THE TRUTH: PRO V1 Refurbished Balls (£20) Vs PRO V1 Balls (£42)
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
- THE TRUTH: Pro V1 Refurbished Balls (£20) Vs Pro V1 Balls (£42)
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What golf ball do you play?
Rick Shiels Golf supersoft, love them
Pro v1 and chrome soft
Either Pro V1x in the wind or bridgestone tour b x in good weather
TP5X
TP5x by far my favorite. Best flight and consistent distance in the wind for sure. Still get good spin so it’s a no brainer for me.
I use refurbished TP5x and I can hit those into the woods just as well as the brand new ones.
where do you buy them?
@@olle4379 I bought mine on Amazon. 3 dozen for $49
Lmaooo
Hell yeah brother
if you're in america Walmart
I usually hit my Wilson into the woods and come out with 2 or 3 pro v1's.
Absolutely. And usually a bit of Poison ivy 😁
Maureen Clark Wilson? No I’m pretty sure you were playing a pro v1 😉
😂😂😂
Sounds like a good deal 🤣
I usually like to see your pro V😛
I play whatever golf balls I find in the woods when looking for mine
Same with me!
Lol same
Yep. Sometimes balls finding is more exciting than playing when I'm having a mare.
See when my friends invite me to the really nice courses I found a dozen pro v1s and half a dozen taylormade tp5pixs
Amen
I always play Callaway super softshell, great balls. I chose those cause some dude named walt seems to leave a trillion of them in the tall grass.
😂😂😂😂😂I THINK YOU OWE ME SOME GOLF BALLS haha jk that’s hilarious
Cam S. 😂😂😂
Classic Walt.
Thanks Walt
I love that ball it is great for putting
Whatever the good lord doth provideth in the woods at my course
may you find a greenskeeper with many lost prov1s to give out freely like me
theshanamaster i am a greenskeeper at a country club so you can imagine the custom pro v1s i find
funny because when I take my girlfriend golfing with me, we enjoy the easter egg hunt as I call it :D
Robert Johndrow amen
Greens mower/grounds crew here. Don’t even have to buy golf balls we collect all the good ones we find and have a garbage bin full of player quality balls 🤣
"The difference between a one dollar ball and a three dollar ball... Is two dollars"
- Leslie Nielson
Kay meaning you can get two other $1 balls?
Really funny
lol shanking a 1 dollar ball into the woods will net you atleast 2-3 pro v1’s. so what about a ~$11 Return on investment. seems worth it😂
Lol...
Shirley not?
Every time i find a pro ball in the woods i legit feel like Gollum when he gets the ring back at the end of Return Of The King
The precious...
Yeah same today I found 3 pro v1s in the woods and It feels exactly like how you said it
Haha they just go in the bag and don’t get played
Ariana Gandhi 😂😂😂
Like finding a $4 dollar bill in the grass. Lol😹⛳
Never bought a golf ball in my life and I've played for 30 years.
Lol so true
Yes. I always say I only ever use the one type of ball on the golf course: the one I won in the last comp.
Winston wolf bug spray and garbage bag.
I can shank pro v1’s into water and feel nothing.
@@puttputt524 What the fuck does that mean??
Winston wolf equipment for amassing an unreasonable number of golf balls??? When water hazards are drying up there’s mosquitoes everywhere here.
With my high handicap white and round and on sale are my requirements!
Together, those three form a tough standard, but one that can be met. ;-)
stephen f it’s tough. Sometimes you gotta go all the way to a Walmart to meet those requirements... it’s a rough life
lucky for you i have 2 that fit that exact description.
Try the maxfli straightfli. The hit like rocks but fall pretty straight compared to distance balls and they are dirt cheap. Not sure wal mart has them but dicks does.
Not You underrated comment 😂
I was installing a new garage service door on a house last month and the customer had a dumpster in the driveway because they were moving. Guy was getting ready to heave a large box full of golf balls in the bin and the only reason I stopped him was the box said Callaway on it. I asked him if they were balls and he replied yes. Apparently he was in charge of buying balls for tournaments and this case was the leftovers. 42 dozen balls for free. Nike, Callaway, Wilson, Srixon, Top Flight Taylor and Maxflis. I was just thrilled. I gave five dozen to my girlfriend and five to my friend and will still never have to buy another ball the rest of my life.
If you can live the rest of your life on 32 dozen you don't golf enough
@@soonerstingergtrwd2906 very true. I broke my back, leg and heel a few years ago and golfing is difficult for me now. I only get out a few times a year and spend most of my time at the range trying to rebuild my swing.
@@satchmodog2 i feel you there. I was diagnosed with Rapid onset Rheumatoid Arthritis about 5 years ago. Since then I have barely been able to play. It has been really bad this year and I have only played 1 single round. My distance used to be my strength. Even when I was a 25+ handicap I could drive the ball as far a as anyone. I would have the long drive prize at nearly every scramble we played. Now though, it was really depressing not being able to rotate as far or drive the hips anywhere near where I used to.
@@soonerstingergtrwd2906 try the carnivore diet. RA is a autoimmune issue. Carnivore for a month and see if it helps at all. It's just a month. It may be anecdotal but many people says it helps manage the symptoms a bit.
@@satchmodog2 hope youre doing well now mate
How do you know it was the refurb balls you were feeling? You might just be feeling the difference between the 2017 and 2019 proV1
Exactly. He could be saying the same about a refurbished 2019 Pro V1 vs 2021 Pro V1?
I can tell you I’ve bought a bunch of refurb Callaway Chrome Soft X and ERC’s from the same vendor that feel different. The paint they use is terrible and almost feels sticky. You can even see what looks like lint stuck in the paint on some balls. They don’t play the same and I’ve cut many to make sure they’re the current offering. I will only buy non-refurb 5a/mint used balls now.
@@hightide9513 IMO for 99.5 percent of golfers I doubt that those differences will impact their performance
@@t0ny1189 IMO 100% of golfers use clubs that impart spin on the ball. A difference in texture equates to a difference in spin. Ball manufacturers are very particular about the surface finish on their balls. The people who repaint them are not. If this is of no concern, save your money and buy some TopFlite instead of remanned premiums.
@@hightide9513 I understand what you're saying but remember that you're paying less than half of the normal price for refurbished...and I just dont believe that the decrease in spin performance would make a noticable difference for a vast majority of amateur golfers golfers...speaking of Top Flight.. most golfers would probably shoot the same and save a lot of money using them instead of premium balls lol
The good old Noodle balls never fail to amaze. Not only are they everywhere, I don’t cry at the gaping void in my wallet when I lose one :)
I just use whatever I can find in the woods while looking for the one I lost. Great vid by the way!
I do this alot as well. Found a noodle one time a while back. Played it some haven't lost it yet. Just a matter of time though.
Golf can be an expensive sport but pissing in the bushes has found me enough balls to have just one more beer back at the club house
Learn how to get free balls with this one easy trick!
I keep a ball retriever with me and if there's no one behind me, I'll fish low hanging fruit out of the ponds on the course
Thanks for that life hack brother hahaha.
Big fan of playing with ProV1. Haven't actually had to buy any, golf course is littered with lost balls. So win win.
Same. That's my excuse when I hook it into the trees, it was just to hunt for balls.
Because rich people don't really care. Someone with loads of money spare won't "look" for a ball as much as someone who has no money.
@@jjwp-ql5rv i think they seriousness of the want to score plays just as big of a factor
I switched from refurbished Bridgestone B330s to refurbished ProV1x and was stunned at how good the performance was. Rick is correct, I'll lose the ball before I notice the durability issues these balls might have, so for half the price, it's definitely worth it for me...
So you started me thinking, how much scuff damage can a ball have before it affects your shots.
Any surface scratches will increase drag and depending on the shape it can deflect the spin...
But the faster the ball is traveling it exponentially increases its effect on the flight of the ball.
Too many factors in that equation to give a definite answer. Depth, shape and amount of imperfections will all play into it.
Long story short Do Not use badly scratched balls on your drive and it shouldn't effect your game In any notable manner.
I would like to see it tested as well but in the small sample sizes he usually tests in we wouldn't see measurable results anyway.
Get noob u ar e noob haha
@@slemded I'd reck you in golf kid, you're bad
@@chrisgratton6436 no u
@M P bruh ill hit u wit the 360 no look shot right into the hole, no hit markers. Stop playing with me kid you're bad
i play which ever golf ball i find stuffed in bottom of my bag
Bwahaha! Oh yes, me too...
What you find in the bag? I usually just use what I find on the course.
@@robertbowman6320 respect that grind
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Rick Shiels Golf where u buy those prov1 refurbished 👌seem ok
I’d agree with other commenters-a video about how much scuffing a ball can take before really affecting your play would be very interesting. Another great video!
As I’m almost 70 and my swing speed has slowed down, I’ve been playing the Callaway SuperSoft (yellow). I find it’s low compression maximizes my slower swing and the yellow color helps me see it with my 70 y/o eyes. I’ve bought them new (about $20) and refurbed (about $9). I find little difference in their performance. Recently, I’ve also tried the Titleist TourSoft, but see they it’s compression is a bit higher.
I’m terrible at golf but play anyways. I will say the chrome soft are a nice feel coming off the club
Yes! Also wanna see you do a breakdown of the Snell MTB's vs TP5 and ProV1 👍
Me too, but Im not sure they ship Snell balls to the UK. Hell, I'll mail him a sleeve.
Look on the my golf spy ball test
I ordered two lots of Snell MTB's within the UK and they were delivered in a few days, so shouldn't be a problem getting them. I've played a couple of rounds and I really like them.
Should test those refurbished against brand new 2017 prov1s and see if the click is the the paint or the core.
Agree. This wasn't really an apples to apples comparison.
The click is the paint I’ve hit many different refurbished and they all sound little more clicky and scratch fairly easy. Any club 7 or less I leave mark on them and my vokey’s leave lines from grooves. I notice the refurbished on the green the most the click feels harder off the putter. Overall though for daily play I use them for tournaments I use real ones.
Was going to say the same thing.
and in theory if these refirb balls have been sand blasted that would make them slightly lighter even with the new urethane cover, right?
I tried refurbished. I think it’s more than paint. The entire or substantial part of the top layer is redone, since the ones I used would just crack after a few shots.
Just picked up the same exact Prov V1 refurbished and Bridgestone B330 refurbished; same brand and AA rating. They both play extremely well. Bridgestone's even cheaper than the Pro's.
durability out of sand bunker, you're comparing 2017 to 2019 balls. You cant attribute the difference to it being refurbished. You'd need to compare new 2017 to refurb 2017
He also said they're sandblasted and repainted, who knows what they're being repainted with
@@JamesStillings I'd guess! they are not repainted, they are sanded lightly to remove most marks and then polished, so buffed not painted.
@@luapynneb3069 Yeah , I was thinking they might sound a bit different because they've taken a clear coat, varnish type layer off and have just polished them without reapplying that layer....That's my guess anyway :-)
Here is what I learned, forget the fact that one is referb, the 2017 model was longer than the 2019.
You should test 2019 against a 2017 to see if it is something the referb company is doing, or did Titleist actually get worse as they raised prices?
There's far too many variables in Rick's swing to be able to say that. You wouldn't be able to test that and have any real meaningful results without using a test rig that hit it the same way every time.
@@daleykun Iron Byron would work. Or a reasonable facsimile.
I hit every golf ball pretty much the same with the driver. Maybe TP5 go a little better through the wind, but nothing significant.
I don't think prices have gone up have they? Always been $50 US.
No spin test on the Trackman? I play second hand golf balls 0.70 pound eqch, works as good as the new for me
I just started playing again a month ago after 10 years of not playing. I use Noodle soft and long but that’s because my horrific slice causes me to lose a lot of them still at this point. I like the feel around the green and putting but feel they lack spin into the green and seem to run a long ways up after they hit.
Man, I remember growing up, the kids across the street and I had a nice gig going on where, when we'd go fishing down at the creek by the country club, we'd gather golf balls, clean them up, and sell them to golfers for a dollar or two. We made bank, and I had dozens and dozens of golf balls whenever I went golfing with dad. I think I still have a handful of those, all these years later.
Thank you Rick!!! I’ve never used brand new ProV’s. I can’t justify the price when I get the same quality for half the price!!!! The durability issues are to be expected but it’s definitely bang for your buck.
If I remember the “correctly. Lee Trevino was asked many years ago what’s the difference between a one dollar golf ball and a three dollar golf ball. His reply was two dollars LOL
Repost
I can tell the difference big time. Bought a pack of noodle long and soft at the start of season and it was all I used the first half of this year. Wife bought me some new callaway chrome triple trackers and they feel so fucking good and I get more spin around the greens and a lot of a nicer feel with the scotty
I have bought several of the refurbished/rewashed boxes and has just noticed that there are different year balls in there. The Pro V1 font and arrows differ with the year they were released. The oldest one I have gotten was from 2003-04. Most are from 2015+. Hope this helps in anyway. I absolutely love these golf balls and for the price I'm not as scared to hit them since they are much cheaper. Walmart had/has them on clearance for $7 a dozen so why wouldnt you buy them. That is about the same price as the cheapo balls you find there. Cheers 🍻
Lol thank god. I literally ordered 3 boxes of refurbished proV1s 2 minutes before this video dropped. I was def prepared to feel stupid for ordering them haha
Maybe the 2017 Model does always sounds different to the 2019's ????
The real question! Would be fun to see the tests done with balls of the same year.
No its that plastic cover! No pro v1 has ever felt clicky! I couldnt use these as the feel was pretty bad for around the green imo. Sure the shot was probably no different but for short chips the ball felt too alive.
Rick I absolutely love your complete unbiased opinion. It's really great that you can give your honest opinion without sponsorships and it so useful for us new golfers and veteran golfers. Now I can go get a box of refurbished pro v's and feel confident it will perform good. Well done Rick. Love the content!
Excellent vid mate, as always. I’ve played refurbed Pro V1s for ages solely due to price. I’m a mid handicapper.
But I’m wondering if I might buy a few boxes of new ones to do this test myself and see what the difference is on course.
Thanks again mate
Expect site to jump refurb prices $8-10 a dozen this week. Thanks Rick.
Fyi
To: @Rick Shiels
Re: I think that "Thank You" is/was Sarcasm.
@@josephvoll3842
No shit, Sherlock.
I'm now curious of the performance differences from a 2017 pro v1 to a 2019 since they clearly changed the internals. Did they purposely reduce the distance and change the cover feel for a more controlled ball?
Half priced ProV1s are also very expensive for me. I'm just moving from $0.5 old balls to $1.5 Pinnacle Soft and similar ones. Frankly, at my level, unless a ball is, kind of dead, I can't really make out much difference at all.
As a relatively newcomer I would be interested in a short film on different types of balls and how they affect your game.
Whatever I find in my bag that looks cool, I'm not lying I honestly dont care what I use.
It's not that im too poor to buy new golf balls it's just that, I'm not that good yet so I hit some in the water etc.
All of my golf balls have I found myself. Going out when it's super dark with an UV lamp. The balls shine up like purple dots and it's really satisfying when you find PRO V1's.
I've got over 2000 golf balls at home that are random golf balls, going from top flite to callaway super softs to PRO V1. I've got over 400 PRO v1s. That i've found myself, so when I shoot one in the water/hazard. It's not bothering me because I havent spent a penny on the balls.
You go out to a golfcourse at night and go and collect them?
OH MAN! That tip of the UV lamp is the best LIFE HACK I ever heard! Thanks!!!
Dude thanks. Usually when it’s getting to dark. I choose disc golf with glow in the dark discs. H class, gonna start booking later tee times purposely.
I've been out twice at night with my UV torch. Found 127 balls the first time and 100 the second time, not counting the other 20 or so that were too difficult to reach. About two dozen were Pro V1s.
You’ll learn some day that the value of time is more than $$
I use the refurbished titleist balls myself, with being a beginner I lose a few regularly so they do me well.
Have you tried hitting the refurbished balls alongside 2017 Pro V1s? Maybe the new old stock 2017 balls will be clicky too.
"Probably lose the ball before worrying about the cover" haha aint that the truth
I wish you would have done part of this test in your range. Could have tested spin rate and accuracy a little better.
But very cool.
That and should've tried to find non refurbished of the same year. Can't compare and updated ball to a lesser model.
Rick I started playing the Snell MTB Black. It’s a really good ball. The owner Dean Snell was one of the former engineers at Titleist who helped design the Pro V1 and the Prestige ball. I also think he had a hand in the Professional ball as well. He worked for TaylorMade as well on the Penta models. If you haven’t already maybe you can test the MTB Black and the X.
Thanks for this video. I just purchased 16 dozen prov1 refurbish d balls. So I was a little skeptical. My plan is to start my warm up rounds for this next season using these. I plan to put them side by side to compare. Thanks Rick love your vids
the refurbished ProV1's are $17.99 at WalMart here in the US ... I have been playing them for years and have zero complaints.
Mike Shortridge what Walmart sells them??
@@Maxbrud 2 walmarts within 5 or 6 miles of my house in Houston .. both sell them
cant speak for other areas
@@chipandputt Which ones? We are in Energy Corridor and no luck finding them so far...
Great vid. I’ve been wondering this for awhile. However it would’ve been nice for you to hit them inside in the bay to check spin RPMs
Agreed..in the states atleast..alot come out of ponds, and lakes...and ive heard about them being water logged
I just bought my first dozen of refurbished golf balls and will never go back to buying new golf balls. The balls played just as well as a new ball and for a fraction of the price! I used to play the NXT Tour but don’t want to pay for the new version of those. So I decided to try the refurbished Bridgestone B-330 Tour RX. Loved them!! Thank you for this video!!!
I don't even golf. Why do I keep watching these lol!
you should start golfing. its a sign
give it a try
It's your destiny ( insert Darth Vader voice)
Is the clicking sound different due to the change in cover from 2017 to 2019? I believe the reason for the shiny white cover and the scuffing was due to them being repainted correct?
I wonder if you played a ProV1 from 2017 if they'd perform/feel the same.
I was wondering the same thing. Insides are different, cover might be different between 2017/2019 too.
Keith Ketcham whenever I think about golf technology too much I remind myself that golfers could break 70 with a top flite in the 90s
Found these in my walmart bought two boxes and called it a year, no complaints
I play the same golf ball for three years then get rid of it and play a new one
I use these all the time...being a weekend golfer I can’t tell the difference at all. Glad to see they are a good ball!!
Thank You for the Great review as always Rick!! I was told by a really good friend who actually works for this company that makes the refurbished brand golf balls. Most of the brands are refurbished in the same factory and the process is the same. There are several different grades they use when doing this process. Sometimes they will even use a different brand ball that is very similar and put a new cover on it and mark it as say a pro V1. That is why some will feel harder and not perform as well. To avoid these types of refurbished balls make sure your buying the ones that are in that brand of packaging. It is against the law to misrepresent that company so if doesn't say pro v1ect. on the box then don't buy it. Most of these online businesses are not legit nor licensed to sell these balls. Just trying to help out you fellow golfers.
Don't badmouth my "Lake Ball" business with your truth-spewing.
Please buy the box with the *largemouth bass* 🐟 with a golfball in its gob on the cover. 😁👍
@@Kridian01 lmao thanks for that I needed a good laugh today🖒🤣
Have you ever heard of “Vice Golf”? I play the Vice pro plus ball and absolutely love it! Very similar to Pro V
Great review! I actually bought similarly packaged Pro V1's recently. I have had the same impression and results! Yes a slight difference in the 'click' sound and feel (slightly harder), but GREAT results. A good value. I am happy with them/ I line out the "refurbished" for putting LOL
Refurbished = brand new cover, original core (you're going to eventually cut it when you compress with your irons). vs. Recycled = original cover, just "reclaimed from the trees" with a basic wash. Walmart sells the latter for $14.97 in the US. Take a little extra time like I do and just go through the boxes available and make a dozen of the least blemished.
Titleist- Velocity
Calloway - Chrome Soft
Switched from Pro V1 to Callaway chrome soft and think the Crom Softs just as good.
great currency among golf maintenance
same here callaway came up with a great ball Richard at a great price lov em
Just started playing with TP5s. Absolutely love them.
Great video. I use Pro V1 refurbished mainly because I tend to lose a decent amount of balls. Also use Callaway super soft
*smashes a straight, long drive*
"That was a pretty horrendous tee shot"
Wilson Staff Duo Soft... Great golf balls. They perform great and the price is outstanding.
I found one of these in the woods at my local golf course. I feel in love after playing it for a few holes. It has an amazing soft feel to it. I am one of those guys who could careless about a golf ball but the Wilson Staff had me hooked! Plus it very cheap compared to other top named brands.
Not as long as a Pro V1 (real or refurbished) but they play surprisingly well and for some reason I rarely lose them. The also are on sale pretty regularly around here e.g. just bought 2 dozen for CDN$30. I also like that they come in colors so in the fall I switch to the bright red.
My ball of choice. Though i bought a lot of Topflight BOMB and Strata SMASH. Love the Wilson
Great ball
I used to play TP5, but I tried the AVX and I am in love with them. The 2024 are longer and have a little more spin. I like them a lot better than the PRO Vs. The PRO V are a little to hard and too much spin. I am 62 and a 6 hdcp.
Hey Rick! I’m a mid handicapper and for the past 2 seasons I’ve used refurbished prov1s. They work great for me and the website I purchase them from tells you the condition and also what model year the balls are. I can get 48 for $60 which last quite awhile. I wouldn’t be able to afford brand new pro v1s, so I really enjoy having this option available to me
I'm not sure if you just saved me a lot of money or cost me a a lot. But thanks for the review.
What did the 2017 pro V1 feel like compared to the refurbished Pro V1
that's the question! It would be possible that Rick felt the difference between 2019 en 2017 proV1, the performed test doesn't exclude this possibility.
No pro v has ever felt clicky! Ive used these reurbs and they do not feel like any pro v ever made! But as long as they go ok and you can deal with the weird feel then all is ok
I remember buying refurbished Nike One balls many years ago. Not sure if the refinishing process has improved but back then the paint layer often came out with rough like paint texture popcorn. The paint would get messed up after just one or two iron shots. I stopped buying them.
I’ve been using refurbished Pro-V1’s for some time now and this video hasn’t changed my mind on them whatsoever because at the end of the day there still better than a Top Flite. 🙌🏾
I'm still using the same sleeve of Spalding Molitors from 1991
They are still in great shape and round
is a sleeve 3 balls? Do you honestly expect us to believe you've kept the same 3 balls for 30 years?
It would be interesting to see it compared to the 2017 PRO V1 for sound (clicking) and scuffing. On Amazon the Links Choice Titleist PRO V1 Golf Balls (Refurbished) is sold by Titleist.
This was going to be my exact comment
I have been playing the PRO V1x "refurbished" this year so far and love them. Very nice spin control around the greens, they do show the old signs of wear after a few holes. But for $20/dozen I couldn't be happier. I haven't seen this video yet, watching now so I hope they get the RS stamp of approval!
An article in Golf Digest a while ago demonstrated that if a ball sits in water for as little as 1 day, it looses 10% of its distance. Occasionally I’ll buy x-outs tho. However they don’t conform to the rules.
Great video mate. Have you done the same comparison with Lake balls?
There is some data on lake balls. Balls were left in water for something like 6 months and the water balls averaged 5-6 yards shorter on drives which is about 2%. Not a huge difference.
If you see bubbles on the surface of the ball, don't play.
Can’t wait for this video I buy the refurbished pro v1s gonna be nice to see the comparison
Started using the Snell MTB-X in Yellow as I can see it better. Snell is half the price of my old favourite, Titleist Pro V1. Performance around green almost identical. Snell slightly longer off the tee. The Pro V1 shows less wear after 2 rounds but I retire a ball to practice bag after 2 rounds due to wear. My hdcp is 7.
I have refurbs and new prov1x. The only difference I can tell is durability and finish. The spin well, and fly well. The paint will scrape a bit on wedges. I can play a round with a new prov1x, then I retire it to my practice matt in the back yard. The refurbs look pretty old after some use. I love em though. I bust em out when I am not feeling it. I recommend refurbs or second hand for any titleist player.
Great and informative video. I think I am going to switch to the refurbished Pro V1 golfballs. As it is the price is getting ridiculously expensive for premium golfballs. Thank you Rick.
I look on eBay. I can score 4A/5A grade near mint/mint condition . One hit wonders for about 1.50 a ball.
be carefull theres alot of so called pro vs on ebay their fake i bought 15 refurbs (£20)they were like pebbles!!! cromesoft £20 a box better deal
I haven't played much since I started high school, but back in the day I'd buy from the "lake balls" basket in the shop at the course. Grounds keepers dig balls out of water hazards, forest, rough, what have you, and sell them in the shop 3 for $1 or so. You could find some sweet deals in the basket if you felt like digging! I might spend a bit more if I played these days, but maybe not top dollar, since there's about 1000 things I could improve about my game before balls were the bottle neck >_
I play with whatever’s in my bag(usually balls i find out on the course) i use range balls sometimes, paired with my grandfathers hand me down 96’ big berthas. Unstoppable
I used my grandpa's 5, 7, and 9 irons from the 70's. At first it was just a sentimental thing but they play shorter and loftier than the titliest irons from the 90's I use 3, 6, 8, pw.
I use Srixon Qstar tour. Love the feel, performance and price.
I just found one of these golf balls after a drive into some brush. I didn't play it but after putting around with it, it seems promising.
3:56 Hey Rick! Looks like you decided to keep those blades in the bag huh?
good eye my friend.
So in the same price range, would you play a refurbished pro v1 or a genuine TM project (a)? I play the latter, partly following your review.
I would bet you are more consistent with the new. Not longer though.
Is it possible the the slight difference in sound / feel is not down to the refurbishment, but the fact that the one is a 2017 and the other is a 2019?
I have been playing Refurbished ProV1 balls with a AAAAA rating. When you buy 3 dozen they are $25 a dozen. Hard to complain about. As a mid handicap player................I can't tell the difference. I lose them the same as a real ProV1. Loved your test.
Superb video Rick as always I also have tried these out and cannot fault them!! Would buy more with the confidence of knowing you have given them your seal of approval
Saw these at aldi and thought to myself, “Let’s see what Rick says!” I may be investing since I’m still looking to shoot consistently in the 80s. From one beardsman to another, Great video and keep that beard growing Rick! Looks good on ya!
I play chrome soft or Zstar balls. Depends on how I'm feeling. Zstar performs better around the greens for me.
Z stars sit in their divots for me. I love them and the price is phenomenal at Walmart near me ($26)
It’s odd that I hear so many people talk about the durability of the pro v1. Now I haven’t used a pro v in a few years since switching to the Bridgestones but if I find one I’ll hit it a few times to compare and I can never make it a few holes without the wedges cutting them up. Never have that issue with the tour b XS
I've been trying to cut through an Argos Commando ball since 1992...
I have a few of those lying around. Can't make my mind up whether I actually liked them or that they were just so cheap lol.
I often play Titleist NXT Tour lake balls in best quality. I honestly can't find any difference to new ones. Lots of people like MyGolfSpy say that you should avoid lake balls in any case. What's your opininon and I would love to see a similar review with lake balls!
Florian Pichler MGS was talking about balls found in the lake, not refurbished balls
@@jackchildree1491 I know. And I would be interested to see a test with lake balls.
I used Pro V1x but I am trying to shift to Pro V1 cause I got my new kit and I am not getting THE feel with Pro V1x...
Hope I feel comfortable with Pro V1 today
The great water spirit collects enough for me to fish out on a regular basis. I don't get nervous teeing up a free ball compared to a nice Pro V1. I actually only lose about 1 golf ball for 9 hole or so consistently, so all of the balls I collected in the past are still keeping me going.
I use fake snowballs. The only problem with them is everything
Wilson DX2 just like the softness and the price helps!
Transitioning from reconditioned Bridgestone B330 RX balls to the Titleist AVX.
I've heard the Pro Vi's aren't really suitable for your 'average' golfer. The Pro V1's are designed to work with club head speed in excess of 100MPH. Most of us don't have that. If you still want to stick with Titleist, the NxTour (now the Tour Soft?) is a better match. Or so I've heard....