Titleist Pro V1 vs Callaway Soft
The Titleist Pro V1 is a three-piece with 388 dimples, medium with driver, high with short iron spin golf ball; the Callaway Soft is three-piece with 332 dimples, low with driver, low with short iron spin. According to the official list they differ in dimples, driver spin, short-iron spin. Both are on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective until 6 October 2026.
Side by side, what the list says
| Titleist Pro V1 | Callaway Soft | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | three-piece | three-piece |
| Covers | single cover | single cover |
| Dimples | 388 | 332 |
| Driver spin | medium | low |
| Short-iron spin | high | low |
| Manufacturer | Acushnet Company | Callaway Golf Company |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Colours on the list | yellow, white | white, yellow |
| Entries on the list | 17 | 6 |
Data declared by each manufacturer on the List of Conforming Golf Balls (USGA and R&A). In bold, what changes from one to the other.
Where they differ
- Dimples: 388 · 332
- Driver spin: medium · low
- Short-iron spin: high · low
- Manufacturer: Acushnet Company · Callaway Golf Company
- Colours on the list: yellow, white · white, yellow
- Entries on the list: 17 · 6
Where they match
- Construction: three-piece
- Covers: single cover
- Country: United States
Which one suits you?
- With a short iron the Titleist Pro V1 declares more spin: it stops sooner on the green. The Callaway Soft releases more on landing.
- Off the driver the Callaway Soft declares less spin, which usually means more distance and a straighter flight.
- 388 dimples versus 332: that is what each manufacturer declares; the number alone does not say which flies better.
- Compression, cover material and price are not on the official list. When we have them with a source, they will appear here.
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Frequently asked
How do the Titleist Pro V1 and the Callaway Soft differ?
Dimples: 388 versus 332; Driver spin: medium versus low; Short-iron spin: high versus low. Data declared by each manufacturer on the official list.
Which has more dimples, the Titleist Pro V1 or the Callaway Soft?
The Titleist Pro V1: 388 dimples versus 332.
Which spins more with a short iron?
The Titleist Pro V1, according to what its manufacturer declares on the official list (high versus low).
Are both conforming for competition play?
Yes: both are on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective until 6 October 2026. For a ruling, always check the current edition of the list.
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