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BenGolf19 Well Established Member

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I got some golf balls from titleist and they look like a pro v1 but on the side it says "test". It says on a paper inside that it is prototype and test blah blah blah. Just wondering if any of you have gotten one and what you think

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I got the same. Red numbers, so probably the 2013 Pro V1x. I look forward to trying them out.

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KrazyTrain18 Well Established Member

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I want to know as well, would love to try them out !

Titleist 913D2 9.5 (UST VTS 65)

Titleist 913F 15 (Diamana S+)

Titleist 913H 19 (Diamana S+)

Titleist 714 AP2 (4-PW) (DG XP-95)

Titleist Vokey SM5 (52,56,58) (DG XP-95)

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I got some last year. They came with a request to test them and complete instructions for reporting my results and impressions on-line. In a nutshell, I was asked to play the ball side by side my regular ball and compare all aspects. Distance off the tee and with irons. Spin, feel, putting, green holding, etc..... I played 2 rounds like that (mid-week, off time) and gave them my impressions as they compared to my normal pro v1. They were very careful not to give any clue as to what kind of prototype the ball was. I'm sure it could have been anything from a new pro v to a low spin distance ball. I found the balls I tested to be firmer than the pro v and maybe a little longer. Less spin around the green and not as soft off the putter face. I really wish I knew what it was after the fact, but of course that'll never happen. Kind of fun to think I could have played some small role in determining which version of a new ball to bring to market though.

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

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Just got a set myself.  If you are part of "Team Titleist" from their website and answer surveys, you sometimes get test product.

I've played one round with them versus the ProV1.  Mine seem slightly bit different.  I noticed it sounds slightly different off my putter. Chipping was similar but launch was a bit lower off the tee with irons.  I need more time with them but it did not feel quite as soft as the ProV1.

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Derek02 Well Established Member

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As mentioned above, you have to be a member of "Team Titleist."  You sign up on Titleist's website.  Based on the info you provide to them in your profile, you get the updated version of your current ball (if you are randomly selected to test).  I play the ProV1x (love the new Hex Black though) and I received a sleeve of the prototype V1x's back in Sept/Oct 2010.  Just like the regular balls, the red numbers are ProV1x version and the black numbers are ProV1.

I kept one of my 3 balls without hitting it as a little souvenier.

Driver:       Cobra AMP Cell - Blue

Fairway:    TM Rocketballz Stage 2  *17
Hybrids:    Callaway X2 Hot 19* and 22*
Irons:        Mizuno MX-23 5-PW
Wedges:   Cleveland 588  51*, 56*, 60*

Putter:      Scotty Cameron GoLo Customized

Ball:          Srixon Z Star (2013)

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KrazyTrain18 Well Established Member

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Cool, I should sign up for Team Titleist, it's my favourite brand anyhow !

Titleist 913D2 9.5 (UST VTS 65)

Titleist 913F 15 (Diamana S+)

Titleist 913H 19 (Diamana S+)

Titleist 714 AP2 (4-PW) (DG XP-95)

Titleist Vokey SM5 (52,56,58) (DG XP-95)

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Originally Posted by lumpuckeroo

I got a sleeve on Friday, played with them on Monday, mine had black numbers.

Same here-black numbers.  Haven't hit them yet but they sure as heck look like a Pro V1

WHAT'S IN MY BAG

Driver: TaylorMade RBZ 9.5 degree; 3-Wood: TaylorMade RBZ 15 degree; Hybrids: TaylorMade RBZ 19 degree; Irons: Titleist AP1; Wedges: Titleist Vokey Spin Milled 54/60; Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Select Fastback; Ball: Callaway Hex Chrome+  Grips:  PURE Pro

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Sent my review in.  Mine were just slightly different than the ProV1 and were not quite as soft feeling.  Very minor, but noticeable to me.  They seemed to launch a bit lower than the ProV1 too.

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David in FL Incredible Member

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This may sound odd but the test balls I received smell much like the old balata balls. I opened another pack of ProV1's that I have and they do not have that smell.

I'm a little concerned that you know what your balls smell like...... :-\

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

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JerryTimes Well Established Member

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I'm a little concerned that you know what your balls smell like...... :-\

i was thinking the same thing.

In my bag:
Driver - Diablo Octane 10.5*
Fairway Wood - Diablo Octane 15*
Hybrid -  Edge 21*
Irons - X20's 4I - 9I
Wedges - X20's PW/SW
Putter - White Ice 1
Ball - Warbird
 

 

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Originally Posted by David in FL

I'm a little concerned that you know what your balls smell like......

Well I know what Titleist's balls smell like.

Anyway, It is probably that many people received different balls. I just noticed that as soon as I opened the package the smell was much like the old Titleist Balata smell.

The sleeve I recieved have black number 1's on them. They are also softer than my other Pro V1's I have. Part of me wonders if there isn't a possibility that Titleist has sent out a version that is a rollback ball just to see how it stacks up.

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Just got mine today - black lettering. I guess it is a good excuse for me to go out and play by myself friday afternoon.

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Got mine on Thursday. red numbers, big mistake fall golf and lost the 1st one in the fairway in the leaves. Stopped playing the test balls quickly. Member of team titleist I am invited to participate in many surveys. I think it's my 3rd sleeve to try out.

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