Titleist prototype balls

Re: Titleist prototype balls

Gary W — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 21:08:53 GMT

I think it is a random process once you become a member of Team Titleist .

I received a sleeve of balls early this week( totally unexpected) and just finished playing them. The balls are great and perform very well on the course. They appear to be longer off the tee and offer much better control and spin on approach shots.

The ball feels softer and it's almost like you can feel it compress as you hit it. It grabs the green on chip shots and rolls very smoothly.

Re: Titleist prototype balls

jim b — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 17:00:43 GMT

I compared the test prototype to a b330 rx, it felt the same on approch shots from 60 yards in and on pitches and chips.

the test ball had the same spin on wedges, irons and hybrids also fairway woods. I felt I could control the test ball better from 150 yards in than the b330 rx.

I felt the test ball was longer of the tee about 8 to 12 yards, and with mid irons about 5 to 8 yards. the distants with the shorter irons felt about the same as the b330 rx.

both golf balls felt good, however I did prefer the test ball over b330 rx. note- I thought the b330 rx was a brighter white

based on overall performance of the two balls, I prefer the new test ball by titeist

Re: Titleist prototype balls

jack g — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:26:40 GMT

good

Re: Titleist prototype balls

Edward M — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:31:30 GMT

Hello Mike, Well it seems i was edited, cause i mentioned 1 sleeve marking was PROTOTYPE 1 "FEEL" and the other sleeve PROTOTYPE 1 "DISTANCE", and sure like to have another box of Feel. And Thank for given me this opportunity.

Re: Titleist prototype balls

Sean FN — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:45:50 GMT

Good luck with the prototypes. I look forward to hearing what you folks have to say. I'm always testing different makes of balls around the greens to see how they perform.

Re: Titleist prototype balls

Mike D., Titleist Staff — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:48:12 GMT

[quote user="Edward M"]guess i'm a lucky one to receive 2 sleeves 3 balls each, one marked prototype the other prototype , Texas heat hard surface, felt like Prov1 has to offer Bold, the felt like DT Carry but does Not have the deep Dimples they are normal depth, I like these for the soft feel and lots of distance, both are straight flights, great stopping on greens, great rolling putts (stiffer from )and no scuffing. Unfortuntly clean out golf cart threw out box with survey net address,,, any help?

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Hi Edward,

Thanks for the note and feedback, and thank you for taking the time to help with the product test panel. We really appreciate the feedback and insight from our Team Titleist members. If you can provide some details on the golf balls you received, for example, what type of markings did they have and any other distinguishing characteristics we will point you in the right direction. Thanks a lot.

Best,
Mike

Re: Titleist prototype balls

David K — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:12:29 GMT

you might just ask Titlest.

Re: Titleist prototype balls

Edward M — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:40:35 GMT

guess i'm a lucky one to receive 2 sleeves 3 balls each, one marked prototype the other prototype , Texas heat hard surface, felt like Prov1 has to offer Bold, the felt like DT Carry but does Not have the deep Dimples they are normal depth, I like these for the soft feel and lots of distance, both are straight flights, great stopping on greens, great rolling putts (stiffer from )and no scuffing. Unfortuntly clean out golf cart threw out box with survey net address,,, any help?

Re: Titleist prototype balls

Justinu3 — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 16:54:05 GMT

I just received two sleeves in the mail! 1 sleeve the balls say DISTANCE in the AIM area. The other says FEEL. Both say Prototype instead of Titleist.

Can't wait to get them out on the course and see how they play!

I received an email about 3 weeks ago and I filled out some questions. I assume its random selection based on if you're a member in Team Titleist.

As a Marketing guy I think this is a great way to get feedback on product design to make meaningful enhancements.

Re: Titleist prototype balls

Sean FN — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 00:00:35 GMT

[quote user="David K"]

Unfortunately, unable to tell right now as all of the greens upon which I play were just aerified and top-dressed.

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Thanks anyway. :-)

Re: Titleist prototype balls

David K — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 18:58:11 GMT

Unfortunately, unable to tell right now as all of the greens upon which I play were just aerified and top-dressed.

Re: Titleist prototype balls

Sean FN — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:38:49 GMT

It sounds like an interesting ball. How was the spin around the green?

Re: Titleist prototype balls

David K — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:40:16 GMT

One would think that they are producing a new ball in an attempt to counter another manufacturer's "play the right ball" campaign. Trouble is that folks that play at my skill level, that don't have a repeating swing, can hardly evaluate a golf ball based soley upon feel and performance. For the record, I played one round with one of them and it didn't go in the hole all by itself.

Re: Titleist prototype balls

Cody D — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:28:29 GMT

thats great....more stuff I didn't know about (haha)

Re: Titleist prototype balls

ToddL — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:01:08 GMT

Wow - they must be producing a new line. Wonder if you have the next generation Pro-V's or another style - NXT? Good luck with them!

Re: Titleist prototype balls

David K — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:27:45 GMT

I just received two sleeves of some kind of ball. The balls in one sleeve marked only with a red circle and the balls in the second sleeve maked only with a red square. Titleist wants me to play the balls and then offer critical comments about each ball. Why I was selected, I do not know. I do not play Titleist equipment but I do use their shoes and gloves.

Re: Titleist prototype balls

Craig W — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 21:06:07 GMT

I tried the test balls last week and absolutely loved them.

Appeared to be slightly longer, felt softer, seemed to launch higher but the trajectory was more penetrating. Definately more durable. Super consistent. The feel of them and the ball flight are my lasting memories. I am definately curious of the compression of them; which seemed to be a little lower.

No complaints here. Will definately be putting them in play.

I would like to given the full review via the survey link that was provided.

Could someone please provide me with the web link so that I can provide my feedback?

Thanks

Re: Test ball selection

Mark M — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:02:55 GMT

Aaah so that explains why my experience with the prototype ball cover was different than other posts- there were two versions out there!

Merk

Re: Test ball selection

Mark S — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:32:47 GMT

How come I never get to test anything? I live in South Florida so I play all year round. I can give a great review on any balls or equipment. Just thought I would let TT know.

Thanks,

Mark

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Larry S — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 23:48:44 GMT

I agree with you Charlie,

I was fortunate to test the prototype and found the same results as you. Really like the ball

Re: Titleist prototype balls

Richard L — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 22:22:13 GMT

To all that are asking about the selection process, I myself updated my profile and checked the site, and there was a section asking to register to possibly be selected to test a new prototype ball. I filled out the survey, and received confirmation that I was selected to receive a sleeve of balls. The ones in the plain white box, that was all the buzz on tour a few weks back, when Paddy won. About 2 weeks later I got them in the mail, and there is certain criteria that the tester must answer. I too have been playing Titleist clubs and balls for over 25+ years, index upto, not down to, 11.5. I haven't tried the new ball yet due to rain the past 2 Saturdays here in Los Angeles. Titleist asked that I test the ball on a familiar course where shot selection would be similar to a normal round. I play every weekend and it looks like we'll have good weather this Saturday, so I conduct my test then. Not on my normal course but a tract that I'm way familiar with.

My hunch is that of all those that sign up to test product, that Titleist probably selects from a wide range of handicaps to get feedback from all types of players. They can't just gather info from pros, or single digit handicappers, because the demographic that purchases their products, is the recreational or serious golfer. The pros get they're product for free, and the rest of us aspire to play the same equipment as them, and as the slogan says,"for the serious golfer", and because they make superior equipment. I started with Titleist forged blades and have tried some other clubs, but went back to 681's and am now playing Forged 695 CB's with Project X shafts, custom built to my specs, by Titleist. I've played Titleist balls always, and every generation Pro V1x since they came out.

Stay loyal and keep hitting em.

Richard Laraba

Re: Titleist prototype balls

Geoffrey B — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:35:09 GMT

I spoke with a team titleist rep and they told me its based on your experience, activity, and other factors depending on the product

Re: Test ball selection

Cathy E — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:43:20 GMT

I found, too, that my test ball did not go as far as the other balls I tested it against. I played it 3 different times, once against the Titleist So-Lo, once against the Pro-V1x and once against another brand...in all cases I didn't feel like I got as much distance off the tee, but I did feel like the test ball stopped better on my shorter approach shots...and I really liked the feel off the putter. Since I need distance just to keep up with the boys, I probably wouldn't choose this ball over the Titliest So-Lo that I often play or the ProV1x that is my "summer ball" (in MN we only have about 4 weeks of summer!) :)

Re: Test ball selection

John C — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:39:01 GMT

I agree Mike B. I have played the ProV1x ball for 5 or so years. I should have refrained from reading the reviews of the test ball until I played myself. Felt like I got a sleeve of duds. 120 yards and in, chipping and putting are the only things that where a little different (softer). If I just missed it with my irons, it went no where. Tee ball was not really any different than the X.

Re: Test ball selection

Mike B — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 01:17:42 GMT

I was fortunate enough to be chosen to test one of the Titleist prototype balls this go-round. Not sure how I was selected, but I have always filled out the surveys Titleist sent out, so there may be something to that theory. The ball I tested was the one with the red number (I'm assuming it is to be the new ProV1x). It has a slightly different dimple pattern than the current ProV1x and I thought the prototype was consistently a little bit shorter on most shots, ran out more on chips shots and ballooned a little at times. It is a good ball, but I think the current ProV1x is tough to beat.