Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls

If you're not playing with Titleist Pro V1 golf balls yet I suggest you give them a try. They have been my favorites since I tried them when they were launched in 2000 and were designed specifically for distance. They were good then, and when I tried their new version a couple of years ago they were even better!

Pro V1 Features

Consistency in distance and spin control are the two big requirements in a golf ball, and I found that I could hit the new Pro V1 as long as any of the specialized distance balls I have tried, but with a great deal more consistency. If your swing is consistent your distance will be consistent with the Pro V1.

What really makes this ball so special is its spin control. Usually distance balls are hard to spin and the soft cover balls are hard to get real distance with. When I first played with this ball I found I could do both with no effort at all. The Titleist Pro V1 does it all!

The core has been tweaked for even more distance, and they switched to a new urethane cover with a unique dimple design not only to increase speed and distance over the original, but also to impart a lot more spin. I find it fabulous for playing balls into the greens. I can get maximum speed into my swing and stop the ball bang in the middle of the green.

Who Should Use Titleist ProV's?

You've got to be good to play with them though. They are not for high handicap golfers that hit the green then bounce on another 20 or 30 yards. You've got to be able to control the spin. If you have gone above that level to below handicap 14 or so, and are still playing with cheap balls, try a switch. They are by far the most popular golf balls on the professional tour.

The Titleist Pro V1x

I also tried the other ball in the range, the Pro V1x. I'm not good enough to play with it and it didn't suit me, but it's designed for good pro golfers who really whack the ball with a faster than normal swing. It cuts back slightly on the spin since you don't want so much spin that it rolls right back at you.

Negatives

There's just the one problem with it - well, two really. The cover is a bit on the thin side and a ball will need changed every 18 to 36 holes depending on how good you are. Also, I find this a high priced ball, and it's just as easy to hack into the trees or lake as any other. If you have a high handicap you don't want to be paying this price for golf balls.

My Conclusion On The Titleist ProV1

The Titlelist Pro V1 balls have been the market leaders for years. If any decent golfer asks me my recommendation for the best golf ball I have played, it has to be the Pro V1. Fantastic off the tee with a great feel on the green.

If you have reached a level of golf where you have a consistent swing and some control over spin, you should give the Pro V1 a try. If you're interested in looking at other brands, the Nike One golf balls are comparable.