Titleist introduces the Pro V1x Left Dash, a new golf ball option focused on distance and controlled ball flight.
What began in 2018 as a special solution for a few long hitters on the PGA Tour has become a permanent part of the Titleist ball family: the Pro V1x Left Dash. Now, the model receives an update. According to Titleist, four years of development went into the new Pro V1x Left Dash, which will be available worldwide on January 21, 2026. The ball is designed to be faster, fly longer, and stay more stable in the wind, all validated by players on various professional tours.
Titleist’s New Edition: New Core and Flight Behavior
The new Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash contains an advanced High-Gradient Dual-Core. According to the manufacturer, it is more elastic and delivers higher ball speed. This is supported by a thicker mantle layer that reduces spin on full shots. At the same time, a thinner urethane cover provides the necessary feel around the greens. For flight behavior, Titleist uses a new dimple design with 348 tetrahedrons, which the company claims creates a more uniform and efficient ball flight.
Development with Detours
The origins of the Left Dash date back to 2018 when it was developed as a special solution for selected tour professionals and tested and refined over years. The development was not straightforward. The first prototypes came to the PGA Tour in 2023 but suffered from too much spin on short irons. The feedback was clear – back to the drawing board. Titleist restarted and focused on what originally defined the Left Dash: low spin, long distance, and a stable, high ball flight. Hence, the company positions the Left Dash in the Pro V1 family as an option between the Pro V1 and Pro V1x. The name “Left Dash” refers to the side marking “–Pro V1x,” distinguishing it from the other two models and already a secret tip in fitting circles. According to internal Titleist fitting data, the model is recommended for about six to eight percent of users.
(Information provided by Titleist)