Titleist introduces the Pro V1x Left Dash, a golf ball option focused on distance and controlled ball flight globally.
What started in 2018 as a special solution for a few long hitters on the PGA Tour has become a permanent fixture in 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 starting January 21, 2026. The ball is designed to be faster, fly longer, and remain more stable in the wind, validated by players on various professional tours.
Titleist’s New Edition: New Core, New Ball Flight
Inside the new Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash is an advanced high-gradient dual-core. According to the manufacturer, 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 simultaneously provides the necessary feel around the greens. For ball flight, Titleist uses a new dimple design with 348 tetrahedrons, which the company says results in a more consistent and efficient ball flight.
Development with Setbacks
The origins of the Left Dash date back to 2018. Originally developed as a special solution for select tour pros, the ball was tested and refined over the years. Development was not linear. Initial prototypes appeared on the PGA Tour in 2023 but were deemed to have too much spin with short irons. The feedback was clear – back to the drawing board. According to Titleist, they went back to the basics focusing on what originally defined the Left Dash: low spin, long distance, and a stable, high ball flight. 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,” which distinguishes it from the other two models and has become a little-known tip in fitting circles. Internal fitting data from Titleist indicates the model is already recommended to about six to eight percent of users.
(Information provided by Titleist)