Comments on: Titleist Launches New Pro V1 and Pro V1x Golf Balls

By: Norm

Norm — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:26:29 +0000

I know this is going to sound like an ad. But, I played the pro v1x for the first time at my home course. I usually shoot in the mid 80s. However, with a sleeve of pro v1xs that I bought at the pro shop on a whim, I shot a 79. Never broke 80 before. Was it the ball? Who knows. But, I did it. And, I am going to frame the scorecard.

By: Titleist NXT Tour/Extreme Balls Review | The Sand Trap

Titleist NXT Tour/Extreme Balls Review | The Sand Trap — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 13:00:19 +0000

[...] and Technology The revised Pro V1 and Pro V1x were the first Titleist balls without a seam with the "Staggered Wave Parting Line." The updated [...]

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 04:06:08 +0000

just to let people know launch moniter testing of all premium spin balls (prov1, hx tour 56, one platinum, etc) out of all those pro v1 had the lowest pin with an 8 iron. the only reason people play them is because it was the first good premium ball, tilteist made the best balls for a while, and pga pros play them because they get $5000 each week they tee them up, $50000 if they win because titleist has the money. I got this information from my swing coach who saw these results when he worked at nike. i thought he was being biased towards nike but it took be aback when he said hx 56, b330s, performed better than his company's one plat', think about that next time you pay for the most expensive premium ball on the market.

By: Golf Ball Fitting: The Next Big Thing? | The Sand Trap

Golf Ball Fitting: The Next Big Thing? | The Sand Trap — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:00:13 +0000

[...] In our Golf Talk Podcast coming up this Wednesday, you'll get a chance to hear Erik J. Barzeski and I interview George Sine, Titleist's Vice President of Golf Ball Marketing Worldwide, about the new Pro V1 and Pro V1x. [...]

By: Miles Dowsett

Miles Dowsett — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 08:35:47 +0000

Erik J. Barzeski said on February 19, 2007:

Note that a ball that performed differently in one orientation than in another would be illegal under the rules of golf, so it's just an old wives' tale as written.

However, the alignment that "seaming" provides (since the sidestamp is always on the seam) may help you put a better swing on the ball, resulting in straighter flight with more distance.

Then I guess, in a psychological way, it could be true, which is where the myth arises I suppose, and golf is 90% between the ears like we all know; it is certainly a very interesting point you make Erik. People have been lining their balls up on their putts for years, so I guess it would make sense to do it off the tee. I personally have always teed it up with the logo topside up; this gives me a clear point to focus on through the swing. However, I'm definitely going to try the seam approach after this. I'll let you know how I get on.

Thanks for the response Erik

By: Erik J. Barzeski

Erik J. Barzeski — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 19:23:39 +0000

Miles Dowsett said on February 19, 2007:

AND JACK!! One more thing...I've been playing golf for many years now, and this is the first I've ever heard of the 'old wives' tale' about getting more yards by teeing it up on the seam!! I feel I've been living in a golfing cave all these years! I'll be definitely trying this one out! You've got me excited by this. Do the pros 'superstitiously do this?

Note that a ball that performed differently in one orientation than in another would be illegal under the rules of golf, so it's just an old wives' tale as written.

However, the alignment that "seaming" provides (since the sidestamp is always on the seam) may help you put a better swing on the ball, resulting in straighter flight with more distance.

By: Miles Dowsett

Miles Dowsett — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:43:34 +0000

Great stuff Jack! Thanks for the article! For me, Titlistâ€™s elite balls will always rule my heart because of the response I get from 80 yards and in. I don't know whether it's psychological now, but their feel on and around the green has always been so soft and pure; far more superior IMHO than anything else I've tried over the years. AND JACK!! One more thing...I've been playing golf for many years now, and this is the first I've ever heard of the 'old wives' tale' about getting more yards by teeing it up on the seam!! I feel I've been living in a golfing cave all these years! I'll be definitely trying this one out! You've got me excited by this. Do the pros 'superstitiously do this?

By: Marty Strumpf

Marty Strumpf — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:35:05 +0000

Thanks Jack for keeping us informed about the latest and greatest.
A few years ago I attended a seminar hosted by former USGA Technical Director Frank Thomas. He stated that when you combine the parameters set by the USGA with the laws of physics, we are currently within about 10-12 yards of maximizing how far the ball can go. His website is loaded with great technical information on all aspects of golf presented in an easily understood format: http://www.franklygolf.com. After visiting the site you will definitely be scratching your head a little less when reading about MOI, shaft flex, COR, etc.