HT1770 Steel Insert in the short irons creates an ultra-thin face for more distance.This helps drive the CG low and deep for a higher launch with more forgiveness.
C16 Irons fittings are available exclusively at select locations, Titleist Thursdays, and Titleist Golf Club Fitting Events. KURO KAGE AMC also feature an ultra-long application of Titanium Nickel (TiNi) wire and a premium tone over ion plated finish. N.S. PRO 880 AMC are finished in a subtle ghost metallic gray clear over chrome plating. All custom options are available at no upcharge on C16 Irons, with the exception of Aerotech SteelFiber shafts, UST Recoil Proto shafts, and Titleist SureFit Grip weights. Places we did see an improvement in was the overall results from both balls, our group agreed that we achieved on average a greater distance out of both the Pro V1 and Pro V1x compared with what we were used to. The pros know this as well which is why close to half of all pros have a V1 or V1x as their go to for tournament play But what is the difference In this article we go over the differences between the Titleist Pro V1 and V1x and then we put them to the test to see how they really shape up. The Construction Pro V1 The Pro V1 is a three piece ball with 352 dimples which gives the ball a softer feel and a piercing mid flight trajectory. The core has been updated from the previous generation to provide more speed and distance off the tee but whilst still maintaining the feel of the V1. The casing layer has been expanded to provide for increased distance and control from a long game perspective. This increase in size is due to the 17 decrease in the urethane elastomer cover, which is designed to provide excellent durability and control, particularly around the green. Pro V1x The V1x on the other hand is a four piece, solid core construction with 328 dimples which translates to a higher flight and a slight increase in spin, particularly off an iron. The four piece construction provides a slightly firmer feel on the ball, whilst still maintaining high speed and velocity off the club face. The cover is the same as the V1, made of urethane elastomer which provides a drop and stop effect, allowing for more precise placement of the ball on the green. What does this all mean Well it all really comes down to personal preference and your particular play style. The Pro V1 due to its increased dimples and 3 piece design will provide a softer feel and lower trajectory particularly in the long game. The 352 dimples will also have an effect on lowering the overall spin of the ball. The Pro V1x on the other hand because of the 4 piece construction and lower dimple count has a higher flight trajectory. Titleist claim that the V1x has a slightly higher spin off an iron but this doesnt translate in the drive. Pro V1 V1x Test Results To see how the Pro V1 and V1x held up we took them both to the range to see how they held up against a number of different golfers and clubs. Please note the numbers given are an average across 5 golfers over 10 shots of each ball. Titleist Pro V1 Construction Driver Driver SpeedDriver Driver Speed Launch Angle Spin (RPM) Carry (Yards) Height (Feet) Pro V1 148 12.6 2022 254 74 Pro V1x 149 12.3 1998 249 81 As you can see our driver results showed little to no difference in speed and spin but we showed an average of 5 yards less on the carry distance. One important thing to note is the average height of the drives. The V1 had an overall average of 7 feet less than the V1x, not overly significant but an important point for when playing in windy conditions. Iron 7 Iron Speed Launch Angle Spin (RPM) Carry (Yards) Height (Feet) Pro V1 112 19.7 4235 174 71 Pro V1x 113 19.9 4256 171 79 Our 7 iron results were similar when compared with the driver. Sand Wedge Sand Wedge Speed Launch Angle Spin (RPM) Carry (Yards) Height (Feet) Pro V1 83 31.5 7284 104 71 Pro V1x 84 32.1 7801 106 76 The sand wedge is where we started to see some interesting results. Speed, carry distance and height were similar to the other two tests but it was in the spin on the ball that we saw the greatest change. The V1x recorded 517 more revolutions when compared to the V1, this is significant enough that it is able to affect play of the ball and placement onto the green. Pro V1 V1x Further Analysis Review Overall we slightly disappointed in the results. Thats not to say that we didnt absolutely love the balls, the overall feel off the face of the club was something I will never get sick of and both balls performed to the level that they were expected to.
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