Switched from Pro V1 to Velocity. Wow.

[Faux]

I made the switch to the Velocity from the Pro V1 and wow... I love it. I loved everything about it. My driver and long irons were MUCH straighter. I noticed a gain in distance with my driver and a small gain with irons. I flew a a 313 yrd par 4. My 4 iron carried 225 yards to two putt for a birdie. It felt good. My first round with it was a even par 36.

 

All the reviews I read about the ball weren't very positive. Especially, about the green side performance. I felt the complete opposite.

 

I suggest trying different sleeves of different balls. Forget reviews. They plain suck(Including mine). Everybody has a different taste and how they prefer to play.

[bigmoneyp]

How did you deal with a very noticeable loss in greenside spin?

[Faux]

That's one thing I did not even notice a difference. I scrambled on 3 holes with short chips and noticed no difference.. same check and release I got with a Pro V1 Made par par on 2 of 3(Bladed one because of a poor lie and swing).As far as approach shots 150 yards in.. also no difference in spin. In my experience this ball is hands down better(For my game obviously). Given, I have 9 holes with it. I'll be playing 18 on a links course tomorrow. I'll post up the results.

[DriveIt"N"3Putt]

I like the distance a lot and it flies fairly straight. Chipping seems to be ok, but when hitting pitches or flops there isn't as much spin as I'd like. I'm torn between srixon q star and this ball.

[Ldog]

[quote name='mysterymanmarty' timestamp='1337233971' post='4929794']
I like the distance a lot and it flies fairly straight. Chipping seems to be ok, but when hitting pitches or flops there isn't as much spin as I'd like. I'm torn between srixon q star and this ball.
[/quote]

Played them both...I prefer the Q-Star! I did not like the feel of the Velocity when I putted, too soft. When I played Titleist I played the ProV1X.

[glfpunk]

I'd like to know how it compares to the NXT tour.

[wrmiller]

I second this. Just switched from ProV1x to NXT Tour S and love the softer feel, yet can spin it just fine into the greens. How is the Velocity different from the NXT?

[midweston]

Why can't we just admit the velocity is a rock? It's a cheap ball that promotes "distance." Of course it is just a firm ball. Play a top-flite! Same thing! It just has cool orange numbers and pretty marketing. Brilliant move by Titleist if you ask me. It probably did make the OP's shots go straighter because it limited side spin that a pro v-1 would give up.

[PhillyMac]

I currently play the ProV1x, and have the same issues with the side spin. I was deciding between the Velocity and NXT Tour S. I ended up going with the NTX Tour S. Will be trying them out in the morning.

[mesquite2]

There's probably not more than 5 yards difference from one ball to another.

[DriveIt"N"3Putt]

[quote name='PhillyMac' timestamp='1337266394' post='4931202']
I currently play the ProV1x, and have the same issues with the side spin. I was deciding between the Velocity and NXT Tour S. I ended up going with the NTX Tour S. Will be trying them out in the morning.
[/quote]
It would be interesting in seeing the difference of the two, seeing if the spin around the greens is worth a small decrease in distance.

[Faux]

[quote name='mesquite2' timestamp='1337271955' post='4931788']
There's probably not more than 5 yards difference from one ball to another.
[/quote]


Ya know.. I could believe that assuming each ball was struck identically or perfect. But I don't strike the ball perfect. My drives produce a decent fade. The velocity ball basically deleted my fade. I believe the Pro V1 had too much spin for my game and was only hurting it.

[JerryMB1]

[quote name='midweston' timestamp='1337265651' post='4931110']
Why can't we just admit the velocity is a rock? It's a cheap ball that promotes "distance." Of course it is just a firm ball. Play a top-flite! Same thing! It just has cool orange numbers and pretty marketing. Brilliant move by Titleist if you ask me. It probably did make the OP's shots go straighter because it limited side spin that a pro v-1 would give up.
[/quote]
Rock????? say what? At least use that term right, i hit that ball and its not like the old top flight balls that sounded like a stone? Its a soft feeling ball, ok whats the truth? what have you got against Titleist?

[SaltytheSlicer]

[quote name='JerryMB1' timestamp='1337280457' post='4932704']
[quote name='midweston' timestamp='1337265651' post='4931110']
Why can't we just admit the velocity is a rock? It's a cheap ball that promotes "distance." Of course it is just a firm ball. Play a top-flite! Same thing! It just has cool orange numbers and pretty marketing. Brilliant move by Titleist if you ask me. It probably did make the OP's shots go straighter because it limited side spin that a pro v-1 would give up.
[/quote]
Rock????? say what? At least use that term right, i hit that ball and its not like the old top flight balls that sounded like a stone? Its a soft feeling ball, ok whats the truth? what have you got against Titleist?
[/quote]

Exactly. The Velocity overall compression is several points softer than any ProV1 and a dozen or more points softer than a V1X.

And spin isn't good for everyone's game. For quite a few the spin hurts in all phases of the game including the short game where it makes shots less predictable for those who don't have consistent contact.

[tjumper78]

[quote name='Ldog' timestamp='1337234261' post='4929804']
[quote name='mysterymanmarty' timestamp='1337233971' post='4929794']
I like the distance a lot and it flies fairly straight. Chipping seems to be ok, but when hitting pitches or flops there isn't as much spin as I'd like. I'm torn between srixon q star and this ball.
[/quote]

Played them both...I prefer the Q-Star! I did not like the feel of the Velocity when I putted, too soft. When I played Titleist I played the ProV1X.
[/quote]

is this true?
i have not tried the velocity but i have played a dozen of qstars and found them to be too mushy on putts.
if velocity is softer than qstar on putts, i can only assume that it's like a rubber ball.

[Faux]

tJumper 78-

Just try a sleeve of them. You'll find out for yourself. They were $6.99 a sleeve at my local course.

[MarkFromTheUK]

I tried the Velocity and couldn't stand it. It's long, it has a fairly softish feel, but the spin rate is in no way comparable to any premium ball or even a tier 2 ball like the NXT Tour. Anyone who switches to it from a Pro V1 (or similar) must be mad. Wait until the fairways and greens firm up a little and see how many switch back

[Faux]

[quote name='MarkFromTheUK' timestamp='1337290147' post='4933690']
I tried the Velocity and couldn't stand it. It's long, it has a fairly softish feel, but the spin rate is in no way comparable to any premium ball or even a tier 2 ball like the NXT Tour. Anyone who switches to it from a Pro V1 (or similar) must be mad. Wait until the fairways and greens firm up a little and see how many switch back
[/quote]

Then you must need the added spin that the Pro V1 offers. I however don't. I shot an even par round with the Velocity. I'm 100% satisfied.

Everybody is different. Different swings, taste, etc.

The point of the thread is that just because someone says it isn't or you.. Don't believe it. Try it for yourself.

[Legend McSniff]

Its a good distance ball. Same as Srixon Distance, Nike PD, Burner etc most of which are available for half the price.

Its in no way 'special'.

All of the balls in this range will spin less, launch higher and fly straighter than a PRO V1.

[NevinW]

I played in a scramble this week so I picked up a sleeve of Velocities to use as a driving ball. It is a good ball and I agree it feels and sounds pretty soft. I didn't find it to be any longer than the ProV1. Good ball but not a game changer. - Nevin

[TheBerk]

[quote name='tjumper78' timestamp='1337288625' post='4933556']
i have not tried the velocity but i have played a dozen of qstars and found them to be too mushy on putts.

[/quote]

Wait...what?

I game the Q-stars and find them to be plenty firm on all aspects of the short game. They are an excellent putting ball. I just really disagree with that. But maybe our putters and styles are different (I use a Ping Echo2, steady even stroke) .