What are Titleist’s Pro V1 and V1x golf balls?
Titleist’s Pro V1 and Pro V1x 2019 golf balls are designed for more ball speed and lower spin. (Andrew Tursky/PGA TOUR)
What are Titleist’s CFT golf balls?
While consumers have access to the retail versions of the 2019 Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls, Titleist makes prototypes, or CFT (Customized For TOUR) golf balls made specifically for TOUR players.
What makes a Titleist ball so good?
All Titleist golf balls embody superior performance, innovative design and technology, precision manufacturing, and unmatched quality. It is why Titleist is the unequivocal #1 ball in golf. Your Ball. Your Number.
What is the new Titleist tour speed?
But in a way, the experimental ball that was the EXP·01 yielded a new ball that typifies what Titleist balls seem to always have been: a product engineered for a specific type of player’s needs. That product is the new Tour Speed, the first Titleist ball ever to feature a thermoplastic urethane [TPU] cover.
Should I play a Pro V1 or Pro V1x?
If you hit it higher, usually as a result of faster swing speeds and higher spin rates, then the ProV1 would probably be the better ball for you. If you typically hit the ball lower, due to slower swing speeds or lower spin rates, then the ProV1x will be better for you out on the course.
What ball goes further 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.
What does Pro V1 stand for?
In the fall of 2000, Titleist officially introduced the ball and forty-seven players leaped at the opportunity to put it in play. They called the ball “ProV1;” the “Pro” stands for “professional,” the “V” stands for “veneer,” and the numeral 1 signifies its standing as the first of its kind.
Which is better Pro V1 or AVX?
Whilst the Pro V1 is the softer of the Pro V family, the AVX is softer still on and around the greens thanks to that larger core. It's not a deal breaker, but the aim from Titleist here is to offer a premium alternative to the softer balls on the market.
Which Titleist ball spins the most?
New Pro V1New Pro V1 offers the greatest combination of speed, spin and feel in the game and is the best fit for the majority of golfers.
Which Titleist ball is the longest?
Titleist Velocity Golf BallsTitleist Velocity Golf Balls (Best Overall) First on the list is the Titleist Velocity Golf ball – our longest golf ball. If you don't know by now, Titleist is a heavyweight brand for producing the best golf ball technology. There's a lot to love about the Titleist Velocity two-piece golf ball.
Which Titleist ball has lowest spin?
What Golf Ball Has The Lowest Spin Rate?Golf BallBackspin (RPM)Srixon Q-Star Tour4798Titleist AVX4909Vice Drive4921Snell MTB X49385 more rows
Which Titleist golf ball has less spin?
Titleist AVXFrom the tee box, the Titleist AVX is the lowest spinning of the Titleist lineup. Around the greens, the spin is still relatively low, but this ball to stop and grab enough for most players.
What swing speed should you have for Pro V1x?
105 MPHWhat Swing Speed Is Needed For Pro V1x? According 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.
Do any tour players use the Titleist AVX?
The Titleist AVX golf ball is a bit of an enigma. Based on its material make-up, it doesn't fit with the three-piece, TPU-covered Titleist Tour Speed or two-piece Titleist Tour Soft....Chris Nickel.Driver PING G410 LSTFairway Cobra SZWedges Vokey SM8 (50F - 56D - 60L)Putter Whatever floatsBall Titliest Pro V1x1 more row•Jan 19, 2022
What player is Titleist AVX for?
The Titleist AVX golf ball is a three-piece ball built for golfers looking for low spin, low ball flight, excellent distance and great feel.
What golf ball is comparable to the Titleist AVX?
The Bridgestone E6 Balls The second thing we noticed about these Bridgestone balls was that like the Titleist AVX balls, these flew with a very low spin rate. We were able to get a piercing, low-flight distance from these balls on a consistent basis.
What are titleist golf balls?
Titleist balls are the runaway winner, and they have been for years. Naturally, some golf ball companies would contest that statement - Srixon, Bridgestone, Callaway, Nike and so forth. If knowing what the professionals use has any influence, you'll choose Titleist golf balls, because a huge number of players on the pro tours use ...
Do golf courses have initiation fees?
Hundreds of thousands of golfers (if not more) have limited golf budgets. These are the people who join golf courses that don't have initiation fees or high monthly dues. Many of them play at municipal courses and just play daily green fees - and the cheaper the better.
Is Titleist NXT a good golf ball?
Although they're not tour caliber, the Titleist NXT Tour golf balls and NXT are both very good golf balls. They're also very popular with what I call "avid amateur" players - people who are always working on their game and probably have low- to mid-range handicaps.
Pro V1
The flagship model, this has been one of the best premium golf balls since its release all the way back in the year 2000.
Pro V1x
Before discussing the different options in the range, I went through the whole golf ball fitting process with Tom and it was the Pro V1x that was best suited to the way I delivered the club to the ball. You can watch that golf ball fitting video here.
Pro V1x Left Dash
A ball that a lot of people won't be familiar with, the Pro V1x left dash is a prototype Pro V1x that has been available to tour players for a few years, and now everyday golfers can get their hands on them.
Tour Speed
Moving out of the premium range, we start with the Titleist Tour Speed.
Tour Soft
The clue is in the title with this one. Relative to Tour Speed, this is a softer-feeling ball, which will be a big preference for a lot of golfers out there. And it also comes with a handy alignment aid that's already proven to be a big hit.
Velocity
While most would class this as a "distance golf ball", it's important to remember that Titleist says that all eight of the models in its' range are distance balls.
TruFeel
Last but not least, this is the softest ball in the range in terms of compression. Many golfers will be familiar with TruFeel but who exactly is it aimed at?
What is a Titleist urethane cover ball?
Titleist’s urethane cover balls, the dominant Pro V1 family and the AVX, utilize a thermoset cast urethane cover. Over the years, Titleist engineers have strongly made the case that cast urethane, and specifically its own version of cast urethane, offers the best combination of playability, spin and feel for short game shots.
Is thermoplastic urethane good for golf?
Thermoplastic urethane is a more affordable alternative, but developing it for the Tour Speed wasn’t simply a cost-cutting exercise. According to Titleist golf ball product manager Michael Fish, “Our R&D and Ops team tested hundreds of TPU formulations and additive combinations to make sure this was the right one for our standards.
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.
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.
2000
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 the Pro V1 golf ball to birdie five of the last seven holes, culminating with a dramatic 18-foot putt to …
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