In golf - or any sport, really - it's important to have the right equipment. And with so many different brands to choose from, new players commonly look to their idols for guidance. Footballers, for example, might choose to wear the same boots as Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.
Many of the world’s top golfers use balls you can buy off the shelf, which is good news for those looking to golf like Rory McIlroy or Tiger Woods.
What golf balls do the pros use?
What’s the most popular golf ball for professional golfers?
Titleist balls are used by roughly 70% of professional golfers. 38 of the current top 100 PGA pros use the Pro V1 ball.
Other golf pros use variants on the Titleist Pro V1, like the Pro V1 Left Dot as favoured by Tony Finau and Daniel Berger, or the Pro V1x used by Joaquin Niemann and Joohyung Kim.
Why do so many pros use Titleist golf balls?
Well, it’s not just the result of good marketing - these balls are widely recognised as world leaders. The Pro V1 ball’s three-layer, 392-dimple design makes for a soft feel and consistent flight that allows for precision over distance shots, as well as drop-and-stop control to ensure it doesn’t roll away from its intended target. Both are essential for golfers looking to improve, but also for professionals who aim to win.
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Still, not every pro uses the same balls. Read on to find out more…
What ball does Scottie Scheffler use?
Other golf pros use variants on the Titleist Pro V1, like the Pro V1 Left Dot as favoured by Tony Finau and Daniel Berger, or the Pro V1x used by Joaquin Niemann and Joohyung Kim.
Current world number 1 Scottie Scheffler uses Titleist Pro V1 balls. This is a very popular pro ball. In fact, others like Sahith Theegala, Matt Fitzpatrick and Stephen Jaegar also use this ball.
What golf ball does Tiger Woods use?
One of the most famous players in the world, Tiger Woods uses Bridgestone Tour B X model golf balls. He is one of only a few pros to do so, joined by the likes of Matt Kuchar and Jason Day, while Brendan Steele uses the Tour B XS version.
What golf ball does Jason Day use?
Jason Day also uses the Bridgestone Tour B X model golf balls. Day’s victories include the PGS Championship (2015) and the PLAYERS Championship (2016).
What golf ball does Matt Kuchar use?
Matt Kuchar has been a Bridgestone staffer since 2005 when he began using Bridgestone golf balls and clubs.
What golf ball does Brooks Koepka use?
High-ranking pros like Brooks Koepka and Hideki Matsuyama use Srixon balls. Here at gimmeballs we offer both the Srixon Z-Star Diamond version that Koepka uses, as well as Matsuyama’s preferred model, the Srixon Z-Star XV.
What golf ball does Jon Rahm use?
Spanish golfer Jon Rahm uses Callaway Chrome Soft X balls. Currently the number 2 in the world, Rahm holds the record for being the number one ranked amateur in the world for the longest period of time.
What golf ball does Rory McIlroy use?
Rory McIlroy hails from Northern Ireland and uses TaylorMade TP5x balls. The number 3 golfer in the world, McIlroy is one of three men (along with Tiger Woods) to have won four Majors by the age of 25.
Using the same balls as the pros might just give you the edge next time you find yourself on a golf course, so why not give it a try? Not only do we stock most of the balls mentioned above, we can also customise them to suit your personal style.
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