Titleist introduces the Pro V1x Left Dash, a golf ball designed for distance and controlled ball flight.
What began in 2018 as a specialty solution for a few long hitters on the PGA Tour has become a permanent part of the Titleist ball lineup: the Pro V1x Left Dash. Now, the model receives an update. According to Titleist, four years of development have gone into the new Pro V1x Left Dash, which will be available worldwide from January 21, 2026. The ball is designed to be faster, fly farther, and remain more stable through the wind, all validated by players on various professional tours.
Titleist’s New Edition: New Core, New Flight Characteristics
Inside the new Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash is 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 simultaneously provides the necessary feel around the green. Regarding flight, Titleist employs a new dimple design featuring 348 tetrahedrons, which the company claims promotes a more consistent and efficient ball flight.
Development with Detours
The origins of the Left Dash stretch back to 2018. Originally developed as a specialized solution for select tour pros, the ball underwent years of testing and refinement. The development path was not straightforward. Early prototypes appeared on the PGA Tour in 2023 but were criticized for excessive spin with short irons. Feedback led Titleist back to the drawing board, refocusing on what made Left Dash unique: low spin, long distance, and a stable, high trajectory. Thus, the company positions the Left Dash within the Pro V1 family as an option between the Pro V1 and Pro V1x. The “Left Dash” name refers to the side marking “–Pro V1x” that distinguishes it from the other two models and is well-known in fitting circles. According to internal Titleist fitting data, the model is already recommended for about six to eight percent of users.
(Information provided by Titleist)