Titleist Pro V1x

~ ~ It’s appropriate that I should be writing about the new golf ball from Titleist, the Pro V1x, as I sit watching the last nine holes of the 2003 U.S. Master’s Championship at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. As I type, past Master’s champion Vijay Singh has just launched yet another absolutely enormous drive of well over 330 yards down the 10th fairway, leaving him a relatively simple pitch shot to a par 4 that measures all of 490 yards, and which ordinary mortals could only dream of reaching in two shots. (Singh has just birdied the 10th hole, by the way) I mention Singh, as he is one of more than 50% of touring professionals who ...  Read the complete review

For years now, the Titleist 'Pro V1' has been the worlds most sought after golf ball. Used by the majority of pro's due to it's great spin rate and soft feel, the product is expensive to buy. A lot of amateurs avoid using the Pro V1, as a pack of twelve can cost over £30. It's depressing seeing one of these little beauties sailing into a lake, when it's your finances as well as your pride which is at stake! These days, the Pro V1 has a little brother - the 'Pro V1X', a similar ball which has been customised to suit different swing types. The characteristics of the Pro V1X means that the ball will travel further, and spin less on the ...  Read the complete review

Everyone knows that this is the ball that is used by a majority of players on Tour both Europe and The US. Infact this is the ball used by most players accross the world. The ball is designed for players of all levels and all standard. The ball is covered in a soft Urethane Elastomers which gives greater feel for the player and has greater shock absorbing capacity. It is extreamly long off the tee which is fast becoming one of the most improtant things in golf in the new age. It is done by having a new 332 dimple design of differnt sizes to minimize drag through the air and create the optimon spin levels. With softer core materials used whilst still keeping ...  Read the complete review

The ProV1 ball has been the most popular ball in sales and tour usage almost since its launch. The ball is undoubtedly a premium ball, and performs how you would expect. Titleist is the first name anyone thinks of when considering golf balls, despite the options available, from brands such as Srixon, Bridgestone, Nike and Callaway amongst others. With Pro V1 balls selling for around £35/dozen, they are priced near the top of the market, with possibly just Callaway balls selling for more. Recently Titleist have encountered some legal trouble regarding the Pro V1 with patent violations and lawsuits from Callaway and Bridgestone. As far as I know the Callaway one is ...  Read the complete review