Any recent ProV1 to ProV1x comparisons?

HoganHO · March 12, 2016

I have played my last few rounds with the 2015 ProV1 and have been really liking the ball overall. I'm playing to about a 9 right now and have a driver SS 103-106.

I'm curious about what actual differences I may see from the V1x should I try it (of course I will actually do this, but I am curious to see what others have found to be the major differences between the 2 balls)

Want to figure this out before the Spring 4 for 3 deal.

mjguzik · March 13, 2016

My two lowest rounds are with the 2015 ProV1. Both are great, yet prefer the "softness" of the ProV1 for my swingspeed which is equivalent to yours. The ball flight of the ProV1x is slightly higher out of the tee box with less spin. With less spin it moves left and right less on the off center shot depending on axis. With mid irons I just prefer the ProV1 into greens. It seems to hold its line and checks nicely. It is very predictable. Also I might add that I don't seem to be able to "compress" the ProV1x ball as much with my irons. In turn and a few swings later, I will find myself swinging harder trying to get that "feel" coming off the iron face. There is a difference, at least from my experience.

Yet the biggest difference for me is putting. The ProV1x is noticeably harder resulting in a little more "clicky" off the face.

I still keep one or two ProV1x in the bag. It's like a security blanket for those bad ball striking days or when things are out of sort.

HoganHO · March 13, 2016

Thanks. This is exactly the type of info I am looking for.

VA golfer · March 13, 2016

I have played both and I chip and putt the ProV1 better the V1X is a liitle better off the tee for me I am a high launch high spin player with 105-108 swing speed. I currently play the Srixon Zstar XV. I am seriously considering going back to the regular ProV1. I really like a yellow ball but the Pro V1 is a better ball for my game in all aspects other than loosing a little distance off the tee. I have thrown the ProV1 back in the bag for the next round it might stay.

RSinSG · March 14, 2016

There was a Titliest ball fitting day at my range a few months ago. We got to hit whatever balls we wanted and got feedback on a LM. I tried both ProV1's and based on my swing (mostly straight, 100 mph ss) they recommended the ProV1x due to its lower spin. To be honest, I liked the feel of the Prov1 better, but the numbers were better with the X. I'm not sure it is of any use to anyone other than me though.

HoganHO · March 20, 2016

I'll go ahead and answer my own question based on a recent round:

Tee shots: The V1x flies significantly higher and farther (maybe 5-10 yds for me) off the tee. I also noticed that it was more difficult for me to shape the ball due to the lower spin. Once I recognized this it was actually an advantage and I simply needed to choose a straighter line to my eventual target.

Long/Mid irons: V1x flight also somewhat higher than the V, but not as markedly different as seen off the driver. Also, I feel the V1x, for me, spins less and produces a straighter shot overall. Shots held the (medium firm) greens very nicely.

Wedges: Great spin and responsiveness and I can't really notice a big difference between the V1 or V1x here

Putter/Overall Feel: I have always liked the slightly clicky feel of the V1x and I feel the softer feel on this 2015 version is just the right amount of clickiness and softness. The ball is NOT hard by any stretch of the imagination.

So, overall I think I am going to choose the V1x for the Spring deal.

What will I miss from the V1? Probably just a bit of the workability, but the reduced spin and increased distance off the tee will benefit my game. And, I do not feel I will be losing anything 120 yards and in with the V1x vs the V1.