Titleist has always been the gold standard in golf balls, but every now and then, they do something that gets the gear world buzzing.

This month, that buzz is all about the Pro V1 Left Dot—a ball that was once Tour-only, became cult-famous, and is finally making its way back into the hands of everyday golfers.

From Tour Secret to Retail Rarity

The Left Dot isn’t some new experiment. It first popped up back in 2014 as a Custom Performance Option (CPO), built specifically for Tour players who wanted something different than the standard Pro V1 and Pro V1x. The formula? A ball with a slightly lower, more penetrating flight and reduced long-game spin, but without losing the buttery feel and short-game control Titleist is known for.

That DNA proved to be a winner. The Left Dot has been in the bags of players who’ve captured 30 PGA Tour titles and two majors—Henrik Stenson at the 2016 Open Championship and Patrick Reed at the 2018 Masters. It wasn’t designed for the weekend 15-handicapper; it was tailored for players with high swing speeds who can actually handle the lower-spin profile.

The Cult Following

When Titleist quietly released a limited batch of Left Dots to the public a few years back, they vanished almost instantly. Demand got so crazy that individual balls started popping up on eBay for $25 each, and dozens were reselling for anywhere from $200 to $370. That’s sneakerhead territory for a dozen golf balls.

So now, in 2025, Titleist is bringing them back—but with a catch. They’ll retail for $55 a dozen, limited to two dozen per customer, and only in the US and Canada. If you want them, you’ll have to move quickly.

What Makes It Different

The Left Dot comes with a high gradient core construction, a design that Titleist has now worked into its standard Pro V1 and Pro V1x lineup. But what sets the Dot apart is still that unique flight and spin profile. For faster swingers, it keeps the ball from ballooning while still offering control around the greens.

And unlike some niche balls that fade into obscurity, the Left Dot has continued to have a presence on Tour—even as new models like the Pro V1x Left Dash and the Pro V1x Double Dot (still in prototype stages) get seeded out to players like Bryson DeChambeau. DeChambeau has been experimenting with the Double Dot, which he says flies 20–30 feet lower than his old gamer while spinning less.

Why It Matters

Titleist already has a lock on the ball market, but these limited runs add mystique. They remind golfers that behind the retail shelves, there’s a secret world of Tour-only gear—balls, clubs, shafts—that most of us will never touch. Every so often, Titleist cracks the door open, and the Left Dot is one of those rare chances to peek inside.

For golfers chasing a slightly different flight and feel, or for gear junkies who just love owning a piece of Tour-level history, the Pro V1 Left Dot is worth keeping an eye out for. Just don’t be surprised if they sell out as fast as last time—and wind up back on eBay for triple the price.