
I received and tested the new ProV1x (red numbers are 1x, black numbers are 1) in late September and throughout this month. 5 rounds plus hour or more pitch/chips to practice greens, bajillion putts. Also had long conversation with Acushnet reps on/off the course.
Definitely found the ball goes further on all full swings - driver, fairway clubs, irons, wedges - you will have to adjust for GIR accuracy, particularly with wedges; less spin for me. Cover scuffs and peels less - but does scale/mar up a bit. Because it didn't spin as much it stops pretty much in place, minimal back up with short irons (hard NorCal late summertime-like greens). There will be a marketing slogan for this, no doubt.
Different dimple pattern, not sure what that does. Slightly duller color - paint I guess. Feels very soft on putts. So far can't judge if higher, lower flight. I tend to hit a high ball with all irons (average ball striker); definitely better into a headwind. Gonna cost, but it is a great ball. Hit Nike 20XIs, Bridgestone 330S, TM P5, regular ProV1x and some others/rocks on courses in comparison. Better than 2012 version. Best ball I've ever hit.
Definitely found the ball goes further on all full swings - driver, fairway clubs, irons, wedges - you will have to adjust for GIR accuracy, particularly with wedges; less spin for me. Cover scuffs and peels less - but does scale/mar up a bit. Because it didn't spin as much it stops pretty much in place, minimal back up with short irons (hard NorCal late summertime-like greens). There will be a marketing slogan for this, no doubt.
Different dimple pattern, not sure what that does. Slightly duller color - paint I guess. Feels very soft on putts. So far can't judge if higher, lower flight. I tend to hit a high ball with all irons (average ball striker); definitely better into a headwind. Gonna cost, but it is a great ball. Hit Nike 20XIs, Bridgestone 330S, TM P5, regular ProV1x and some others/rocks on courses in comparison. Better than 2012 version. Best ball I've ever hit.