Titleist introduces the Pro V1x Left Dash, a golf ball designed for players seeking longer, controlled ball flight.
What started in 2018 as a special solution for a few long hitters on the PGA Tour has now become a permanent member of the Titleist ball family: the Pro V1x Left Dash. The model now receives an update. According to Titleist, four years of development went into the new Pro V1x Left Dash, which will be available worldwide from January 21, 2026. The ball promises to be faster, fly farther, and maintain even greater stability in the wind, validated by players on various professional tours.
Titleist’s New Edition: New Core, New Flight Behavior
Inside the new Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash is an improved High-Gradient Dual Core. The manufacturer states it is more elastic and thus delivers more ball speed. This is supported by a thicker mantle layer that reduces spin on full shots. A thinner urethane cover provides the necessary feel around the greens. For flight characteristics, Titleist uses a new dimple design with 348 tetrahedrons, which the company claims results in a smoother, more efficient ball flight.
Development with Detours
The origins of the Left Dash go back to 2018. Originally developed as a special solution for selected tour professionals, the ball was tested and refined over several years. The development process was not straightforward. Early prototypes appeared on the PGA Tour in 2023 but showed too much spin with short irons. Feedback was clear – back to the drawing board. According to Titleist, they restarted with a focus on what originally defined the Left Dash: low spin, long distance, and a stable, high ball flight. Consequently, the company positions the Left Dash within the Pro V1 family as an option between the Pro V1 and Pro V1x models. The name “Left Dash” refers to the side marking “–Pro V1x” that distinguishes it from the other two models and is no longer a secret tip in fitting circles. According to Titleist’s internal fitting data, this model is already recommended to about six to eight percent of users.
(Information provided by Titleist)