Titleist introduces the Pro V1x Left Dash, a new option for golfers seeking distance and controlled ball flight.
What started in 2018 as a special solution for a few long hitters on the PGA Tour has now become an established part of the Titleist ball family: the Pro V1x Left Dash. Now, the model receives an update. According to Titleist, the new Pro V1x Left Dash, which will be available worldwide from January 21, 2026, embodies four years of development time. The ball is designed to be faster, fly farther, and maintain greater stability in 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 a further developed High-Gradient Dual Core. The manufacturer states it is more elastic and 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 green. For its flight behavior, Titleist uses a new dimple design with 348 tetrahedrons, claimed to ensure a more consistent, 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 pros, the ball was tested and adjusted over the years. Development was not linear. Early prototypes appeared on the PGA Tour in 2023 but were noted for excessive spin with short irons. Feedback was clear – back to the drawing board. According to Titleist, they restarted focusing on what made the Left Dash originally popular: low spin, long distance, and a stable, high ball flight. Thus, 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,” distinguishing it from the other two models and known as a secret tip in fitting circles. Internal fitting data from Titleist shows the model is already recommended for about six to eight percent of users.
(Information provided by Titleist)