High Swing Speed for Pro Vs?

Question

I've heard from someone through a casual conversation that he mentioned that Titleist Pro V1 need high swing speed inorder to get the distance out of the ball. Is this true? If so, then what are the balls that dont require high swing speed and yet can reduce the chances of getting a slice?

Answer 1

They are correct the pro v1 and other balls are sometimes designed for high swing speeds because of their high compression! That's why they make senior balls and lady balls with less compression. That being said some balls like topflites can actually reduce a slice because of their dimple patterns. Most male amateur's swing about 100 mph which is enough to play normal balls but would actually see some better results with a lower compression ball like precepts.

Answer 2

The higher the swing speed the more distance you will get out of any ball.....Not just the ProV1's.....  And no ball....I mean No ball will actually reduce a slice.....a Slice is a problem in swing mechanics....Nothing else.  No ball will correct for a swing problem.  fix the swing.....no more slice....really pretty simple when you think of it.

Answer 3

Totally false! Plus I would imagine that if you are trying to swing as hard as possible at the ball then that is the major factor in your slice. A balanced rhythmical swing will give you your greatest distance with maximum control.

Answer 4

Word of advice, don't listen to anyone when it comes to golf technology except if that someone engineers golf technology. The titleist Pro-v1 and Pro-v1x are like any other golf ball. You hit them square and they go far and jump off of your clubface. That's how they work. What that person heard and was regurgitating to you was this... When you swing your club, as the clubhead approaches 70+ mph there are affects of components. Most equipment is designed to show benefits at clubhead speeds of 70 mph or more. Some of the more expensive or differently labelled (ladies, senior, etc.) this speed may vary. But for men's equipment it is that speed. Now what I mean by affects of components are this: shaft flex plays a factor, shaft kickpoint, and the type of ball and how it compresses as well as the hardness of its shell comes into play. That's it. When you hear about the equipment that only works at certain speeds it's only about half true. The schnazzy shaft you buy or the $45/doz balls you want will work, but if you can't swing your club faster than 70 mph it doesn't really change the results. Now, as for a ball that helps with a slice, that does exist. The pro-v1x has less spin, also it has less spin on short shots. What does this mean? In simplest terms, the urethane cover on the outside of this ball is hard, harder than that of its mate the pro-v1. Try to remember back to 9th grade science, when the density of something is greater than another, the subject with greater density will scratch the subject with lesser density. This translates into the idea that because the v1x's urethane cover is much more dense it is less "scratched" or grabbed by the clubhead and comes off of the clubhead with less spin, sidespin, backspin or topspin. Therefore it reduces the affects of a glancing blow. This is how it reduces the INTENSITY of your slice. There are no balls that reduce the "chances." If you impose the ball with backspin accompanied by clockwise spin (rightey) the ball will slice. Hope that answers your question.

Answer 5

Pro Vs are the top of the line.  They go far they have soft feel.  There are balls that might go a little further, but they are like hitting rocks.  The game of golf is played aroung the greens.  If you can afford them, you can't go wrong with the Pro Vs.

Answer 6

its all about ball compsession and that.

Its how the ball deforms and then reshapes to spring of the clubface.(litteraly).

When you consider the longest distance balls increase distance  by about 5 yards .why not use a pro v1 or 1x and use the spin and contol to help your short game.

Answer 7

The ProV 1 And 1x Are The Best Ball For Players Of Any Level. Swing Speed Does Factor In, If You Slice The ProV Will Slice Worse. Try The TopFlite XL SuperSoft, Decent Cheap Ball.