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Are Golf Balls Underrated? The One Piece of Equipment We Rarely Think About

Oak J — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:44:18 GMT

We often talk about drivers, irons, swing techniques, and even high-tech training tools—but one thing that quietly decides almost every shot is the golf ball itself. It’s interesting how something so small can have such a big impact on distance, spin, control, and feel. Some players swear by soft-feel balls for better control around the greens, while others prefer distance-focused balls that maximize power off the tee. What’s even more surprising is how much difference a “simple” ball change can make in consistency. I’ve seen players switch models and suddenly notice better control on short game shots or improved rollout on drives—without changing anything else in their swing.

It also raises a fun question: do we really choose the right golf ball for our playing style, or do most of us just stick with whatever we’re used to or find easily?

Would love to know:

Do you play with a specific type of golf ball or just whatever is available? Have you ever noticed a real performance difference between brands? Do beginners underestimate how important the right ball selection is?

Curious to hear your experiences—sometimes the smallest piece of equipment might be doing the biggest job on the course.

RE: Are Golf Balls Underrated? The One Piece of Equipment We Rarely Think About

WKilloran — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:49:26 GMT

I have gone through two ball fittings with Titleist, and the ProV1x was the recommended ball. They are not cheap, but I’m not going to spend a lot for clubs, and not use the best ball for my game. It’s been said many times, but it is the one piece of equipment used on every shot.

What is your favorite golf ball

Jaxon G — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:59:26 GMT

My favorite Titleist golf ball is the Pro-V1x left dash. It is so forgiving and less spinny for my swing.

RE: What is your favorite golf ball

Marion T — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:30:34 GMT

I keep going back to the Pro V1, it just feels the most consistent for me tee to green. I tried the left dash for a bit and it was solid off the driver, but I missed a bit of that greenside control.
If I’m not using that, I’ll sometimes switch to something like the TM TP5x when I want a slightly firmer feel. Honestly though it mostly comes down to what matches your swing, took me a while to settle on one.

RE: What is your favorite golf ball

DStover — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:29:30 GMT

Prov1 is my favorite. I do play the Tour soft as well.

RE: What is your favorite golf ball

larry m — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:57:45 GMT

Left dash and AVX

RE: What is your favorite golf ball

Mike R — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:53:55 GMT

Prov1 with the aim stripe

RE: What is your favorite golf ball

Randy M — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:11:12 GMT

[quote user="John B"]PRO V1X... fits me the best - a 64 year old, lows 90s driver swing speed player who carries their 7 iron 150 yds.

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Same for me at 71.

RE: Team Titleist Balls

Dale V — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:01:32 GMT

Those ProV1 and ProV1x with the small TT logo by the Titleist script were already produced and boxed in a quantity based on demand. I am pretty sure there is no method for taking completed balls back into the assembly process to add AIM lines. Add the complexity of multiple AIM designs and the demand becomes even less so you would basically create a situation where you were customizing for each individual order, a process that would impact the current assembly and drive up cost. That’s my take on the situation. Since comments here are rarely from Titleist employees, you might head up to New Bedford and take the Ball Plant 3 tour and ask them personally. It’s worth the trip!

Team Titleist Balls

WMartin — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:38:39 GMT

Why can we not get the Team Titleist marked balls with the aim line? Is this possibly a option in the future or am i just missing them when i try to order.

RE: Are Golf Balls Underrated? The One Piece of Equipment We Rarely Think About

John B — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:00:28 GMT

Yes they are underrated... It is the one piece of equipment you use on every shot. But I would like to point out that with the cost of clubs, bags, Green Fees/Club Memebrships., etc. - the golf ball is the least expensive item we purchase.

So why not splurge on the one piece of equipment needed on every shot!!!

And yes play the same ball for consistency shot to shot, round to round.

RE: What is your favorite golf ball

John B — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:48:03 GMT

PRO V1X... fits me the best - a 64 year old, lows 90s driver swing speed player who carries their 7 iron 150 yds.

RE: ProV1 Aim Enhanced

Don O — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:00:36 GMT

Whatever gets you the tools you need. Proving there is a market out there.

Between retirement and a cable system with more than 82 channels with nothing on, I’m comfortable adding alignment lines on a dozen balls at a time to pass the time.

ProV1 Aim Enhanced

WBagwell — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:49:42 GMT

i just received my 4 boxes of the ProV1 AIM Enhanced golf balls. these balls are better than i thought they would be. alot better than having to draw a line on every ball. Great job Titleist.

Team Titleist Golf Balls

RBadgley — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:15 GMT

Did you order yours? I got mine!

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RE: Team Titleist Golf Balls

Chuck Zirkle — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:36:44 GMT

Click on the TT ICON Shop at the top of this page. It will take you to the TT shopping site. The balls will be there. Place your order. Happy shopping. Should be to you in about a week.

RE: Team Titleist Golf Balls

Don O — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:12:03 GMT

You can order various ball customizations on Titleist.com. Go to the Balls tab and search.

RE: What is your favorite golf ball

Dr. Kovatchian — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:55:56 GMT

Pro V1 plays the best for me.
Best Ball in the Universe!

Cheers,
Dr. K

RE: What is your favorite golf ball

Keith M — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:46:55 GMT

Left dash. I have tried both the new Pro V1 and Pro V1x and if I had to play something else, I'd play the Pro V1.

RE: What is your favorite golf ball

Randy M — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:38:39 GMT

I've used the Pro V1X for years and years --- and I still am using that ball --- but as I've grown older, I have to admit that I find the TruFeel is maybe a better fit for my game.

RE: What is your favorite golf ball

Dennis B — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:26:00 GMT

I was fitted for the ProV1x. It just works for me

RE: Team Titleist Golf Balls

Tobias T — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:25:12 GMT

How to order this?

Where do you mark your ball?

PLounds — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 20:52:51 GMT

Sounds like a daft question, but if the point of marking it is to help you identity your ball then you'd have to mark it in such a way that it was likely that you'd know your ball regardless of how it had landed eg deep in the rough so you can only the top of the ball. In that case putting multiple lines round the ball might work but putting just a single mark on one side wouldn't.

Or do you mark your ball ever so lightly so that if it is in the deep rough you get an opportunity to take it out to identify it and then put it back in a slightly better position?

RE: Where do you mark your ball?

Tobias T — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:22:40 GMT

above the logo

Marking Your Titleist Ball

Brandon E — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 20:20:31 GMT

I'm just curious how others mark their golf ball, I put a pink, purple, and green dot to signify my daughters favorite color, my wife's favorite color and my favorite color, my color is pink. Just a little bored on a rainy Sunday.

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