Titleist Pro V1X vs Titleist Velocity - Expensive Golf Balls vs Budget Golf Balls! 

I test every ball I find

I was chatting to my pro once about golf balls and his advice was to pick the price range I am in and try out the balls in that range, once I found one I liked stick with it and you will learn the characteristics instead of changing every time you see a deal.

Super video James again. I’ve long suspected that there was little to no difference between the so called budget and premium balls in terms of distance. This confirms it for me. On another note, good to hear a pro who tells it as it is (and speaks correctly unlike a certain internet pro from down here in Devon!) . Many thanks.

👍🏻 love the variety of your reviews James!...Well done!

those irons are so PURE!! great swing mate! love the content keep it coming, we'll keep watching!! thanks for all your dedicated content James!

Your conclusion is spot on, it’s all about control around the greens. There are some shots you just can’t pull off without a good golf ball. It’ll also give you options you don’t have with a cheaper ball. A better ball helps you score better, let’s you be more creative and makes the game more fun to play. If you’re losing half a dozen balls a round though, I don’t blame you for going cheap.

I would say that around the green it comes down to consistency as well as feel. If you play the same shot repeatedly does it consistently roll out the same distance? You are used to hitting the ball hard enough to get the pro v1 to the hole, hitting the velocity just as hard will make it roll beyond the hole. For me it’s pro v1 in the summer but velocity for winter.

It is tricky to decide which ball to use. I think in winter I will use a lower cost ball but in better weather and comps I will use a premium ball.

I’ve had exactly the same results … with the Tour Soft as well. Short game is more important for me, so I use the Pro V1x.

Nice vid. I could see myself playing the velocity but I find so many pro v1’s and pro v1 x’s

excellent video! thank you for letting me know that there is not too much different on drive distance

Great video James, love the on course stuff that you do Feel is important, I like a softer feeling ball, I used to play balata balls back when I last played, but with todays balls I'm spoiled for choices

Just bought a box of each of those exact balls to test on my golf trip to Florida... looking forward to comparing them and see which I like. I normally play velocity and was recommended pro v1x

Atm I think of how bad I’ll feel if I lost a ball. So for me cheaper balls play easier because I don’t feel the pressure of losing it is expensive

Great video James. I think the cost is the key for the better balls. As you Gents that are better players won't loose as many balls as us high handicappers. So it becomes a bit expensive for premium balls. I normally try for a medium cost soft ball to help with the feel around the greens and putting. The soft balls are kinder for my wooden woods too.

Calloway super soft for me, good distance of Tee and feel, has also helped my short game .

Thanks James I’m trying the velocity today

I like the Velocity. It seems easier to get to the hole on chips and longer putts because of its hardness. Most of my iron shots are stop and drop. And the cover seems a little more resilient. Played a hole round with one this weekend. Pulled put of the water once and hit a tree. Now I am trying the Snell mtb-x. It's pretty good and about the same price as velocity but designed by the guy that co designed the pro v1x.👍

I am always keen to try different balls when i get the chance, but always end back at the pro V1. Like the Callaway chrome soft as well. Back in the day played the Titleist PTS as a winter ball- it was fantastic

Excellent on course vid James, get a little fed up with 'Dry ball data' so its good to see an on course 'actual' session. Nice one!

I've been looking for one of you RU-vid golfers to do a test like this for the past year or two, and here it shows up in my feed and IT'S 4 YEARS OLD. I hate that i missed it somehow. In any case, I love the way you outlined the head-to-head test here. The "Real World" is the best way to compare these two very different balls, at least in terms of their construction and how they behave for the individual golfer. Anyway, a couple of things to note on the test that do play in the Velocity's favor, at least from what i concluded from your vid: 1) Early on, you moved the Pro V1X to the fairway early on to get an "equal" test to compare the approach shots to the velocity, which had actually made the fairway. One might say playing the Pro V out of the rough where it initially went would be a proper test because it was crooked while the Velocity was straight - which would likely negate any extra spin the Pro V might offer 2) On the last drive, you brought them both together for the approach again, but the Pro V looked to be about a club shorter than the Velocity off the tee. I would factor that into the Velocity's favor again, because certainly a shorter club would be more accurate on the ensuing approach 3) On the short game test (your chips), one might conclude that this is strictly because you've honed your game around the action that urethane balls have on greenside shots. The Velocity's no doubt do NOT behave the same way, but that's neither good nor bad. You've learned to feel the spin on your chips, another person could play the ionomer ball and get an excellent feel for the rollout. I've certainly played with MANY seniors that are so adept at the chip-and-run shot that it would make your head spin. 4) One last thing that you didn't get to because the test didn't last long enough - the Velocity can take one heck of a beating and still maintain acceptable performance, while the Pro V (at least my experience with it) starts showing some distance issues when the cover shows wear. And that can be as soon as 9-10 holes into a round. In conclusion it's interesting to see a very highly skilled golfer such as yourself go around the course and actually get better results from shot to shot with the cheaper ball, outside of greenside chips. And i'm satisfied that was only because you're an avid golfer that is used to always playing the urethane ball. Chipping skill takes real practice, and i can imagine it's hard to change up for a different type of ball. I see the strength of the Velocity in that it always rolls out a little bit, whereas the Pro V needs a consistent strike (not to mention a good lie that isn't in deep grass) to see a consistent spin action. And you just about have to be elite in that category to be able to repetitively do that! Thanks for the vid, great work!

Yes! Save your money! :) it will make golf more enjoyable when you loose a ball. I will add, I’ve been using Srixon Q-star balls, and I’ve enjoyed them very much, they feel lighter than the ProV1s, probably for slower swing speeds.

Currently looking for a new ball, but with another brand and currently I am finding the lesser priced ball seems to suit my game. As you say, gets down to personal feel and playability.

Im a regular user of ProV1x. I have tested the Velocity and thought the same, the shots in and around the green is were the big difference is. I have also tested the Tour Soft, in my opinion there was minimal difference between ProV1x and Tour Soft on all sorts of shots.

I’ve been trialling the velocity with the callaway chromesoft. I like both off the tee but the chromesoft defo feels better on and around the green and that’s where you score to be fair

Great vid once again. I use the kirkland 3 piece and it spins like the dickins!

All about the feel I get from the ball. I am still using last season's Callaway Chrome Soft because I don't like the feel (or possibly more accurately the sound) of the new Graphene ball.

I’m a 30 handicap and golf with guy’s that go down to 5. Last summer (2019) we got Taylormade RocketBallz from Costco for $28 for 2 dozen. We all liked these balls a lot. Green and white box with green numbers on the balls( 77,88,55). Wish I could still get them. Guy from Peterborough Ontario Canada.

Hi James, great video. Do you think you chipped closer with Pro v1x due to the fact that it's the ball you already play. I'm sure with a few rounds with the velocity, you would do the same. I play chrome soft summer, and switch to Wilson dx2 optix in the winter due to the soft feel and bright colours. Don't notice much difference in scoring if I'm honest and the Wilson cost £15 a dozen.

I play the Dt Trusoft ball because of price. I don't see a difference off the tee but I definitely notice a difference around the green. I like the sound off the putter face. They are a third of the price compared to prov's so I'll deal with a little extra runout on the green.

I've used various makers golf balls this past summer. Playing about 3x a week on 2 different county courses where I live. Durand Eastman Golf Course and Churchville Golf Course which is about a 25 min. drive away. I have used the Pro V1x, the Velocity as mentioned here, the Kirkland signature series, and the Callaway super soft. My score typically ranges from 83 for 18 holes to around 89 for the same. I most definitely score lower with the Kirkland and Callaway balls. So that is what I use the most, and I have many of each of the above mentioned. The Velocity ball feels as hard as rock when struck and heavier off my driver face. I found on the greens that I can use one of my Carbite putters with a softer insert to compensate for putts and to get a bit more feel on putts. The other thing is is keeping my wedge grooves sharpened up. But all things considered the Kirkland signature series and Callaway super soft might go a few less distance but usually end up in the fairway. I just don't feel I have the swing speed to take full advantage of the Pro V1x. Ok that's it. stay safe

Nice to see testing out on the course James . well done I think any of the Titleist range of balls are good for a Average golfer

Good video James I'm looking for a new ball to use I use any. Kevin I'm 18 handicap. Never used a prov. Should I use these balls.

Great video, have tried this type if test before but in my opinion (humble) it's about how familiar you are with the ball you use. If you use the same ball always, it will (I suspect) perform the same. Obviously most expensive balls will perform better than least expensive ones, will a better player get more out of a ProV1 than a mid to high handicapper? Great video again!

Great testing. Shows that ball testing goes down to the small details which is the short game

I love the velocity in the orange cover. I play it very well

Of course tested several golfballs on course before deciding. Started on the green with the putter and with the wedge around the green because that for me has to be good and is the main reason why I chose a ball. If I don’t like the feel up and around the green than that isn’t a ball for me. Lowers scores are made up and around the green. Personally I especially notice the difference with chip shots ...just as with your chips where the velocity didn’t stop but runs out and the ProvI checks and stops. So for me more control with the more expensive balls.

Hey James, I recently been looking for better inexpensive balls to play, I tried both a Taylor made distance and the titlelist true soft, the Taylormade distance was better off the tee but the true soft had a better feel in the short game. At the end of the day you have to play what you can afford.

Is there a lot of difference in the top flight feel and say velocity or pro v one or tp5

I live in Perth WA and never see greens as soft as what you are playing. Have tried the velocity and had trouble getting it to hold on firm greens from 130 metres (142 yards) and further out. As you have mentioned also very hard feel and less spin around the green. The plus was that did travel a bit further than my favoured Project a.

DT Trusoft for me, good all round ball for Summer and Winter. Price helps !

James.... very informative. Keep thinking of Chris Ryan's tips when swinging :)

Great Video!

Good job James!

I think as golfers, we can adjust our game to any ball IF we use the same one for a period of time exclusively... I was happily using Z Stars, then switched to Q Stars. I like the bump and run better with Q now that I am used to it

When are you going to test a matte ball vs standard... you can get the velocity with both covers and I'd be interested to know if the matte spins more or loses distance?

Have you considered a ball like the Vice Pro Plus? I found he performance and feel to be very much in line with the Pro Vs but the prices are fantastic. Perhaps slightly behind in durability, but for the price I wont argue with one very minor negative.

I have tried all of them what works best on the course for me is the TP5 X and the Pro V1

Used to use 2nd hand titliest nxt tour lake balls recently bought 5 dozen of the vice tour for less than £70 At just over a pound a ball they are superb I play off 17. Granted you have to buy in bulk to get a good deal but all reviews I have seen are very positive.

Srixon z star is my ball and I used to use the q star tours and Bridgestone makes a good ball as well

I use the tour soft but have been trying velocity now the season is over,would love to see a comparison between the two as they are a closer match in terms of price .

Bridgestone golf ball for me just like the fill of it

I tried to velocity due to its price. Clicky sound I didn’t like it screws my feel up. It just did not work as well for myself in short game. Considering the cost of playing around the cost of the clubs etc. if by using a ball that fits me better I shoot two to three strokes better around it’s for the difference. I was by Titleist as well and they picked the Pro V1 and the AVX as my best. It was flip a coin between them. The velocity had the best distance by about 6 yards so I tried them on course for 3 rounds.

Short game is most important which is why I use provs. The crazy thing is my only one in hole was with a found velocity I decided to give a try.

I have played both balls for years, I’ll take the velocity any day. I get more out of mishits with the velocity and I get them to stop just fine.

To me the conditions are too wet and the greens much too slow greens to make a difference on those balls. Also I like to hit various shots especially a low cut and down wind high draw. Those are the full shots that most budget balls seem to have trouble with. Down wind knocks down draws and low spinning balls are hard to flight it seems. Spin around the green and putting on fast greens say 11 or higher which is pretty common in Texas is where the budget ball always fail. Great video but would love a redo in august on a baked course

What putter did you use in this video?

Can you test some old balls (ones you find on the course) against high end new balls and the budget new golf balls to see if there's a difference?

I tested the tp5 and tp5x on course TP5X ALL DAY LONG

I play mint used Z stars but I would say it depends on weather conditions also. Wet condition like the UK harder balls will work., hard dry conditions you need spinier ball.

Velocity isn't exactly Titileist's bottom-of-the-barrel golf ball. Here in the USA, they cost a little more than half as much as the Pro V1 line. I haven't purchased any Velocity, but I have found a few, and thought they performed just fine for me. If you wqant "Expensive vs Cheap" try a Pro V1x against a Pinnacle or Slazenger.

Snell MTB ! Period. Excellent ball and price.

The real a question is do you have the ability to adjust your game to the balls characteristics. My experience has been that the ball that gets me closest to the hole whether from the tee or the fairway or on the green will consistently produce the best score. And for me distance was more important than dispersion.

Good bid James, how about a vid comparing premium and dt trusoft?

Would love to see you play prov1x vs the avx.

Half the formula of the short game results is the relationship between the club face and the ball surface. I have found that using my TaylorMade raw faced wedges that there is zero difference between the velocity and any other ball. Selecting the correct ball is directly dependent on what clubs you use.

I've played both on many rounds and I prefer the extra yards the velocity ball offers. Maybe someday l will change, but for now the distance is boss.

Great Vid James, do either balls have any water or hazard repellant features?? Lol

i wish they would put a eurathane covered version of the velocity

I like all the colors of the velocity

For me, I get the same distance with both balls. But the ProVX has a softer and more controllable feel around the green and in short pitching to the green. I guess kind of like they guy says he though he is really good and I am very average.

I buy secondhand balls, AA grade to keep cost down without compromising performance.

Mid Handicap tester needed but do what they did to you colour out what the ball is and see the difference

You should do a competition between two urethane coated balls, top-flight urethane $25 vs pro V1 $45.

Great vid bud pro v all day long they are the best ball

Has anyone played the Tour Soft? I'm thinking of changing from the ProV1X to the Tour Soft opinions for a mid handicap golfer. I don't think I could play the potential of any ball? I can't afford to keep losing $4.00 balls but I feel at a disadvantage with a cheap ball. Im weirdly obsessed with spin!

I am using srixon z star instead of pro v1x over the winter. Great feeling ball and not much over half the price

As a 72 year old guy with a driver clubhead speed of 82 mph would I benefit from using a Pinnacle distance or a Titleist velocity ball.

Good one !

thank god I get ProV1 X for free at work :)

I’m in Canada . Premium balls up to $60 per dozen. Just got Kirkland( Costco) 3 piece urethane balls on the USA for $20 per dozen. About 15 quid. Rediculous price and nice feel and performance ball.

Hey James! That was another great vid today but I think I need to correct you on something. You said “expensive and cheap” and I think what you meant to say was Very Expensive and Less Expensive 😂 💸💰💸

Velocity did seem to go straighter and you scored better with it. Proper 9 hole test when you play each ball from where it finished is only real true test.; bio. Think Velocity might just win the winter comp, but ProV1x likely to be the summer winner. Really good video.nonetheless.

When I played the pro v1 to prov1x I found the X to be slightly harder. I prefer the softer ball as the feel is important, it's not all about the distance

Hi James. On a different note, your old swing was flat as... well, very flat! Compared to the new one. But... if it works... ? Do you like the new swing? Is it proving to be more consistent for example? Truth be told, your flatter swing plane seemed to produce nice results anyway...

They must of changed the makeup of the Velosity a TON , as I had some one 3 years ago give me 2 dozen for a Birthday present and those things were like hitting ROCKS !!!! I gave the damn things away they were so bad feeling !!!

Short game is important to me no matter how much or little I spend on a ball, it’s all about feel.

Most mid to High Handicap players leave shots short so a Velocity is ideal as you get what you need most and that is length and straight with driver. They also leave puts short so a harder ball is also better.

I've seen enough. I'll give the Velocity a try. I find that Pro V1x's tend to find too many cart paths and hazards.

What's the name of that cow pasture u r playing at?

Players don't necessarily need the ball with the most spin, it depends on your tendency. If you are typically 3-5 yds short of the pin when you hit the green, you don't want as much spin. If you are typically past the pin, then you want more spin. Track it for 5-10 rounds and if you heavily favour one or the other, then go with a higher or lower spinning ball. Do the same for chips, some people need to get their ball to roll out more because they are always short. Don't just choose the most spin, choose the ball that fits your game and will help you get your shots closer to the hole.

Great test James am I right in thinking the velocity is 2 core, but what is the pro v1x? 🤔😉

Good video

Interesting, I have been club testing, thinking of going back to forged AP2, from my cast AP1 because I am getting fliers from time to time, particularly with my shorter irons,but so were you with your forged Mizunos. One of the suggestions was to use the same ball all of the time, ( I play a lot of different makes), but you were getting different results with both balls, maybe It's me 😭 (surely not)

The premium balls aren't that expensive if you're careful and good enough not to lose them often. And I disagree. You need lower backspin off the driver to achieve longer distance. Lower backspin is necessary to achieve the arch type of ball path and a shallower descent angle allowing for some run off. A higher backspin would make the ball drop more steeper like an iron shot which isn't ideal for the distance shot.

I tested golf balls and what I noticed is that the Premium 4 and 5 piece golf balls spin more out of control right and left. I hit more fairways with a 2 piece ball because it's spinning less right to left. You missed the fairway and green with the Pro V1 in this video.

I use velocities most of the time. Par 3's I use Pro V1s

The performance difference off the tee with a driver is negligible with golf balls from all the reputable manufacturers, expensive or cheap. What you pay the premium for is control on 50 yards in, big difference there with the Urethane cover and harder inner layer which will spin way more than the cheaper ones.

I used the velocity before and I dont like the ball at all. I used the Titleist NXT Tour Soft, the Velocity spins too much and the cover is too thin. Played 18 and on the 9th hole, I hit my driver and split it down to the core.

I find most golf balls very similar not much difference I play with all sorts of golf balls i putt chip pitch and ball strike with all golf balls to me it doesn't matter what ball i use infact i like the prov1 prov 1x callaway supersoft Srixon z star q star i hit a lot of range balls so when i play golf it doesn't matter what ball i use and in fact sometimes u use a ladies golf ball in my rounds and the scores amazing on the score card and yes ive got clubhead speed around 105mph it makes very little difference