Pro V1x vs TP5x: Our Test Data Makes Your Choice Easy

Titleist Pro V1x is one of the most-played balls on professional tours. TaylorMade TP5x is a five-layer tour ball played by some of the biggest stars in the game.

At $57 a dozen, they’re both top-end balls. Given the similarities, it should come as no surprise that in our 43-ball test, Pro V1x and TP5x turned in identical 8.3 overall performance scores.

But the data underneath those scores differentiates them as two distinct balls, each with its own set of strengths and weaknesses. If you're spending $57 a dozen, picking the wrong one between these two could be costing you.

Here's exactly how they compare, and how to tell which one is better for you.

Pro V1x and TP5x are both high-spin, multi-layer urethane tour balls priced at the top of the market. That's where the similarities end.

Pro V1x dominated virtually any time it touched a putting surface. It ranked 4th out of 43 balls in stopping power in our iron test and tied for 2nd in wedge control from 50 yards. The tradeoff was accuracy, where it finished 35th. 

TP5x is almost the opposite. It ranked 7th in accuracy but slipped to eighth in wedge control and 10th in stopping power, making it more of an all-around performer than a standout in any one area.

Pro V1x is better for stopping power with the irons. It was in the top-3 in 7-iron spin and only five balls stopped quicker in our iron test. That's one advantage of playing a legacy ball from a brand that’s dedicated decades to producing the best in the business.

TP5x is no slouch, rounding out our top-10 in stopping power, but on firm greens from 170 yards, you’ll probably notice it’s not quite as strong as Pro V1x if you compare them head-to-head.

If stopping power is your top priority, Pro V1x is the winner.

Pro V1x also takes wedge control. With the most spin of any ball from 50-yards in our entire 43-ball test, and just 2.1 yards of rollout, Pro V1x tied for the second-best score in our wedge control test from 50 yards.

TP5x was also excellent. With 7,231 RPM and 2.4 yards of rollout it finished tied for 8th in the bunched field, but still noticeably behind Pro V1x in a category that often determines which ball earns the starting nod. 

Better players who rely on high wedge spin around the green will feel the difference.

Accuracy is where the tables turn. TP5x finished 7th in accuracy out of 43 balls, including many that make huge sacrifices just to fly straighter. 

Pro V1x finished 35th. That's not a close call. While many players shopping for premium balls don’t put a premium on accuracy, those who do have a good option in TP5x that doesn’t require much sacrifice in the scoring clubs.

If you play a predictable ball flight and execute it consistently, Pro V1x won't hurt you. It's not an inaccurate ball. If driver dispersion is already a problem, TP5x's accuracy advantage could be enough of a reason to play it.