Titleist ProV1 series golf balls

Don’t let anybody say to you that playing with the right golf balls doesn’t make any difference to your performance, because it in actual fact does, big time!

Purchasing a professional golf ball like the Titleist ProV1 compared a cheap, low-quality alternative takes me to anywhere from 1-2 strokes per round, and in most cases a lot more.

When playing your utter best, and if a better score is not something that is of great importance to you then paying a few extra dollars may not be worth it on the other hand , I’m lucky if I get to play my game once every two weeks or so and therefore I due to the lack of practice I sure do appreciate the any advantages that I can get, even if it means shelling out a couple of extra dollars, you only live once and I wan to make sure that my leisure time is enjoyable.

The hardest part is whether to opt for the softer, more forgiving ProV1 or the longer, less workable ProV1x. Both are of a professional quality. which one is right for you will depend very much on your game and preferences.

Although I’m past 60 years old, distance and height have never been much of a problem. I’ve never been one to drive it 300 yards or more, but I am consistantly in the 245-270 range when I hit it on the screws. Over the years I’ve learned the lesson of the "drive for show, putt for dough" mantra. Course management and short game are the secrets to going low.

Which is why I prefer the ProV1. It’s plenty long for me, but the real deciding factor is the soft feel off the putter and around the green. It does spin — in fact the first time I played it I spun back and off the green when landing pin high twice on the front nine. So it may take some getting used to at first.

The ProV1x is a fine ball if you need the extra distance. But after playing the ProV1 it does feel a little on the hard side, especially with the flat stick.

Look, 90 percent of the pros wouldn’t be playing these balls if they didn’t deliver for them week in and week out, and in various playing conditions. So the next morning you’re handing over the credit card for green fees and a cart, toss a sleeve of both the ProV1 and ProV1x on the counter and judge for yourself.

What do you have to lose besides a few strokes (and a few extra dollars)?