What Golf Balls Do the Pros Use? (2024)

FAQs

What kind of range balls do they use at the Masters? ›

The are two main training aids that you'll commonly spot pros use: The Tour Striker Smart Ball, which the likes of Justin Rose and Matt Fitzpatrick have relied on for years; and the ProSendr connection sphere which along with its sister training aid the ProSendr has been spreading like wildfire on tour.

In conclusion, the number of golf balls carried by tour pros can vary, but it is common for them to start with nine balls. This provides a safety net in case they lose or damage a few during play. Factors such as superstition and consistency in routine can influence the amount of golf balls carried.

Bridgestone Tour B X Golf Balls

“I am always seeking more distance off the tee and more control around the green, that's the Holy Grail, and what Bridgestone's delivered with the new Tour B X,” Woods said.

For years, Thomas used Titleist's 2013 Pro V1x golf ball, then switched between the Pro V1 Star and Pro V1x golf balls in 2019. He eventually landed on the 2021 Pro V1x model, which he switched to before winning that year's PLAYERS Championship.

Dustin Johnson uses TaylorMade's TP5x golf ball.

Nope. The Masters runs by USGA rules, and USGA rules only state that a player must use a conforming ball as approved by the organization. Of the approximately 1,200 conforming balls, about 70 are pink. That makes pink the second-most popular color, behind yellow and just about tied with orange.

The reason they're asking is usually one of three: they want to conserve energy, avoid slow play or don't see the benefit of doing one. My answer is that it depends on why you're doing a practice swing in the first place…

Without visible damage, a golf ball can last up to seven 18-hole rounds without any loss of performance. In fact, you are more likely to lose a golf ball on the course before it just wears out. But as soon as the ball feels rough, you should replace it.

The rule is that they can carry any number of golf balls, as long as it is the same brand and model. This is also known as the 'One Ball Rule'. Pro golfers tend to carry 9 golf balls in their staff bag, but there are a few players who have carried as little as 6 golf balls, and as many as 12 golf balls!

Q. What is the one ball rule? A. The one ball rule is an optional condition that Committees may choose to use. If this rule is in effect, you must play with the same brand, make and model of golf ball that you started the round with.

How many clubs can a pro golfer carry? ›

Officially, the governing bodies of the game (USGA and R&A) allow up to 14 clubs. This 14-club limit allows golfers the discretion to choose how they combine those 14 clubs, such as Phil Mickelson famously playing two drivers in a few major championships throughout his career.

Spieth sports a full Titleist bag from driver to his Scotty Cameron 009 prototype putter. He uses the PGA Tour's wedges of choice, Titleist Vokey Design SM10s and, of course, his ball is a Titleist Pro V1x.

Jack Nicklaus used a MacGregor ball for all of his 18 major victories. For all its shortcomings, a MacGregor ball was used by Nicklaus for his 18 major victories. But that didn't mean he, too, didn't voice his displeasure with the ball at times.

For a player who seems to have all the shots, Titleist's three-layer Pro V1 golf ball serves Scottie well. It maximises Scottie's distance off the tee via its low-spinning distance while maintaining control and spin in his iron game.