What’s new? How much does it cost? And how does it perform? Hannah Holden brings you the low down on the Titleist Pro V1x golf ball
According to Titleist, the Pro V1x is designed to fly higher and spin more with irons and in the short game while offering low spin on longer shots to maximise distance.
So how does the new Titleist Pro V1x perform? Find out in our 2023 Pro V1x golf ball review.
Titleist Pro V1x golf ball review: NCG Summary
NCG SUMMARY
The Pro V1x is a great tour-level golf ball that performs at every level.
If you want a premium ball that gives you more height and spin this is a perfect option.
PROS
- Launches higher for players who want more height
- High spinning
- Exceptional feel
CONS
Titleist Pro V1x golf ball
Now: £44.99
Check out the best deals on the Titleist Pro V1x golf balls
First Impressions
I used to game the Pro V1x golf ball before Titleist switched the launch and spin profiles of the two Pro V1 models back in 2017. So this golf ball looks and feels very comfortable to me.
It is confidence inspiring knowing you are putting in play the golf ball used by most professionals around the world.
NCG Review
The big draw to this golf ball is the high levels of short-game spin. I love how much you can get this to grip and spin around the greens when chipping, especially from bunkers.
Surprisingly during pitching, my spin was very similar to what I saw with the Pro V1 averaging just 31 rpm more but I think this may have been affected by slightly damp conditions.
This golf ball performed exceptionally well with mid-irons. All my data was super consistent, but I was particularly impressed with the distance control.
Compared to the Pro V1, the ball flight was slightly higher getting to 93.8 feet on average compared to 90.6 feet but interestingly, with identical launch angles.
My spin with 7-iron averaged out at 5547 rpm, which is right where I would expect it to be with my players’ distance irons. This was 300 rpm more spin than I saw with the Pro V1 golf ball. Out of all the golf balls I tested, this had the most consistent front-to-back dispersion with mid-irons.
Compared to the Pro V1 that I hit on the same day, with driver this launched a degree higher and flew four feet higher. I was really impressed with just how consistent the front-to-back dispersion was this day. Overall my distance was down slightly as I was hitting into a headwind.
Overall, as expected, the Pro V1x delivered a very solid performance. It you like the Pro V1 performance but want something that flights slightly higher and spins slightly more around the greens this is a perfect option.
Titleist Pro V1x golf ball
Now: £44.99
Check out the best deals on the Titleist Pro V1x golf balls
Titleist Pro V1x golf ball review: The Details
Available: March 3rd
RRP: £50
Titleist Golf Ball Line-Up
The Pro V1 offers a low trajectory, low long game spin, and soft feel.
The Pro V1x golf ball offers a high trajectory, high short game, spin and long distance.
Of the three performance golf balls the AVX offers the lowest flight, lowest spin, and a soft feel.
The Tour Speed offers soft feel, penetrating flight, and exceptional distance.
The Tour Soft gives you distance, feel, and short game control.
The Velocity gives you a high flight with extremely low long game spin.
The TruFeel offers ultra soft feel with superior distance.
How do we test golf balls?
At National Club Golfer, we are passionate about producing accurate and thorough reviews and make sure our testing process is rigorous so we get a good understanding of how each club performs.
We headed to Woodhall Spa Golf Club to allow us to collect launch monitor data with our in-house TrackMan and Flightscope. We tested each golf ball on the putting surface and around the greens before collecting data on 50-yard pitch shots, with a 7-iron and with a driver.
What to consider when buying a new golf ball?
Feel
Golf ball feel is a personal preference. Different balls on the market will feel softer or firmer depending on their compression and structure. It is crucial to test balls when putting, chipping and hitting long game shots to check you like the performance across all areas.
Distance
How far you want to hit the golf ball is a crucial consideration when picking a brand and model. Getting the right compression relative to your swing speed and strike will help you get the maximum distance out of a golf ball. You also need to consider if getting maximum distance is important to you or if you would rather give up some yardage to gain in other areas.
Spin
Generally, lower handicappers are looking for a ball that spins more so they can get more control around the greens. In this case, getting a ball with a urethane cover is really important as it will give you the most spin and control.
Price
Not everyone wants to spend £50 a dozen on golf balls. When picking the right golf ball for you, you should consider how much you want to spend relative to what performance you want.
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