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Posted: October 5, 2012
As the PGA Tour Fall Series begins at TPC Summerlin just outside of Las Vegas, some players were caught by surprise to see temperatures soar into the triple digits earlier in the week.
Another surprise was also waiting for Titleist Brand Ambassadors and golf ball loyalists in the field – white boxes filled with new Pro V1 and Pro V1x prototype golf balls. And as many players have told us, when they see the white boxes show up on tour, they know something exciting is waiting for them inside.
Team Titleist hopped on a plane and headed to Vegas to cover the action as the Titleist Golf Ball R&D Staff started the tour seeding and performance validation process with the players at the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.
We caught up with Michael Mahoney, Director of Golf Ball Product Management, and Fordie Pitts, Titleist Golf Ball Tour Rep, to talk about the seeding process and get a closer look at the road to a tour introduction. We also chatted with Jason Bohn and Charley Hoffman to get their take on what it's like working with the Titleist R&D team and hear some first impressions on the prototype Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls.
Check out what they had to say in the video above.
Stay tuned to Team Titleist for more information and updates as the tour seeding and performance validation process continues.
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ALLEN Y wrote on October 5, 2012 at 9:28PM
What's is different now with the new Pro v1 and Pro v1x..
Brien W wrote on October 5, 2012 at 9:36PM
Oh, I cant wait to try the new ProV1! Wouldnt it be sweet to have that job!
Lucky Guys!
Tom S. wrote on October 5, 2012 at 10:01PM
Thats awesome! Love new technology, hope they send some samples out again this year!
PG
Paul G wrote on October 5, 2012 at 10:13PM
Sounds cool. I can't wait to see what you guys come up with next
Josh G wrote on October 6, 2012 at 2:04AM
Everything sounds great! Can't wait until I get my "white box"! To make the absolute BEST, #1 ball in golf...better...wow, it's definitely something to look forward to.
David Browning wrote on October 6, 2012 at 7:11AM
I am always excited to see new introductions from Titleist. I was lucky enough to receive a sleeve of the present Pro V when they were introduced, and what a difference from the previous model, I am sure these new balls will add much to the performance ball flight, spin, trajectory etc. As with clubs, eye appeal is an important factor too. I look closely for new dimple patterns, surface details, printing clarity etc. Guess you can say I have a ball fettish,,,
Keep up the great work you do improving our golf life.
Clint M wrote on October 6, 2012 at 4:06PM
I will be providing feedback on the Prototype Pro V1 this week!
TAIII wrote on October 7, 2012 at 1:09AM
Just got the new Titleist Prototype Balls today. Can't wait to test them out! Thanks Titleist.
Tony T wrote on October 10, 2012 at 5:12AM
Just received the new prototype golf balls and will be testing them this weekend. Looking forward to evaluate their performance against the current Pro V1X I use today.
Gary W wrote on October 11, 2012 at 12:31AM
I received a sleeve of PV1X's on 10/10/12 and was asked to evaluate them. I did the testing as requested and went to the web site to enter the data and take the survey . When I got there I was informed the survey was closed. I guess my input is not necessary, but thanks for the balls anyway.
Roger Parker
roger p wrote on October 12, 2012 at 10:20PM
I have received a sleeve of the new balls and as a loyal Titleist player, I can't wait to try them. Keep up the improvements.
gary b wrote on October 17, 2012 at 4:15AM
Just got my "white box" and will be testing them out this weekend.
Andrew wrote on October 17, 2012 at 4:59AM
Got new "white box" with Titleist prototype golf balls in it a few days ago, and I cannot wait to go out and play them this weekend. I currently play ProV1X and think it is the best ball available for me as I have had my lowest scoring rounds playing it. Thanks Titleist for including me in your player evaluations of the new ball! Another reason Titleist is #1.
Robert T wrote on October 17, 2012 at 6:51AM
The new prototypes I tested are awesome. They have an improved soft feel and felt very solid when hit with no loss in distance (Maybe even added some). Am really looking forward to playing more with these new balls. They are absolutely great around the green. This is why I play Titleist!!
Ambrose K wrote on October 17, 2012 at 1:20PM
I was lucky enough to get a white sleeve last time. I was very impressed with that golf ball. I would be very excited to try the new pro v1x.
Curtis C wrote on October 17, 2012 at 3:09PM
I received three new balls last week. I have tried them and found them to be a little bit longer with excellent spin around the green. Yes, I will play them next year.
J. Evan N wrote on October 17, 2012 at 7:43PM
Received the Prototype ball last week and took them out for a spin and wow. I have always played the PRO V1x and this new ball seems to have taken it to the next level. I noticed a definite increase in distance with less spin and the ball seems to have a lower compression feel to them. I am at awe at how they can take an already amazing product and made it better. I love the control of the ball and it seems like controlling spin is much easier from before. Flop shots just land and stop. Bump and run shots seem to be almost automatic and full shots feel amazing. Love this ball. Good job Titleist R & D!
Goldenbear1979 wrote on October 17, 2012 at 7:49PM
Glad the Pros are excited as we are to test the new ProVs. Titleist R&D...well done as always.
Deno wrote on October 29, 2012 at 12:43PM
How can I get some of those test balls?
Paul M wrote on October 29, 2012 at 6:10PM