Titleist introduces the Pro V1x Left Dash, a new option for golfers seeking length and controlled ball flight.
What began in 2018 as a specialized solution for a few long hitters on the PGA Tour has become an established part of the Titleist ball family: 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 promises to be faster, fly farther, and remain more stable in the wind, 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. According to the manufacturer, it is more elastic and thus delivers greater 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. For flight characteristics, Titleist employs a new dimple design with 348 tetrahedrons, which the company states results in a more consistent, efficient ball flight.
Development with Setbacks
The origins of the Left Dash date back to 2018. Initially developed as a specialized solution for select tour professionals, the ball was tested and refined over several years. The development process was not straightforward. First prototypes appeared on the PGA Tour in 2023 but were criticized for too much spin with short irons. The feedback was clear: back to the drawing board. Titleist started over, focusing on the Left Dash’s original strengths: low spin, long distance, and a stable, high ball flight. The company positions the Left Dash within the Pro V1 family as an option between the Pro V1 and Pro V1x models. The name ‘Left Dash’ refers to the side marking ‘–Pro V1x’ that distinguishes it from the other two models and has become well known in fitting circles. According to internal fitting data from Titleist, the model is already recommended to around six to eight percent of users.
(Information provided by Titleist)