Titleist Debuts 2027 Pro V1, Pro V1x on PGA Tour
By Staff Writer
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Key takeaways
- Titleist introduced the 2027 Pro V1 and Pro V1x on the PGA Tour this week at the Baycurrent Classic in Japan.
- Twelve players in the 72-player field used the new balls, more than any other brand.
- Titleist has not disclosed any technology or construction changes from the 2025 generation.
- Jordan Spieth switched to the new Pro V1 this week after playing Pro V1x variants for most of his career.
Titleist's new 2027 Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls made their official PGA Tour debut this week at the Baycurrent Classic in Japan, with more players in the field gaming the new models than any other ball brand.
What's different about the 2027 Pro V1?
Titleist has not detailed any construction or performance changes between the 2027 models and the outgoing generation, continuing the pattern of its two-year product refresh cycle. The balls first appeared on the USGA's conforming list three weeks ago, when four players put them in play at the PGA Tour's Biltmore Championship in North Carolina, including Neal Shipley, who finished tied for third there after also holding the 54-hole lead. With Titleist staying silent on specifics, the players switching are the clearest signal of what's changed.
Twelve players tried the new Pro V1 or Pro V1x this week in Japan, with on-site Titleist representatives introducing some of them to the ball for the first time.
Which players have switched?
Jordan Spieth confirmed this week that he is playing the new Pro V1. The three-time major winner had played Pro V1x models for most of his career before switching to the softer Pro V1x Left Dash in April and then to the standard Pro V1 around the U.S. Open, moves tied to managing his iron spin rates. "My spin rates have been fine, if not too high," Spieth said earlier in the season.
Shipley made a similar change, moving from the low-spinning Pro V1x Double Dot to the new Pro V1 and posting back-to-back top-10 finishes since. Sahith Theegala and Doug Ghim also gave early feedback to Titleist, both describing tighter and more consistent spin on short-game shots compared with the previous generation.
| Model | Players using it at the Baycurrent Classic |
|---|---|
| 2027 Pro V1 | Jordan Spieth, Zach Bauchou, Tom Hoge, Maverick McNealy, Denny McCarthy |
| 2027 Pro V1x | Brian Harman, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, John Parry, Yusaku Hosono, Ren Yonezawa |
With Titleist staying silent on specifics, the players switching are the clearest signal of what's changed.
Frequently asked questions
What's new about the 2027 Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x?
Titleist has not disclosed specific construction changes, but several players report tighter, more consistent spin windows, particularly on short-game shots.
Where did the 2027 Pro V1 debut on the PGA Tour?
The ball made its full Tour debut at the 2026 Baycurrent Classic in Japan, after four players first used it at the Biltmore Championship three weeks earlier.
Is Jordan Spieth playing the new Pro V1?
Yes. Spieth switched to the 2027 Pro V1 this week after playing Pro V1x variants for most of the season.
How many players used the new ball at the Baycurrent Classic?
Twelve players in the 72-player field used the 2027 Pro V1 or Pro V1x, more than any other ball brand.
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