New Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls
Titleist Does It Again
In February, Titleist is scheduled to release the fifth version Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls. The new Pro V’s golf balls can be identified by two dots next to the arrows on the straight line side stamp that can serve as an alignment aid. Each box of the new Pro V1’s will contain a comparison chart with the previous version.
Long, longer, longest? How can Titleist claim a longer version Pro V1 with the new regulations that limit golf ball performance? We think that large incremental gains will not be achieved, but the guys like this ball. Our staff says it may be a little longer and certainly is more resistant to scuffing with a wedge.
Here is the skinny. Pro V1 definitely has more resistance to scuffing and better durability overall. It feels soft and has a high spin rate off short irons. The Pro V1x seems a bit longer and softer than the 2007 version. Our senior staffer, who occasionally takes time off the course to contribute, loves the new Pro V1x and claims it improved his driving distance to an average 285 yards. We think he is prone to exaggerate, but even 265 yards would be an improvement for him. Our test balls are gone and we are trying to determine where he got his prototype sleeve of Pro V1’s to test, because we really want some more.
We’re told by the Titleist guys that both have a larger core and redesigned inner covers or mantles. The outer layer is a refomulated urethane cover. While the suggested MSRP is $58 per dozen, we think the price will settle at $40-45 per dozen. And yes, if we can’t get any more test balls, we will break down and actually buy some.
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