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What is the compression of the Pro V1?

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Emily Ross

Published Jan 10, 2026

The three-piece Pro V1 still has a compression around 90 and its 352-dimple cover pattern helps to produce lower-spinning, lower-flying shots off the tee and with long irons. It will feel softer than the dual-core Pro V1x, which has a compression of about 100 and a 328-dimple cover pattern.

Are Pro V1 low compression?

The ProV1 is a 3-piece ball with a compression of over 100 with the softest Cast Urethane Elastomer cover ever used on the ball. Whilst golfers may get away with the swing speed with the driver, the iron swing speed is about 30 percent less. No compression means no distance.

What compression is the Titleist Velocity golf ball?

2022 VELOCITY PERFORMANCE AND TECHNOLOGY

NEW higher compression 1.550” LSX CORE generates faster speed on full swing shots to deliver maximum distance.

What compression golf balls do pros use?

'Firm' compression golf balls include the Titleist Pro V1, Callaway Chrome Soft X, TaylorMade TP5, Bridgestone Tour B XS and Srixon Z-Star. In the 'extra firm' compression camp meanwhile is the Bridgestone Tour B X, Srixon Z-Star XV, TaylorMade TP5x and of course the Titleist Pro V1x.

What swing speed is needed for Pro V1?

The #1 ball in golf, the Pro V1 is a three-piece golf ball meant for swing speeds of 98-105 mph.

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What compression are Callaway Supersoft golf balls?

As is implied in the name, the Callaway 2021 Supersoft golf balls have a very low compression rating of around 38. This allows golfers with slow swing speeds to compress the ball sufficiently for optimal energy transfer.

What Srixon ball is like Pro V1?

The ball that most closely resembles the Pro V1x is the Srixon Z-Star XV. The balls above aren't all identical to the Pro V1x but they should perform pretty similarly. They all have a compression rating around the same number, they all have a high amount of wedge spin, and are built for fast swing speeds.

Can high handicappers use Pro V1?

For high handicappers looking to improve their scores with minimal effort, deciding to play with the Titleist Pro V1 is the best choice a golfer can make. As a result of the high-quality construction of the Pro V1 comes incredible performance in every aspect of the golfing game.

What compression is AZ Star?

Z-Star is an exceptionally soft 3-piece golf ball with a mid-launch rated for swing speeds of 90+ mph. It has a Srixon compression rating of 90, the highest greenside spin, and low driver spin.

What do golf ball compression numbers mean?

The golf ball compression rating describes how hard or soft the ball is. In general, brands rate golf ball compression between 30 and 120. The softest is 30, while 120 is the hardest. To be more understood: the lower the compression, the softer the ball, and the higher the compression rating, the harder the ball.

What is the difference between Chrome soft vs Supersoft?

Chrome Soft is a premium, all-round golf ball intended for golfers that seek more control and spin around the green, while Supersoft is an oversized, distance golf ball designed for golfers who seek speed and distance.

What is the compression of Srixon Soft Feel?

The latest Srixon Soft Feel golf ball provides a high flight and soft feel on all long game shots. The Soft Feel really lives up to its name as it feels and sounds very soft in the long game and short game because it's a 60 compression and the cover is only 0.063-inches thick.

What is the compression of a Kirkland Signature golf ball?

Compression. The compression of the Kirkland three-piece golf ball is about 90. A 90 compression golf ball is built more for the mid to high swing speed player. Golfers with a slower swing speed will have a difficult time compressing the ball.

What is the compression of a Bridgestone e6 golf ball?

Bridgestone e6 – Softly, Softly

The 2019 Bridgestone e6 iteration was, with a compression of 44, among the softest balls Bridgestone had ever produced. Technically, the new ball is a bit firmer at 45. But Mellow says that, with this ball, 45 is just a number. “It is a soft ball.

What is the compression of a Titleist AVX?

What is the compression of the Titleist AVX ball? The AVX has a compression of 80, which is lower than other premium golf balls.

What is the compression of a Titleist TruFeel golf ball?

“Yet for several generations the TruFeel golfer has told us they love the feel just as it is, but they want more distance.” To hit that mark the company went to a noticeably larger (and low compression) core at 1.600 inches. “That's a big jump but it gives more speed,” said Madson.

Do high compression golf balls go further?

A ball with a higher compression is wound tighter and is referred to as being harder. Low compression balls (80 or below rating) travel farther than more tightly wound balls due to their softness and the reaction they have to a swung club (more rebound off the club).

What compression ball should I play?

Select the compression rating for your golf ball. For golfers with a high swing speed that can carry their drives more than 240 yards in the air, compression ratings over 100 are appropriate. For those with slower swing speeds, compression ratings between 80 and 90 are a suitable selection.

Who should use Pro V1 vs Pro V1x?

If you prefer a softer golf ball go for the Pro V1; if you like a little more pop pick up the Pro V1x. Ultimately there's no wrong choice; both golf balls are packed with nearly two decades of research, development and testing to help you play your best golf.

What compression is vice golf balls?

What compression are Vice golf balls? Compression will vary on the Vice golf balls. The Vice Pro is ~85, while the Vice Pro Plus is 95. The golf balls made for the slower swing speed players like the Vice Pro Soft have a slightly lower compression, around 70.

What compression is Taylormade TP5?

While both deliver significant distance off the tee, the TP5 has a softer feel (85 compression), launches lower on iron shots and has more spin around the greens. While the TP5x has a firmer feel (97 compression) and will generate higher launching iron shots.