TITLEIST Pro V1x Left Dash Golf Balls

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From a performance perspective, Left Dash (named for the “-“ on the left side of the side stamp) is described as a low spin Pro V1x. For context, it’s important to note within Titleist’s current lineup, AVX is low launch/low spin. Pro V1 is mid launch/mid spin, and Pro V1x is high launch/high spin. Those descriptions are, of course, relative, but the interesting note about Left Dash is with its high launch, low spin characteristics, it has a non-linear relationship to Titleist’s other tour-level offerings. Six? Assuming for a moment that Pro V1 Left Dot eventually comes to market and nothing else changes, that’s where Titleist would be. Most of its competitors have three urethane offerings; Bridgestone has four. That said, the seeding process will ramp up significantly this week and it’s a safe assumption that Tour use will continue to climb as more Titleist staffers familiarize themselves with new ball.

On our gauge, the average compression of the Pro V1x Left Dash is 102. It’s the firmest ball in our database. For reference, the Cut Blue DC and Mizuno RB Tour X both average 99 compression while the Bridgestone Tour BX is roughly 98.5 on average. Given the correlation between compression and speed, along with Left Dash’s high-launch, low-spin characteristics, it’s reasonable to conclude that it will prove to be one of the longest urethane balls on the market– likely the longest. Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash – Weight and DiameterAs many of you are aware, it’s not uncommon for manufacturers to offer tour staff a selection of golf balls that aren’t available to retail customers. While some view that as an especially nefarious form of bait and switch, or jump to the conclusion that tour pros get the good stuff while average guys get the garbage, the truth is quite a bit less sinister. I tested the left Dash against the Pro V1, Pro V1x, and the AVX.:popcorn: The weather was 61* and really windy. My home course is a link style, started drizzling on #8 and lasted the rest of the round. I hit all 4 balls on every shot. I took the longest drive and played all 4 from there. I putted all four on every green and chipped from at least 2 different spots at every green.

While it’s largely fodder for gearheads, the more interesting question is what becomes of the other two: the Pro V1x Left Dash and Pro V1 Left Dot?In testing with irons, I found that there was a noticeable gap in spin between the Pro V1 and Pro V1x Left Dash. With a 7I, I was seeing about 400 RPM less (roughly 6.5%). As always, whether or not this is positive will depend on the player. For me, the Pro V1 is near perfect in terms of iron spin, but players who want more distance may find it with Left Dash. As you can see on the box, Titleist states that the short game spin of the Pro V1x Left Dash is lower than the standard Pro V1x. This is a little jarring in the context of every OEM stating that all of their Tour-level balls feature equally amazing, stupendous, super duper wedge spin. Titleist is nothing if not predictable with its ball releases. With the company rumored to be attending the PGA Merchandise Show in January, the smart money is on a Jan. 26 embargo.