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What is the difference between Prov1 and Prov1x balls?

  • 26-04-2010 1:02pm
    #1
    Luckycharm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,545 ✭✭✭


    Anyone know what the difference is and would a mid teen handicapper notice any difference?


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  • #2
    Tom Ghostwood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 353 ✭✭Tom Ghostwood


    Pro v 1x creates less spin.

    I cant tell the difference between the two.


  • #3
    Nuri Sahin
    Site Banned Posts: 26,456 ✭✭✭✭Nuri Sahin


    People recognize the...

    Pro V1 being softer in feel, spins more and produce a higher ball flight.
    Pro V1x provides more distance and a more penetrating flight.

    But, there were tests done in 2007 or 2008 in Golf Magazine(still have the issue at home I'm fairly sure) and Golf Digest I think proving that the Pro V1x actually spins more and softer. Make of that what you will. Sure you can find it on the net.

    As for noticing a difference for a mid handicapper. Depends from golfer to golfer.


  • #4
    dnjoyce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 281 ✭✭dnjoyce


    I was using the prov1x over the winter - normally use the standard one - defintely noticed it doesn't spin as much (for me). Normally if I hit a reasonably hard SW or LW it would leave a noticeable mark on the surface of the prov1 but on the prov1x it's barely noticeable. In terms of distance any difference was negligible. A mid-teen handicapper mightn't notice the difference but best way is to try a sleeve of each in similar conditions and see which you prefer. NXT tour is also a cheaper alternative with similar playing characteristics that might warrant consideration.


  • #5
    ShriekingSheet
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    I have a problem with my short irons and wedges spinning too much, other than rare occasions when it hasn't rained for a few days. I do fine playing the x as opposed to the normal one helps. It simply doesn't come back as much.

    As for "feel" and "softness", I could tell the difference... that doesn't mean I care eitherway.

    In truth I play the x more for economic reasons - they last me longer and don't cut up as much. Strangely, the old ProV1 was more durable than the old ProV1x. But I find the new x is more durable than the ProV1... so I've changed accordingly.

    If I found a similar ball that lasted could stand up better to iron and wedge shots, I'd change in the morning. I thought the AD333 was my man for a while, but nah, it gets wrecked even quicker I think. It shreds more.


  • #6
    IITYWYBMAD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,035 ✭✭✭IITYWYBMAD


    ShriekingSheet wrote: »
    ....
    If I found a similar ball that lasted could stand up better to iron and wedge shots, I'd change in the morning. I thought the AD333 was my man for a while, but nah, it gets wrecked even quicker I think. It shreds more.
    Callaway Tour i(s) is the ball. I've tried the V1 and V1x, and these (imo) offer the best of both worls.


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  • #7
    Jasonw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 496 ✭✭Jasonw


    ShriekingSheet wrote: »
    If I found a similar ball that lasted could stand up better to iron and wedge shots, I'd change in the morning. I thought the AD333 was my man for a while, but nah, it gets wrecked even quicker I think. It shreds more.


    This has been a bug bear of mine for a while now too. Sick of expensive balls not lasting a round.

    Recently I found the solution. Taylormade TP Red. I don't notice any difference in feel or spin from the Prov1x. But they last much longer and are probably a little longer off the tee.

    I tried the Penta over the weekend. Man what a waste of money they were. 5 holes and they were in sh1t.

    But the TP red? That's your man!


  • #8
    Mr. Larson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,429 ✭✭✭Mr. Larson


    Jasonw wrote: »
    I tried the Penta over the weekend. Man what a waste of money they were. 5 holes and they were in sh1t. But the TP red? That's your man!
    That's weird. I find the Penta unbelieveably durable. Got 2 rounds out of one ball so far and it still looks brand new? I'd used a box of TP Red/Black last year & found those durable but I find the Penta even better in comparison.


  • #9
    Tom Ghostwood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 353 ✭✭Tom Ghostwood


    Id bet a few full shots with a vokey spin mill would make sh!t of any ball come the end of a round.


  • #10
    Luckycharm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,545 ✭✭✭Luckycharm


    Cheers for the replies, well I don't spin the ball well not intentionally and was having a look at getting some balls off Lakeballs.com and saw they had both seperate so wondering which would suit me better thinking the ProVX ball.


  • #11
    Jasonw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 496 ✭✭Jasonw


    no problem. Just remember that when you refer to spin it's not just the 'visable' spin you get from wedges. Spin or rather backspin helps get your drives in the air, it's also spin in action if you tend to slice or hook the ball. The higher spining the ball the more pronounced the effect. Conversely, if you have trouble getting the ball up in the air from your drives you might need a higher spinning ball. There is an optimum spin rate and generally if your spin is too high you can lose distance.


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