Comments on: 2009 Titleist Pro V1/Pro V1x Balls Review

By: David

David — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:41:53 +0000

I've been using the prov1x for a long time now and I recently tried the Bridgestone B330 RX. It is a great ball, goes further then the pro v wears better, stops on the green and they are cheaper. I play off a 7 handicap. Can't say any thing more.

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:02:34 +0000

I am an 8 handicap and had been playing the Prov1 for nearly 5 years when I got into single digit. Just lately made the switch to the X ball. Somewhat lower ball flight for me and same distance but still able to get it to drop and stop. I have been buying One-Hit-Wonders in "Mint" condition off the internet for about 3 years. Issues with being on pension and SS and all that stuff. Now they have gone to about $26.00/dozen. Okay, trying to drop my financial output on balls. Tried Callaway "I and IX". Much too hard off my putter face for my feel. Was just advised to try the 2009 version of the TaylorMade TP Red or Black. I was astounded. Came off the course after playing the Red and there was no difference in ball flight or distance to the Prov1x and the drop and stop factor was excellent. Didn't try the black because I don't like balls that back up 25 feet. Feel off the putter is excellent...at least as soft as the prov1. And, I can buy these new for $27.50/dozen versus $26/dozen used for the Titliests. An absolute no brainer. As far as durability is concerned, I understand this was an issue for the earlier version of this ball but I can say that I used two balls for the entire round yesterday. Lost the first one on a pure shank on the 4th. hole into the water. Played the last 14 holes with one ball and at the end, there was absolutely ZERO discernable wear and tear on the ball. Highly suggest these balls folk.

By: Cory

Cory — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:09:19 +0000

Hey everyone first time posting on here. I'm currently at Myrtle Beach for vacation and have played two quality courses; Indigo Creek and The Surf Club. My dad gave me a couple sleeves of the new Pro v1x and I couldnt be more impressed. The distance I picked up off the new titleist is at least 10 yards and the spin into greens is great. With the Pro v1 you have to take more club to counteract the spin but with the x all you have to do is maybe add 1 or 2 yards and take your normal swing. Durability is as good as ever considering I used the x for two rounds until it found a pond on the 17th at The Surf lol. Highly recommend to anyone looking to improve their game.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:43:14 +0000

Just bought a dozen of 09 Pro V1x but didn't seem to gain much distance if any compared to the Callaway Tour i. This is definitely a great ball though, makes it much easier to hit high/low or left/right

By: Phil

Phil — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:22:09 +0000

Played the Callaway ix for the 1st time. wind was blowing here in SFL over 20mph and I was very pleased. Also it was a pure white after the round not that dirty white that ProV's turn into after a round or two.

By: Erik J. Barzeski

Erik J. Barzeski — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:31:20 +0000

Scott said on April 27, 2009:

Sweet. I'd actually read the x was lower, so obviously that was misguided.

As a general rule, the spinnier/softer balls tend to launch lower than the firmer/lower-spin balls regardless of who makes them.

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:29:16 +0000

Sweet. I'd actually read the x was lower, so obviously that was misguided. Hard to go past the side-by-side test, but the above was really interesting, thanks.

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:47:39 +0000

Scott said on April 27, 2009:

One question for Dave, did you notice much difference in ballflight between the new V1 and V1x.

Erik is right, I have a lower ballflight than most. That being said, the Pro V1 was a bit lower than the V1x. It wasn't very noticable or ever became a decision point that would sway me one way or the other. The X just fits my swingspeed and spin requirements better than any other ball out there.

By: Erik J. Barzeski

Erik J. Barzeski — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:32:09 +0000

Scott said on April 27, 2009:

One question for Dave, did you notice much difference in ballflight between the new V1 and V1x.

Titleist will tell you that the Pro V1 launches about a degree lower than the Pro V1x. I'm guessing that's an average, and of course you could create situations where the launch was the same or 10 degrees different, but in my experience that seems to hold: "slightly lower."

But Dave's a better golfer than I am currently, and he hits the ball lower than I do naturally, so I'll email him to pay attention to your question too.

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:55:14 +0000

Played the 09 ProV1 on Saturday, having used the Cally HX Tour 56 for the past couple of years.

The putting feel/sound is the one major thing I notice with the V1 against all other premium balls (including the V1x). It just feels better to me and fills me with confidence (can I interest anyone in a placebo? LOL).

One question for Dave, did you notice much difference in ballflight between the new V1 and V1x.

I've got a few of each put aside to test side-by-side this weekend, but I am interested in your opinion, having read, and really enjoyed, your review.