Titleist introduces the Pro V1x Left Dash, designed for golfers seeking distance and controlled ball flight.
What started 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 is getting an update. According to Titleist, four years of development went into the new Pro V1x Left Dash, which will be available worldwide starting January 21, 2026. The ball promises to be faster, fly longer, and remain more stable in the wind, all validated by players on various professional tours.
Titleist’s New Edition: New Core, New Ball Flight
The new Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash contains an advanced High-Gradient Dual Core that, according to the manufacturer, is more elastic and delivers increased ball speed. This is supported by a thicker mantle layer that reduces spin on full shots. A thinner urethane cover simultaneously provides the necessary feel around the green. For ball flight, Titleist uses a new dimple design with 348 tetrahedrons, said to enable a smoother and more efficient flight.
Development with Setbacks
The origins of the Left Dash date back to 2018. Initially developed as a special solution for select tour professionals, the ball was tested and refined over many years. The development was not linear. Early prototypes appeared on the PGA Tour in 2023 but showed too much spin on short irons. Feedback was clear – back to the drawing board. Titleist restarted, focusing on what originally made the Left Dash unique: low spin, long distance, and a stable, high ball flight. The company positions the Left Dash within 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,” which distinguishes it from the other models and has become well known in fitting circles. According to internal fitting data from Titleist, the model is already recommended for about six to eight percent of users.
(Information provided by Titleist)