Titleist introduces the Pro V1x Left Dash, a golf ball designed for length and controlled flight, now updated for 2026.
What started in 2018 as a special solution for select long hitters on the PGA Tour has become a permanent part of the Titleist ball family: the Pro V1x Left Dash. The model now 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, all validated by players across various professional tours.
Titleist’s New Edition: New Core, New Flight Characteristics
The new Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash features an advanced High-Gradient Dual Core inside. According to the manufacturer, it is more elastic and thus delivers higher 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 behavior, Titleist relies on a new dimple design with 348 tetrahedral dimples, claimed to offer a more consistent and efficient ball flight.
Development with Detours
The origins of the Left Dash date back to 2018. Initially developed as a special solution for selected tour professionals, the ball was tested and refined extensively over the years. The development path was not straightforward. Early prototypes appeared on the PGA Tour in 2023 but showed too much spin with short irons. The feedback was clear—back to the drawing board. Titleist started over, focusing again on what originally made the Left Dash special: low spin, long distance, and a stable, high ball flight. Consequently, 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 two models and has become a popular choice in fitting circles. According to internal fitting data from Titleist, the model is already recommended for about six to eight percent of players.
(Information provided by Titleist)