There is little doubt that anyone who golfs knows what the number one ball in golf is, as well as number two, and what company they belong to. Familiarity which has been established through both longevity and outright dominance. Titleist with their Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls remain at the top of the mountain, but they also understand that if you want to stay on top, you must continue to innovate and evolve.
The 2021 Pro V1 and Pro V1x is the most innovation forward evolution of the legendary golf balls that we have seen in some time. Titleist isn’t resting on anything, they’re moving forward.
Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x Golf Balls
Let’s be real, every company is seeking out more distance and more spin, and these are things which Titleist believes they too have accomplished with their newest versions of the most popular balls in golf. But not only are they seeking out more of what everyone wants, they’re also claiming a softer feel in both balls thanks to some internal changes which have been applied. Again, willingness to make a significant change to what you know is tried, true, and massively popular is impressive to see.
In terms of design, Titleist considers the Pro V1 to offer “the greatest combination of speed, spin, and feel in the game”, and to be the best fit for the majority of golfers wanting to play a Pro V. The Pro V1 will fly lower than its sibling with a more penetrating overall ball flight as well as the softer feel of the two.
The Pro V1x for 2021 “has a fast, high flight and delivers spin when and where a golfer wants it”. This is the ball of the duo which is for those wanting a higher trajectory as well as more spin. The Pro V1x will also be the firmer feeling ball of the two.
Internally, both balls have a Reformulated 2.0 ZG Process Core (solid in the Pro V1 and dual in the Pro V1x) which are a big part of the added distance aspect. Additionally, a Faster High-Flex Casing Layer is the utilization of an ionomer which was used in the Pro V1x left dash, and Titleist was thoroughly impressed with its ability to add speed while keeping the spin in the long game down.
Titleist ProV1X Titleist ProV1X
Externally will potentially be the most intriguing design story for golfers, however. First, they have applied a New, Softer, Cast Urethane Cover with a focus on improving greenside capabilities with both balls. The second part though, that is quite literally almost a decade in the works. For the first time since 2011, Titleist is changing the aerodynamics of both golf balls with the new Spherically-tiled Tetrahedral Dimple Design. The Pro V1x has 388 dimples and underwent over 60 iterations in development, while the Pro V1x has 348 dimples and over 30 iterations. The designs which are unique to each ball maximize the distance and flight consistency which has been engineered by Titleist.
The Details
The 2021 Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls will become available on 1/27/21 with a MAP of $49.99, additionally both golf balls will be available in white and high-optic yellow.
Are you going to jump in and try the new Pro V1 and/or Pro V1x? Be sure to chime in with your thoughts both below as well as on the THP Community!
How was the spin and feel? Do they feel soft or still on the firmer side?
Also durability? Cut any covers with wedges?
They felt a little softer to me, but I play hard balls, plus it was cold. Hard to tell. Definitely felt squishier with a firmer cover or case or whatever they did off driver. Sounded very different to me. I’ll try to cut a clip of them later. Spin on driver I mentioned in the live round. Was seeing some interesting late lateral movement that I couldn’t quite figure out. Irons and wedges nothing stood out. 5i into the 208 par 3 seemed pretty high with an X. I spun an X into the wind and got buried in a bunker on 9, but that would have happened with just about any ball I play. Like I said though, I need to bring a control of each tomorrow. I play V1x on occasion, but V1 rarely these days. Need a better reference. I noticed no real distance gains or anything in limited shots in those conditions. Durability I will wait on. You saw how soft it was. Not real tough conditions for durability. Did play that one from the sand on last hole though, so I’ll take a peek at it when I get back home.
I love the CSX off the tee and putter and like the others off of my irons. We’ll see how these go if maybe I like it all around. I am not sure why I didn’t go with them after the titleist fitting other than I love triple track and am also a Bridgestone fan. In other words, I don’t think there was a prov1 performance problem for me but maybe just not enough advantage that I saw to move away from the others.
I know they have the advanced alignment available on the ProV1x, so my guess is they would have that for V1 too if that kind of thing interests you.
Correction – ‘Enhanced’ Alignment.
They do have the enhanced alignment for ProV1 and that is what I am trying. At the Titleist fitting, I was in between the ProV1 and V1X; he said both would work but he suggested the V1 for lower ball flight.
With the Ten they seem to have a soft click off the insert and a nice smooth roll. Normal stroke 10" back and same follow thru, ball didn’t seem to skid at all and got rolling really quick.
With the Chicago it seemed to have a little bit sharper sounding click but not loud. Same type of stoke and ball rolled quick and even, no skidding. The alignment marking works well when using either putter.
I got the yellow color and seems okay will know better in the sunlight.
Will hopefully have some better thoughts this weekend if I can get out to play.
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That was me asking about durability. Both of those look great, and can’t really tell.
I’m going to go out on a limb and say I will have different results. . There isn’t a ball I’ve ever met that can look like that after 54 holes of me and the courses I play. I’m not home yet, but I bet the one I used today for a about 6 holes looks worse even though it was a swampy pillow out there today.
54. That’s just crazy.
Pretty amazing isn’t it?
First of all, there probably aren’t too many of us who will even have the same ball after 54 holes, but you are probably one of them. Second, admittedly I didn’t hit any trees or cart paths. I’m not claiming they are indestructible. Finally, you definitely have more swing speed than I do, so I’m really interested in what you see.
Oh I know. I just think that’s amazing. Like one of those ‘good for you, dude’ things that just blows your mind because it’s so far from a possibility for yourself. The courses here aren’t real gentle on them, and I’m definitely not. I’m curious how it will play out for me too, and if the changes they made have a noticeable impact on durability for me.
As a point of reference. My ball most of the last two years has been the 2019 model Pro V1. After three rounds of use with that ball at minimum I would see the ridges of the dimples worn. Often with some scuff marks. In other words, the ball was done.
yeah that’s solid. I’m going to say left is played.
Thanks that’s the durability question answered for me, and I have now ordered a dozen
I can think of one similar ball that would not have with those shots.
This is fairly job dropping info. It’s not often that simply a change in ball would result in that much change in distance with a player of your caliber. It’s got my wheels in my brain churning.
Ya I would love to pick up some of those yards as that would be a big number for me.
they did mention that the biggest difference they felt would be noticed is from irons and wedges. The woods (Driver and fairway) were virtually identical and hard to tell apart.
I think dry ball data is tough, but outdoors will tell the better picture.
Yeah, I don’t put too much faith in indoor ball testing, and they helped prove that for me last year. And there were minor differences in the data. The way they phrased it and characterized some of it though really gave me pause, and I’m surprised they aren’t being more aware of that stuff, especially with their recent quotes being plastered all over Mizuno’s website and stuff. Just seemed like some really poorly chosen words in that moment.
Ball testing of Mats is really pointless. Other than driver. That you can get a bit of decent data.
i need to go back and watch it again. I’m not recalling anything that stood out as poorly chosen or coming across confusing.
If you read through their video comments there are a bunch asking what the point of having two balls that basically perform the same, just feel different, or similar comments about that, because they basically said that at one point. That’s all. They can say whatever they want, I just wouldn’t have loved that particular exchange from someone(s) with that much influence if I worked at Titleist. Lol
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I think there is a difference. The core being softer I think. You can feel the firmness and then it compresses. Where as the previous version was former. Not a rock but firm all the way through.
I am curious about how the srixon balls will change. Release is Monday so I guess we will find out. I am curious if this trend towards softness will continue with them.
curious, what is everyone seeing price wise on the new prov1?
That seems to be the trend.
49.99 here so far. I was at a store today that sells their balls for less than most usually, and they mentioned they had them, but I didn’t check the price.
50 a dozen is just crazy.. the shop here sells the for $42..
I agree. I was not expecting this. Wish I had access to a premium launch monitor where I could take swings with both balls and see exactly what is happening. Again, based on ball flight it appears it’s mostly a higher ball flight that is getting me farther. But I’d love to compare to see if there is a difference in ball speed, spin rate, dynamic launch angle and so on. I’m sure I’ll get the opportunity at some point this year. Unfortunately, where I live we’re still pretty locked down for COVID.
$42 sure beats $50. Our one local golf retailer (smaller than the big chains) put his out at $44.99 this week. $45 is still crazy but I was intrigued enough buy a dozen.
I want to affirm what the other poster said about increased distance off the tee…….this ball (prov1x 2021) is around 10-13 yards longer than anything else on the market (for me), which puts it right in line with the left dash, which i love from the tee.
The whole incredible benefit vs left dash is the amazing short game performance. In summary, the left dash is dead now that we have prov1x 2021, you guys will see what i mean….. there is no point in left dash anymore and i say that as a mega Left dash lover.
I think somehow they got to reduce the driver spin, while keeping the short game performance. I drove a short par 4 today (334 yards) and killed my gambling partners today, partly thanks to this new ball. Now i want to sell all my 12 dozen premium balls and just play these. Is that good.
I’m with you on that last part too. I bought a couple dozen 2019 Titleist Pro V1x and now all I want to play is the 2021 model.
My local Dick’s has the buttons on ProV’s as well. They’re not on any other balls there either. Too many five fingered discounts being taken I guess.
I’m going to work backwards on this review,
on the green it seemed to have a bit louder click than the Chrome Soft I normally play. Nothing that would keep me from playing it though. It gets rolling quick and smoothly.
Chipping it has plenty of spin and was stopping quickly on winter greens that are a bit shaggy. I could get it to roll out a bit more it needed or send one in low and spinny and it would check up quick.
On approach shots with the irons it had a nice high ball flight but I never saw it balloon into the wind. Even down wind I was getting the ball to stop.
Off the tee it does seem to have a higher ball flight but again no ballooning in the wind. I was hitting a 9° SZ driver.
I never cart pathed the ball today and only caught one tree but didn’t notice any scuffs on the ball. So durability seems okay for the first time out
I liked the putting feel quite a bit. The irons felt great and I had plenty of spin/stopping, but honestly the irons stopping have never been a problem for me when I use the ERC/e12. The driver went very straight and I liked the ball flight but I am not sure if the distance was as good as the CSXTT for me but I think they were every bit as long as the RX/ERC if not longer. I have lots of testing to do with the rest of the dozen and will re-evaluate. At some point, I need to grab some more CSXTT to compare to these. I don’t have access to a launch monitor to compare and am just going off my Arccos and gut feeling.
That is some high praise.
You get better spin around the greens with the AVX than the new PRO V1X?
I kinda misspoke there but I feel like I stop a 7i shot on the green better with the AVX… Had a few shots with a 7i that didn’t stop like I thought they would (then again, these greens are firm and fast at this course)… Wedges were great but I expected that…the guys I played with did make note of some nice checked shots…
ProV1X’s are so good around the greens. Best ball on the market IMO. They always check.