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Used Titleist Pro V1: Are They Worth It?

Short answer: yes. A used Titleist Pro V1 is one of the best-value buys in golf. A new dozen sells for about $85 in Australia, while a used dozen in mint condition starts from around $40. Same tour ball, roughly half the price, and for a ball you are probably going to lose a couple of anyway, that maths is hard to argue with.

The Pro V1 is the most played ball on tour and the most searched-for used ball for a reason. Here is what you actually pay, whether a used one plays like new, and which grade to buy for your game.

What you pay: used vs new

A new dozen Pro V1 is around $85 at recommended retail here. Used and graded, the same ball costs a fraction of that.

Option	Grade	Price
New Pro V1 (retail)	New	about $85 a dozen
Used Pro V1, mint	Mint	from $39.95 a dozen
Used Pro V1, lower grade	Near mint and below	from $29.95 a dozen
Pro V1 and V1x practice bulk	Practice	100 balls for $59.95

That practice bulk pack works out to around 60 cents a ball, against roughly $7 a ball new. Even the mint dozen saves you more than half. For most golfers, buying used is simply the sensible way to play a premium ball without the premium bill.

Do used Pro V1s play like new?

In mint condition, yes, in every way you would notice. A mint Pro V1 has spent very little time in play and performs the same as a new one off the shelf. Independent testing puts the real-world distance difference between a graded used ball and a new one at about a yard, which is nothing on the course. We go into the detail in do used golf balls lose distance.

You will see some used balls listed as having a small pen mark. That is just a previous owner’s identification dot. It has zero effect on how the ball flies, and it is part of why the price is lower. If a tiny mark does not bother you, it is free money.

Which grade of used Pro V1 should you buy?

Match the grade to the round.

• Playing a competition or a round you care about: buy mint. New-ball performance, roughly half the price.
• Weekend and social golf: a lower grade is plenty. The cosmetic marks make no difference to the shot.
• Practice and water holes: grab a practice-grade bulk pack and stop worrying about losing them.

If you are not sure what the grades mean, the ball grades page lays each one out.

Pro V1 or Pro V1x: which should you get?

Both are premium tour balls, and the difference comes down to feel and flight.

• Pro V1 has a slightly lower flight and a softer feel, and many golfers prefer it for greenside control.
• Pro V1x flies a touch higher, feels firmer, and can give a little more into the long game.

If you already play one, buy that one used and you get the exact ball you trust for far less. If you are experimenting, used is the cheapest way to try both side by side without paying full retail.

Where to buy used Pro V1 in Australia

Green Blue Golf stocks used Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x, hand cleaned and graded by condition, with express shipping Australia-wide. Every ball is graded before it is listed, so the condition you order is the condition that turns up. Browse the range and grab a dozen, or a bulk pack for the range.

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Bottom line

A used Pro V1 gives you the number-one ball on tour for around half the price of new, and less again if you drop a grade or buy in bulk. Buy mint for the rounds that matter, a lower grade for casual golf, and practice grade by the box for the range. It is the smartest way to play the best ball in golf without paying full price every time one finds the water.

Browse used Titleist Pro V1 at Green Blue Golf, hand cleaned, graded, and shipped Australia-wide.

Frequently asked questions

Are used Titleist Pro V1 golf balls worth it?
Yes. In mint condition they play like new for about half the price, and less again in lower grades or bulk. For a ball you are likely to lose a few of each round, used is the sensible buy.

How much cheaper are used Pro V1s than new?
A new dozen is around $85 in Australia. A used mint dozen starts from about $40, and practice-grade bulk packs work out to roughly 60 cents a ball.

Do used Pro V1s lose distance?
No, not in any way you would notice in mint or near-mint condition. Testing puts the difference at about a yard. More detail in do used golf balls lose distance.

What grade of used Pro V1 should I buy?
Mint for competition, a lower grade for social rounds, and practice grade in bulk for the range. See the ball grades page.

What is the difference between Pro V1 and Pro V1x?
Pro V1 flies a little lower with a softer feel, Pro V1x flies higher and feels firmer with a bit more into the long game. Buy the one you already play, used, for less.

Are used Pro V1s genuine Titleist balls?
Yes. These are real Titleist Pro V1s that have been played, retrieved, cleaned, and graded. They are not repainted or refinished, so you get the genuine ball in the condition of its grade.