ProV1 vs TP5x during round notes

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By Jon C

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  1. Jon C

    Jon C
    Lehigh Valley, PA

    Hey all,

    Really more of confirmation of data that most of you already know I'm sure. The weather having changed to where the home club has more open spots, I had some fun and played 2 balls for my own "brand testing" lol. I played the front 9 with the ProV and the TP5x and my biggest takeaways were this:

    -ProV had much better stopping on approach, the TP5 had too much backspin and would often times zip 2-4 feet more, (worse with sloped greens) -ProV felt much more flush/soft on putting strokes vs more of a solid ball on TP (preference here but I prefer the soft contact on putts -Tee shots - I can't say I hit it consistently on the face enough back to back to give data on these two, however the PROv was about 10 yds longer on the 3 holes where it's a more consistent layup drive.

    I was one of those that also switched up models/balls during offseason/casual, I have to say I'm an advocate for staying in the same ball that suits you all the time.

    Cheers!

  2. Barry M

    Barry M
    Reno, NV

    I do that myself sometimes. TP5 is a great ball but it ain't no ProV1. I'm just a mid teens handicap and can't work the ball much but can tell the difference. Personal favorite is the ProV1X. It just works for me.
  3. Jon C

    Jon C
    Lehigh Valley, PA

    Yessir absolutely! Completely agree
  4. DK

    DK
    Northeastern, PA

    So cool to read this. I usually play the prov1x but wanted to see what difference there might be with the tp5x. Wow. Was I surprised. Many things changed but was mainly noticed off the tee. My “normal” fade was gone and distance off by at least 10 yards. At first I thought it might have just been me that day but when I changed back on the back 9— the fade was back! If it ain’t broke, don’t fox it.
  5. Rob R

    Rob R
    Chicago, IL

    Hi Jon-

    Thank you for posting about your golf ball comparison. Proves that the ProV1 & ProV1x are the best ball on the market.
  6. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military
    Got fitted for my gamer many years ago at our course. Have played the Prov1 ever since. Have tried the Pro1x left dash and did the white box testing last year, BUT the Prov1 still my ball also. Love the sound the feel off the club.
    The 2023 model travels well also.
  7. mike

    mike
    plymouth, NC

    I do the same thing in the off season as far as playing different models. I have found that the TPx plays good for me off the tee but stops there compared to the Pro V1 and 1x. I played the Pro V1 much of the season but have found myself going back to the Pro V1X for the short game.
  8. GMcClanahan

    GMcClanahan
    Pinehurst, NC

    I have found the TM tour level ball to be less durable. Lot more wear on the cover than the Prov1x during a round.
  9. ERisch

    ERisch

    I play a ProV1 and was recently sent two sleeves of TP5 2024 prototypes to test. The post-testing survey from TM specifically mentioned the ProV1 as my benchmark. The following is the testing feedback I provided:

    “Balls felt very firm, resulting in hot mid iron shots and shorter drives (10-15 yards) with a lower launch angle than my typical flight with a ProV1. Both points were noticed by my regular playing partner.

    Ball was workable with good spin around greens.

    Putted true with solid roll and controllable speed and distance.

    Used the same ball the entire round speaking to increased durability.

    Overall a solid ball I likely would not choose to play given its unpredictability for long game shots.”

    I’ll stick with my ProV1, thank you.
  10. Brian C

    Brian C
    Fort Wayne, IN

    I actually got fit for a golf ball last summer. I too played the TP5, but felt I was losing distance and coming up short on shots. Boy was I right!! While with my irons and wedges I was only slightly longer with ProV1 vs. TP5, the real attention grabber was with driver. I was averaging 15 yards longer and a tighter dispersion when compared to TP5. From there on, it has been a no brainer. Not that I have had much of one to start with.
  11. Thomas Y

    Thomas Y
    Wenham, MA

    I think it is really convincing to test the products for our own games, on golf courses, to find the best ball for our own game. What convinces me that Titleist makes the best golf balls is looking in the WITB (what's in the bag) of tour players. It doesn't take much to realize that Titleist is truly #1 when you see how many pros have 'contracts' with other manufacturers but play Titleist balls. I won't mention names, but it is interesting to see 'who plays what'!
  12. Anthony C

    Anthony C
    Tinton Falls NJ

    I need spin, so ProV1x is the ball I was fit into. TP5 spins more, and ultimately gives me better results. I hope Titleist launches a ProV1x+ one day. I want to keep it all Titleist.
  13. Alex

    Alex

    Yeah love a vs on a loner round of golf. You never know when I ball might start suiting your game better than another model always worth seeing what’s out there.

    Cheers for this
  14. Tim S

    Tim S

    the title shows TP5X but your post says TP5......which ball are you talking about?
  15. Bkoesling

    Bkoesling

    Pro v is comparable to the tp5x not tp5
  16. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    When it comes to Pro-V, reminds me of Risky Business and Porsche - …there is no substitute…

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