Is Pro V1 hard or soft?

The Titleist Pro V1 is a three-piece solid-core golf ball provides total performance from tee to green with penetrating flight and very soft feel. The Pro V1x is a four-piece solid core golf ball provides total performance from tee to green with high trajectory and soft feel.
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Is Pro V1x softer than Pro V1?

The Pro V1 ball does feel fractionally softer than the Pro V1x, which is especially noticeable around the green. The Pro V1x has a slightly more clicky sound, which many good players prefer, especially on and around the greens.
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Is Pro V1 good for beginners?

On average, most golf coaches recommend that a beginner golfer avoid Pro V1 balls. The higher price and compression rating make the Pro V1 suited to better players. Most beginners will get better performance with lower compression and lower spinning balls.
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What Callaway ball is most like Pro V1?

The ball that most closely resembles the Pro V1x is the Srixon Z-Star XV. The balls above aren't all identical to the Pro V1x but they should perform pretty similarly. They all have a compression rating around the same number, they all have a high amount of wedge spin, and are built for fast swing speeds.
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Which Pro V1 is softer?

According to Titleist, the three-layer Pro V1 golf ball is made to fly lower than the Pro V1x, and it provides a softer feel. The four-layer Pro V1x, on the other hand, is designed for a higher flight and more spin, and provides a slightly firmer feel compared to the Pro V1.
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What swing speed is needed for Pro V1?

The #1 ball in golf, the Pro V1 is a three-piece golf ball meant for swing speeds of 98-105 mph.
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Can high handicappers use Pro V1?

For high handicappers looking to improve their scores with minimal effort, deciding to play with the Titleist Pro V1 is the best choice a golfer can make. As a result of the high-quality construction of the Pro V1 comes incredible performance in every aspect of the golfing game.
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Why are Pro V1 so good?

Designed for pros and high-level amateurs (single-digit handicaps), the ProV1 is designed to maximize short game control while delivering nearly the same driving length as balls in the "distance" category. It's also much more durable than its balata-covered predecessors, which were prone to large cuts and scuffs.
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What compression is Pro V1?

The most popular ball on tour is the Pro V1, which has a compression rating of 87-90. The Pro V1x is also popular, which has a compression rating of 97-100.
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What is Callaway softest ball?

Callaway's Supersoft ball does increase distance and reduce spin, but is the softest ball Callaway have ever made. Whilst most golf balls on the market have a compression of 70 to 100, the Callaway Supersoft measures at a compression of 38.
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Is Titleist Pro V1 a soft ball?

One key area in the success of the Titleist Pro V1 was its soft feel. Titleist says that the current generation of Pro V1's has the softest cover they have ever used.
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What golf ball is the hardest?

The hardest golf ball available is the Mizuno RB Tour X, which has a compression rating of 110. This ball produces low-mid driver spin, high wedge spin, and is ideal for better golfers with swing speeds above 105 MPH. Another option for a hard golf ball is the Titleist Pro V1X Left Dash.
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Should beginner golfers use hard or soft balls?

Opt for An Ultra Soft Feel

Most golfers who are new to the game have slower swing speeds. This means they need a golf ball that will deliver optimal distance, even on shots that are not well struck. Soft golf balls will provide a decent amount of spin but will limit the amount of sidespin that causes hooks and slices.
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Which golf ball is harder Pro V1 or Pro V1x?

The Pro V1x: The four-piece construction and fewer dimples of the Pro V1x give a less soft feel (harder than Pro V1), and similar long game spin, more iron spin, higher short game spin, and higher flight compare to Pro V1. The feel and spin rate are great when you want to check and stop an 8 iron.
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Who should use Pro V1 vs Pro V1x?

If you prefer a softer golf ball go for the Pro V1; if you like a little more pop pick up the Pro V1x. Ultimately there's no wrong choice; both golf balls are packed with nearly two decades of research, development and testing to help you play your best golf.
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What golf ball is best for 85 mph swing speed?

The Best Golf Ball for 85 mph Swing Speed (including 90 mph)
  • KIRKLAND SIGNATURE (editors choice)
  • Wilson DUO Professional (the dark horse urethane golf ball)
  • Taylormade Tour Response (softer low compression urethane ball)
  • Callaway Super Hot 70 (perfect compression for this swing speed)
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Do soft compression golf balls go further?

Do Softer Golf Balls Go Further? As a general rule, soft low compression golf balls will travel further when you hit your driver and irons. With your wedges, soft and firm golf balls should travel the same distance.
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What golf ball is best for 90 mph swing speed?

Here is our top pick Golf Ball if your swing Speed is 90-95 MPH
  • Callaway Golf Superhot Bold Matte Golf Balls.
  • Bridgestone E6 Speed Golf Balls.
  • TaylorMade TP5 Prior Generation Golf Balls.
  • Nitro Long Distance Peak Performance Golf Balls.
  • Wilson Staff Duo Soft Golf Balls.
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WHO should play a Pro V1?

If you're looking for a softer feel, especially in the short game department – select the Pro V1. If you normally hit a high ball off the tee and don't mind launching a little lower, the Pro V1 is again the answer. However, the low-ball hitter will definitely benefit from the Pro V1x.
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Should a high handicapper play a tour ball?

As I said before, high handicap players should be playing a different ball than mid-handicap players. The exact same goes for low handicap golfers. The short answer is that yes, you should probably change your golf ball. The one key difference is that you'll want a ball that has a lot of wedge spin.
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Is Pro V1 good for slow swing speed?

The aforementioned Titleist Pro V1 has a compression rating of around 90, which is way too high for folks with slower swing speeds.
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What golf ball should a 15 handicap use?

What golf ball should a 15 handicap use? A 15 handicap golfer will benefit from using a Bridgestone Tour B RX. With the Tour B RX, the 15 handicap player can get impressive distance from the tee, accuracy on the iron shot approaches to the green, and enough spin to stop the ball around the green.
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What is the most forgiving golf ball?

Most Forgiving Golf Balls Reviewed
  • Best Overall: Titleist Velocity.
  • Best for Low Handicappers: TaylorMade TP5x.
  • Most Forgiving Soft Feel Ball for High Handicappers: Callaway SuperSoft.
  • Best Extra Spin: Titleist Pro V1.
  • Best Soft Feel Ball for Mid Handicappers: Titleist TruFeel.
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Do unused golf balls deteriorate with age?

Do Golf Balls Have a Shelf Life? AKA: Will an Unused Golf Ball Expire? You can usually get about 10 years out of an unused golf ball, again, provided that it is stored properly. The best temperature for golf ball storage is around 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit.
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