Honestly, I have never ever considered playing the Pro V1x. I have this thought in my head that my clubhead speed is just not enough for this firm ball. Who knows, I might be wrong entirely. Nonetheless, I was looking forward to testing the 2025 version. This is my first-ever Titleist Pro V1x Golf Ball review.

As I understand it, Titleist decided to narrow the gap between the Pro V1 and Pro V1x. From what I heard, this ball is much more similar to its previous model than the Pro V1. The core, cover, and dimple pattern have been improved for more speed of the tee and more control with irons or wedges. All sounds great, right? Let’s see how it did.

Who Is This Ball For?

This one is for all golfers seeking a higher flight trajectory with plenty of spin for amazing distance control. Also, you have to tolerate the louder sound when you strike it. The sound gets even louder when you miss-hit it, trust me. If you are all about a softer feel, I am afraid it won’t work for you. On the other hand, if you want to maximize your swing speed to get the most out of a ball, it is a contender.

So, long story short, it is as good as promised. I will recommend it to anyone who wants to try it. Luckily, stores tend to sell these in sleeves, so you don’t have to break the bank to try it. Yes, it does not come cheap, but that is no surprise.

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On the Green

I will start by saying this ball performed nicely on the green. Even the harder feel off the putter face compared to all other balls I reviewed did not affect the experience. I didn’t have to adjust long to get things going. What worked well were the long putts, which all finished within 2-3 feet from the hole. Mid-range ones were good for the most part, except one or two that came up too short.

I do align my putts, so I always pay attention to the putting alignment on balls. This is a classic, elegant one you can find on premium Titleist balls. It works well enough if you want to use it.

Around the Green

This is a game segment where you can take full advantage of its spin capabilities. I mean, it just checks so nicely on any type of chips. Either low, medium, or high chips, it did not disappoint. I pay special attention to bump-and-runs since I often choose them for my shot selection around the green. It did extremely well on those, leaving me a few short putts to finish the hole.

The ball made distance control look easy, which gives you confidence. Again, even here you can hear a touch louder sound when you hit it. That is no surprise considering the high compression rating. The same as with putting, if you can get past the sound, this ball will not disappoint when chipping.

Approach Shots

Just a reminder, I test balls on a par 3 course, so every shot is an approach shot. I have enjoyed hitting this ball a lot. Despite the clickier sound on contact (I have to repeat this, sorry), I was getting great feedback on my shots. Even more so compared to balls with lower compression, I knew exactly what would happen based only on the sound upon contact.

The sound would get even clickier on miss-hits. So, when I heard that, I knew I’d be scrambling. Its combo of higher flight trajectory and spin helps it to stop on the green quickly. By that I mean quickly. Just to compare, it would stop almost quicker on firmer greens than the Callaway Supersoft or Wilson Duo Soft on softer greens.

I did not encounter any challenges with shot height manipulation. On lower trajectory shots, it would stop almost as quickly as on higher trajectory ones.

This all brings us to a warning. It is great to play a ball that can spin a lot and provide great distance control, which this ball does. However, if you struggle with slices and hooks, it could make them worse. So, be mindful if you choose to play it. It can be a risk/reward situation.

Durability

I don’t expect great durability from premium golf balls. They have softer urethane covers which will get damaged quicker than the ionomer ones. But I have to say, this ball did very decent after hitting it for a full round. I even hit a tree, which did not leave any extreme damage on it.

Ok, there are scuffs and marks, but nothing alarming. I feel premium balls are getting better and better regarding durability. This one might be an example of that.

Appearance and Price

The major difference between the Pro V1 and the Pro V1x is the number color. The Pro V1 has the number in black while the Pro V1x has it in red. For that reason, I slightly prefer the Pro V1 look. Still, it looks as elegant as any Titleist ball. The alignment arrow has been changed the same way as on the Pro V1. Instead of two thinner lines forming the alignment arrow, now the line is solid. Overall, very lovely ball to look at.

The price is the same as it is for the Pro V1. At $54.99 it falls among the expensive premium models. Surprised? Not at all. A premium Titleist ball will always come at a premium price. If you are on a budget, you might want to look elsewhere. It is available in white and yellow colors.