Titleist’s popular Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls are getting a highly-anticipated update in 2019. But just how do you improve the #1 ball in golf? Titleist went to their Tour staff players for feedback on previous models, and set out to accomplish four things with their new ball:
- Increase distance off drivers for all golfers
- Maintain relationship between Pro V1 and Pro V1x
- Don’t give up scoring control, and maintain spin, feel, and trajectory
- Add Color
Check out our full video review to see how the new balls performed compared to the previous generation.
Appearance
Opening up the new Pro V1 and Pro V1x balls, golfers will notice the updated packaging but the balls itself retain the same look as previous models. The Pro V1 still has a 352 dimple design, while the Pro V1x has a 328 dimple design. The only difference was the ball identification logo, where the signature arrows are now grey.
New for 2019, Titleist is offering a color option for the Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls. Both balls are available in high optic yellow and are available for pre-order now with delivery on March 15.
Design and technology
While the golf balls may look the similar on the outside, the new Pro V1 and Pro V1x feature an updated construction that’s designed to give golfers the distance they need.
Both 2019 balls now have a 17% thinner cover, allowing the inner layers to drive the ball forward. That allows Titleist to thicken the casing layer – 11% thicker on the Pro V1 balls, and 14% thicker on the Pro V1x balls. The core was also redesigned to increase speeds off a driver, while maintaining the great spin control the balls are known for.
Performance
We took the 2019 Pro V1 and Pro V1x balls and tested them against the previous generation. We hit the balls with a driver, wedge, and 7 iron and compared three stats: speed, back spin, and carry.
Pro V1x: With the wedge and 7 iron, we didn’t see much difference between the models, but with the driver we saw an average 1.7 mph increase of ball speed, adding about three yards more carry in the new ball and lower spin.
Pro V1: Hitting the Pro V1 off the wedge, we saw a thousand rpm less on average. We also saw less spin off the iron, but a half mile an hour increase on average. With the driver, we saw about the same spin rate, but had an average increase of speed, landing the ball closer to the green every time.
It would seem you show conflicting data regarding speed when comparing the ProV1x to the ProV1. For the ProV1x you say there is an increase of 1.7 mph with the driver. But, for the ProV1, you say “With the driver, we saw about the same spin rate, but had an average increase of speed, landing the ball closer to the green every time.” Please explain. Thanks, Morris Johnson, Metamora, Michigan.
It means they’re both better than each other.