Hey Team Titleist! We’re excited to announce the arrival of the new Performance Alignment aid available on Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls – inspired by the way many of the world’s best mark their Titleist.
A long, straight line is among the most common golf ball markings across all levels of competitive golf and plays a significant role in helping players improve their aim and accuracy. Performance Alignment provides golfers this tour-proven marking straight out of the sleeve.
Titleist golf ball players Celine Boutier, Matt Fitzpatrick, Wyndham Clark and Allisen Corpuz have all won major championships recently using an alignment line on their Pro V1 or Pro V1x.
"It just takes away that little bit of doubt that you might have when you put your putter down behind the ball and you aren’t 100% sure where you’re pointing it,” said Pro V1x player and 2009 Open Champion Stewart Cink . “We work really hard on where we’re starting the ball on our putts. And the alignment line helps make sure it takes that one piece of variability out.”
If you’re interested in learning more, check out some of the frequently asked questions we answered below:
What is Performance Alignment?
Performance Alignment is a custom-printed alignment marking now available on Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls. The marking – featuring a subtle arrow shape, 105 degrees in length – is inspired by the long, straight line that many of the world’s best to use to mark their Titleist.
Where is the Performance Alignment line printed on the golf ball?
Performance Alignment is printed on each golf ball opposite the Pro V1 or Pro V1x side stamp.
Is Performance Alignment available in different colors?
Yes. It is offered in four colors: black, red, blue and green.
What was the reason for offering Performance Alignment?
From listening to golfers of all skill levels, one of the most common additions to a player’s Titleist is a long, straight line. Performance Alignment provides golfers with this tour-proven marking straight out of the sleeve.
Which Titleist tour pros use a line?
Among the many Team Titleist members who use a line on their Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf ball are Viktor Hovland, Lydia Ko, Will Zalatoris, Celine Boutier, Justin Thomas, Wyndham Clark, Matt Fitzpatrick, Allisen Corpuz, Billy Horschel, Danielle Kang, Sungjae Im, Patty Tavatanakit, Sahith Theegala, Joaquin Niemann, Mito Pereira, Leona Maguire, Gaby Lopez, Harris English and K.H. Lee.
“I use a black line, because I cannot putt without this,” said Pro V1 player Viktor Hovland. “I literally cannot aim.”
“I’ve just never been good at just standing over the ball and being able to aim that way,” Hovland said. “I’ve found it’s really helped my putting, especially on the short ones, when there’s not too much break involved. I just did a blind test with a line on and then without a line, and I just aimed it miles better with a line on.”
Which models are offered with Performance Alignment?
Performance Alignment is currently available on Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls.
Are there other alignment aid options available?
Yes. We continue to offer a wide range of alignment aid designs through the golf ball customizer on Titleist.com.
When is Performance Alignment available?
Performance Alignment golf balls are available now through Titleist.com in the United States and Canada only.