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**DoctorNelsonOnten** · 07-01-2012, 07:55 AM

I was in Edwin Watts today noticed Titlest had increased the Pro V's to $47.99 per dozen. Not sure why but this caused me to pause because this brings a dzn balls at the $50 price point. I was curious if that would be a holy grail price for golf balls for anyone.

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**CarrieSexy** · 07-01-2012, 07:57 AM

I think Titleist can pretty much charge what they want for the Prov1's. Many people who play them are very loyal, and play them because they are the "#1 ball on tour".

**Opinion_counts** · 07-01-2012, 08:01 AM

I don't play them, they can charge whatever they want for them! I don't pay anywhere near that much for the balls I use. And won't.

**JennaJJxoxoxo** · 07-01-2012, 08:07 AM

I don't pay for ProVs but this does have me worried because the ball manufacturers that i do buy may look at the ProV price as a barometer for the price of their golf balls. "if ProVs cost X, than we can charge Y for our balls". That is usually the way of it.

**Zesavenue** · 07-01-2012, 08:12 AM

Interesting I never buy retail or from a store anymore I try for ebay or even just wait awhile

**Opperioav** · 07-01-2012, 08:16 AM

This I do not like. Hopefully Srixon doesn't follow suit. I am off the ProV1 train, but am interested in trying the new TM Penta when that drops.

**russianstallian** · 07-01-2012, 08:32 AM

ouch, glad I don't play them. There's some great balls that are a lot cheaper than that thankfully. I'm just going to have to find one I like enough,

**Olympicdreams** · 07-01-2012, 08:44 AM

Geez, that's a hefty price. I've never played them consistently so I've never even bought a dozen of them. Definitely won't be anytime soon either.

**Vegeinvalge** · 07-01-2012, 12:04 PM

Bought two dozen Top Flite Gamer's for $24 bucks. Thank god for cheaper golf balls.

Heck, I could find two rounds of golf for a dozen ProV's.

Steel Tappin'

**boanuatiguali** · 07-01-2012, 12:08 PM

That's why you go with Pro V1 "PRACTICE" balls!

**boanuatiguali** · 07-01-2012, 12:09 PM

And I think Edwin Watts is driving up the price. RD is still moving them out the door at $43.99.

**Stoottnoiciek** · 07-01-2012, 01:40 PM

That's why you go with Pro V1 "PRACTICE" balls!

Or used, recycled Pro V1s from lostgolfballs.com for half the price!!

**EliteFranceska** · 07-01-2012, 01:55 PM

And I think Edwin Watts is driving up the price. RD is still moving them out the door at $43.99.

EW uses MAP pricing across the board. The price has gone up around here at just about every golf store, which leads me to believe that a price increase is coming from the company.

**DoctorNelsonOnten** · 07-01-2012, 02:15 PM

My guy at EW did say that Titlest had increased prices across the board on all equipment.

TapAhoy!

**oplapofffe** · 07-01-2012, 02:19 PM

Pro V1's have been around that price for a while now up here. I stay away for them because of that.

**97dYA9L3** · 07-01-2012, 02:52 PM

Pro V1's have been around that price for a while now up here. I stay away for them because of that.

I agree. I will not pay that much for a golf ball so the Pro V will not be in my bag this year.

**orison** · 07-01-2012, 03:02 PM

$50 dozen is just insane IMO. Now your talking $4 plus per ball.

Glad other premium ball makers are still available under $40.

Tappin' from CM's iPad!

**bebeacc** · 07-01-2012, 03:07 PM

I don't pay for ProVs but this does have me worried because the ball manufacturers that i do buy may look at the ProV price as a barometer for the price of their golf balls. "if ProVs cost X, than we can charge Y for our balls". That is usually the way of it.

I read through this thread with interest because I feel exactly as Dr.T does, I don't play ProV1's but I am concerned as to what this price increase may have on my perferred golf ball. I imagine the ProV1 users will do as I do, Bridgestones are occasionally on sale during the year and that is when I stock up, RX's can be pretty expensive too.

**maxsobq** · 07-01-2012, 03:22 PM

Damn, plus tax here in Md would push it up to $50...

ProVs are still the preferred high end ball. I would imagine other companies would try to keep their prices lower just to offer people a cheaper alternative.

**Controller** · 07-01-2012, 03:33 PM

I thought that was the price before the holiday sale when they dropped to 43. For some reason I thought I had seen prov1s a couple years ago at a course for 54. They are always at least $12 a sleeve at any course I've played. I don't play the prov1 anymore, but I still think that's what other companies strive for even if it's not the best ball anymore. It's still the pro v people compare premium balls to

07-01-2012, 07:55 AM	#1
DoctorNelsonOnten Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 392 Senior Member	Pro V1 Price Increase I was in Edwin Watts today noticed Titlest had increased the Pro V's to $47.99 per dozen. Not sure why but this caused me to pause because this brings a dzn balls at the $50 price point. I was curious if that would be a holy grail price for golf balls for anyone. TapAhoy! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-01-2012, 07:57 AM	#2
CarrieSexy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 449 Senior Member	I think Titleist can pretty much charge what they want for the Prov1's. Many people who play them are very loyal, and play them because they are the "#1 ball on tour". Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-01-2012, 08:01 AM	#3
Opinion_counts Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 643 Senior Member	I don't play them, they can charge whatever they want for them! I don't pay anywhere near that much for the balls I use. And won't. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-01-2012, 08:07 AM	#4
JennaJJxoxoxo Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 581 Senior Member	I don't pay for ProVs but this does have me worried because the ball manufacturers that i do buy may look at the ProV price as a barometer for the price of their golf balls. "if ProVs cost X, than we can charge Y for our balls". That is usually the way of it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Zesavenue Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 455 Senior Member	Interesting I never buy retail or from a store anymore I try for ebay or even just wait awhile Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-01-2012, 08:16 AM	#6
Opperioav Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 381 Senior Member	This I do not like. Hopefully Srixon doesn't follow suit. I am off the ProV1 train, but am interested in trying the new TM Penta when that drops. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-01-2012, 08:32 AM	#7
russianstallian Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 490 Senior Member	ouch, glad I don't play them. There's some great balls that are a lot cheaper than that thankfully. I'm just going to have to find one I like enough, Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-01-2012, 08:44 AM	#8
Olympicdreams Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 653 Senior Member	Geez, that's a hefty price. I've never played them consistently so I've never even bought a dozen of them. Definitely won't be anytime soon either. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-01-2012, 12:04 PM	#9
Vegeinvalge Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 413 Senior Member	Bought two dozen Top Flite Gamer's for $24 bucks. Thank god for cheaper golf balls. Heck, I could find two rounds of golf for a dozen ProV's. Steel Tappin' Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-01-2012, 12:08 PM	#10
boanuatiguali Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 479 Senior Member	That's why you go with Pro V1 "PRACTICE" balls! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-01-2012, 12:09 PM	#11
boanuatiguali Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 479 Senior Member	And I think Edwin Watts is driving up the price. RD is still moving them out the door at $43.99. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-01-2012, 01:40 PM	#12
Stoottnoiciek Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 487 Senior Member	That's why you go with Pro V1 "PRACTICE" balls! Or used, recycled Pro V1s from lostgolfballs.com for half the price!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-01-2012, 01:55 PM	#13
EliteFranceska Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 463 Senior Member	And I think Edwin Watts is driving up the price. RD is still moving them out the door at $43.99. EW uses MAP pricing across the board. The price has gone up around here at just about every golf store, which leads me to believe that a price increase is coming from the company. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-01-2012, 02:15 PM	#14
DoctorNelsonOnten Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 392 Senior Member	My guy at EW did say that Titlest had increased prices across the board on all equipment. TapAhoy! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-01-2012, 02:19 PM	#15
oplapofffe Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 530 Senior Member	Pro V1's have been around that price for a while now up here. I stay away for them because of that. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-01-2012, 02:52 PM	#16
97dYA9L3 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 428 Senior Member	Pro V1's have been around that price for a while now up here. I stay away for them because of that. I agree. I will not pay that much for a golf ball so the Pro V will not be in my bag this year. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-01-2012, 03:02 PM	#17
orison Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 455 Senior Member	$50 dozen is just insane IMO. Now your talking $4 plus per ball. Glad other premium ball makers are still available under $40. Tappin' from CM's iPad! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-01-2012, 03:07 PM	#18
bebeacc Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 433 Senior Member	I don't pay for ProVs but this does have me worried because the ball manufacturers that i do buy may look at the ProV price as a barometer for the price of their golf balls. "if ProVs cost X, than we can charge Y for our balls". That is usually the way of it. I read through this thread with interest because I feel exactly as Dr.T does, I don't play ProV1's but I am concerned as to what this price increase may have on my perferred golf ball. I imagine the ProV1 users will do as I do, Bridgestones are occasionally on sale during the year and that is when I stock up, RX's can be pretty expensive too. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-01-2012, 03:22 PM	#19
maxsobq Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 396 Senior Member	Damn, plus tax here in Md would push it up to $50... ProVs are still the preferred high end ball. I would imagine other companies would try to keep their prices lower just to offer people a cheaper alternative. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-01-2012, 03:33 PM	#20
Controller Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 335 Senior Member	I thought that was the price before the holiday sale when they dropped to 43. For some reason I thought I had seen prov1s a couple years ago at a course for 54. They are always at least $12 a sleeve at any course I've played. I don't play the prov1 anymore, but I still think that's what other companies strive for even if it's not the best ball anymore. It's still the pro v people compare premium balls to Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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