We all know Titleist dominates the PGA Tour when it comes to golf ball usage but just how much of an edge do they have? We took a closer look at the longest drivers on Tour and what we found was telling. Sixty-five percent of the top 20 longest hitters play a Titleist golf ball.
Top 20 longest PGA Tour golfers golf ball choice
Here are the top 20 longest drivers on the PGA Tour as of March 2025. Check out their average driving distance and the golf ball they have in play:
- Niklas Norgaard (325.1 yards) – Titleist Pro V1
- Tim Widing (323.8 yards) – Titleist Pro V1x
- Aldrich Potgieter (322.9 yards) – Titleist Pro V1x
- Gary Woodland (321.6 yards) – Titleist Pro V1x
- Rory McIlroy (320.1 yards) – TaylorMade TP5
- Karl Vilips (320.1 yards) – TaylorMade TP5x
- Alejandro Tosti (319.8 yards) – Srixon Z Star XV
- Min Woo Lee (319.6 yards) – Callaway Chrome Tour X
- Michael Thorbjornsen (318.3 yards) – TaylorMade TP5x
- Rasmus Højgaard (317.9 yards) – Callaway Chrome Tour X
- Kurt Kitayama (317.7 yards) – TaylorMade TP5x
- Luke Clanton (317.2 yards) – Titleist Pro V1
- Norman Xiong (316.8 yards) – Titleist Pro V1
- Adam Schenk (316.6 yards) – Titleist Pro V1
- Trey Mullinax (316.5 yards) – Titleist Pro V1x
- Keith Mitchell (316.3 yards) – Titleist Pro V1
- Jesper Svensson (316.3 yards) – Titleist Pro V1
- Vincent Norrman (315.6 yards) – Titleist Pro V1x
- Steven Fisk (314.9 yards) – Titleist Pro V1x
- Ricky Castillo (314.4 yards) – Titleist Pro V1
Pro V1 versus Pro V1x
Seven of the top 20 longest drivers on the PGA Tour have the Pro V1 in play while six are using the Pro V1x. Titleist released the new 2025 versions of the Pro V1 and Pro V1x earlier this year. Here are the differences between the two.
| Feature | Pro V1 | Pro V1x |
|---|---|---|
| Flight | Lower | Higher |
| Feel | Softer | Firmer |
| Spin | Moderate | More |
| Best For | Balanced performance | Extra height & spin |
Titleist Pro V1
Who’s it for? Golfers looking for a softer-feeling premium urethane golf ball that offers good greenside spin.
Titleist Pro V1x
Who’s it for? Players who want higher ball flight, a slightly firmer feel and higher greenside spin rates.
Final thoughts
You’ll have to strike the golf ball well to get long distance. Using the equipment the professionals use can sometimes make a difference in your game but the best idea is to get fitted for the golf ball that works best for your game.
Need help finding a golf ball for your game? Best Golf Ball Fitting Tools
Hank
1 year ago
Distance is probably the least important metric pros use in playing a ball. Consistency, spin, durability are much more important in the ball decision than is distance which is pretty much the same for the your level balls.