Pro V1s
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TheJezster
Tour Rookie
Have you tried the Hippo ball? Much cheaper, and it's still white and round... same size too! 
Scouser
Tour Winner
Yeah right..... U ain't that good
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Deleted Member 1156
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I don't really understand how people can say this, it all comes down to personal preference. I like the Pro V1x but it's not my ball of choice. I prefer the Penta. Neither ball is 'better' than the other.
One Planer
Global Moderator
Personal choice does count for a lot.
However
Look at the amount of tour pros who have no affiliation with Titleist playing the Pro V1.
The have access to all the balls from every manufacturer yet "most" play the Titleist.
Coincidence?
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
No affiliation? Might want to check that lol (unless their ball contract doesnt count as an affiliation)
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Titleist hook a lot of young players in by giving them free or cheap Pro V1's at top level amateur events. Srixon, Taylormade, Bridgestone etc don't do that. Once you settle on a piece of equipment it is difficult to move away from it. Doesn't make Titleists the best balls, just the most accessible to top level players.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
But I'm sure Luke and Lee could have tied up a pretty lucrative deal with TM, Callaway or Srixon if they'd decided they played better with that particular brand..
Foxholer
Blackballed
Well Luke has only just changed to the latest Pro Vs - after using a several years ago (2009?) version. With Mizuno now making their own balls, I wouldn't be surprised if there's a model that matches that recipe! Still, Mizuno haven't been too concerned that he uses TM Driver and FW.
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Different brands target different equipment areas with their sponsorship though, especdially at the top end. TM clearly go for the driver market, Acushnet the balls, gloves and shoes, Mizuno the irons etc, very few target the all in one golfer (Nike being the main exception)
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One Planer
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You know what I mean :smirk:
Professionals use whatever they think will get the absolute maximum from there game. Ball choice is no different.
You can bet your mortgage they try different brands looking for an edge over their competition.
As Steve says, different OEMa target different areas of the market, but just because Titlesits bread and butter is their ball range doesn't automatically make it the best. Take TM. They flood the woods market and have the most used driver on tour. Is it the best, IMO no.
Again it comes down to peraonal choice and what you feel gives you the best balance for your game.
Titleist is the number 1 ball on tour for a reason.
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You've just defeated your own argument. Titleist flood the ball market in the same way TM flood the woods market. Doesn't make it the best ball though.
As for pro's choosing the best equipment over money? I've got just 2 words to say to that.
Rory McIlroy
One Planer
Global Moderator
You've just defeated your own argument. Titleist flood the ball market in the same way TM flood the woods market. Doesn't make it the best ball though.
As for pro's choosing the best equipment over money? I've got just 2 words to say to that.
Rory McIlroy
It's all well flooding the market with equipment/balls, but getting professionals to use them is a different kettle of fish altogether.
Professionals tend to use what they feel give them a competitive edge.
Like Donald is a classic example. TM woods. Mizuno irons. Odyssey putter. Titleist ball.
Or take Lee Westwood. A bag full of Ping and a Titleist ball.
You could argue they flood the market with balls, but if they didn't give the competitive edge pros feel they get from their equipment, they wouldn't use them. The fact so many non-Titleist staffers play the Pro V range as opposed to any other ball, speaks volumes to me.
As for Rory. He's got toothache, everyone knows that.
Either that it Nike balls are mince :smirk:
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
So if the Pro V1 is the ball - why would I play a Pro V1x?
They are the same price so ...
If it comes down to the sort of player you are - then for the majority of mid-high handicap golfers will your choice between ProV1 and ProV1x make one iota of a difference?
They are the same price so ...
If it comes down to the sort of player you are - then for the majority of mid-high handicap golfers will your choice between ProV1 and ProV1x make one iota of a difference?
Mungoscorner
Journeyman Pro
Probably make about as much difference as custom fitting, and that seems to be a must on this forum.
palindromicbob
Tour Winner
It's strange how marketing works and there can be a little tinge of pride when hitting a nice new premium egg. This thread has made me realise one thing about how I talk about them though and this I believe is due to marketing. Only just realising how it's affected how I think of the ball.
Hex Black, Z-Star, Penta's etc all get addressed by brand. "I'm playing a Callaway" etc. Pro V always get's called a Pro V and never just Titelist!
Subconsiously this is probably because most golfers know a Pro V is a premium ball it has always been known as the Pro V. Fewer know the model names of the other brands premiums. Probably because of the rate they change the names of the premium range. So has minimal impact when standing up and saying "I'm playing a Hex Black".
Not obvious I'm clock watching is it?
Hex Black, Z-Star, Penta's etc all get addressed by brand. "I'm playing a Callaway" etc. Pro V always get's called a Pro V and never just Titelist!
Subconsiously this is probably because most golfers know a Pro V is a premium ball it has always been known as the Pro V. Fewer know the model names of the other brands premiums. Probably because of the rate they change the names of the premium range. So has minimal impact when standing up and saying "I'm playing a Hex Black".
Not obvious I'm clock watching is it?
MashieNiblick
Tour Winner
What have you been playing up to now?
If you haven't been playing a premium ball, it may just be that rather than anything specifically about the Pro V1. I'd say that makes more of a difference at our level than using a particular ball as I have played Mizuno MP, Z-Star, and Pro V1 this year without noticing any major difference. They are all really good.
It may be worth trying some other premium balls to see what you like and whether you do feel the Pro V1 is "the one".
Davey S2
Assistant Pro
Used Pro V 1's in the past but now play a Z-Star and really happy with them.
For me I find the prov1's just dont feel right, I like a click sound on impact not a duhhh.They do putt very well though.
