Should you play the Pro V1 or the Pro V1x?

The Pro V1 and Pro V1x are the two most popular balls Titleist makes, and they're closer than most people think. Both have a urethane cover. Both spin a lot around the green. The difference shows up in the long game: how high the ball flies, how much it spins off your irons and how it feels coming off the face.

At a glance

The Pro V1: the all-rounder

The Pro V1 is the ball most golfers should start with. It flies on a mid, penetrating trajectory that holds up in the wind, it feels soft-but-solid off the putter, and it gives you plenty of check on chips and pitches. If you've never played a tour ball before, or you're torn between the two, play the Pro V1.

The Pro V1x: higher, firmer, more spin

The Pro V1x adds a layer and launches higher, with more spin on full shots. That extra height and spin help long irons and hybrids land softly and stop, which is why players whose ball flight runs low often prefer it. It feels firmer, and it's built for players with the speed to compress it. Slower swings can still play it, but they won't get as much out of it.

And the Left Dash?

The Pro V1x Left Dash started life as a tour-only build. It keeps the V1x's speed but spins less, with a firmer feel and a flatter flight. It's a specialist ball for fast swingers whose drives balloon. If that isn't you, stick with the Pro V1 or Pro V1x.

How to choose

• Your flight is already high, or you play in the wind: Pro V1.
• Your flight is low and your long irons don't hold greens: Pro V1x.
• You like a softer feel on putts and chips: Pro V1.
• You like a firmer, clicky feel: Pro V1x.
• Still not sure: buy a dozen of each in Good grade and play them side by side for a round or two. It's the cheapest fitting you'll ever do.

Buying them used

Both balls come in the newest generation or in mixed recent years, which costs less. Mint plays like new, Near Mint may show a faint blemish, and Good carries scuffs or marks over the same core and cover. Yellow versions are the same ball in a different color.

Quick answers

Is the Pro V1x harder to hit? No. It's firmer and spins more, so slower swings may not get the full benefit.

Does a used Pro V1 play like a new one? Mint and Near Mint fly, spin and feel the same as new. Good balls look lived-in but keep the same core and cover.

Which one do more golfers play? The Pro V1, by a distance.

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