2023 Titleist Prov1 & Prov1x Review

Introduction to White Box Season

The hosts discuss the arrival of white box season and the new golf balls sent by OEMs as prototypes. They mention the importance of not making the new Pro V1 worse than its predecessor.

New Golf Ball Models

• Four models are currently available in the Titleist lineup: Pro V1, Pro V1x, Left Dash Pro V1x, and Left Dot.

• The new mainstream golf balls have been inspired by previous models that were difficult to find but highly regarded.

• The goal is to incorporate the highlights of those previous models into these new ones.

Layering and Dimple Patterns

The hosts discuss the layering and dimple patterns of the Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls.

Layering and Dimples

• The Pro V1 has three layers, while the Pro V1x has four layers.

• The dimple pattern on the Pro V1 consists of 388 dimples, while the Pro V1x has 348 dimples.

• More dimples on a golf ball can affect its flight characteristics. The Pro V1 with more dimples flies lower compared to the Pro V1x.

Core Technology

The hosts discuss the core technology of the new Titleist golf balls.

Casing Layer and Core Design

• The new golf balls feature a casing layer designed for high energy transfer and increased ball speed.

• Both models have different core designs - single core for Pro V1 and dual core for Pro v1x.

• The progressive core design provides versatility in terms of short game feel and long game performance.

• These advancements aim to deliver consistent performance and reliability.

Spin and Performance

The hosts discuss the spin characteristics and performance of the new Titleist golf balls.

Lower Long Game Spin

• The new golf balls are designed to have slightly lower long game spin.

• Consistency is key, regardless of whether the spin is high or low.

• Titleist aims to minimize fluctuations in performance compared to other golf balls on the market.

Testing Protocol

The hosts discuss their testing protocol for the new Titleist golf balls.

Testing Procedure

• The hosts will conduct tests using partial wedge shots, full wedge shots, a seven iron, and a driver.

• They will evaluate factors such as distance, feel, and spin during these tests.

Partial Wedge Shot Test

The hosts perform a partial wedge shot test with the new Titleist golf balls.

Results of Partial Wedge Shots

• The shots with both Pro V1 and Pro V1x were close in terms of distance.

• There was a difference of 400 RPMs in spin between the two models.

• Despite this difference, both models performed well in terms of spin control.

Conclusion

The transcript provides an overview of the arrival of white box season and introduces the new Titleist golf ball models. It discusses their layering, dimple patterns, core technology, spin characteristics, and performance. Additionally, it outlines the testing protocol used by the hosts.

Winning

The speaker expresses their satisfaction with the performance and flight of the golf ball.

Feeling Good about Flight

• The speaker describes feeling good and satisfied with the flight of the golf ball.

• They mention that the flight was lovely and felt really nice.

• The speaker appreciates how well the ball is flying, describing it as a nice flight.

Performance Comparison

• The speaker notes that the ball feels firm off the face and has good speed.

• They observe that there is a similar speed between two different balls, but slightly more spin with one of them.

• The difference in launch and spin is attributed to a slight variation in start line.

• Both balls are praised for their consistency and impressive performance.

Powerful Feel

• The speaker comments on the powerful feel of the ball coming off the club.

• They express liking how quick and explosive it feels when struck.

Efficiency and Consistency

• Both balls are compared in terms of efficiency, head speed, delivery speed, and consistency.

• The X version is noted to have slightly more pop off it compared to Pro V1x.

Impressive Shots

The speaker discusses specific shots they found impressive.

Bomb Shot

• A shot is described as "a bomb" due to its impressive distance and trajectory.

Spin Control

• The speaker notices more spin on a particular shot, indicating potential control over spin with this ball model.

Quick and Straight

• The speaker emphasizes the quickness and straightness of a shot, expressing satisfaction with its performance.

Influence of Spin

• The influence of spin on strike and draw is discussed, suggesting that spin affects the ball's behavior.

Comparing Performance

The speaker compares the performance of the two ball models.

Similarity in Shots

• The last shot is compared to the average performance of Pro V1, showing identical results.

• The speaker expresses their ability to play either ball model based on their performance.

Swing Change Journey

• The speaker reflects on their swing change journey and how these balls have positively impacted their speed and efficiency.

• They highlight the high efficiencies achieved with both ball models.

Personal Preference

• The speaker suggests that personal preference may play a role in choosing between Pro V1 and Pro V1x based on feel and sound differences.

• They encourage others to revisit Pro V1 if previous versions did not meet expectations.

Conclusion

Final thoughts on the performance of the golf balls.

Impressed with Performance

• Overall, the speakers express being impressed with the performance of both Pro V1 and Pro V1x balls in terms of speed and consistency.

• They acknowledge that there is a conversation around speed when it comes to these ball models.

Recommendations for Trying Pro V1

• For those who like to try different brands or have tried other models before, they recommend giving Pro V1 another chance due to its improved features.

The transcript provided is in English, so the notes are also written in English.

New Section

In this section, the speaker discusses their experience with testing white box and X tests for golf products. They mention that while previous launches have been satisfactory, this year's launch seems to be particularly impressive.

Testing Golf Products

• The speaker mentions that they have conducted at least two white box tests and one X test since starting the channel.

• Previous launches of golf products have generally met expectations, but haven't been particularly impressive.

• However, this year's launch seems to be different, as the speaker expresses being genuinely impressed with the performance.

• The speaker and their colleague react positively to certain shots during testing, noting improved speed and overall performance.

New Section

This section focuses on the significance of a new Pro V1 Golf Ball launch after a two-year wait. The speaker emphasizes their anticipation for this product and highlights its importance in terms of performance.

New Pro V1 Golf Ball Launch

• Waiting two years for a new Pro V1 Golf Ball has made it an important event for the speaker.

• The speaker expresses excitement about the performance of the new product.

• They mention that previous launches by Titleist (the company behind Pro V1) have been consistent with other golf products like irons and woods.

• This year's launch stands out as something special, indicating that Titleist has done something noteworthy with this release.

Timestamps are not available for all sections in the given transcript.