This is the most popular golf ball at the Ryder Cup – and it’s not even close
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From drivers to irons, Ryder Cup players have very different setups – but when it comes to golf balls, one model stands out. Here’s why it’s dominating at Bethpage.
24 of the world’s best golfers are currently battling it out at Bethpage Black for the Ryder Cup.
Their bags are packed with different drivers, fairway woods, and iron setups – reflecting personal preference, brand loyalties, and fitting quirks. But when it comes to the golf ball, there’s far more consensus. And one model stands head and shoulders above the rest.
The most popular golf ball at the Ryder Cup
The most popular golf ball at the Ryder Cup is the Titleist Pro V1x.
Four Europeans and four Americans have it in play, meaning a third of Ryder Cup players are relying on it.
The next most popular? The Titleist Pro V1 with four.
In fact, if you include all variants of the Titleist Pro V golf ball, the total of 13 means you have more than half the players across both teams covered.
Ryder Cup golf ball breakdown
Titleist – 13 players
- Pro V1x: Justin Rose, Ludvig Åberg, Tyrrell Hatton, Matt Fitzpatrick, Russell Henley, Patrick Cantlay, Justin Thomas, Bryson DeChambeau
- Pro V1: Viktor Hovland, Robert MacIntyre, Scottie Scheffler, Harris English
- Pro V1 Double Dot: Cameron Young
Callaway – 4 players
- Chrome Tour: Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele
- Chrome Tour X: Rasmus Højgaard, Sam Burns
TaylorMade – 3 players
- TP5x: Tommy Fleetwood, Collin Morikawa
- TP5: Rory McIlroy
Srixon – 3 players
- Z-Star XV: Shane Lowry, Sepp Straka
- Z-Star Diamond: JJ Spaun
Maxfli – 1 player
- Tour X: Ben Griffin
What makes the Titleist Pro V1x so special?
The Pro V1x has long been one of the go-to golf balls for elite players because it offers a blend of distance, spin, and consistency that’s hard to beat.
Compared to the standard Pro V1, it launches a touch higher, spins a little more in the irons and wedges, and feels slightly firmer.
Our recent test also found it to be one of the most consistent golf balls available, which is key for players who need to know their ball is going to react the same way, shot after shot – whether it’s a towering iron into a par 5 or a delicate chip around the greens.
It’s also a ball that suits the modern power game. With so many Ryder Cup players swinging north of 120mph, they want a ball that doesn’t just maximize distance, but also holds its line in the wind and offers precision into tucked pins. The Pro V1x does exactly that.
And then there’s the trust factor. The Pro V family has been the most played golf ball on professional tours for more than two decades, racking up thousands of wins worldwide. When the pressure is at its absolute peak – like the Ryder Cup – it’s no surprise that so many players gravitate towards the ball that’s been at the center of so many of the game’s biggest moments.
The Ryder Cup is always unpredictable, full of passion, partnerships, and putts under unbearable pressure – but one thing is for sure: a Titleist Pro V1x will play a key part.
Pros
- Extremely strong performance from tee to green
- Towering and penetrating ball flight
- Optimal spin off the tee
- Amazing short game spin and control
- Widely played among Tour pros
- More durable than the previous generation
Cons
- Not as responsive as the 2023 Pro V1x
| Construction | 4-piece |
| Cover | Urethane |
| Dimples | 348 |
| Feel | Firm |
| Flight | High |
| Long game spin | Mid-low |
| Short game spin | High |
| Color options | White; Yellow |
| Alternative models | Pro V1x Enhanced Alignment; Pro V1x High Numbers |
- New faster high gradient dual-core
- Spherically tiled 348 tetrahedral dimple design
- Speed amplifying high-flex casing layer
- Soft cast urethane elastomer cover
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Why one golf ball is the clear favorite at the Ryder Cup.
