The Titleist Pro V1 and the Pro V1x are both premium golf balls that are some of the most popular on the market. Some golfers gravitate toward the Pro V1 and others toward Pro V1x. Titleist just released their newest model of the Pro V1 and Pro V1x, and we thought it would be helpful to understand the differences between these two balls.
Titleist Pro V1 vs. Pro V1x (What Are The Differences)
The key differences between the Pro V1 and Pro V1x are related to the way the golf ball is constructed. The Pro V1 is a three-piece golf ball, and the Pro V1x is a four piece ball with slightly higher compression.
Feel
The Pro V1 has a slightly lower compression than the Pro V1x, so the feel is a little softer. With a softer golf ball, you can often feel more in control around the greens and get a slightly higher ball flight.
Flight
Pro V1 has a mid range ball flight, whereas the Pro V1x has a higher ball flight. The golfers that see the highest ball flight from the Pro V1x are those with faster swing speeds.
Spin (Long Game)
Long-game spin helps to ensure that your golf ball has plenty of roll when it does make contact with the fairway. The Pro V1 and the Pro V1x are both low long, game spin golf balls. This lower spin improves total distance, especially for faster swing speed players.
Of the entire Titleist lineup, the Titleist AVX has the lowest spin.
Spin (Irons)
The Pro V1 has good iron spin; you can stop a shot on the green with your irons, especially if you are hitting a mid range iron. With the Pro V1x expect higher iron spin, where you can really control the ball a bit more and back it up.
Spin (Short Game)
Short game spin is the same as mid iron spin with the Pro V1 and Pro V1x. The Pro V1x spins a little more than the Pro V1. However, the Pro V1 has a slightly softer feel, so players still have plenty of control on and around the greens.
Cost
The Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x have the same cost. These are both considered to be premium golf balls for golfers that are looking for the best technology in the game.
Who Should Play The Pro V1?
The golfers with mid to high swing speeds that are looking for both spin and control on the golf course will enjoy all that the Pro V1 has to offer. The Pro V1 is one of the most popular golf balls among amateur players.
Who Should Play The Pro V1x?
The Pro V1x is a higher-spinning golf ball that has tremendous control around the green and is built for players with the highest swing speeds. Pro V1x is a very popular golf ball among tour professionals that are looking for maximum control and a soft feel around the greens.
FAQs
The Pro V1 is the premium option for players looking to maximise performance and to have the ability to flight shots, and score with precision and touch. While, the Pro V1x is the premium option for players looking to maximise performance and are needing higher flight and are typically a low-spin player.
Do tour players use Pro V1 or Pro V1x? ›
On the heels of its record-setting success, a second model – the Pro V1x – was introduced three years later in 2003. Today, roughly two-thirds of all TOUR pros tee up a Pro V1 or Pro V1x. Jordan Spieth won The Masters with Pro V1x while Rickie Fowler, Adam Scott and Henrik Stenson make hay with the Pro V1.
Is Pro V1 or Pro V1x better for slower swing speeds? ›
The Pro V1x golf ball is a higher compression golf ball, meaning it is not as soft as the Pro V1. Only golfers with high swing speeds north of 100mph should play the Pro V1X golf ball, as it will allow them to compress the golf ball better.
Why did Titleist switch Pro V1 and Pro V1x? ›
Fordie Pitts, Titleist's Tour Consultant for Golf Ball R&D, confirmed at the Shriners that Titleist's goal with the new Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls was to make them “a little bit longer,” by reducing spin on high speed full shots.
What ball does Tiger Woods use? ›
Tiger Woods has faithfully trusted Bridgestone golf balls in his game for nearly a quarter of a century.
Can high handicappers use Pro V1? ›
Does this mean beginners and high handicappers should avoid the Pro V1 and Pro V1X? Not necessarily. While these balls are designed with the advanced player in mind, they can still provide valuable performance benefits for novices and high handicappers.
Does Pro V1 or Pro V1x fly higher? ›
"The new 2023 Pro V1 provides optimal flight for the majority of golfers we fit. Pro V1x will fly higher and achieve peak height farther downrange. This results in greater carry distance, a steeper angle of descent and less roll than Pro V1."
What swing speed is needed to play Pro V1? ›
The #1 ball in golf, the Pro V1 is a three-piece golf ball meant for swing speeds of 98-105 mph.
Is Pro V1 or Pro V1x better in the wind? ›
I normally play PRO V1X but changed to the PRO V1 to minimize the spin in the winds. I believe it really made a difference and allowed me to keep it lower with less spin. It was definitely the correct move. I maintained relatively good control of my ball.
Which ball has less spin, Pro V1 or Pro V1x? ›
This is where the ProV1x really won me over. The slightly firmer feel at impact is neither here nor there to me, but the higher spin of the Pro V1x made me feel even more confident in being able to manipulate trajectory and spin, especially with short irons and wedges, than I did with the Pro V1.
Srixon said the standard Z-Star has the softest mid-layer and lowest overall compression, providing the softest feel at impact. In contrast, the Z-Star XV ball has a soft core that is drastically firmer around its outer area for more distance and long-iron spin.
Is AVX better than Pro V1? ›
In my eyes, around the green is where the Pro V1 really stands out. It's soft, it spins a lot, and the control you get from it is brilliant. The Titleist AVX is firmer in feel, but still has good spin and control, but a little bit less than the Pro V1.
