Titleist introduces the Pro V1x Left Dash, a golf ball focused on distance and controlled ball flight.
Originally developed in 2018 as a special solution for select long hitters on the PGA Tour, the Pro V1x Left Dash has become a permanent member of the Titleist ball family. Now, this model receives an update with four years of development, according to Titleist, and will be available worldwide from January 21, 2026. The ball aims to be faster, fly farther, and remain more stable in windy conditions, validated by players across multiple professional tours.
Titleist’s New Edition: Advanced Core and Improved Flight
Inside the new Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash is an enhanced High-Gradient Dual Core that is more elastic, delivering higher ball speed. This is supported by a thicker mantle layer that reduces spin on full shots. A thinner urethane cover provides the desired feel around the greens. For flight performance, Titleist has introduced a new dimple design featuring 348 tetrahedral dimples, which the company states promotes a more consistent and efficient ball flight.
Development with Detours
The origins of the Left Dash stretch back to 2018 when it was developed as a special ball for select tour professionals and was tested and refined over several years. The development process faced challenges; early prototypes debuted on the PGA Tour in 2023 but had issues with too much spin on short irons. Feedback led Titleist back to the drawing board, focusing again on the Left Dash’s defining qualities: low spin, long distance, and a stable, high ball flight. The Left Dash is positioned in the Pro V1 family as an option between the Pro V1 and Pro V1x models. Its name refers to the side marking “–Pro V1x,” distinguishing it from the others. It has already become a well-known choice in fitting circles, with internal Titleist data indicating it is recommended to about six to eight percent of golfers.
(Information provided by Titleist)