Pro V1x, NXT Tour, Swing Speed, and Ball Spin

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By Larry M

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  1. Larry M

    Larry M
    Loudon, TN

    I know there are many varying discussions about this, but I'd like to ask the question in a different way. I am an 8 handicap but with a redeeming factor of being a very straight driver of the ball. I've been golfing for the past 45 years and I understand the Pro V series is one of the best balls available...if not THE best.

    But that said, I have a driver swing speed of only 95 MPH, a slightly upright swing, and I create WAY too much ball spin with my driver. Given these parameters, recently on an uncrowded day I hit five Pro V1x balls and five NXT Tour balls off a Par 5 tee to see if I could determine a difference. I obviously realize that unless I'm Iron Byron, each of those ten swings were slightly different. 

    But luckily, all ten were at least in the (wide) fairway and four of the five NXT Tour balls went about 3-5 yards farther than the Pro V1x balls. But if I call Titleist (and I have) to ask if there is any difference in distance between the two balls given my swing parameters, I am told there is not. They tout the only differences being the construction characteristics and materials used in the balls and that basically all their balls go the same distance.

    I'm just not buying it...I think the NXT Tour will, with my swing speed, go a little further than the Pro V1x, and additionally save me about $15/dozen. And since I like to play with a new ball on each nine, this becomes a factor. I'd appreciate any thoughts.

  2. Bomber3

    Bomber3
    Lake St Louis, MO

    Military

    I think it comes down to personal preference if you are talking about 3 - 5 yards difference.  However, I also think you need to look at approach shots and short game performance around the green.  There is more to consider in ball selection than just distance and cost, but if you want/need those extra yards and want to save the extra $15 a dozen, then go with the NXT Tour.... it's a good ball.

  3. Larry M

    Larry M
    Loudon, TN

    Barry B said:

    I think it comes down to personal preference if you are talking about 3 - 5 yards difference.  However, I also think you need to look at approach shots and short game performance around the green.  There is more to consider in ball selection than just distance and cost, but if you want/need those extra yards and want to save the extra $15 a dozen, then go with the NXT Tour.... it's a good ball.

    I agree, Barry...but for chipping and putting around the green I honestly don't see any difference between the NXT Tour and Pro V1x. If we start factoring in the Pro V1 here...it definitely makes a difference, but I didn't want to mix apples and oranges. The Pro V1 is several yards shorter than the Pro V1x.

    So yes, it all does come down to personal preference :-)

  4. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    If you can still maintain your short game with the NXT Tour, go for it. If I wasn't buying the Loyalty special in March (4 for the price of 3 with customization for free), I'd have to look at Pro-V1x vs. NXT Tour. $36 a dozen gets the ProV's into the price point of the NXT.
  5. Larry M

    Larry M
    Loudon, TN

    Don O said:

    If you can still maintain your short game with the NXT Tour, go for it. If I wasn't buying the Loyalty special in March (4 for the price of 3 with customization for free), I'd have to look at Pro-V1x vs. NXT Tour. $36 a dozen gets the ProV's into the price point of the NXT.

    Don, short game with NXT Tour vs. Pro V1x seems the same. Both run out way longer than I want if flopping over a bunker, etc. But the only thing that will help me there is using a Pro V1 that will stop.

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