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Titleist Pro V1 vs Titleist HVC Soft Distance

The Titleist Pro V1 is a three-piece with 388 dimples, medium with driver, high with short iron spin golf ball; the Titleist HVC Soft Distance is two-piece with 440 dimples, low with driver, medium with short iron spin. According to the official list they differ in construction, dimples, driver spin, short-iron spin. Both are on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective until 6 October 2026.

Titleist Pro V1Acushnet CompanyTitleist HVC Soft DistanceAcushnet Company

Side by side, what the list says

Titleist Pro V1Titleist HVC Soft Distance
Constructionthree-piecetwo-piece
Coverssingle coversingle cover
Dimples388440
Driver spinmediumlow
Short-iron spinhighmedium
ManufacturerAcushnet CompanyAcushnet Company
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Colours on the listyellow, whitewhite
Entries on the list171

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

  • Construction: three-piece · two-piece
  • Dimples: 388 · 440
  • Driver spin: medium · low
  • Short-iron spin: high · medium
  • Colours on the list: yellow, white · white
  • Entries on the list: 17 · 1

Where they match

  • Covers: single cover
  • Manufacturer: Acushnet Company
  • 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 Titleist HVC Soft Distance releases more on landing.
  • Off the driver the Titleist HVC Soft Distance declares less spin, which usually means more distance and a straighter flight.
  • The Titleist Pro V1 has more pieces: a more complex construction, which on the list goes with premium balls. The Titleist HVC Soft Distance is simpler.
  • 388 dimples versus 440: 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.

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked

How do the Titleist Pro V1 and the Titleist HVC Soft Distance differ?

Construction: three-piece versus two-piece; Dimples: 388 versus 440; Driver spin: medium versus low; Short-iron spin: high versus medium. Data declared by each manufacturer on the official list.

Which has more dimples, the Titleist Pro V1 or the Titleist HVC Soft Distance?

The Titleist HVC Soft Distance: 440 dimples versus 388.

Which spins more with a short iron?

The Titleist Pro V1, according to what its manufacturer declares on the official list (high versus medium).

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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