Could this Pro V1 variant help your game? Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash Review
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At a glance
- TG Rating
- Owner Rating
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Pros
- Consistent towering ball flight
- Competitive long game distance
- Solid feedback throughout the bag
- Tour approval
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Cons
- Not as versatile as the Pro V1 or Pro V1x
What we say...
The Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash might not be as common on Tour as the Pro V1 or Pro V1x, but could it be the ball you need?
You can’t have a conversation about the best golf balls without mentioning Titleist, specifically the Pro V1 which is the most played golf ball on Tour. However, just because the Pro V1 is such a popular model among professionals (and amateurs) doesn’t mean it’s automatically the ball for you.
The Pro V1 isn’t the only premium golf ball Titleist offers. Everyone’s heard of the Pro V1x, but not everyone will have heard of the Pro V1x Left Dash. There are copious variants of the Pro V1 and Pro V1x being played on Tour – so you might not even be playing with the same model as your favorite golfer!
If you would like to play with the same ball as TG Equipment Editor, Lewis Daff (who doesn’t), then you should be looking at the Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash. Here’s what he has to say about the Pro V1 variant.
“It’s the most consistent ball on the market for removing excess spin on full swings but maintaining it on partials. I don’t mind AVX for flight but Left Dash seems to produce more ball speed for me than AVX does. Also, AVX drops spin too low for those soft, partial shots I mentioned.
“The exit window sits slightly higher, where I want it to, without becoming floaty. The firmer feel reminds me of what I grew up playing (Nike RZN Black) and it’s just as stable in the wind as the RZN was and I still hold that ball as the gold standard for golf in high winds.
“The only time I have a concern with Left Dash is in the winter when I’ll switch to a standard X model. I tend to strike it higher on the face in soft conditions so I need a little less height and a bit more spin again.
“For the average golfer, the Left Dash is an easy temptation because we’ve been taught lower spin equals more distance. But the reality of the game is that most golfers don’t generate enough spin, especially with modern game improver irons, to justify using this ball. For the majority of golfers, I’d still point them to the standard Pro V1x.
“If you’re a true High-Speed, High-Spin player though, you’ll struggle to find something better. Just ask Bryson…”
Pros
- Consistent towering ball flight
- Competitive long game distance
- Solid feedback throughout the bag
- Tour approval
Cons
- Not as versatile as the Pro V1 or Pro V1x
| Construction | 4-piece |
| Cover | Urethane |
| Dimples | 328 |
| Feel | Firm |
| Flight | High |
| Long game spin | Low |
| Short game spin | Mid-high |
| Color options | White |
- Firm Cast Urethane Elastomer Cover System
- Fast Low Spin Casing Layer
- ZG Process Core
- Spherically-Tiled 328 Tetrahedral Dimple Design
The Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash is a high-flying and low-spin golf ball, which isn’t as well suited to my game as it is Lewis’. The Pro V1x is a much better golf ball for my game, but I still enjoyed playing with the Left Dash, hence why I scored it 4.25 out of 5 and I’ll share my reasons with you.
Feel and Response
I’m going to start with feel and response because I awarded the Left Dash maximum points for this. I genuinely believe that no golfer could ever award this golf ball anything less than 5 out of 5 because it feels amazing, the response is very strong, and the feedback is informative as to whether you hit a great shot or a terrible shot.
Like all premium golf balls, the firm-feeling Left Dash doesn’t feel like you’re hitting a rock around the golf course thanks to the premium urethane cover. Even if you have a preference for soft-feeling golf balls it would be very hard for you to dislike the Pro V1x Left Dash because of how amazing the feeling is.
Off every club face, the Left Dash feels great and the response is very high which is something I really like because I instantly know whether I’ve hit a good shot or a bad shot. Even on the putting surface, you can instantly feel that this is a premium golf ball, and it’s clear to see why it has Tour approval.
The roll is incredibly pure and this translates into how consistently the Left Dash flies from tee to green.
Tee to Green Performance
It’s hard to fault the tee to green performance of the Left Dash, but obviously, the fact I’ve not given it a 5-star rating suggests that I was able to poke a hole in its performance.
I’ll start with the positives of the golf ball’s tee to green performance, it’s an incredibly consistent golf ball that flies in a very nice window. Being a high-flying golf ball, the Left Dash launches very easily off the tee, from the fairway, and from the rough.
Based on everything I’ve stated there, you’re probably thinking, what’s not to like? You’re right to think that as long as you’re happy with the fact this is a low-spinning golf ball compared to the Pro V1 and Pro V1x. The Left Dash is low-spinning off the tee and when you’re playing with any clubs at the top of your bag.
However, when you start moving into your shorter irons and wedges it’s easy to generate spin with the Left Dash, but not as much as you can conjure up with the Pro V1 or Pro V1x. For this reason, I find it hard to award the Left Dash more than 4 stars for the fact that it’s not as high-spinning where you want it to be (approaching greens) as its counterparts – but for some golfers this might be what you need.
Versatility
I think my last point moves us nicely into the versatility of the Left Dash. Not every golfer is going to suit playing with a high-flying and low-spinning golf ball – hence the 3.5 rating for versatility. I still think that’s a fair grade considering it is a very tailored golf ball.
There won’t be hundreds of golfers flocking to buy the Left Dash, but I do think that some golfers will benefit from switching to the Left Dash instead of playing with the Pro V1 or Pro V1x.
You can’t falter the feel and response, and some golfers won’t be able to scrutinize the Left Dash’s tee to green performance. However, those who this golf ball wouldn’t work for will struggle to find any enjoyment playing with it.
I know that the Pro V1x Left Dash is a premium golf ball, but I don’t look at it as a golf ball for elite golfers only, our very own Lewis Daff plays with it (sorry Lewis), it’s much more dependent on performance. If you’re interested in the best low-spin golf balls it’s worth considering the Left Dash more than if you do normally play with Tour-level golf balls.
Durability
The last point to discuss with the Left Dash is its durability, which is very strong. I was surprised at how durable this golf ball was. I played a full round with one golf ball at Cleveland Golf Club (subtle flex) and I would’ve been happy to continue playing with it for more holes. There were slight signs of wear but no major scuffs.
I did spend some time at the short game area and in the net hitting the Left Dash before playing a full round with it. At the short game area, I did notice that the ball cut up a lot quicker when I was playing out of the bunker, but that’s to be expected.
When I was hitting it in the net, I was mainly soaking in the feel and response of the Left Dash, but I did examine the ball on the way to the first tee and found no scratches or blemishes, which definitely filled me with confidence that one ball would endure an entire round – and it did!
Final Verdict
Sadly, we haven’t been able to put the Pro V1x Left Dash through its paces in our annual golf ball robot test. In both our 2023 robot test and our 2024 robot test, the Pro V1 and Pro V1x were benchmark golf balls – so to speak – and this will be the same in 2025. Maybe you can expect the Left Dash to feature in our thorough golf ball robot test.
Based on what I was able to see from this golf ball, in the net, at the short game area, and on the golf course it’s very easy to like and appreciate. However, I completely understand that not every golfer will feel the same. The Left Dash is the perfect golf ball for anyone wanting a low-spin golf ball that flies high, but there aren’t many golfers out there wanting that.
If you’ve made it to the end of this review, and you’re still not sure whether the Left Dash is for you, take a look at these alternative options and you might just find the best golf ball for your game.
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About the author
James Hogg – Golf Equipment Writer
James has a degree in English Language from Newcastle University and an MA in Journalism from Kingston University.
He spent seven years working for American Golf as part of the sales and fitting team alongside his studies and is a specialist in putters, golf balls, and apparel.
James took up golf as a teenager and, thanks largely to his length and consistency off the tee, he plays off a handicap of 4.7 at Cleveland Golf Club.
You can contact James via email for loads more golf equipment insight.
