Titleist Balls

[Imurg]

I've been playing ProV's for the last few weeks. Got Z-stars and Cally (new ones) in the bag as well but the ProV seems to be calling me. The others work but I suppose I feel more comfy with the ProV's performance.
Good to hear I might get mine soon.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

The new pro v1 does not have any revolutionary aerodynamics that prevent it tailing into an environmental area when hit as a low duck hook. Very poor showing not to take that into consideration. Suffice to say I am one titleist fewer than when I posted this morning

 

[Putting_Green_Pro]

still not got mine :\

 

[HughJars]

Having just made the switch to Prov1's from srixon I am amazed at how much better these balls perform. There not the most popular ball on tour by chance!

I can only say I disagree totally.

I find all of the premium balls like Bridgstone, Z-Stars and TP Reds perform better than Titleist, defo straighter, easily as much spin, but most of all, very very much longer lasting.

You can use a TP or Z-S for 18 holes, and they barely look used, a ProV is knackered after half a dozen.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Having lost mine on the 3rd its was hard to say

 

[clubchamp07]

You can use a TP or Z-S for 18 holes, and they barely look used, a ProV is knackered after half a dozen.

Depends how many shots you take for the 6 holes!

 

[bobmac]

Having just made the switch to Prov1's from srixon I am amazed at how much better these balls perform. There not the most popular ball on tour by chance!

I can only say I disagree totally.

I find all of the premium balls like Bridgstone, Z-Stars and TP Reds perform better than Titleist, defo straighter, easily as much spin, but most of all, very very much longer lasting.

You can use a TP or Z-S for 18 holes, and they barely look used, a ProV is knackered after half a dozen.

I'm confused
If most of the premium balls are better that the Prov 1s, then why do the majority of tour players use them?
Especially if the other balls go straighter?

 

[jammydodger]

I find all of the premium balls like Bridgstone, Z-Stars and TP Reds perform better than Titleist, defo straighter, easily as much spin, but most of all, very very much longer lasting.

You can use a TP or Z-S for 18 holes, and they barely look used, a ProV is knackered after half a dozen.

I will have to disagree with you on this one. I get probably 3 rounds out of my v1's and even then theyre still usable but I like my ball to look good. As for straighter I cant prove or disprove it from your perspective but I havnt found that to be the case for me...each to their own but I will be playing pro v1/x for some time to come

 

[beck9965]

After trying prov1's i still prefer the new Callaway balls i get more distance and a straighter flight with them and i can get them to check on the greens.

 

[grumpyjock]

Arrived home last night to my free ProV1's, can not wait to go and loose them this weekend.

 

[viscount17]

you already lost those from CS then?

 

[clubchamp07]

Arrived home today and still no balls, postman has been and gone. Here's hopeing tomoorow

 

[grumpyjock]

no still got them and the other sleeve of 3.

 

[HughJars]

I find all of the premium balls like Bridgstone, Z-Stars and TP Reds perform better than Titleist, defo straighter, easily as much spin, but most of all, very very much longer lasting.

You can use a TP or Z-S for 18 holes, and they barely look used, a ProV is knackered after half a dozen.

I will have to disagree with you on this one. I get probably 3 rounds out of my v1's and even then theyre still usable but I like my ball to look good. As for straighter I cant prove or disprove it from your perspective but I havnt found that to be the case for me...each to their own but I will be playing pro v1/x for some time to come

V1 & V1xs are totally different balls though, why would you use a V1x if you were to switch from a V1? A V1x is a TP Black not a TP Red, they are different balls with different characteristics.

And if your ProVs are still fine after 3 rounds, then you have either a low 'fine' threshold, or you don't put any spin on the ball to rough them up. When I used ProVs, I would never play a competitive round with the same ball, it is simply too roughed, a Taylor Made or Srixon, easily gets the job done. Of course they can all be used for a number of rounds of bounce games, but I was implying medal play of course.

 

[HughJars]

Having just made the switch to Prov1's from srixon I am amazed at how much better these balls perform. There not the most popular ball on tour by chance!

I can only say I disagree totally.

I find all of the premium balls like Bridgstone, Z-Stars and TP Reds perform better than Titleist, defo straighter, easily as much spin, but most of all, very very much longer lasting.

You can use a TP or Z-S for 18 holes, and they barely look used, a ProV is knackered after half a dozen.

I'm confused
If most of the premium balls are better that the Prov 1s, then why do the majority of tour players use them?
Especially if the other balls go straighter?

Sorry, I thought everyone here was amateurs and what plays best for us.

I was forgetting the forum ethos, ATGNI.

 

[HawkeyeMS]

I find all of the premium balls like Bridgstone, Z-Stars and TP Reds perform better than Titleist, defo straighter, easily as much spin, but most of all, very very much longer lasting.

You can use a TP or Z-S for 18 holes, and they barely look used, a ProV is knackered after half a dozen.

Not sure I agree with all of this. I have just switched to Bridgestone Tour-S. I used the 2 side by side for a couple of practice rounds and...

I definately get more spin but that's maybe because they suit my swing better.

The Bridgestone has a lower flight which I like, especially off my pitch shots.

How on earth you quantify that they are straighter I don't know?

I'm not convinced it is harder wearing than the ProV to be honest. If anything at the moment I would say the ProV is probably a little better in that department but I understand the RX and RXS are a little better than the S so who knows, I haven't tried either of those.

Whether they out perform the ProV1, I don't think I'm good enough to say but they are most definately on a par IMHO and the switch for me co-incided with some of the best golf I've played for years. I like to think that's because my lessons are starting to pay off but I'm not about to switch back to find out

 

[jammydodger]

I find all of the premium balls like Bridgstone, Z-Stars and TP Reds perform better than Titleist, defo straighter, easily as much spin, but most of all, very very much longer lasting.

You can use a TP or Z-S for 18 holes, and they barely look used, a ProV is knackered after half a dozen.

I will have to disagree with you on this one. I get probably 3 rounds out of my v1's and even then theyre still usable but I like my ball to look good. As for straighter I cant prove or disprove it from your perspective but I havnt found that to be the case for me...each to their own but I will be playing pro v1/x for some time to come

V1 & V1xs are totally different balls though, why would you use a V1x if you were to switch from a V1? A V1x is a TP Black not a TP Red, they are different balls with different characteristics.

And if your ProVs are still fine after 3 rounds, then you have either a low 'fine' threshold, or you don't put any spin on the ball to rough them up. When I used ProVs, I would never play a competitive round with the same ball, it is simply too roughed, a Taylor Made or Srixon, easily gets the job done. Of course they can all be used for a number of rounds of bounce games, but I was implying medal play of course.

I used v1x all last year and have moved to v1 for this year. I have a swing speed of around 105 with driver so i'm ok to use both if I feel like it. Both react pretty similar around the greens for me its just a case of getting used to the reactions on different shots..no probs there. I'm neither straighter or longer or vice versa , if I hit a good shot its a good shot with either ball and the reverse is also true of course. A hook is still a hook with any ball.

Whether I dont put a lot of spin on the ball I wouldnt like to presume , lets just say i probably strike the ball a lot cleaner than you do (no idea what your h/c is btw) I've used z-stars in comparison to see how they scuff up and they scuff exactly the same as the Titleist imo

I play so many comps that getting a new one out for every round would be too costly for my meagre wage, however I'm happy to use my one or two round old balls against your new ones if you like ? Wanna give me a stroke a hole to make up for the loss of quality ?

 

[HughJars]

Whether I dont put a lot of spin on the ball I wouldnt like to presume , lets just say i probably strike the ball a lot cleaner than you do (no idea what your h/c is btw) I've used z-stars in comparison to see how they scuff up and they scuff exactly the same as the Titleist imo

Strange, you're the first person I've heard say this, certainly nothing like my experience, but maybe you're not as hard on balls as most players?

I play so many comps that getting a new one out for every round would be too costly for my meagre wage,

Well play TP Red then, they are cheaper and easily as good. Seems brand name snobbery is blinding you to the fact that everyone has caught up with Titleist.

There's certainly no way I'd be playing a Titlesit for more than a round in a serious game.

however I'm happy to use my one or two round old balls against your new ones if you like ? Wanna give me a stroke a hole to make up for the loss of quality ?

Sorry not into dick waving contests. Also sorry my opinion and experience of various balls that contrasts with your experience upsets you so much.

 

[HughJars]

How on earth you quantify that they are straighter I don't know?

I honestly don't know what it is, but I've always played badly with Titleists back in the days before I used spin balls, and would us PTS or the Maxfli equivalent or whatever. For some reason, I never got the same distance or spin with Titlest or their equivalent.

This pattern continued when Maxfli stopped the 'professional' balls, I ended up playing ProV because nothing else came close, but as soon as they were caught up quality wise, I switched.

I can't explain why I can't hit Titlesits as far, or why they seem to spin more off the driver face? I guess they just don't suit me.

I'm not convinced it is harder wearing than the ProV to be honest. If anything at the moment I would say the ProV is probably a little better in that department but I understand the RX and RXS are a little better than the S so who knows, I haven't tried either of those.

I havn't tried the Bridgstone's myself, the Yanks seem to be huge fans of them, personally I stick to TM or Srixon, and both of those are better wearing for no loss in other characteristics.

 

[USER1999]

In terms of wear, I find ProVs about average. My clubs chew up NXTs and AD333s like a chewing up machine.

I have tried the Bridgestone B330RXS, and it was a nice ball, but in terms of wear was average too. Ditto for the Z star. I found the Z star was ok, but not noticeably better (or worse) than the ProV. I have alot of R330RX in my ball cupboard, but haven't tried them yet. My guess is they will be similar.

As for TM balls, I have never bought any, but any that I have found I have been quite impressed with, but no more so than with ProVs.

Nike tour accuracy are brilliant. For one hit, then you need to change them.

I guess at my level, any of the premium balls is going to do a job, and I don't really have wear issues with any of them (except the Nike).

I won't play Cally. They are still rocks. Not suprising as they are made by Spalding, who make Topflite.