Low handicappers will be able to control the new version of the Titleist Pro V1 like they always have, but they'll also receive a straighter and longer ball flight.
If you've paid attention to golf ball technology in the past couple of decades, you've almost certainly heard of the Titleist Pro V1. This golf ball has been in regular play since 2000 among low-handicap players.
Because of its nearly two-decade lifespan, you may be tempted to ignore the Pro V1 these days. However, don't let this top-of-the-line Titleist ball's age deceive you. Titleist's designers have continually improved the Pro V1 over the years, and the latest upgrade, done last year, keeps this ball at the top of its game.
The upgraded Pro V1 delivers exactly the feel and performance you'd expect, yet it's still a better ball than previous high-end Titleist balls, which, according to National Club Golfer, is no small feat for Titleist's designers to have achieved.
The Pro V1's new design is better, but the advancements are marginal over previous versions, Golf Monthly says.
The new Titleist Pro V1 design still uses a three-layer construction with a solid rubber core, a soft mantle layer, and an outer urethane cover. The primary difference in the latest version of the ball is that the large core doesn't spin as much, providing greater distance without sacrificing the feel of the ball that the cover and mantle layer provide.
The Pro Shop review says the Pro V1 still achieves a great level of spin for low handicap players, while giving you a consistent flight, thanks in part to the impressive dimple pattern. The Pro V1 now offers 352 dimples that cover the ball more evenly, helping create a better flight path.
Experienced players will simply love the complete performance they'll receive from the Titleist Pro V1, according to Golf a Lot.
Amazon reviewer Richard Cox says these golf balls are extremely expensive, more costly than he normally uses. But after playing with a found Pro V1, the ball's high level of performance pushed him toward buying a dozen.
Pros: New dimple design allows for straighter ball flight, yields excellent spin control on approach shots, will give low handicap golfers a good feel for shots, brand and model that's been at the top of the game for almost two decades
Cons: Very expensive golf ball, new version from last year isn't massively different from previous version