Titleist pro v1 balls. Why are they so popular.Are they worth it.
From a design point of view the titleist pro v1 ball is a 3 layer composite constructed ball. It is worth noting that a number of patents have been taken out on the technology used to achieve this design.
The 3 piece construction has been around in the Titleist Pro v1 golf ball family since its inception, but prior to that only callaway had the technology to make this type of ball. The exclusivity of this capability obviously has a direct influence on their cost. Simple supply and demand metrics in action.
The titleist pro v1 golf ball apparently utilises a staggered wave line( I’m pretty sure this doesnt allude to the local surfers lined up at your loclal beach, has more dimples than a baby seal butt( 392 to be exact). It has an AIM device, which I am not too sure about. It looks like I wont be able to putt without one of these fandangle widgets on a golf ball in the future. Hmmm!!
Aim - well basically I figure someone got tasked with the job of making an acronym for AIM. Does it help with you putting and is it exclusive. The line wasn’t there for years and people putted fine. It is not exactly exclusive territory either. Anyone can produce a line on a golf ball, so cross that off as a reason to buy. You could take the line that any little bit helps, but the intent of this article is to cut through the crap.
We are not building the space shuttle here but the advance 392 dimple pattern design and laminar airflow enhancement is what you are buying into. Not all manufactures can match Titleist’s abilty to invest in its golf ball technology. The average golfer doesnt give a hoot about this waffle nor do they need to. But as any prominent practitioner will tell you, it is a fair bit easier to get remarkable results when using the right equipment.
This all sounds like I should take a seat on one and catch a ride down to cancun. All that concerns any golfer is that the equipment they are using is performing for them as best they could expect. Even better still, quality control in manufacture gives the confidence that thesame results will be repeated withthe next ball you use. The titleist pro vi golf ball encompasses all of that technology to enable it to fly further and straighter, and still have the ability to stop on the greens.
Gyroscopic stabilisation, and inflight inertial control all add to the aura of this golf ball. All a golfer needs to know is that the golf ball will give a consistent inflight results utilising all sorts of fancy science , and when it is done flying , it will stop pretty quickly on a green for you. Sounds like a win all around, and it is in this case. That is why the titleist pro v1 golf ball is so popular.
There’s no doubt about it the pro v1 is as good as it gets( that will cause some debat). The titleist pro v1 ball is the most prevalent golf ball on every tour on the planet. Granted, titleist pay the pros to use them so that may be a factor. However the same figures are mirrored amongst the higher skilled amatuer ranks who are using by choice and paying for the privilege. The answer is very self evident and compelling.
Expect longer distances from the titleist pro v1 ball with steeper arrival angles to the green. You get so much packed into this ball, its now up to you to use it. It is worth your while todo some practice with them to get your distances and greenside behaviour down pat before you start for real.
Prices for the titleist pro v1 are at the upper end of the scale. With such hard work being done on their design I wouldnt be giving them away either.
If your golf swing has the same dexterity as edward scissor hands then this ball is not for you. If you have an average to good swing then you will get some benefit. The titleist pro v1 ball is like any other performance piece of equipment. Carressed correctly in the right hands and it will reward you with handsome dividends.
Yes , yes I know. How do I get to try these things out without mortgaging the house. Is this possible. Well yes in fact it is. If money is a strong determining factor in your purchase like it is for most of us, then you can try titleist prov1 refinished golf balls. Generally I have found them to be very good and well worth the try. They are quite often half price and quite durable. All right, all right, MyGolf bid.com.au or titleistgolfballs.com.au are my source for these balls. Last time I checked they have great rates for the US as well. Make sure you leave some for me though.
July 02 2008 01:33 pm | Golf