The new Titleist Pro V1x 2025 Golf Ball is trying to continue the brand’s incredible reputation as the number one ball in golf for the last 25 years.
The new Pro V1 and Pro V1x feature an all-new core, delivering more speed and more short game spin.
Traditionally I have always used the Pro V1 as I prefer the softer feel and flatter ball flight. However after a fitting at Titleist’s Performance Centre at Woburn last year, I saw that I was actually gaining a bit of carry and more spin with the Pro V1x.
This made me excited to test the new Pro V1x to see whether I could really get a benefit in performance from the new model ahead of the upcoming season!
Who Is It Aimed At?
With an RRP of £52 per dozen, these balls aren’t cheap. So you should only use them if you’re confident that you’re not going to lose them, or you’re happy to pay for top quality golf balls.
Having said that, they are usable for pretty much any type of golfer. The subtle differences between the Pro V1 and the Pro V1x also means that they’re more suitable to a wider range of golfers.
The Pro V1x tends to have a slightly firmer feel than the Pro V1. It offers a higher ball flight, with more spin particularly on iron shots.
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The Tech
Titleist are claiming that the 2025 Pro V1 and Pro V1x balls are going to give you more speed off the tee, more control with irons, and more spin with wedges. All of this combines to give you more opportunity to shoot lower scores. Sounds good so far.
How are they going to manage this?
Well, the only real change compared to the 2023 models is the introduction of a new faster, high gradient core.
This has allowed Titleist to steepen their ‘spin slope’, promoting low spin off the tee and more spin as you get closer to the green.
The Pro V1x has a spherically tiled, 348 tetrahedral dimple design. This is 40 less dimples than the Pro V1, optimised for a higher flight and more consistently.
A high-flex casing layer on the outside of the ball encourages ball speed, and keeps long-game spin low. Finally, a soft cast urethane elastomer cover provides the greenside spin that players prefer.
One feature that’s new to the Pro V1 range this year is the Enhanced Alignment option. This is said to help improve performance by promoting more precise aim and accuracy on putts.
Titleist Pro V1x 2025 Golf Ball Review
Looks and Feel
Titleist suggest that you work from green-to-tee when fitting yourself for a ball. So I started by hitting a number of putts and chips to get some initial feedback.
As always with Pro V1x you get a slightly firmer feel than with the Pro V1, and I especially felt like this was more noticeable around the greens.
Looks-wise, it’s the typical Pro V1x design that we’ve come to know and expect over the years. This time around the box does look a little smarter, which may help it to stand out more on the shelves.
There’s also a slightly updated sidestamp, which is more of a bold line that might make things easier for golfers who use it to line their ball up.
New this year is the alignment features which come as an extra option for golfers.
Titeist have never really been interested in these kind of alignment features, they always said that they wouldn’t do it unless it really helped performance.
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I don’t usually use any kind of alignment on my ball but I do think that Titleist’s version looks good.
You see lots of golfers drawing their own lines on to a Pro V1 or Pro V1x, so it does make sense that they’re offering this option now.
Performance
I’ve tested the new Pro V1x a number of times out on the course this year. The main thing I have noticed is a higher ball flight, especially with my driver.
It’s not something that I am 100% comfortable with, as I feel like it may not be as reliable in the wind.
Having said that I have definitely noticed that I’ve picked up more distance with my irons. I think it’ll make it easier to stop the ball on firmer greens in the summer.
It’s something that I do struggle with, especially in the longer irons, because my launch and spin rates are quite low.
Recently though, I’ve had some rounds where I’ve chipped the ball really well. Perhaps the added spin is helping me out here.
When it comes to putting I have probably struggled the most. The firmer feel off the face made me struggle a little more with distance control. It’s something that I’m sure would improve with time, but it is taking a bit of getting used to.
To really see if the new core was able to offer the extra speed and control that Titleist suggested, I tested the Pro V1x on Trackman at Hukd Golf.
With the driver, I saw an increase of almost 3mph of ball speed compared to the 2023 Pro V1x. This equated to more than seven yards extra carry, which was really impressive.
If you had a driver fitting and gained seven yards from one generation to another you’d be very impressed. To get this from a golf ball is really good.
There was a drop off in spin from the 2025 model, but the peak height was a little higher which should help with stopping distances.
Titleist Pro V1x 2025 Golf Ball Verdict
When it comes to testing a Titleist golf ball, you know that the performance is going to be good. However I was impressed to see just how much of a gain in ball speed and distance I achieved, especially at the top end of the bag.
Titleist promised that you’d get better performance compared to the 2023 model, and it did deliver.
As someone who has used Pro V1 for a number of years, I think it would take me a little bit of time to get used to the firmer feel and higher ball flight. This does prove that the Pro V1x does exactly what it’s supposed to in comparison to the Pro V1.
Is the Pro V1 range still the best in golf? There are plenty of challengers these days, including the likes of the Callaway Chrome Tour, Srixon Z-Star and TaylorMade TP5. The Pro V1x is still one of the very best options in the premium ball market.
Would I Use It?
I am going to do a bit more testing before the season properly starts, but the gains in ball speed and extra height on longer shots could be a big help for me. Because who doesn’t want to hit it a little further and stop the ball more quickly on the green?!
I’ve been a Titleist consumer for decades. Sadly our relationship ends now, you know why I’d guess. Perhaps I’ll reconsider in 4 years time, in the meantime I’ll buy my golf products from anywhere else.