Titleist Pro V1
This new golf ball represents the coalescence of three of Titleist’s industry leading technologies: large solid core, multi-component construction, and high performance urethane elastomer cover technology. With the Pro V1 392, Titleist delivers yet another breakthrough choice for golfers seeking longer distance (with lower driver spin, lower trajectory) and (high spinning) Drop and Stop™ performance off irons/wedges into greens.
I play all Titleist equipment so thought I'd try these balls after hearing so much about them. What I like about them:
1.)Performance--Great distance and controllability.
2.)They "stick it" on the green--My friends often remark how my wedge shots stick the green and spin back. (Of course this has to do with the wedge play more than the ball, but it's part of the trick!).
3.)Durability--I have played 50 holes with one ball! No more cracked, or split ball covers. They can scuff, but some of my best hole scores were with a back-up ball that had some small scuffing.
4.)Brand quality--I have never bought anything from Titleist that didn't perform at a professional level, including this ball.
5.)Confidence inspiring at address--Face it, golf is a game of confidence and it makes me feel 10 strokes better than I am just seeing it in front of my club at address.
Having said all this, I truly believe that equipment doesn't matter all that much for a good golfer. A good swing can hit most any club or ball well. Distance is overrated. The short game is where the game is won. I absolutley know that's true. 100 yards and in. This is where the pros make their bread and this is where this ball excels.
Bottom Line--
They cost more, yes, but I believe they are a better value as they seem to last longer for a reasonably good ball striker. They perform at the top of the game short game, where money is made.