What makes up a multilayer urethane ball?
Dimple patterns focus on reducing initial drag and extending lift to optimize ball flight. descent.
Dual-core designs create a greater range of low driver spin and high wedge spin.
A firmer mantle between the core and cover helps players pinch the ball on wedge shots for more grab.
Multiple mantle layers produce distinct speed, spin and launch for driver and iron shots.
Some urethane balls use lower compression cores to create lower spin and better feel for average players.
TITLEIST R85
WILSON R65
★★★★ ½ ★★★★ ½
★★★★★ ★★★★★
PERFORMANCE INNOVATION
PERFORMANCE INNOVATION
Pro V1x
—Pro V1x
Pro V1
Triad
IS IT FOR YOU? • Best for players who want a higher flight, firmer feel • Lower flight compared to past model, more iron/ wedge spin than Pro V1 • New dual core boosts speed, lowers driver spin
IS IT FOR YOU? • The firmest in the Pro V1 line; firmer cover appeals to faster swingers • Expect high flight with ultra-low full-shot spin • Mantle layer lowers long- game spin, adds speed
IS IT FOR YOU? • Targets players looking for soft feel, flatter trajectory • New core boosts rebound and iron/wedge spin, maintains low driver spin • Mantle contributes speed, lowers long-game spin
IS IT FOR YOU? • Low compression targets those ready to break 80 • The consistent density of its core, mantle and cover yields lower spin • Balanced density also promises a truer roll
FEEL RATING
FEEL RATING
FEEL RATING
FEEL RATING
Soft
Firm
Soft
Firm
Soft
Firm
Soft
Firm
SHORT GAME
SHORT GAME
SHORT GAME
SHORT GAME
Poor
Excellent
Poor
Excellent
Poor
Excellent
Poor
Excellent
FULL SWING
FULL SWING
FULL SWING
FULL SWING
Poor
Excellent
Poor
Excellent
Poor
Excellent
Poor
Excellent
GOLF DIGEST SOUTH AFRICA 101
JULY/AUGUST 2025
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