Equipment

2023 Titleist Pro V1 golf balls secretly began tour seeding last week

Published

4 years ago

Oct 3, 2022

We’re used to seeing new equipment at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, and indeed it’s the tournament at which Titleist has begun tour seeding for the next iteration of the Pro V1 golf ball in the past. This year, however, staffers apparently couldn’t wait until Vegas and “tour validation,” Titleist’s term for the process of tour seeding and feedback, actually began at last week’s Sanderson Farms Championship.

According to Titleist, Garrick Higgo, M.J. Daffue, and Gary Woodland, who had tested prototype versions of the 2023 Pro V1 and Pro V1x, were clamoring to put the balls in play. Higgo (Pro V1), Daffue (Pro V1x), and Woodland (Pro V1x) became the first three players to game the 2023 models in competition.

This week, Titleist Golf Ball R&D reps Fordie Pitts and Jeff Beyers will be fitting players at TPC Summerlin.

2023 Titleist Pro V1

Jordan Spieth had this to say about the development process behind the new Pro V1.

“The Pro V1 and ProV1x, as a whole, are the best balls in golf so it’s hard to say, ‘How are you going to possibly make that ball better when it’s already the best?’” said Jordan Spieth. “I think when you think of anything being the best, you’re really going against yourself then. You’re trying to beat your former self versus worrying about the competition. And I think Titleist does that. They continue to push being the best and continuing to stay No. 1 – and that’s a really difficult thing to do.”

2023 Titleist Pro V1x

Reigning Masters champion, Scottie Scheffler, described the paces he’ll be putting the new Pro V1 through:

“First thing I’ll always do is take them to the short game area. For me, that’s always the most important. From there I’ll go to the range and just look at numbers, carry, stuff like that. From there, I’ll go out on the course and just start hitting shots. So same thing I do in the short game area, have a few of my ball, have a few of the new ball and just try and hit the same shot and see how the ball reacts, see what it does in the wind and just go from there.”

“One shot that I’m always practicing is when I take some off of it. I need to see that it’s still the same (distance) gaps between my full shot and when I’m taking some off of it. When I’m practicing on the driving range, if I have a little mishit or if a shot doesn’t feel right…I usually have a really good feel for how far it actually carried. If my stock wedge is 140 and I’m trying to hit at 135, and maybe I catch a little bit off and I’m like, ‘man that really feels like 132,’ if it goes that distance, that’s really important to me. And that gives me a lot of faith in what that golf ball’s going to do.”

Stay tuned to GolfWRX for more on the 2023 Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x.

“White boxes” of 2023 Titleist Pro V1, Pro V1 golf balls at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.

Equipment

Battle-tested: Ryan Palmer’s Odyssey Dual Force Rossie II

Published

9 mins ago

Jun 12, 2026

Andrew Von Lossow

When it comes to a club that is battle-tested, it means it has been there for the peaks and valleys, the good and the bad. The club has stayed in the bag. Without a doubt, we are starting things off with a bang at a worthy all-time contender. The putter of PGA Tour veteran Ryan Palmer. This Odyssey Dual Force Rossie II is one of the foundational putters in the modern game.

The Dual Force Rossie II was originally released in 1994. Ryan Palmer won in his rookie year on the PGA Tour in 2004 at the FUNAI Classic at the Walt Disney World Resort. The putter in his hand for the win? You guessed it. The Rossie II. Maybe a few trials and tribulations of other putters through the years, but this is the predominant putter in the bag.

As time has gone on, the Rossie II Palmer plays has a few “modern” game upgrades compared to its 1994 release year. There is a custom dollar sign logo on the back cavity of the putter to keep the spirits high. Additionally, we can see a Breakthrough Golf Stability putter shaft along with a SuperStroke Claw 1.0 grip. These updates bring this model to a generation blend spanning over 30 years.

With a setup like this, putter for Ryan Palmer, this is the definition of Battle Tested!

Equipment

Club Junkie’s favorite golf gear for summer — and Father’s Day

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13 mins ago

Jun 12, 2026

Brian Knudson

The summer season is getting closer by the day and some of us need to add a little style to our wardrobe. Thankfully, Ghost Golf is here with their exciting new Qualifier Collection that will get us looking better than our swing. This new collection, along with tons of other options from Ghost, also makes great Father’s Day gifts. Clubs and golf balls can be tough, since some dads are pickier than others. So I went through and put together just a few items from Ghost Golf that could be perfect for your dad. None of these requires a handicap or club fitting to help elevate their game and style out on the course!

Anyday Black Ops Stand Bag

If you have seen any of my WITB videos, you will see that I am putting my clubs into the Anyday Black Ops stand bag. High quality is key with the Anyday bag, and you will immediately feel that with the materials and craftsmanship Ghost uses. I love how versatile the bag is, going from range, to cart, to push cart without breaking a sweat. I typically bring a lot of stuff with me when I play, and I was shocked at how much the Anyday can hold while still being lightweight. You get a single and double shoulder strap that is super easy to swap out to dial in the comfort or convenience you desire.

Qualifier Flag Polo

I loved the new Qualifier Polo as soon as I took it out of the package and tried it on. The Micro Pique fabric is soft and comfortable, so you can wear it all day and almost forget it was on. Ghost dialed in the fit as well; it doesn’t bind or bunch up anywhere and looks great. The little touches and Ghost logos make this polo perfect for the course, office, or date night.

Qualifier Diamond Polo

Another polo from Ghost that has become a staple in my rotation. The black collar combines with the diamond pattern to stand out just enough. Definitely not too loud to wear to work. Ghost made sure these polos feature a soft, breathable fabric with Spandex for free, easy movement during your swing. With the warmer weather here, I have found this polo to be cool and dry from the moisture-wicking material.

Spectator Hat

I have a lot of hats (ask my wife), but this one has become my go-to since I got it. The 100% cotton fabric just feels high quality, and the Spectator hat just holds its shape so well. Average-to-large heads, like mine, get a great fit that is snug enough to stay on during an aggressive swing but not uncomfortably tight. This hat goes from school drop-off to the course without missing a beat.

Magnetic Club & Shoe Brush

At first glance, you will think this is just another club brush. Look closer, and you will see the thought and detail the team at Ghost put into it. A built-in magnet lets you slap it onto the golf cart, right there to clean off your club after your shot! Two sets of bristles are quickly swapped out so you can clean your clubs and then your shoes to keep them looking fresh. A built-in water reservoir also pumps out water to make sure your grooves are perfectly clean for every shot.

Equipment

From the GolfWRX Classifieds: Putters for everyone! Scotty, Bettinardi, Odyssey.

Published

2 hours ago

Jun 12, 2026

Will Schube

At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @raehtz10 is selling putters…and lots of them. Available for purchase Scotty Camerons, Bettinardis, and Odysseys.

From the listing:

All prices are OBO and include shipping and Paypal G&S and Venmo’s version too. If you’re west of the Mississippi, please add $5. If you have any questions or want additional pictures, please message me.

1. Scotty Cameron Super Select Newport. 34″, original grip and headcover. Weights are aftermarket 40g. Small ding on the hosel was repaired. Will send updated photo if interested. $300.

2. Scotty Cameron Mil-Spec 33/350g – 33 inches, 350g. Red dancing cord grip. No headcover. – $350.

3. Bettinardi Studio Stock 9. 35″, brand new in plastic. Does not include original headcover, but will come with new in plastic 2021 Studio Stock headcover. $275.

4. Bettinardi 2022 Inovai 6.0 – 33″, original grip and shaft. The pictures really tell the tale on this one. $230.

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules.