is manufactured to perfectly balance short game control without sacrificing good yardage from the tee.
How much does a Titleist golf ball cost?
Titleist golf balls are available at a price of 23$ dollars to as much as 50$ dollars. The cheapest golf ball model from Titleist is the Titleist True Feel at a price of 23$ dollars. The most expensive on the list is the Titleist Pro V1 golf balls with a price of 50$ dollars.
How do you tell the year of a Pro V1?
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.
How old are Titleist golf balls?
The Early Years It took Young and Bommer three painstaking years to perfect the first Titleist golf ball, but when it was ready in 1935, it could truthfully be introduced to club professionals and golfers as the best ball ever made.
What do the numbers mean on Titleist balls?
Nothing, really. These single-digit numbers are simply there for identification purposes. Say you and your buddy both play the same golf ball—a Titleist Pro V1, for example. You want to make sure you can tell them apart during the round, and using balls with different numbers can help you do that.
What is the shelf life of Titleist golf balls?
The golf ball researchers at Titleist state, "Today's Titleist golf balls can be safely stored for five years or even more, as long as they are kept away from excessive heat. ... Normal indoor conditions should be fine for storage."
How old is a Pro V1 392?
14 years oldOver the years, the brand has stuck with tradition and kept things straightforward and clean with its most top-shelf ball. If you find a ball that has “392” stamped on it, trust that it's at least 14 years old.
Is Titleist Pro V1 a soft ball?
One key area in the success of the Titleist Pro V1 was its soft feel. Titleist says that the current generation of Pro V1's has the softest cover they have ever used.
What does the color of the number on a golf ball mean?
The color of the golf balls being black or red go back to when golf balls were truly made to compression ratings. Red numbers used to represent 90 compression balls, and black numbers were to represent 100 compression balls.
What does the arrow on a golf ball mean?
What Do The Arrows On A Golf Ball Mean? Some golf balls will have arrows or lines on the side. These are meant to help you align to your target the best possible way. They can help you on the tee, where you can point the line in the direction where you want to hit the ball.
What is the difference between the numbers on golf balls?
0:222:24Golf Tips : What Do the Numbers on Golf Balls Mean? - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd basically the reason that a ball has different numbers is so that you know your ball. ForMoreAnd basically the reason that a ball has different numbers is so that you know your ball. For example I have two balls here both of them made by the company Swick's on and they both have a number one
Do golf balls get too old?
A golf ball in good cosmetic shape will hold its shelf life for 5-7 years or seven 18-hole rounds. However, scuff marks from any unfortunate play are more likely to result in a player changing golf balls much sooner than losing their core integrity.
When should you throw away a golf ball?
Now, see if your ball is going to float. Drop it in, and walk away for a minute or two. If the cover is intact, then there should be absolutely no leakage to the internal area of your golf ball. If it starts to sink or you see any air bubbles coming up at all, it's a sign that the cover has a microfracture.
Do golf balls lose distance with use?
Its results confirmed that in the absence of visible damage, repeated use had no effect on a ball's performance. However, it also found that even small scuffs led to a measurable loss in distance, reducing driver distance as much as 6 yards.
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This has been done for other iconic products (Ping putters/Odyssey Putters)
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There are differences between different generations of proV1 and V1x can you visibly see just from the slight cover color variations and different dimple patterns/designs. The core is also different if you've ever cut them in half as well.
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There is currently a "star" that is a tour only ball and on the conforming list. Likely unrelated to the one described above.
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2003
- 2003 Pro V1x: The new Pro V1x is introduced for the first time, featuring a dual core and a high-coverage 332 dimple design with 7 different sizes. LOOKING BACK:On April 11, 2004, in a storybook ending to one of the most exciting finishes in Masters history, the winner relies on th…
2005
- LOOKING BACK:Titleist Brand Ambassador Geoff Ogilvy captured his first major at the 2006 US Open with the '05 Pro V1
2007
- 2007 Pro V1 and Pro V1x: Based on player feedback, new A.I.M. (Alignment Integrated Marking) Technology is added to 2007 Pro V1 and Pro V1x, extending the arrows on each side of the model name for improved alignment. A new staggered wave parting line design and tour-validated alignment integrated marking sidestamp were also introduced to the ‘07 Pro V1 and Pro V1x. LO…
2009
- LOOKING BACK:On April 12, 2009, Angel Cabrera wins The Masters on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff, marking the second major for Cabrera who also captured the 2007 U.S. Open at Oakmont playing Pro V1x. Also in 2009, Bill Haas (Pro V1x) captured the 1,500th victory for the Pro V1 family with his win at the 2010 Viking Classic.
2011
- 2011 Pro V1 and Pro V1x: The sidestamp design evolves again as we introduce the same Pro V1 and Pro V1x logo typeface to the A.I.M. sidestamp. LOOKING BACK:The winner of the U.S. Open plays a Pro V1x golf ball to rewrite the record books, capturing his first major championship in wire-to-wire, runaway fashion with an eight-shot victory at at Congressional CC.
2013
- LOOKING BACK:In 2013, Brand ambassador Adam Scott (Pro V1) becomes the 1st Australian player to win at The Masters.
2015
- LOOKING BACK:On June 21, 2015, Jordan Spieth wins the U.S. Open, becoming the youngest player since 1922 to win two career majors and only the sixth player to win the Masters and the U.S. Open in the same year.
2017
- LOOKING BACK: On August 13, 2017, Justin Thomas earns the 99th PGA Championship in dramatic fashion for his first career major and his fourth victory of the year. And on November 11, 2018, playing Pro V1x, Lee Westwood rallies to win the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa, earning the 3,000th victory for the Pro V1 franchise across the worldwide professional tours sin…
2019
- LOOKING BACK:On May 19, 2019, the winner of the PGA Championship at Bethpage Black goes wire-to-wire to win his fourth career major championship in two years, all while playing a Pro V1x. ... #TeamTitleist