A Comparable Golf Ball

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By Nancy L

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  1. Nancy L

    Nancy L

    I am a fairly new golfer and was using Titleist DT Solo balls. This past summer while playing golf my husband found what he said was a Titleist Black golf ball - high compression ball with black letters and number. He gave it to me as a joke without telling me what it was. I used it on the next hole and loved it! I loved the feel of the ball - it jumped right off the club. In addition, it was the farthest hitting ball I have ever used. I dislike using balls that feel soft - too mushy. My husband told me that this Titleist ball is no longer made. I this true? If so, is there an equivalent Titleist golf ball I can use?

  2. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    Assuming that is a 12-15 year old ball (when red=90 and black=100 compressions), the closest ball today would be the Pro-V1x. NXT Tour and Velocity could be other choices. Sounds like you definitely are ready to move up from Titleist's softest ball.
  3. Nancy L

    Nancy L

    Thank you for the information. The ball my husband found was like new but he said it was 100 compression. He has been playing for 49 years.

  4. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    The Pro-V1 is somewhere in the high 80's for compression, with a black number. The Pro-V1x is somewhere a little north of 90 with a red number but definitely less than 100. The flight characteristics based on dimple pattern and the effect of the multi-layer composition are more important than the actual compression. For a long time in your husband's career, 100 compression was the hallmark of a professional quality ball. If you check with local clubs, Titleist may be in your area doing ball fittings. Let them help you find the one that suits you.
  5. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military
    Compression is no longer figured in golf balls. When balata balls were manufactured compression was an issue. The new Titleist Prov1s have the black numbers and are designed for more short game spin and control with even softer feel, penetrating trajectory for exceptional distance, and long-lasting durability. Where the Prov1x, the red lettered golf balls, have more short game spin and control with softer feel, high launch and low spin for extraordinary distance and long-lasting durability. I agree that seeing a fitter is a good step to get the right ball. A Prov might not be the right ball for maximum performance based on your particular game. They make a lot of different balls that can maximize your scoring ability. Playing a Titleist is the right choice. The number one ball in golf.
  6. James S

    James S
    Virginia Beach, VA

    Not exactly sure I'd use the phrase "to move up", which implies that the DT Solo is somehow an inferior ball.  It used to be that the really high compression balls were the choice of those who could generate enough swing speed to compress the ball.  I used to love the "click" of hitting the old Wilson K-28s or the Spalding Dots with my persimmon woods.  

    I know that Titleist says that everyone can benefit from hitting the Pro-V1s, but on the other hand they do make lower compression balls for a reason.  I played in a fun tournament one time where on a short par 3, the tees were moved up and we had to hit a tennis ball on that particular hole.  Two of the really big hitters on my team really wailed at the ball and it hardly went anywhere.  I just hit it with a very slow, easy swing and it almost made the green.  So, to me anyway, that proved that unless I can generate a swing speed in excess of 95+ mph, the lower compression balls get me the maximum distance.  Feel being subjective, that's just for everyone to figure out on their own.  

    I know that at this stage of my golf career (in my mid-60s, about a 16 handicap), I need all the distance I can get and the DT Solo fits the bill and is also cheaper.  Your mileage may vary.

  7. Charles A

    Charles A
    Red Oak, TX

    A ProV1 is a black Titleist and is a 3 piece ball. The DT Solo is a 2 piece ball and feels and sounds as though it is a firmer ball even though it is not as far as compressibility. The ProV1 does respond well to slower swing speeds and you may enjoy the higher launch angle off of your driver. An alternative and at a lower price point is the NXT Tour S ball. 

  8. Steve H

    Steve H
    Dallas, TX

    Speaking of previous balls. I used the Pinnacle Exception for years and loved it. What ball today is most like it. Tried the Velocity but not close.

  9. TJS

    TJS
    Phoenix, AZ

    Personally I like the Velocity balls the best for feel and distance - but I discovered a few months back at a golf resort that Titleist is coming out with a new ball, called "TruSoft" - it's supposed to be softer than the ProV series but with the same spin / control. Since then, I've seen them sold at several other golf courses but none of the retail stores know about or stock them yet. According to one retailer, he said Titleist often goes months ahead of a product release to all of the resorts first to allow the marketplace to test them there on site and see how the sales are before deciding to hit the mainstream sporting goods stores. Price point for the "TruSoft" is same as the Velocity - about $26.
  10. David V

    David V
    Van Nuys, CA

    I use the DTSolo and have not used anything else.  Love the way it comes off my club face and it is a great ball on the greens.  

  11. David V

    David V
    Van Nuys, CA

    I have always used the DTSOLO,  I did try some Test balls Titleist sent me but I do prefer the DTSOLO Yellow.  It comes off my club face with great distance and is awesome on my pitch and chips around the greens 

  12. Ron E

    Ron E

    I try submitting emails to this site but they do not reply at all ? Why should I support anything from them when they cannot return emails when you have questions or concerns on their product ??

    Yes this is not the place to bring this up but I have tried every other site and they just do not reply to negative emails. I have actually stopped using their product.

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