"Both Pro V1 and Pro V1x utilize our proprietary cast urethane cover material, but we designed Pro V1x to provide a slightly firmer feel than Pro V1, which many players prefer. While feel doesn't affect performance, many players prioritize feel and it can often serve as a tie-breaker in choosing which ball to play."

On the heels of its record-setting success, a second model – the Pro V1x – was introduced three years later in 2003. Today, roughly two-thirds of all TOUR pros tee up a Pro V1 or Pro V1x. Jordan Spieth won The Masters with Pro V1x while Rickie Fowler, Adam Scott and Henrik Stenson make hay with the Pro V1.

“I wrote Pro for Professional, V for the 'Veneer Project' that it was. called in R&D, and the number 1. I absolutely thought we would. change the name but the players said they loved it – so it stuck.” There you have it: simple but effective.

The 2023 Titleist Pro V1x is a four-piece golf ball with 348 dimples. Tim Gavrich/GolfPass. The 2023 Titleist Pro V1 is a three-piece golf ball with 388 dimples. Tim Gavrich/GolfPass. The 2023 Titleist Pro V1x is a four-piece golf ball with 348 dimples.

Only golfers with high swing speeds north of 100mph should play the Pro V1X golf ball, as it will allow them to compress the golf ball better. If you had a slower swing speed and played a Pro V1x, you would likely notice the ball spins far less than necessary.

Fordie Pitts, Titleist's Tour Consultant for Golf Ball R&D, confirmed at the Shriners that Titleist's goal with the new Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls was to make them “a little bit longer,” by reducing spin on high speed full shots.

98-105 mph The #1 ball in golf, the Pro V1 is a three-piece golf ball meant for swing speeds of 98-105 mph.

Should high handicap golfers use expensive urethane covered golf balls like the Pro V1? If they can afford it, and they think it helps them, then sure. In reality, a high handicap golfer should only play the golf ball they can afford and within the confines of what they like.

One of the big differences between the Pro V1s is the three layer construction, as opposed to the two layer construction that is more typical. Three layer balls offer the forgiveness and ease of play of a two layer model but with the precision needed for more advanced players.

The Pro V1 is still a mid-flight, mid spin ball while the Pro V1x remains Titleist's highest-launching and -spinning option. Compression ratings haven't changed, either. The Pro V1 is still a high-80s compression ball while the firmer Pro V1x runs in the high 90s.

Where the hinge. And lead wrist are perfect enable him to unleash even more speed players that hinge too early or too late can lose over 4 miles per hour of swing speed.

Only golfers with high swing speeds north of 100mph should play the Pro V1X golf ball, as it will allow them to compress the golf ball better. If you had a slower swing speed and played a Pro V1x, you would likely notice the ball spins far less than necessary.