The DTC golf ball that plays like the Titleist Pro V1

The direct-to-consumer (DTC) golf ball market is hugely competitive, but does any brand make a challenger to the Titleist Pro V1 like Legato?

Legato are a direct-to-consumer (DTC) golf ball company that produces one of the best golf balls I’ve ever seen at challenging the performance of the Titleist Pro V1. 

That’s a pretty big claim considering the Pro V1 is the No.1 ball in golf, and there are copious amounts of DTC brands all bidding (claiming) to challenge the world’s most popular golf ball and beating them for price. 

I honestly think the Legato LTX 3085 is the only DTC golf ball that competes with the Titleist Pro V1 in every area. 

Where the LTX 3085 has an advantage over the Pro V1 is with its price. At nearly half price regularly, and better than half price in the Amazon Prime Day sales, is it fair to crown this golf ball the real “Pro V1 killer”?

I don’t think there’s any harm in calling the LTX 3085 the “Pro V1 killer”, but even being in the same conversation as the No.1 ball in golf is a compliment enough. 

You’re probably wondering why I hold this golf ball in such high regard. I’ll explain exactly why now…

Feel and Response

I first made comparisons to the Pro V1 when discussing how the Legato LTX 3085 feels. I seriously don’t think any golfer would be able to hit this golf ball and a Pro V1 blindfolded and tell the difference. Please, feel free to give it a go and tell me if you can!

I’ve grown fonder of softer golf balls this year because, since the beginning of the year, I’ve spent a lot more time playing Pro V1 than any other golf ball. It’s almost as if I knew I would stumble upon the Legato LTX 3085 later in the year. 

The one area where the LTX 3085 really excels is around the greens, especially for feel and response. The soft feel gives you confidence the ball will stop, and stop it does! The feel directly correlates with response because if you ever mishit a shot, the feel will be firmer, giving you instant feedback. 

From tee to green, the feel is outstanding, and you receive that instant feedback throughout your bag, whether you’re bombing a drive or tapping in for a par. 

Tee to Green Performance

I’m trying to find a negative of the LTX 3085’s tee to green performance, so I can start with that, get it out of the way, and tell you how amazing it is, but I’m really struggling to think of a negative. I’m sure if you play with them, you’ll find something you don’t quite like, but for my game, they do exactly what I would want, and exactly what I would expect of a golf ball double the price!

Seeing as though I’m struggling to find a negative, I’m going to launch into the positives. The LTX 3085 delivers in every area. Off the tee, it produces great distance, optimal spin and launch, with a towering ball flight that’s still penetrating. 

Moving into the fairway, this golf ball fills you with tons of confidence, whether you’re approaching the green with a 5-iron or a 9-iron. You have the utmost trust in the LTX 3085 to come down and land softly enough to hit and hold the green. 

I’ve already mentioned how much I enjoy playing around the greens with the LTX 3085, but it really is a joy to pitch and chip with this ball. It almost makes missing the green fun (that might be a bit of a stretch). 

This is yet again another area where the LTX 3085 performs like the Pro V1. Anyone who’s played Pro V1 – everyone – will know how strong of a golf ball it is from tee to green, and that rings true for the Legato LTX 3085 too. 

Versatility

I classify the Pro V1 as being one of, if not the most versatile, golf ball, and the LTX 3085 is right there with it! Being a three-piece Tour-level golf ball that’s suitable for golfers with quick swing speeds looking for one of the best premium golf balls, and also ideal for golfers with slow swing speeds, really highlights the versatility of the LTX 3085. 

The majority of golfers would get on well with the LTX 3085, given that it plays like a Pro V1 and because of how well it performs. There are more and more golf balls growing in versatility, but considering I still view the Pro V1 as being at the top of the pile, having the LTX 3085 right there with it is a massive compliment, and it should be a huge motivator for you to give Legato a try.

Durability

With any urethane golf ball, you’re not going to get an ultra-durable product that will last multiple rounds, but the Legato LTX 3085 will easily endure a full round. The images above and below are of the same golf ball after one round of play – they are the only blemishes I could see. 

Personally, I wouldn’t want to start another round with that golf ball, but it would still perform for a few holes if you wanted to. I didn’t notice the LTX 3085 scuff in any particular area. Playing out of bunkers had little impact on the ball’s outer layer, and neither did hitting off-line. 

Considering the level of durability, it only adds to the value of the LTX 3085. 

Final Verdict

The Legato LTX 3085 is a fantastic golf ball that plays like the Titleist Pro V1. I don’t think there’s a bigger compliment for a DTC golf ball brand to receive. The LTX 3085 delivers in every single area you would expect a golf ball that’s double the price to, and for that reason, it’s hard to see why more amateur golfers aren’t playing LTX 3085. The next time you think about splashing the cash on a dozen Pro V1s, please consider the LTX 3085, and if you don’t like them (highly unlikely), at least you’ve only paid half the price you would have!

Alternative options

Legato LTX 3085 Golf Balls

RRP: $39.99 / £39.99

Colors: White; Yellow

Construction: 3-Piece

Cover: Urethane

Dimples: 350