Cant decide between the Pro V and X

[JeffJ]

I am going to order some AAAAA's from lostgolfballs.com. Recently I have been playing Nike Platinums because I was getting them for $30 and I concluded they were the softest ball at the $30 price point. I can order either the V or X for about the same price. My stats:

 

Driver SS is 100+

8 iron is 155-160

Typically ball flight is mid to high

 

Any thoughts?

[JeffJ]

TTT

 

Thanks in advance.

[jman2407]

The regular Pro V will be closer to the Platinum that you were playing in terms of both spin and feel, so I would go with the regular Pro V.

 

Just be prepared though, cause no ball on the market spins like the Platinum. (but personally I think it spins too much)

 

You will probably gain some driver distance and a lower trajectory with the Titleist over the Nike, but you should also expect to lose some short iron spin into the greens.

 

Hope this helps!

[fjk]

tests by golf.com showed the v1x to be softer, spin more, and longer.. contrary (the first two elements) to common belief. V1 is more durable, and has a higher trajectory.

 

http://www.grouchygolf.com/2008/05/titleis...ifferences.html

 

a summary, but some of the links dont work (spin).

[neild76]

Which one has less driver spin on a 95 to 100 mph swing? I would have thought the V1x, but given this discussion maybe it is the V1.

[3put]

Which one has less driver spin on a 95 to 100 mph swing? I would have thought the V1x, but given this discussion maybe it is the V1.

 

IMO only, I think it's definitely the V1.

 

FYI: I was just able to purchase 3-boxes of ProV1 practice balls for $29. a dozen at E.W. I was also told the only difference between the Practice and latest releases is the word "Practice". They told me there were no other differences?

 

The X-Outs on the other hand DO NOT meet USGA approval, due to several different types of imperfections?

 

Please correct me if I'm wrong.

[drpino]

FYI: I was just able to purchase 3-boxes of ProV1 practice balls for $29. a dozen at E.W. I was also told the only difference between the Practice and latest releases is the word "Practice". They told me there were no other differences?

 

The X-Outs on the other hand DO NOT meet USGA approval, due to several different types of imperfections?

 

Please correct me if I'm wrong.

from here:

http://www.titleist.com/customerservice/fa...y.asp?topicid=5

 

QUESTION

What is the difference between Pro V1 Practice and Pro V1 X-out golf balls?

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Thank you for your inquiry regarding the differences between Titleist Pro V1 Practice and Pro V1 X-Out golf balls.

 

The Acushnet Company invests significant time and effort to ensure that our products are Best-in-Class in terms of quality, performance and consistency. As such, in the rare event one of our products fails to meet USGA requirements for size, weight, velocity or any other conformance criteria we destroy rather than market such products.

 

As such, only products that are of a minimal defect are available for purchase. These products are available in two offerings:

 

1. Pro V1 Practice golf balls are conforming products that differ only due to a cosmetic blemish such as paint, ink or registration of stamping. Pro V1 Practice golf balls do not have any construction or performance deficiencies.

 

2. Pro V1 X-Out golf balls are also conforming products. However, they usually have a cosmetic blemish and/or occasionally have a minor physical defect that should not significantly affect its performance. More often than not, the physical condition causing the ball to be stamped as an X-Out is so minute that it is not recognizable by the player.

 

Both products may be used in the casual round of golf including those with scores posted for handicaps, and most competitions, with the possible exception of high level competitions invoking the Local Rule requiring balls to be on the List of Conforming Golf Balls. Please refer to the USGA Official Rules on the subject listed below for your reference:

 

Q: May I use a ball stamped with "Practice" or "X-Out" to play a round of golf?

 

A: Our present policy provides that if the List of Conforming Golf Balls or the One Ball Condition is in effect, a practice or logo ball may be used provided the other markings on the ball (i.e., pole and seam) correspond exactly to a ball listing on the current List of Conforming Golf Balls. Balls labeled with ''PRACTICE'' or a circled ''P'', are essentially treated as a logo ball (such as a Mickey Mouse emblem). A player's name stamped on the ball is also acceptable. However, the original ball markings (i.e., pole and seam markings) must be readable in order for a Rules Official to determine whether that ball is on the List of Conforming Golf Balls. X-Out balls are not permitted to be used in any competition in which the List of Conforming Golf Balls or the One Ball Condition is in effect. However, if neither of these Conditions are in effect, X-Out balls may be used because all balls are presumed to conform unless they have been tested and found not to conform or are obviously non-conforming (e.g., too small or too heavy). (See Decisions 5-1/4 and US/5-1/101).

 

As a result of the potential for an X-Out to be non-conforming if tested, we do not recommend using this model during tournament play.

 

We appreciate you allowing us to clarify this matter and wish you much success with your game. Thank you for making Titleist an integral part of your game, as well as the #1 ball in golf.

[3put]

FYI: I was just able to purchase 3-boxes of ProV1 practice balls for $29. a dozen at E.W. I was also told the only difference between the Practice and latest releases is the word "Practice". They told me there were no other differences?

 

The X-Outs on the other hand DO NOT meet USGA approval, due to several different types of imperfections?

 

Please correct me if I'm wrong.

from here:

http://www.titleist.com/customerservice/fa...y.asp?topicid=5

 

QUESTION

What is the difference between Pro V1 Practice and Pro V1 X-out golf balls?

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Thank you for your inquiry regarding the differences between Titleist Pro V1 Practice and Pro V1 X-Out golf balls.

 

The Acushnet Company invests significant time and effort to ensure that our products are Best-in-Class in terms of quality, performance and consistency. As such, in the rare event one of our products fails to meet USGA requirements for size, weight, velocity or any other conformance criteria we destroy rather than market such products.

 

As such, only products that are of a minimal defect are available for purchase. These products are available in two offerings:

 

1. Pro V1 Practice golf balls are conforming products that differ only due to a cosmetic blemish such as paint, ink or registration of stamping. Pro V1 Practice golf balls do not have any construction or performance deficiencies.

 

2. Pro V1 X-Out golf balls are also conforming products. However, they usually have a cosmetic blemish and/or occasionally have a minor physical defect that should not significantly affect its performance. More often than not, the physical condition causing the ball to be stamped as an X-Out is so minute that it is not recognizable by the player.

 

Both products may be used in the casual round of golf including those with scores posted for handicaps, and most competitions, with the possible exception of high level competitions invoking the Local Rule requiring balls to be on the List of Conforming Golf Balls. Please refer to the USGA Official Rules on the subject listed below for your reference:

 

Q: May I use a ball stamped with "Practice" or "X-Out" to play a round of golf?

 

A: Our present policy provides that if the List of Conforming Golf Balls or the One Ball Condition is in effect, a practice or logo ball may be used provided the other markings on the ball (i.e., pole and seam) correspond exactly to a ball listing on the current List of Conforming Golf Balls. Balls labeled with ''PRACTICE'' or a circled ''P'', are essentially treated as a logo ball (such as a Mickey Mouse emblem). A player's name stamped on the ball is also acceptable. However, the original ball markings (i.e., pole and seam markings) must be readable in order for a Rules Official to determine whether that ball is on the List of Conforming Golf Balls. X-Out balls are not permitted to be used in any competition in which the List of Conforming Golf Balls or the One Ball Condition is in effect. However, if neither of these Conditions are in effect, X-Out balls may be used because all balls are presumed to conform unless they have been tested and found not to conform or are obviously non-conforming (e.g., too small or too heavy). (See Decisions 5-1/4 and US/5-1/101).

 

As a result of the potential for an X-Out to be non-conforming if tested, we do not recommend using this model during tournament play.

 

We appreciate you allowing us to clarify this matter and wish you much success with your game. Thank you for making Titleist an integral part of your game, as well as the #1 ball in golf.

 

 

Cool. Thanks.