By Leonard Finkel
Titleist Pro V1 & Pro V1x balls have been updated for 2017.The longest version Pro V1 ever has been re-engineered with a next generation 2.0 ZG Process Core that delivers longer distance on all shots through lower, long game spin and faster ball speed, while maintaining a soft feel and superior short-game performance. A new spherically tiled 352 tetrahedral dimple pattern produces a penetrating trajectory with a more consistent ball flight.
The distance of the 2017 Pro V1x, featuring a ZG Process Dual Core, is also enhanced with a new spherical 328 tetrahedral dimple design, producing a higher trajectory with its most consistent ball flight ever.
A soft urethane elastomer cover, created by a chemical reaction during the casting process, provides long-lasting durability throughout the course of play.
Choosing between the performance of Pro V1 and Pro V1x, golfers will notice differences in flight, feel and spin. Pro V1 flies lower with a more penetrating trajectory and feels softer. Pro V1x flies higher with a slightly firmer feel and spins more on iron shots.
The testing and validation process for 2017 Pro V1 and Pro V1x included more than 80,000 golfers of all skill levels who received numerous iterations of prototypes throughout the rigorous two-year development process. This included six different double-blind prototype tests that were instrumental in determining the final 2017 designs. www.titleist.com
Leonard Finkel is the author of The Secrets to the Game of Golf & Life and former editor in chief of Golf Journeys Magazine. His work has been featured in almost 200 publications including Golf Magazine, Golf Digest, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Golf Illustrated, Golf Tips and Player Magazine. He has written more than a dozen cover stories for Golf Today Magazine. He has written extensively about golf and travel and has added poker to his writing repertoire. Finkel also works as a marketing and public relations consultant. His specialty niche is writing advertorial copy. Prior to his career in golf, Finkel owned a chain of retail stores and a consulting and import company based in Asia. He attended the University of Utah.