Review: New 2025 Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x

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By James Tait Published: 13 January 2025
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Who's it for?

Perefct if you want more spin around the greens, better speed and better control in the long game

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PROS

  • New faster high gradient core in the the Pro V1 for more speed and spin
  • New faster high gradient dual core in the Pro V1x delivers more speed and spin on approach shots
  • Speed amplifying high-flex casing layer, which gives you that low long game spin
  • Soft cast Urethane Elastomer Cover for more greenside spin. 

CONS

  • Price point may be out off some people's budgets

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In October 2000, Titleist unveiled a golf ball that changed the game almost overnight.

A quarter of a century later, the Titleist Pro V1 is still going strong – and arguably stronger than ever.

The No.1 ball in golf gets an upgrade every other year and you only need to look at the adoption numbers on tour for proof of its performance. Since seeding of the 2025 model started at the Shriners Children’s Open in October, for example, more than 40 PGA Tour pros have switched to the new ball, with many having won with it.

But what is it about the new Pro V1 and Pro V1x that has persuaded pros to make the change? Exactly what performance benefits and improvements does it offer?

Let’s take a closer look…

The Tech

How do you make something that is already brilliant even better?

The new Titleist Pro V1 at address (Credit: Titleist)

In the new Titleist Pro V1, it begins with a faster high gradient core. This is designed to produce more speed, along with increased iron and wedge spin for more control.

Its dimple design, which is a 388 tetrahedral dimple design, optimises distance and delivers a penetrating and consistent flight. 

A close-up look at the 2025 Titleist Pro V1x (Credit: Titleist)

The X, meantime, features a new faster high gradient dual core. This delivers more speed and spin on approach shots for more control. The dimple pattern is different to Pro V1, as the Pro V1x has a 348 tetrahedral dimple design, optimised for a higher flight with more consistency. 

Both models are equipped with a speed amplifying high-flex casing layer – which gives you that low long game spin – as well as a soft cast Urethane Elastomer Cover for more greenside spin. 

Additionally, you can also get these balls customised with different alignment designs. Choose from up to 40 different options online.

The verdict

Are they faster? Are they straighter? Do they spin more?

Faster, yes, noticeably in the Pro V1x, where there is lower spin across the board on longer shots and off the tee. The ‘V’ has a very penetrating flight and and is low spinning.

You’ll definitely see more speed from the Pro V1x than previous generation, and a small increase in the Pro V1. 

The spin is noticeably higher in the ProV1x and there is a little bit more in the Pro V1 on those approach shots.

What probably impressed me most with the ‘V’ was the workability and control. It didn’t over-spin, as sometimes happens when you’re trying to shape a shot. 

The Pro V1x, even though it spins more and launches higher compared to the ‘V’, it doesn’t balloon on longer shots, so you’ll still the consistency and control you need. 

Overall, yes, what we’re talking about here are marginal gains. But two things: one, improving on a product that’s so good to begin with is never easy and the fact Titleist are continually able to evolve the Pro V1 and take it to the next level is undeniably impressive; and two, gains are gains. Show us a golfer who couldn’t do with a little bit more.

Give them a try. You won’t be disappointed.

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James Tait is bunkered’s Gear Editor. Want to know how the latest Callaway driver, Vokey wedge or Scotty Cameron putter performs? He’s the guy to ask. Better yet, just watch his videos on the bunkered YouTube channel. One of the biggest hitters in the UK, James also competes on the World Long Drive circuit and is a descendent of former Amateur champion Freddie Tait.

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