Used Titleist Pro V1 vs Pro V1x: Real-World Test Results
Buying used golf balls is one of the smartest money moves an amateur can make — but only if you know what you’re actually getting. In the video above, we ran a head-to-head experiment between used Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x balls: driver launch, iron spin, wedge check, and feel off the putter face.
Used doesn’t mean identical, though. Both balls held up surprisingly well against fresh ones off the tee, but the greenside differences showed up fast. The Pro V1 kept its signature soft feel and low launch off wedges, while the Pro V1x produced a higher, firmer flight with noticeably less iron spin — exactly what high-spin players want for keeping shots in play.
How to Buy Used Balls Without Getting Burned
Condition grading matters more than the brand debate. Mint or near-mint (AAAA) used balls perform within a shot or two of new for most golfers, at roughly half the price. Here’s the trap to avoid: refinished or “re-coated” balls. Those have been stripped and re-painted, which changes the cover hardness and kills the urethane spin you thought you were buying.
Check seller grading, buy from reputable used-ball suppliers, and once you find a ball you like, stick with it. Consistency in your ball is worth more than any single performance stat — your distances, your wedge spin, and your feel all calibrate to one ball over time.
Bottom line from the experiment: the Pro V1x is the distance play for spinny swingers, and the Pro V1 is the control play for wedge artists. Either way, used mint beats new cheap every time.
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