Sami Valimaki has undergone a season of changes when it comes to his equipment, and all that tinkering culminated in his first PGA Tour victory on Sunday at the RSM Classic.
After becoming a gear free agent earlier this year, Valimaki switched to a Titleist golf ball in one of his first moves.
At the Texas Children’s Houston Open in March, he opted for the new 2025 Titleist Pro V1x, and has seen a huge transformation in his game since.
Last season on the Tour, Valimaki barely managed to maintain his status with a 123rd place in the FedEx Cup Fall. His shaky form was largely due to the approaching game, where he lost .036 strokes on the field and finished 112th in the category.
This year, Valimaki was one of the best approach players on Tour, gaining more than half a stroke over his peers and finishing in 18th place. He also placed 39th on Tour in Strokes Gained: Total, which, after his win last week, moved him up to 51st in the FedEx Cup Fall rankings, earning him a spot in the first two Signature Events of the year.
The 2025 Pro V1x that Valimaki used this week is the 25th anniversary edition of the ball that has become overwhelmingly the most popular in the professional game. The ball uses a new core formula that created a faster, high-gradient core, something Titleist engineers first used in the popular Pro V1x Left Dash and Pro V1 Left Dot Custom Performance Option golf balls.
Titleist Pro V1x golf balls
Total performance with higher flight and more spin Pro V1x golf balls are the optimal choice for premium performance for players looking for maximum distance, higher flight and more stopping power. Why play Pro V1x? Pro V1x is recommended for players looking for flights with a high trajectory, low long game spin with maximum short game spin and a firmer feel. Comparison with Pro V1 Due to the unique dimple pattern, Pro V1x has a higher flight than Pro V1. A high-gradient dual core produces slightly more iron and wedge spin than Pro V1.
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Titleist Pro V1x Aim Enhanced Golf Balls
In addition to the same performance benefits as the 2025 Pro V1x, the Pro V1x AIM Enhanced golf balls feature a high-quality, extended side punch for more precise aiming and accuracy. The elongated side stamp provides a built-in visual aid that is over 65% longer than Titleist’s standard side stamp. Why play Pro V1x? Pro V1x is recommended for players looking for flights with a high trajectory, low long game spin with maximum short game spin and a firmer feel. Comparison with Pro V1 Due to the unique dimple pattern, Pro V1x has a higher flight than Pro V1. A high-gradient dual core produces slightly more iron and wedge spin than Pro V1.
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Titleist Pro V1x Aim Performance Golf Balls
In addition to the same performance benefits as the 2025 Pro V1x, the Pro V1x AIM Performance golf balls feature a premium tour-inspired, 105-degree precision alignment mark for improved aiming and accuracy, and provide a visual aid that is more than 65% longer than Titleist’s standard side stamp. Why play Pro V1x? Pro V1x is recommended for players looking for flights with a high trajectory, low long game spin with maximum short game spin and a firmer feel. Comparison with Pro V1 Due to the unique dimple pattern, Pro V1x has a higher flight than Pro V1. A high-gradient dual core produces slightly more iron and wedge spin than Pro V1.
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