Titleist introduces the Pro V1x Left Dash, a new option focusing on distance and controlled ball flight.
Originally developed in 2018 as a specialty ball for select long hitters on the PGA Tour, the Pro V1x Left Dash is now a permanent member of the Titleist ball family. The model is receiving an update after four years of development, with the new Pro V1x Left Dash set to be available worldwide from January 21, 2026. According to Titleist, the ball will be faster, travel longer distances, and maintain greater stability in the wind, validated by players on various professional tours.
Titleist’s New Edition: New Core, New Flight Characteristics
Inside the new Pro V1x Left Dash lies an advanced High-Gradient Dual Core that is designed to be more elastic, producing increased ball speed. This is supported by a thicker mantle layer to reduce spin on full shots. A thinner urethane cover provides the precise feel around the greens. For improved ball flight, Titleist employs a new dimple design featuring 348 tetrahedral dimples that deliver a more consistent and efficient trajectory.
Development with Challenges
The origins of the Left Dash date back to 2018, initially created as a special solution for select tour pros and tested extensively over several years. Development was not straightforward; initial prototypes appeared on the PGA Tour in 2023 but were criticized for excessive spin with short irons. After this feedback, Titleist revisited the design, focusing again on the original core attributes: low spin, long distance, and a stable, high ball flight. Positioned between the Pro V1 and Pro V1x in the Pro V1 family, the Left Dash derives its name from the ‘–Pro V1x’ side stamp that differentiates it. Internal fitting data from Titleist indicates the ball is recommended to about six to eight percent of players during fitting sessions.
(Information provided by Titleist)