Read the NEW 2024 Titleist Velocity Review.
There are a few certain things in life; taxes, death, and Titleist making good golf balls. It is not going to be every golfer’s first choice, but their balls are consistently good. In the 2022 Titleist Velocity golf ball review, I will try to answer the question if that is still the case and who this ball could be for.
This medium compression golf ball is the most expensive among the two-piece balls the industry giant offers on the market. The design team created it primarily for speed and long distance. One of the biggest changes from the previous model is the new higher-speed LSX core for faster speed on full-swing shots. Below is the first glance of how the ball did.
My Verdict
The number one ball in golf delivers again. One of the major things about Titleist golf balls is that you can count on consistent quality. The first edition of the Velocity golf ball came out 10 years ago. Therefore, if you are loyal to it, you won’t be disappointed. The ball delivers what it was built for, speed and distance.
There is no question this ball lives to all the expectations. Just the fact it has been around already for a decade it’s telling us a lot of golfers play it. As stated above, there are a lot of good reasons for that.
Who Is This Ball For?
It is for golfers who are looking outside the premium category and want a reliable option. The ball will help you hit it long distance due to lower spin. Its high flight trajectory helps it to land on the green from a more vertical point to stop quickly.
If you are not looking for a lot of short-distance spin, this is a ball for you. The ball’s durability is remarkable which is a big plus. However, there is the price thing. In case you are on a tighter budget, you might want to look elsewhere.
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Durability
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Price
Titleist Velocity
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On the Green
The performance on the green was good both on short and long putts. It rolled nicely once I got a feel for it. I have to say it took me a few holes to adapt to the pace needed to control the distance. Not sure if it was because of the harder cover, but it felt a bit harder when hit than some other balls I played in the past.
After I got the pace figured out, it started working well. There was just, once again, this too clicky sound off the putter face. The harder cover probably has something to do with this as well. If you prefer a mellower sound when putting, you may want to look elsewhere.
Around the Green
Once again the ball did the job, but the feel of the clubface was not as good as on full swing shots. When chipping, the ball sounded a bit too clicky. Performance-wise it did very well, especially on bump and run chips around the green. Longer chips were fine as well. It seemed better to land the ball further from the hole and let it roll.
With pitch shots, it was a similar story. Because of the lower spin, it was better to land the ball on the green and let it roll to the hole instead of trying to land it as close as possible. Pitching from a longer distance was good, and because of the higher-flying trajectory, the ball could land closer to the hole and stop quickly.
Approach Shots
On a par 3 course where this ball was played, all the shots are approach shots. All was good in this segment of the game. The feel on full swing shots was good with the ball flying on a higher trajectory. Since it is a ball designed for long distance it spins a bit less. This is where the high trajectory comes into play to help the ball stop quicker on the green. It pretty much worked as intended.
There were no issues with three-quarter or half swings, and it was not difficult to get the ball to the wanted distance. One thing that was noticeable while hitting the ball was the sound. Because of a harder cover, it sounded a bit louder, which was nothing that disrupted its performance.
Appearance and Price
The ball has that nice, clean Titleist look. What I really like is the changed design of the alignment arrow. The new design makes a nicer alignment which looks like someone drew a line with a sharpie. It looks visually better and makes it easier to align the ball on the green.
It is a Titleist ball, and it is a good ball. That being said, it is in the upper price bracket among the balls in the two-piece balls category. This might be the only downside when talking about it. It is not a huge price difference compared to other two-piece balls, but it is enough to impact someone’s decision when shopping.
Durability
This category is a good one for the ball. It seems to be more durable than the balls in the same bracket. After one round on a par 3 course, the ball had fewer marks than the average and no visible scuffs. Those are good indicators you could play the same ball for multiple rounds without a significant drop in performance.
