Practice with different balls - ProV1 and ProV1X

[hookemhorns612]

Wanted to see what folks think about practicing short game with a different ball than your gamer...

 

I play ProV1s but just bought a bunch of PRACTICE ProV1s (https://www.amazon.com/Titleist-Practice-Balls-White-Dozen/dp/B002UHQ0C8/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=prov1&qid=1562163127&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&s=gateway&sr=8-7) and they're all ProV1x balls. The box and product description says expect a mix but i ended up with 36 Xs and from what I've read in product review comments is they're pretty much always Xs (at least in any recent orders).

 

My goal was to use these in my backyard and when i go to the chipping green on quieter days where I'm the only one out there and basically have a basket of my gamer balls (but PRACTICE versions so cheaper) to get some good practice in.

 

Wondering what people think about practicing with an X for short game, etc. given that it is the higher spin ball and I play a ProV1 which I use b/c I need a softer ball and distance over spin given my skill level (14 handicap). I'm assuming at my level it probably doesn't matter and at a minimum, practicing with the Xs is better than range balls...but just curious and at what people think. I'm probably overthinking, but wondering if I do tons of repetitions and get use to hitting a higher spin ball around the greens if it will feel different with my gamer...

 

 

[North Butte]

The differences in short-game spin are real but fairly subtle. As you say, there's a huge difference in either of those balls versus a range ball or even versus a good-quality Surlyn ball. But grooving your short game with a V1x then playing a V1 is the kind thing only a very, very good player would be able to notice IMO.

[Titleist_PT23]

Also depends on what the chipping green is like at your course. If it's not kept to the same standards as the rest of the greens, it will be hard to tell what the ball is doing (grab or run-out) anyways.

[tobiasjd]

I notice a difference between using a low end distance ball vs a tour ball, but v1 and v1x are going to be pretty close.