Any golfer worth his salt is more or less aware that that he Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x are the most desired (and expensive) golf balls on the market today – but what is the true difference between the two?

One of the greatest differences lies in the composition of the balls’ core. The traditional Pro V1 contains a solid core formation designed to improve consistency and resiliency, while the Pro V1x employs a dual core with a soft center and a firmer Ionomeric outer layer; both of which are encased in the ball’s Urethane Elastomer Cover. While both the Pro V1 and the Pro V1x make use of this same Urethane Elastomer Cover, and each exhibits a spherically-tiled tetrahedral dimple arrangement, the Pro V1 contains 352 dimples as opposed to the 328 dimples found on the Pro V1x.

So what do all these differences amount to with regards to performance? First, it’s important to note that according to Brian Comeau, Manager of Materials Research in R&D for Titleist, “no single element of design can determine the performance of the golf ball.” Rather it is the culmination of all aspects of the ball’s composition (core, dimple pattern, etc) that all work together towards one common performance goal.

In this case, the combination of the uniform, solid core, and the increased dimple pattern of the Pro V1 produces a golf ball with greater spin control, and a more consistent ball flight. On the other hand, the dual core and reduced dimple pattern of the Pro V1x results in a ball that provides for higher, and later, peak trajectory and a very low degree of spin off of the driver and longer irons. So while the Pro V1 is more ideal for golfers with slower swing speeds who want greater ball performance consistency from tee to green, the Pro V1x is more suited for golfers with a higher swing speed who are looking to put a greater emphasis on distance and overall spin reduction.

So when determining which of these two titans of the golf ball world is better suited for your game, it’s important to consider whether your ultimately looking to achieve greater control and consistency or increased distance and reduced spin. If consistency is what your game needs, tee up the Pro V1; and if distance is the edge you need, we suggest trying the Pro V1x. Whichever you choose keep in mind that it’s hard to go wrong with either ball. Both have proven to consistently outperform most every other ball on the market in just about every dimension (which is why they cost about twice as much). Just remember, you get what you pay for, so if you’re ready to step up to the Pro V1 series, we suggests first considering how each will play into your swing, and then taking handful of the Pro V1’s and the Pro V1x’s out on the course and see which performs better for your game.

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