By ED TRAVIS
The game of golf changed forever with Titleist’s introduction in 2000 of the Pro V1. It quickly became the standard by which all other balls were judged and the latest version with faster high gradient core has been announced.
Fast Facts
Titleist Pro V1 2025
Three-piece urethane Elastomer cover
388 tetrahedral dimple design
High gradient core
High flex casing
White or yellow
Available Jan. 25, 2025
$55 per dozen
Titleist Pro V1x
Four-piece urethane Elastomer cover
348 tetrahedral dimple design
High gradient dual core
High flex casing
White or yellow
Available Jan. 25, 2025
$55 per dozen
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Pro V1/V1x are the most played brand of balls both on the professional tours and by recreational golfers and with good reason…they perform for players at all skill levels.
For the 2025 versions Titleist’s goal was to maintain low spin off the tee to maximize distance while allowing the short scoring clubs to generate more spin, the secret to controlling distance and closer to the pin. This seemingly contradictory endpoint was achieved by a new formula for the core and a redo of the casing layer.
Everyone always asked what the difference between the two is and quickly the Pro V1 has a mid-trajectory versus the higher Pro V1x which has a firmer feel. The other most notable difference is the higher spin off mid and short irons for the Pro V1x compared to the Pro V1. Distance from the tee is also always a key metric and that for these two premium balls that answer is found in the swing speed and launch angle of individual players.
