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Because the core of the golf ball is only minimally engaged on shots of approximately 50 yards and less, the cover is the key component of golf ball construction when talking about the short game.

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After the core molding process, Pro V1 cores undergo Titleist's corona discharge process. This process ensures that the Urethane Elastomer™ cover adheres properly to the core.

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During cover casting, liquid urethane is is dispensed into half-ball mold cavities. The inside surfaces of these metal molds are cast with hobs, the positive, domed versions of the Pro V1 and Pro V1x spherically tiled, tetrahedral dimple patterns (352 and 328 dimples, respectively). In turn, these hobs impress the finished dimple pattern into the golf ball cover.

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2013 Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls utilize a thermoset Urethane Elastomer™ cover, in which ingredients are mixed, like epoxy, just before being cast around the golf ball core.

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Once the covers cool and cure, Pro V1 cover molds are unbolted. Excess urethane material around the staggered wave parting line will now be buffed out.

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After cover casting, Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls are buffed using a succession of blades and sanders to remove excess urethane material.

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After buffing, the golf balls now go through a washing and drying process before proceeding to paint operations.

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The new paint system developed for the 2013 Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls utilizes a travelling carousel and two sprayers, one that sprays from above and one that applies paint from below. This ensures proper coverage over the entire surface of the ball.

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Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls receive two coats of primer paint. After drying, the balls proceed to stamping operations.

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In stamping, Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls are precisely oriented before receiving the Titleist Script...

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...and new A.I.M. (Alignment Integrated Marking)™ sidestamp.

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After stamping, a coat of clear-coat paint adds the familiar, final glossy touch to the #1 Ball in Golf.

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X-ray evaluation and hand inspection are the final manufacturing processes before 2013 Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls travel down the road from Ball Plant 3 in New Bedford, MA to Fairhaven, MA...

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...where they are packaged and distributed to golf shops around the globe.

Forum Post: Re: AP1 or AP2

Aaron N — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:44:00 GMT

The easy answer is to go get fitted by a proffesional club fitter and see what works best for you.

Having said that, spin is really going to come down to the shaft. I'm a 2-3 handicap and a strong player (hit my 7i 185 yards) and prefer the AP1 heads. I do have shafts in them that intentionlaly keep the spin down (KBS C-taper S+) and the lofts are 1* weaker than standard.

I have had no problem keeping the ball low with this set-up. IMO that comes down to technqie, not the clubs. I prefer the AP1s over the AP2s because I never have the chance to practice, only to play, and I can use the extra forgivness that the AP1s offer.

They are both great sets of clubs. Go hit them and get fit to see what works best for you.

Forum Post: Re: 913 series shafts

Cathi, Titleist Club Concierge — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:30:00 GMT

[quote user="Guest U"]Can you swap shafts between the 913 drivers and the 913 woods?

[/quote]

The 913 surefit adapters are all different and cannot be swapped. The 913 driver and fairway use .335 parallel tips, but the surefit adapter is shorter on the fairway. If you want to cut and retip a 913 driver for use in the 913 fairway, we can provide that service as long as the shaft and adaptor were built together by us. The MSRP for the retip, cutting (both tip and butt), regripping should be $62.00. The hybrids use a .370 tip and we cannot retip a fairway or driver for use in the hybrids. If you have a 910 fairway or hybrid shaft and the shaft and adapter were built by us, we will retip that for use in a 913 and the MSRP is $45.00.

Forum Post: Re: Another Back Injury

Greg P — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:26:00 GMT

Good advice. I know I am guilty of failing to be diligent with a proper fitness program. Used to be a time when I could go from trunk of the car to the first tee without any problem. Not any more.

Listen to your doc and put the effort into your therapy--and don't give up hope. Exercise and swing instruction that reduces stress on the back can do wonders. I wish you all the best in your recovery.

Rgds,

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Forum Post: Re: AP2 COR

Walt S — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:33:00 GMT

[quote user="Walt S"]

I have a question regarding the shape and COR of the AP2 irons.

I am testing the AP2 vs the JPX 825 and asked a question regarding the shape of the Titleist irons.

My question was, why is the shape of the JPX825 more rounded in the longer irons than the AP2?

The response I got back (from miz) is that quote

"On the 825 line, the longer irons are designed to be not only forgiving, but also to have the highest COR possible in the long irons, flowing down to a more traditional iron design COR in the short irons where distance is not as important. As the set flows, the longer irons get a bit more rounded in shape because the roundness of the topline and leading edge actually help to increase the effective rebound area and increase the overall COR. Think of a trampoline. If the trampoline was shaped like a traditional iron face gauge (relatively straight on the leading edge and top with a taper to it), then the COR and amplitude of rebound will be less consistent and maximized across the face. A more rounded shape, however, allows for a bigger trampoline resulting in a larger rebound and also a more consistent one. This is why the head shape flows as it does, eventually ending at a more traditionally shaped set of short irons."

That being said, the AP2 line is not designed to have increased COR at all throughout the set, so they follow a head shape flow that is more similar to the models in our MP line of golf clubs

Can I get a clarification from Titleist on this!

Walt

[/quote]Chris: I mis-spoke when I said AP2, I wanted to say AP1,sorry about that. I caught it when I read my response back to you on your response to me!

Forum Post: Re: Driver with mismatched serial number?

Cathi, Titleist Club Concierge — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:22:00 GMT

Hi Mark, The red dot 9 gram bezel weight will swingweight out at D5 with the Phenom 70 shaft.