Titleist

The 2023 versions of golf’s top balls (—Pro V1x is unchanged) go inside to find improvement. Specifically, the cores of the Pro V1 and Pro V1x have been re-engineered to squeeze a little more energy from impact for maximum distance.

This extra energy comes from a greater difference in the firmness of the outer part of the core compared to the soft centre. This makes the Pro V1 core react more like the dual-core Pro V1x, which now has a larger inner core to reduce driver spin. The spin reduction on longer shots helps tighten dispersion.

Is it for you?

Pro V1: The softest of the three has a flatter trajectory and less spin that enhances distance for high-spin players.

Pro v1x: This ball flies higher to help players whose natural ball flight tends to be lower. Expect more long-game spin to help with carry distance.

—Pro V1x: It’s the firmest feeling of the three with significantly lower spin on full-swing shots. Ball flight will be high but slightly lower than Pro V1x.