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Even with all the reviews on these two balls, I can't seem to find an actual comparison BETWEEN the two? Has anyone played one against the other? If so, your thoughts please?

Thanks!

Posted
Pro V1 produces more spin. Personally, I use the V1x with less spin which gives me a little more distance off the tee. The V1 spun too much for me with my scoring irons. So, if you need more spin choose the V1, if not the V1x probably the best choice between the two.

Ping hoofer bag Ping G15 10.5* Driver, stock reg shaft Ping G15 3 metal, Aldila 75g Stiff shaft Ping G15 5 metal, Aldila 75g Stiff shaft Mizuno MP 69 3-PW irons, DG S300 shafts Mizuno MP R12 black nickel 52* and 56* gap and sand wedges, DG spinner W+ shafts Mizuno 20* FLiHi Clk hybrids, Project X 5.5 shaft 25 year old Bulls Eye putter, 33" or Ping Anser 2 Scottsdale 34" First round of golf was in 1963 at age 10. Best round -1. 2 Holes-In-One.


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I enjoy playing both the Prov1 and Prov1X. The Prov1 is the ball that i play on average days. It is softer and spins more than the Prov1X. That being said, I like to hit the Prov1X on days where the wind is howling because it is harder (and ever so slightly longer) and it spins less. So this would be my overall summary for the comparison of these two excellent balls.

Longer: Prov1X
Softer: ProV1
More Spin: ProV1
Durability: ProV1
Better wind ball: ProV1X

Monster Tour 10.5* w/ Redboard 63
FP400f 14.5* w/ GD YSQ
Idea Pro 18* w/ VS Proto 80s
MP FLi-Hi 21 w/ S300
CG1 BP w/ PX 6.0 SM 54.11 SM 60.08 Sophia 33"


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I enjoy playing both the Prov1 and Prov1X. The Prov1 is the ball that i play on average days. It is softer and spins more than the Prov1X. That being said, I like to hit the Prov1X on days where the wind is howling because it is harder (and ever so slightly longer) and it spins less. So this would be my overall summary for the comparison of these two excellent balls.

Good comparison chart Crafty.

Ping hoofer bag Ping G15 10.5* Driver, stock reg shaft Ping G15 3 metal, Aldila 75g Stiff shaft Ping G15 5 metal, Aldila 75g Stiff shaft Mizuno MP 69 3-PW irons, DG S300 shafts Mizuno MP R12 black nickel 52* and 56* gap and sand wedges, DG spinner W+ shafts Mizuno 20* FLiHi Clk hybrids, Project X 5.5 shaft 25 year old Bulls Eye putter, 33" or Ping Anser 2 Scottsdale 34" First round of golf was in 1963 at age 10. Best round -1. 2 Holes-In-One.


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Good comparison chart Crafty.

i second that.

Driver: Callaway Diablo Edge Tour 10.5* (UST Proforce v2 77g X Flex) 3 Wood: Callaway Diablo 15* (UST Proforce v2 86g S Flex). 2 Hybrid: Adams A4 Tech 17* (UST Proforce v2 105g S Flex). 3 and 4 Hybrid: Adams Idea Pro 20* and 23* (UST Proforce v2 105g S Flex)
Irons: Tour Edge Exotics...

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Check out this article- http://golf.about.com/cs/equipmentre...leistprov1.htm

It has a comparison and reviews on both the ProV1 and ProV1x

Heres an article about the 2007 updated versions- http://golf.about.com/od/equipment/a/prov1_2007a.htm
In My Grom Stand Bag:

Driver:
Big Bertha 460 Graphite 10°
Woods: Big Bertha 3&5 Graphite
Hybrid: r7 Rescue 19° Irons: 06 Big Bertha #4-SWPutter: 35 in. Rossie Mallet *Soon to be Bettinardi C03H 34"Ball: ProV1x

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is the prov1 more durable?

i've always found it gets cut up much easier

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Taylormade R9 15 NU YS+6 stiff 65g
Taylormade R9 19 NU YS+6 stiff 65g
Taylormade Tour Preferred 4-PW KBS Tour X-Stiff Cleveland CG12 RTG+ DSG 51Cleveland CG12 RTG+ DSG 55Cleveland CG12 RTG+ DSG 59Yes! Tracy II putterTitleist...


Posted
Even with all the reviews on these two balls, I can't seem to find an actual comparison BETWEEN the two? Has anyone played one against the other? If so, your thoughts please?

I was told V1x is made for player with high club head speed and mine is a little over 100mph, I like V1 more; it is softer and gives me bit more "feel" around the green.


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I can't remember which one, but one of the major golf magazines has a ball review with 50 or 60 different balls including the V series. I actually chose the Titleist NXT Tour because of the reviews.

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Driver - MX560 10.5 stiff
Hybrid Tour Edge rescue 18 degree
Irons - Knife 3-PW
Wedge - SV Tour 58 deg.Putter - Harmonized 425 Soft TouchBall - e6+or Feel


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I can't remember which one, but one of the major golf magazines has a ball review with 50 or 60 different balls including the V series. I actually chose the Titleist NXT Tour because of the reviews.

the article is in the feb 08 golf magazine. after reading it i decided to try a sleeve of both the bridgestone e5 and e6...the e5 spun wayyy too much in my experience, causing increased hooks and slices, as well as 7 irons spinning off the front of greens. the e6 wasnt too bad of a ball, nice ball flight, good spin, but not very long.

i just looked at the article again and i may have to try out the nxt tour like you did. FYI ive heard alot of good things about the new callaway hx hot bite, but havent tried it yet. anyone agree/disagree?

Driver: Tour Burner 9.5* ($99 thanks to Dick's!)
3 Wood: 15* R7 steel
2 Hybrid: 17* 3DX DC
3 Hybrid: 20* 3DX DC
Irons: Tour Burner 4-AWWedges: 56* and 60* CG10Putter: Mid Sur cut to 34"; Karsten Craz E 35"Home Course: Olive Branch CC http://obcountryclub.com/


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Haven't tried the Callaway yet. Just got my NXT Tours in the mail. We'll see how they do the next time the weather here breaks 40 and I can chip in the park or I go to play indoors.

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Driver - MX560 10.5 stiff
Hybrid Tour Edge rescue 18 degree
Irons - Knife 3-PW
Wedge - SV Tour 58 deg.Putter - Harmonized 425 Soft TouchBall - e6+or Feel


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I had a chance to read the Golf Magazine comparisons on balls...now I'm really confused? Their findings were:

V1x is longer that the V1 (not by much though)

V1x spins more than the V1

V1x is softer than the V1

?

Posted
is the prov1 more durable?

Titleist's website claims that the ProV1 is more durable, but if it is it isn't by much.

Monster Tour 10.5* w/ Redboard 63
FP400f 14.5* w/ GD YSQ
Idea Pro 18* w/ VS Proto 80s
MP FLi-Hi 21 w/ S300
CG1 BP w/ PX 6.0 SM 54.11 SM 60.08 Sophia 33"


Posted

I also have the Feb. '08 issue of GOLF magazine. It has a very good article called "The BEST BALL FOR YOU"... I think it will tell you way more than you would ever need to know. Sometimes too much info can get confusing, but, information is power. I use the Titleist NXT tour for the cost versus performance aspects. For me, the NXT is right on the money!


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i read the magazine-recomending a ball that spins alot for hackers is dumb. i want my ball to slice LESS, not more!! and a hacker isn't going to spend 40+ dollars on box o balls. at least not me...i will stick to my bridgsteone e5s and e6s and nxt tours, thank you very much.

driver- R580XD 9.5*
3 wood- m/speed
hybrid- cft ti 4h
irons- fp 4-gap
wedges- 54* and RAC satin 56* 12 bounceputter- 1/2 Craz-Eballs- DT Carry, e5, anything found thats is good shapeshoes-adidashome course - nothing - uh oh. perhaps pleasant view againschool...


Posted
I had a chance to read the Golf Magazine comparisons on balls...now I'm really confused? Their findings were:

Sorry but that is wrong on two accounts. The ProV1 spins more and is softer.

Monster Tour 10.5* w/ Redboard 63
FP400f 14.5* w/ GD YSQ
Idea Pro 18* w/ VS Proto 80s
MP FLi-Hi 21 w/ S300
CG1 BP w/ PX 6.0 SM 54.11 SM 60.08 Sophia 33"


Posted
I second what has been said here multiple times. The Prov1x tends to spin a little less and play just slightly longer. This tends to be my ball of choice.

Coincidentally if you are looking at purchasing some used balls of eBay or similar site the ProV1x tends to be a little cheaper.

Has anyone tried the new Callaway ball?

What's in the bag?
Titleist D2 9.5 Stiff
Mizuno F60 3W
TaylorMade 3 Hybrid
Nike Pro Combo 3-PWTaylorMade TP 52 degreeTaylorMade TP 60degree


Posted
havent tried it, but phil mickelson and rory use it right? they were spinning the ball backwards 20+ feet. OUT OF THE ROUGH!!!

driver- R580XD 9.5*
3 wood- m/speed
hybrid- cft ti 4h
irons- fp 4-gap
wedges- 54* and RAC satin 56* 12 bounceputter- 1/2 Craz-Eballs- DT Carry, e5, anything found thats is good shapeshoes-adidashome course - nothing - uh oh. perhaps pleasant view againschool...


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