Pro-v balls,is there any point using them?

[shivas irons]

I use Titleist NXT balls as I prefer a harder case to the ball,I have used Pro-V`s in the past and find them too soft.It feels to me that there`s not much feedback through the club when ball striking,putting and chipping with the pro-v`s and I get a more solid feel with a harder case ball.I do understand the benefits of the softer balls with stopping the ball on the green etc but I`m sure unless your into the mid single figures there`s hardly any benefit at all to them.Just wonder what you guys think on this.

 

[G1BB0]

I found 2 prov1's on the 4th yesterday and played them for the rest of the round, found they spun brilliantly on approaches and chips compared to my usualy ad333 so am now going to buy some. I am only getting the £8.75 praccy ones from DG but will do for the next month or so as no comps anyway. If they end up not being any good then I have plenty of ad333's as backup

I think its all about which ball suits your game best.

 

[philly169]

I use AD333s as my ball of choice, but in a couple of comps wanted to tray 'premium' ball so got a pack of ProV1s and had a few Z star sleeves.. Must say you notice the difference on approach and on the green, more spin and more ability to stop it dead..

I would use prov's if they were £20 but for £40 I can get 3 packs of 333's..

 

[Pants]

G1BBO, I'm sorry if this comes across as being a bit rude (it's not intended as such), but a 28 handicapper wanting a high spin ball just doesn't sound right to me. I'm certainly no expert but as I understand it, a high spin ball will accentuate any fade/slice/draw/hook that your swing creates. If you suffer from any of those off the tee or approach shots then I believe you need a lower spin ball like the ProV1x or NXT tour or other manufacturer's equivalent. AD333's sound fine to me.

You also only need a lot of check spin into the green if you consistently pitch near the pin. If you are always short then you definitely don't need high spin.

imho, ProV1's are more suited to lower handicap players.

 

[Basher]

As a high handicapper I'll use them if I find them!

Never bought a sleeve, preferring my AD333's or Nike PD's. Much cheaper and less suicide inducing if you lose one!

 

[RichardC]

G1BBO, I'm sorry if this comes across as being a bit rude (it's not intended as such), but a 28 handicapper wanting a high spin ball just doesn't sound right to me. I'm certainly no expert but as I understand it, a high spin ball will accentuate any fade/slice/draw/hook that your swing creates. If you suffer from any of those off the tee or approach shots then I believe you need a lower spin ball like the ProV1x or NXT tour or other manufacturer's equivalent. AD333's sound fine to me.

You also only need a lot of check spin into the green if you consistently pitch near the pin. If you are always short then you definitely don't need high spin.

imho, ProV1's are more suited to lower handicap players.

I agree. Not just against you Steve, but I used them because I liked to think that they would make my game better. As my bad shot is a slice, then they were doing more harm than good.
When on the Titleist day I had a ball fitting, I gave honest answers and it came out as NXT tour. I now use these and think they are great.

 

[Junior]

I found 2 prov1's on the 4th yesterday and played them for the rest of the round, found they spun brilliantly on approaches and chips compared to my usualy ad333 so am now going to buy some. I am only getting the £8.75 praccy ones from DG but will do for the next month or so as no comps anyway. If they end up not being any good then I have plenty of ad333's as backup

I think its all about which ball suits your game best.

Make sure they are practise balls and not lake balls or refurbs. Maybe try Z-Stars ot B330's, you can get a box for £20 these days. Other than that, the dx3's are a 3 piece ball and check up quite nice.

 

[Bigfoot]

I have found so many PRO V1 s this year that I havn't needed to buy any at all. I certainly can see the difference in the short chips around the green. They are easier to hit firmly and play the delicate shots.

 

[pokerjoke]

Of course its worth playing with a Prov.
As most of us agree the short game is where most shots are saved.
And the Prov is superb around the green.
Yes the Prov will not help if you have a slice,and the slice basically comes from an out to in swing
where you cut across the ball.
So its not the ball,its the swing fault.
As long as you can keep the ball on the fairway,and thats the same for any ball.
Also the point about coming up short is surely down to the player,just hit the shot harder,
remembering the Prov will stop quicker than a hard ball.

 

[RichardC]

Of course its worth playing with a Prov.
As most of us agree the short game is where most shots are saved.
And the Prov is superb around the green.
Yes the Prov will not help if you have a slice,and the slice basically comes from an out to in swing
where you cut across the ball.
So its not the ball,its the swing fault.
As long as you can keep the ball on the fairway,and thats the same for any ball.
Also the point about coming up short is surely down to the player,just hit the shot harder,
remembering the Prov will stop quicker than a hard ball.

All faults are not caused by equipment, but by the person using it.

If I could keep the ball on the fairway then I would be happy, but for me my slice/Pro V1 combo made me miss more fairways than I do now with NXT Tour's.

 

[G1BB0]

I totally agree for the long game but on the evidence of yesterday I didnt hit any massive slices and approaches were good. I dont generate backspin really (quel surprise off 28) but distance wise I was getting fairly spot on and stopping in 1 bounce which I have never managed before

I can still hit a few good shots off 28 you know

 

[bigfoot1985]

I totally agree for the long game but on the evidence of yesterday I didnt hit any massive slices and approaches were good. I dont generate backspin really (quel surprise off 28) but distance wise I was getting fairly spot on and stopping in 1 bounce which I have never managed before

I can still hit a few good shots off 28 you know

lol... was the ground extra soft

 

[wull]

i find it hard to believe that you don't get much feedback off the clubface when using them but it's each to their own i suppose.

i'd say there is no point using them if they don't suit your game but tbh the lost distance from the tee is nothing compared to what feel you gain in and around the green.

even the feel from the putter face is far superior to harder balls,i play with a older guy during the season and he always makes an arse of his chips from off the green.they always roll out 15-20ft by the hole and i'm always telling him that if he was using softer balls the ball wouldn't be so far by.

 

[USER1999]

It is amazing how many pro v's I find. Clearly a lot of people use them who shouldn't.

 

[BROOKIE]

Ive never used a prov1 so I cant really coment,but for me its either Srixon "soft feel " or the trispeed,not expensive either,

 

[CMAC]

I never liked the Prov1 yellowish dull colour they would go after what seemed like 2 holes.:angry:

Switched this season to Bridgestone B330s and B330rx so time will tell. Actually looking forward to it as everyone I know plays prov1 and there's only so many markings you can use to differentiate them without looking garish.

 

[Dave B]

To be honest, (call me a tight northerner), I would never buy them. The ones I have found haven't added the X-factor to my game and any advantages offered are yet to be realised by my mediocre ability .


I have two balls that meet all my requirement, the Pinnacle Yellow Precision which is my favourite winter ball and is a vast improvement over previous Pinnacle balls and the Srixon Soft Feel which is my favourite summer ball.

The good news is the Pinnacles are about £10 for 15 and the Srixons are about £14 for a dozen however you can get them cheaper on multibuy.

 

[shivas irons]

Have to agree with you guys who use the Srixon Soft Feel,got to be the ultimate budget ball :thup: .

 

[bladeplayer]

Must say i love them , so i will say yessssssss...

 

[Imurg]

At the moment, for me, Tour balls are a bloody liability.
With the greens being so soft I'm getting huge backspin from almost every club in the bag (putter, driver and 4 wood excepted). Using the NXT Tour type ball I'm still getting good check on shots but it's more controllable.
When the ground hardens up a bit I'll be back to the Tour balls. THe advantage they give around the green when compared to the harder balls makes it them worthwhile..