Why are pro v1s so good?

The extra cost and higher compression rating make Pro V1 suited for better players with higher swing speeds. Lower compression balls will generate more distance and forgiveness for high handicaps.
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Are pro v1s actually better?

Pro V1 and Pro V1x balls are the best of the best, and the best of the best play with them regularly. They also, as you might expect, carry a high price tag. A box of a dozen can cost $58. If you want the quality without the high price, consider getting recycled golf balls used.
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Are pro v1s forgiving?

The Pro V1 has been constructed to get the most from your drives with forgiveness that reduces side spin and keeps the golf balls on target. A redesigned next generation 2.0 ZG Process Core keeps the backspin in check for improved drag and optimum ball flight.
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Do all pros use Pro v1s?

The top 100 PGA Tour players use 9 different golf balls produced by 5 manufacturers. 69% play a Titleist Pro V1 or Pro V1x with Callaway's Chrome Soft X the next most popular.
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Is Pro V1 or Pro V1x better?

This is perhaps the biggest differences between the two golf balls. The Pro V1 is designed to produce a more penetrating ball flight and descends at a shallower angle ultimately leading to more roll. The Pro V1x on the other hand launches higher and falls out of the air at much steeper angles of attack.
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What swing speed is needed for Pro V1x?

What Swing Speed Is Needed For Pro V1x? According to Titleist, having a swing speed of at least 105 MPH is ideal for hitting a Pro V1x well. At this speed, you'll be able to compress the ball properly, which will result in more distance and optimal height.
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WHO should play a Pro V1x?

Overall, I would say that golfers who are looking for more spin on their wedge shots should favor the Pro V1x. On your longer shots, I'm not sure there will be too much of a change between the two. How Do Colored Golf Balls perform?
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What is the most used ball on tour?

Titleist. Without a doubt, Titleist is the most widely played ball on the PGA Tour and they have more Top 50 players on their books than any other manufacturer. The latest stats show that 69% play a Titleist golf ball.
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What golf ball do most LPGA players use?

The top 50 LPGA Tour players use 5 different golf balls made by 4 manufacturers. 41 of this group use a Titleist Pro V1 or Pro V1x with the Pro V1x the most popular choice of 22 players. Srixon's Z-Star is used by 5 players while 2 players each use Bridgestone's Tour B X and Callaway Chrome Soft X golf balls.
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Are vice balls good?

✅ Pros Excellent performance and feel for a much lower price. ⛔ Cons Still difficult to get people to leave Titleist balls. ⛳ Verdict Vice Golf balls did exactly what golfers are asking for, a ball that plays like a ProV1 at a lower price. You won't be disappointed with the performance of these golf balls.
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What is the straightest golf ball?

The straightest golf balls on the market are the Titleist Velocity golf balls. This is a two piece design that is well manufactured and allows for faster ball speeds and very straight flight technology. The next time you need a dozen golf balls, give the Titleist Velocity a try.
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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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Do Pro V1 balls go further?

Analyzing the individual ball statistics we can see that the Titleist Pro V1x averaged the farthest distance as well at 266.7 yards. Meanwhile, the Callaway Chrome Soft X averaged the shortest distance at only 259.3 yards. This results in a difference between the average maximum and minimum of only 7.4 yards.
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What golf ball is closest to Pro V1?

What Golf Balls Are Similar To Pro V1? There are several golf balls on the market that compete with Pro V1, such as Callaway Chrome Soft and Taylormade TP5. The ball that most closely resembles the Pro V1 is the Bridgestone Tour B XS.
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What compression are Kirkland golf balls?

Compression. The compression of the Kirkland three-piece golf ball is about 90. A 90 compression golf ball is built more for the mid to high swing speed player. Golfers with a slower swing speed will have a difficult time compressing the ball.
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Do LPGA players use blades?

While not every PGA Tour player uses blade-style irons, blades are much more common on the PGA Tour than the LPGA Tour. Even the longest and best ball-strikers on the LPGA Tour opt for more forgiving cavity-back irons.
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Are 20 year old golf balls still good?

So keep your balls in a cool, dry place and they will last for awhile. The golf ball researchers at Titleist state, "Today's Titleist golf balls can be safely stored for five years or even more, as long as they are kept away from excessive heat. ... Normal indoor conditions should be fine for storage."
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Do any pros use colored golf balls?

Bubba Watson and Hale Irwin are examples of major champions who have used coloured golf balls at times. White golf balls are undoubtedly the golf ball of choice for the traditionalists and every iconic golfing moment has involved the pros using them in preference to a coloured one.
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Do pros use off the shelf golf balls?

Top-shelf golf balls run some five bucks a ball, so they're worth conserving (during this author's time on the mini-tours, most of my net worth was in hoarded golf balls). But even at that level, most pros will use a few balls per round. On the PGA Tour, change happens far more often.
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Do pros use hard golf balls?

On average, 55% of professional golfers use a softer feeling golf ball. Dustin Johnson, Jon Rahm, and Rory Mcilroy use softer balls and some of the more popular choices are the Taylormade Tp5/Tp5x and the Titleist Pro V1.
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Do pro golfers use the same ball all round?

In PGA Tour, most professional and high-level amateur tournaments, golfers are bound by the One Ball Rule, meaning they can only play a single golf ball -- same manufacturer and model -- throughout a stipulated round. So professional golfers can carry as many of the same golf ball in their bag as they'd like.
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Which Titleist ball goes the farthest?

We discovered that the Titleist Velocity Golf Balls are the undisputed champs as far as distance golf balls go. Golf balls should prioritize essential factors such as spin, control, and feel.
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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 spins less Pro V1 or Pro V1x?

The Titleist Pro V1 ball also spins a little less. The difference between them in terms of spin profile has reduced in the more recent generations, but you're looking at a difference of between 100-300 rpm with the driver and possibly more with the irons.
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