In this Pro V1x Left Dash review, I’ll start by clearly saying this golf ball is not for everyone. For years this sat on the Titleist ball secret menu. You were either a tour pro, or you weren’t going to play it.
Simple as that.
You could consider it an, if you know you know, kind of golf ball. But then the group of golfers that knew got a little bigger.
And a little bigger.
And then the bubble popped.
Titleist knew the Pro V1x Left Dash wasn’t for everyone.
Its performance fits a very niche type of golfer.
But that didn’t mean those golfers weren’t out there.
Thus they decided to release it to the masses.
Or at least to the golf sickos who knew what it was.
I’ve heard estimates that the Left Dash golf ball is a good fit for somewhere between 5 and 10% of golfers.
Definitely not the middle of the bell curve that the Pro V1 is good for.
The main reason for this is the lack of spin the Left Dash produces.
Off the driver, it’s one of the lowest, if not the lowest spinning golf balls out there.
Combine that with its incredible firm compression rating and you’ve got one of the fastest, longest golf balls ever made.
If your mouth is salivating at the thought of all your extra yards, be careful what you wish for.
All that extra distance and lack of spin could mean you can’t hold greens anymore on your short game.
And that could spell disaster when you’re trying to shoot a low round.
Most of us muni golf die-hards need more spin.
There’s a reason we’re not on the PGA Tour.
That automatically disqualifies us for the Pro V1x Left Dash.
But for those select few who can spin a golf ball like Tom Brady spins a football, this golf ball could be the golf ball that will unlock your lowest rounds ever.
How is the Left Dash Different from the Pro V1x?
If they share a name, they must be similar, right?
Sort of.
They both come with 4-piece dual-core construction.
This already proves an incredible attention to detail considering how challenging dual-core centers are to construct.
But after that, the similarities start to fray away.
Those familiar with the Pro V1x will know it as the firmer, higher-flying, higher-spinning version of the Pro V1. (However, that has slightly changed with the newest iteration of it.)
The Left Dash doubles down on the added firmness and actually plays as the firmest ball in the Titleist lineup.
However, it is a bit of a unicorn in that it provides that extra firmness with dramatically less spin.
This means it will play as one of the longest balls out there, but requires that you can produce your own spin on shorter shots.
Proving that it’s truly not a golf ball for everyone.
Does it Have Enough Spin?
Wedge Spin: Low
Iron Spin: Low-Mid
Driver Spin: Least
If you can’t spin a golf ball, this is not the ball for you.
The Left Dash assumes your swing produces spin, and potentially too much.
All of us could benefit from the decreased spin on drivers and long irons to keep a few more shots in the fairway.
But almost none of us can effectively play with this little greenside spin.
The urethane cover tries to help a little bit, but don’t expect it to be a game-changing difference.
That being said, if you love playing bump-and-runs and are confident in your ability to never short side yourself, the Left Dash could be right up your alley.
Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash Trajectory
Iron Trajectory: Low-Mid
Driver Trajectory: Low
Pro V1x lovers will know it has the highest trajectory of the Titleist family of balls and the Left Dash pushes right up against that reputation.
Neither will be the highest flying overall, but of their golf ball siblings, they are among the top.
As mentioned, the Left Dash doesn’t provide quite as much spin, so that limits some of its height capabilities.
If you want to be concerned with anything about its trajectory, the descent angle leaves some to be desired.
With the lack of spin, any kind of longer shot is going to need some assistance to help it stop on the green.
Unfortunately, that help is going to come from you and your swing rather than the golf ball.
So, if you have read all that and are the golfer who skies balls every round, the Left Dash might be your knight in shining armor.
Tee it High, Let it Fly
Overall Distance: Longest
The Left Dash is loooong.
Of all the distance golf balls, this one is the longest.
Increased firmness. Decreased spin. Piercing flight.
All ingredients to incredible distance.
And the Left Dash has them all.
Nothing more needs to be said.
But if you are concerned that you don’t swing fast enough to reap all the benefits, know that you are wrong.
And it will be one of the longest balls for you no matter how fast you swing.
How Firm is Firm?
Compression Rating: 100-105 (Firmest)
The firmest of them all.
Not just the firmest golf ball that Titleist makes, but the firmest golf ball that anyone makes.
With that firmness comes a little extra ball speed to also make it the longest ball out there.
However, that is not the impressive part of the Left Dash’s firm feel.
For most balls, there is almost a direct correlation between more compression and more spin.
Not the Left Dash.
The fact that the Pro V1x Left Dash can remain one of the lowest-spinning balls with this high of compression is simply astounding.
A true testament of how Titleist is playing chess while everyone else is playing checkers.
With this lower spin, also comes a lower trajectory, though. So buyer beware.
Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash Review: Final Thoughts
Good For: Golfers who want to add the most distance and already generate their own spin.
Price: $55 – Shop Now
Construction: 4-Piece (Dual Core)
Cover: Urethane
Dimples: 388
Pros
- Consistency. You can trust every ball to perform the exact same.
- Distance. Longest ball no matter how fast you swing.
Cons
- Price. $55/dozen is a lot.
- Definitely not for everybody. (Extremely low spin)
It bears ending the Pro V1x Left Dash review the same way we started.
This golf ball is not for everybody.
It takes a select kind of player who generates an inordinate amount of spin on their shots. (Guide yourself through a ball fitting to see if you fit this type of performance.)
That said, it’s always fun to see how far you can hit any golf ball.
Especially one that’s built for everything distance.
Who wouldn’t want to drive a Ferrari just to see what it’s like?
If you know you need more spin but want similar playability to the Left Dash, the Pro V1x is a worthy alternative.
To see a full list of golf ball options, see our golf ball guide.
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