Where Are All the Used Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls and Are They Worth It?

By: Al Scillitani


Golfers can not get enough used Pro V1 Golf Balls. As soon as we receive a shipment of used Pro V1’s, they are gone within a couple of days. I will be the first to admit, I am not a golf ball expert. However, I am curious and motivated to find out why we can’t keep a large supply of used Pro V1 golf balls and whether or not there are golf balls that are just as good.

According to Titleist, Pro V1’s (MSRP $58) have:

• New, staggered wave parting line - longer distance from enhanced ball flight

• New, higher coverage 392 dimple design - penetrating trajectory for long, consistent distance

• New, A.I.M. (Alignment Integrated Marking) sidestamp - integrated alignment guide for improved putting alignment

• Longer driver distance

• Soft compression for outstanding feel

• Drop-And-Stop control

• The most durable of all Titleist Tour-played golf balls
So, what else have I found out about used Pro V1’s?

1. Why are used Pro V1’s in such demand at $24 to $29 a dozen?
The answer to this one was easy if I thought about it. Titleist Pro V1’s are the #1 ball used on the PGA Tour. The Pro V1 is the most preferred ball by lower handicap players. It makes complete sense that these balls are found less often in water or lost in the woods. The PGA Tour player and other experienced golfers are less likely to loose the ball.

2. Are Pro V1’s really THAT good?
I am sure that this question will stir up a huge debate, but I thought it was important to cover. Bottom line, yes they are a fantastic high performance ball. It was very hard to find anyone that did not feel the Pro V1 was the best ball on the market. If you are looking for a ball with great feel and accuracy, the Pro V1 is it. However, I do need to add, there are other soft balls that are very good. I can not really say other balls are actually better because it is really based on personal preference. Some simply feel more confident using a Titleist ball. This is where the Titleist brand name comes into play. Titleist is known to make some of the best golf balls. Golfers have been using Titleist for years. Brand loyalty and comfort using the same brand goes a long way.

3. If I can not find any used Pro V1’s, what should I use?
When this question was asked, most would add, but they are not as good as the Pro V1’s. Keeping that in mind, feel free to try these performance balls around $10 to $20 used ($20 to $40 new):

Nike One Black
Nike One Platinum
Callaway HX Tour


Al Scillitani Internet Marketing Manager GVC Commerce Inc Global Golf Used Golf Balls Golf Shoes Only


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