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Posted: September 8, 2010
We've been making some changes to Titleist.com and we want to hear what you think of the updates so far. Click on the link below to launch a quick survey and we look forward to hearing your feedback.
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I recently sent in a survey about a test ball I tried. I played with the test balls a few times after I sent the survey in and the more I played them the better I liked them.
I was wandering what other golfer thought of the test ball. Will I get to see the results?
Ken McLain
Ken M wrote on September 9, 2010 at 12:03AM
I wish i had another sleeve of Prototype Ball TEST;
The Prototype is a hybrid between the Pro V1 & Pro V1x. Over all for me it has an average of 5 yds more than the V1 & 5 yds less than the V1x. The Prototype putts truer than both the Pro V1 & Pro V1x hands down. The Proto has the soft feel of the V1 off the putter but the roll of the V1x. The chips & pitches were very easy to control. With the Prototype my fairway 3w, 5w & 21deg Hybrid were in definite control with a slight draw that i liked & was so easy to control. With the V1 there was to much spin (hook) & the V1x was less spin going right (fade). This Prototype is the best all around ball that I have played. It added 5-10 yds off tee, an average of 5yds off my irons & it spun more on my wedges making the ball go higher & landing softer with no loss of distance.
All of the pro's @ Hudson, Leewood & @ Whippoorwill were salivating for the Test ball. I gave each of them the ball after my use & asked them to give me their feed back. One of the Playing Pro's Dell Ponchock @ Hudson waited for me on the 18th tee Box & asked if he could hit it. He did & WOW did he send it into orbit. He liked the way it felt off the driver. Bottom line, seriously, is that it reacts like an V1x has the softness of the V1. Thin Bladed shots still got there, no loss of distance, the hooks & fades were not as severe they "Held their Plane". The shot dispersion was tighter with the Prototype. I was swinging well & I took that into consideration but every once in a while after the 4 rounds of playing with the Prototype some of those old, bad & sneaky habits did show up & I know that the other balls would have not performed as well.
John A. wrote on September 10, 2010 at 10:56PM
Hello, I have a playing partner who joined the team titleist website and has received a couple dozen Pro V1's and golf towels, and I was wondering how you determine or pick those who receive them?
Craig E wrote on September 11, 2010 at 6:25AM
I am well satisfied and appreciate your efforts.
Ron R wrote on September 11, 2010 at 3:12PM
I love the Pro v1x ball.
Ronnie W wrote on September 12, 2010 at 4:40PM
I recieved the sleeve of the protype balls. Ihave not yet had the opportunity to test these
balls as directed, I am entering the hospital tomorrow for a complete knee replacement.
When I have compleste my rehab, I will be happy to test the protype according to your
instructions,
I hope this will be satisactory
Gordon Whitfield
Gordon W wrote on September 12, 2010 at 5:10PM
I play the AP1 and i love them the best that i have ever played
earl t wrote on September 13, 2010 at 10:37PM
I JUST FINISHED MY SURVEY ON THE NEW PROTO TYPE BALLS ENJOYED THE EXPERIENCE VERY MUCH, HOPE TO DO MORE SURVEYS IN THE FUTURE. THANKS.
MARK M wrote on September 13, 2010 at 11:14PM
Thanks for the updates. I really enjoy seeing new product information.
irish005 wrote on September 14, 2010 at 2:13AM
I played the test balls and was very pleased. I felt they gave me about 5 yards more from the Tee shot vs. my Pro V1. On iron shots there was more height with about the same distance as with my Prov1. There was a better softer feel than the Prov1. There wasn't much difference in spin action due to the extra height.
Regards,
H.F. May
H.F. M wrote on September 15, 2010 at 4:53PM
I think its great that you use us with new products,we are not pros but we know if it works for us.Our friends and others we play with see it too,some golfers don't care about the pros. But if i beat them they care, and want to see the ball or club you are playing!
ALLEN Y wrote on September 15, 2010 at 11:55PM
Test ball was very favorable to the Titliest ProV1. Dimple pattern was an obvious change and brighter cover although I don't believe the cover is as durable as the ProV1 as far as shine lasting.
Dan H wrote on September 16, 2010 at 2:40PM
Enjoyed playing prototype golf ball....this ball was a little more lively than the Provi 1 I presently play...It was longer by 10 yards off the tee and did not bite as well as the Prov 1 on approach shots. I prefered my Prov1 putting since I was used to the feel..the prototype was not as soft putting
michael D wrote on September 16, 2010 at 4:07PM
I am very excited about being a new member of team titleist. I look forward for future updates and promo's. I am currently using prov1X and loving it. This year my handicap has gone from 11 to 9. Thank you titleist for your great products. I would be very interested in doing any product testing for your products.
sam s wrote on September 16, 2010 at 9:33PM
@Craig E
I wish that I would receive free stuff just like you friend. What a great thing that would be, receiving something directly from Titleist. It would go directly onto/into the bag!
FuturePro17 wrote on September 19, 2010 at 6:58PM
Wow, Awsome, Outstanding,Wonderful, Excellent. These Are Without question.Hands. Down. The Worlds. Best. Golf Ball. By Far. Ever. 1.The feel control spin and distance. is in a class. all by. it. self. 2. from the Tee Box. from the 1st hole. All the way. To your last. Putt. On the 18th hole. The ( Pro - V 1 and the Pro - V 1x ) Plays Like A Gem. these are truly the finest cut. ( Diamonds of the highest quailty. you could ever want. but most of all ever find. In a golf ball. any where ever. period. to all of my fellow. members. out their. all over. please,please,please and I.mean please. take it from me. when you. want the best golf ball. 4 your. game. the ( Pro - V 1 and Pro - V 1x ) is the only way. to go. your golf ball. is the only peace of equipment. that you. use. from start to finish. on every hole.you can use different clubs. but your golf ball. stays the same. take it from me. i. know. my name is ( Mr. Darryl A. Fleet I. Am A. 45 Year Old ( Scratch Golfer ) I. Have been playing. Golf. ever since I. was 2 Years Old. thats 43 Years. By The Time I. Turned 11 Years Old. I. Was And Still Is to this day. A ( Scratch Golfer ) Ha Ha Ha Once Again. when you. want. the worlds. best. golf ball. ( Pro - 1 and Pro - V 1x ) Is the only chioce.
Hybirdking wrote on September 20, 2010 at 3:39PM
Just finnished playing the proto-type ball,1)a little more jump off irons 2)rolled very well on greens3) not much difference from driver I hit high bombs. Found the cover a little more durable than PRO 1< I hit the cart path . very good ball. Thanks ED K
Edward K wrote on September 21, 2010 at 11:02AM
Love the test ball. Great feel putts true great distance. Can't wait to get my hands on some more! Thanks Titleist
George S wrote on September 21, 2010 at 9:30PM
I really liked the TEST balls you sent me. When will they go to market?
Hal R wrote on September 22, 2010 at 2:10AM
I played the test balls this week and here is my assessment. 5 yards longer off the tee. Pro V1 had more spin on approach shots 100 yards in. I didn't notice any difference in distance with iron shots. The test ball felt softer on putts. I prefer the Pro V1 over the tset balls. The test balls were good but not as good as Pro V1.
Thanks for letting me participate in the test.
andrew c wrote on September 22, 2010 at 8:09PM