James Robinson Golf
Mid-handicap everyman reviews
“you kind of know what you're getting with the Pro V1”
The benchmark the Hogan was tested against; it edged the Hogan on carry, and when asked to pick one at the end, both James and Bob chose the Pro V.
+ the facts · 3 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Known, consistent performance: 'you know what you're getting'
- +Carried slightly further than the Hogan on matched swings
- +Both testers picked it as their preferred ball
For: Golfers who want the proven premium ball and don't mind paying for it
2nd Swing Golf
Master fitters, Trackman-heavy testing
“in a way it's almost like Kleenex”
Topped the GolfWRX members vote at over 22% as the known-name benchmark tour ball, with small smart refinements in the 2025 model.
+ the facts · 3 pros− the facts
- +Number one in the members choice vote at over 22%
- +2025 model adds iron spin and slightly lowers driver spin without breaking what works
- +The default known name in tour balls
For: The broadest range of tour-ball players; the safe default choice.
Golf Monthly
UK magazine, season-long testing
Where the premium ball earns its money is the short game, launching wedges 5 degrees lower with over 9,000 rpm of spin for tour-style control the Kirkland could not match.
+ the facts · 3 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Lower, driving wedge flight around 30 degrees of launch
- +Over 9,000 rpm of wedge spin for control
- +Feels like it stays on the face longer
For: Better players who value greenside control over price
Used as the premium benchmark, the Pro V1 matched the TP5 for soft feel and held more wedge spin for stopping power, giving up only a few yards and costing a little more.
+ the facts · 2 pros · 2 cons− the facts
- +Quite a bit more wedge spin than the TP5 for more stopping power on the course
- +Very soft feel that remains the standard every ball aspires to
- −Carried slightly shorter than the TP5 with wedge, 7-iron and driver
- −£5 more per dozen than the TP5
For: Players who value greenside spin and the proven benchmark tour ball