Titleist introduces the Pro V1x Left Dash, a golf ball designed for players seeking distance and controlled ball flight.
What started in 2018 as a specialized solution for a few long hitters on the PGA Tour has since become a permanent fixture in the Titleist ball family: the Pro V1x Left Dash. Now, the model is receiving 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 aims 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 Flight Behavior
The interior of the new Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash features an advanced High-Gradient Dual Core. The manufacturer states it is more elastic, delivering increased 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 performance, Titleist uses a new dimple design with 348 tetrahedrons, claimed to create a more consistent and efficient ball flight.
Development with Detours
The origins of the Left Dash date back to 2018. Initially developed as a specialty solution for selected tour professionals, the ball was tested and refined over several years. The development process was not straightforward. Early prototypes were introduced on the PGA Tour in 2023 but showed excessive spin with short irons. Feedback was clear—back to the drawing board. Titleist went back to basics, focusing on what originally made the Left Dash unique: low spin, long distance, and a stable, high ball flight.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 in 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 models and has become a well-known choice in fitting circles. Internal Titleist fitting data suggests that this model is recommended for about six to eight percent of users.
(Information provided by Titleist)