While the Pro V1 and Pro V1x are the clear choices for many of the finest players in the world, some people balk at the price. Whether you’re a mid- to high-handicapper who goes through a lot of balls, or a low-handicapper on a budget, the cost of Tour quality may be a bit steep. Introducing a new alternative - Titleist DT TruSoft.
I took the DT TruSoft out for a test drive. The first test came on the practice green pre-round. You’ll notice the soft feel immediately.
In testing a putter from another manufacturer earlier this year, I mentioned the muted sound it made when it struck the ball. That putter’s face was extremely soft. The DT TruSoft provided that same sound with my standard putter. The cover is unlike any I’ve played. The pure ionomer cover is the softest ever made by Titleist.
The chipping green was next on the testing rotation. Considering the feel I felt on the putting green, no surprise that it translated to chipping.
One of my biggest issues with new equipment - clubs or balls - is how the ball leaves the face with chips and pitches. One can be crisp, while the next can roll up the face and come up woefully short. The DT TruSoft gave the feeling that I hit the sweet spot time after time.
To the course we go for the critical play test. Throughout the round, when time allows, I like to take an extra ball or two and try to hit extreme shots - hooks and slices. Today’s technology has lessened these mistakes to some degree, but they’re still there if beckoned (intentionally or not). I was pleasantly surprised to see that the DT TruSoft helped hooks become draws and slices become fades.
Why? Lower spin rates on longer shots and the 376 tetrahedral dimple design, according to Titleist. Not being an engineer, I’ll take there word on the tech, but can confirm their findings from a player’s point of view.
As always, if you’re in the market for a new ball to play, I recommend buying a sleeve of several brands and taking them out of the course for your own field test. I can confidently say this, however, the DT TruSoft (which replaces the DT SoLo) will outperform any ball in its category.
The DT TruSoft is available beginning Oct. 1.
For more information, visit www.titleist.com.
Also, you can now order these online at Golfballs.com.
How does it compare to the Titleist Velocity?
ReplyDeleteSofter than the Velocity. Comparable in distance, though maybe a bit shorter. Guess it would come down to what's more important for your game.
ReplyDeleteI found the velocity to be soft,straight and long but I couldn't get them to hold greens. I've put the Trusofts in the bag for keeps. These have a nice bite with minimal rollout. Great ball.
ReplyDeleteThe DT TruSoft gives you more feel off the club face and I am able to get bite out of the sand and on a short bump and run, something I wasn't getting a lot of with a Velocity. Distance is a little bit shorter with driver but iron shots were pretty consistent between balls.
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