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 long been a fixed 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 have gone into the new Pro V1x Left Dash, which will be on shelves worldwide from January 21, 2026. The ball is said 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, New Flight Behavior
The new Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash features an advanced high-gradient dual core. According to the manufacturer, it is more elastic and delivers greater 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 green. For flight behavior, Titleist uses a new dimple design with 348 tetrahedrons, said to enable a more uniform, efficient ball flight.
Development with Detours
The origins of the Left Dash date back to 2018. Originally developed as a special solution for selected tour professionals, the ball was tested and adjusted over the years. The development was not straightforward. Initial prototypes appeared on the PGA Tour in 2023 but had too much spin with short irons. The feedback was clear – back to the drawing board. Titleist started over, focusing on what originally defined the Left Dash: low spin, great distance, and a stable, high ball flight. Therefore, 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” that distinguishes it from the other two models and has long been a secret tip 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)