Titleist introduces the Pro V1x Left Dash, designed for golfers seeking controlled flight and greater distance.
What began in 2018 as a specialized solution for a few long hitters on the PGA Tour has become a permanent fixture in the Titleist ball lineup: the Pro V1x Left Dash. Now, the model is getting an update. According to Titleist, four years of development are behind the new Pro V1x Left Dash, which will be available worldwide starting January 21, 2026. The ball promises to be faster, fly longer, and remain more stable in the wind, validated by players across various professional tours.
Titleist’s New Release: New Core, New Flight Characteristics
Inside the new Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash is an advanced High-Gradient Dual Core. The manufacturer states it 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 necessary feel around the greens. For flight characteristics, Titleist employs a new dimple design with 348 tetrahedrons, which the company claims offers a more uniform and efficient ball flight.
Development With Detours
The origins of the Left Dash date back to 2018. Initially developed as a special option 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 exhibited too much spin with short irons. Feedback was clear – back to the drawing board. Titleist restarted focusing on the Left Dash’s original strengths: low spin, long distance, and stable, high ball flight. The company now positions the Left Dash within the Pro V1 family as an option between Pro V1 and Pro V1x. The name ‘Left Dash’ refers to the side marking ‘-Pro V1x,’ distinguishing it from the other models and is already well known in fitting circles. Internal fitting data from Titleist indicates the model is recommended to about six to eight percent of users.
(Information provided by Titleist)