Bryson DeChambeau has expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of his Titleist Pro V1x golf ball following his first round at LIV Golf Hong Kong. Despite his frustration, DeChambeau still posted a solid 4-under 66, putting him three shots behind his Crushers GC teammate, Paul Casey, who fired a remarkable 7-under 63.
In a candid post-round interview, DeChambeau explained that the Pro V1x was spinning too much, especially with his wedges. "It’s spinning too much with my wedges," DeChambeau said. "If I try to hit a full shot, it will rip off the green. You saw that on 15; I hit a 95-yard shot downwind, and it ripped back 30 feet."
DeChambeau is currently a free agent in the golf equipment world and uses a variety of clubs and products. He recently signed a deal with Reebok for apparel and footwear. Looking ahead, DeChambeau hopes to find a golf ball that offers a lower launch, controlled spin on full and half swings, and the right balance of spin for his game.
"I’m looking for a golf ball that launches a lot lower, has controlled spin on a full swing, and half swing still has spin," he added. "So that’s what I’m searching for, and hopefully, I can find a ball that works for me."