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Pro V1 vs Pro V1x: which Titleist ball to personalize as a gift

Same family, same urethane cover, a different flight and feel.

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  1. Which golfer gets which
  2. Specs side by side
  3. Round by round
  4. What you can print
  5. Questions

Pro V1 or Pro V1x: which golfer gets which

No outright winner: match the ball in their bag. Can't find out? We would guess the softer Pro V1.

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Choose the Pro V1 if the golfer…

Titleist's softer, mid-flight ball.

  • already plays the Pro V1
  • likes a soft feel off the putter and wedges
  • hits it high enough already, and wants a mid flight
  • is a player you can't ask: soft feel is the safer guess
Check price: Pro V1
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Choose the Pro V1x if the golfer…

Titleist's higher-flying ball, with more spin on full shots.

  • already plays the Pro V1x
  • wants a higher ball flight
  • likes more spin on full iron shots into greens
  • prefers a firmer feel off the face
Check price: Pro V1x

Not sure what they play? The model name is printed on every ball: check one in their bag, or ask a playing partner.

Pro V1 and Pro V1x specs side by side

Titleist Pro V1 vs Pro V1x (2025)
SpecPro V1Pro V1x
CoreFaster high-gradient coreFaster high-gradient dual core
Dimples388, spherically tiled tetrahedral348, spherically tiled tetrahedral
Quality checksMore than 90More than 120
Casing layerBoth: speed-amplifying high-flex casing
CoverBoth: soft cast urethane elastomer
ColorsBoth: White, High Optic Yellow
Custom play numbersBoth: 00 to 99

From Titleist's 2025 launch release; the dimple counts match Golf Digest Australia and Golf Business News.

Pro V1 vs Pro V1x, round by round

How Titleist describes each 2025 ball. The label says what differs, not who wins.

  • Feel

    Pro V1SoftPro V1xFirmer

    Softer: Pro V1

  • Flight

    Pro V1Mid trajectoryPro V1xFlies higher

    Higher: Pro V1x

  • Off the tee

    Pro V1Low long-game spinPro V1xLow long-game spin

    Close

  • Irons and wedges

    Pro V1More iron and wedge spin than the last modelPro V1xSpins more than Pro V1 on full shots

    More spin: Pro V1x

  • Around the green

    Pro V1Soft cast urethane cover; "maximum short game spin"Pro V1xThe same soft cast urethane cover

    Same cover

On flight: Titleist lowered the 2025 Pro V1x's peak height to stay within the USGA's Overall Distance Standard, and it still flies higher than the Pro V1.

Personalized Titleist golf balls: what you can print on a Pro V1 or Pro V1x

Titleist sells both as custom orders. They are made to order, so order early for the holidays or Father's Day.

A play number

00 to 99: a lucky number, an age or an old team number.

Personal text

Initials or a short line.

A logo

For a club, a team or an event.

Alignment markings

More pronounced than the standard sidestamp.

Personalize at Titleist Personalized balls, markers and divot tools
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Pro V1 vs Pro V1x FAQ

Which is softer, Pro V1 or Pro V1x?

The Pro V1. Titleist describes the Pro V1 as having a soft feel and the Pro V1x as having a firmer feel.

Does the Pro V1x fly higher than the Pro V1?

Yes, by Titleist's description: the Pro V1 has a mid trajectory and the Pro V1x flies higher. For the 2025 model Titleist lowered the Pro V1x's peak height to stay within the USGA's Overall Distance Standard, and it still flies higher than the Pro V1.

Which spins more, Pro V1 or Pro V1x?

Off the tee both are low-spin balls. On full shots, irons included, Titleist says the Pro V1x spins more. Around the green both share the same soft cast urethane cover, and Titleist lists maximum short-game spin for the Pro V1.

How many dimples do the Pro V1 and Pro V1x have?

The 2025 Pro V1 has 388 dimples and the 2025 Pro V1x has 348, both in a spherically tiled tetrahedral pattern.

Can you personalize Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls?

Yes. Titleist sells both as custom orders with play numbers from 00 to 99, personal text or a logo, and both can be ordered with more pronounced alignment markings. Custom balls are made to order, so allow extra time before a birthday, the holidays or Father's Day.

Which should I buy if I don't know which ball they play?

Look at a ball in their bag first: the model name is printed on it. If you can't find out, we would guess the softer Pro V1 for feel; the Pro V1x suits a player who wants a higher flight and more spin on full shots.

What is the Pro V1x Left Dash?

A third Titleist tour ball: a high flight similar to the Pro V1x, much lower long-game spin and a firmer feel. Titleist released a new version in January 2026. It suits fewer golfers, so give it only if it is already their ball.

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