TaylorMade TP5x Golf Balls

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The compression delta across the sample was nine points. That’s one point better than the current database average. Apart from one having an X on it, there really isn't much to separate the two in the looks department. However, it is a different story when it comes to feel, with the TP5 remaining noticeably softer than theTP5x.

The key to achieving enhanced speed without negatively affecting spin performance comes from TaylorMade’s proprietary 5-layer ball construction. Including a Tri-Fast Core that delivers maximum carry and low drag and a Dual-Spin Cover that features an ultra-soft, highly durable cast urethane cover, TP5/TP5x offer complete tee-to-green performance without sacrifice. In general, teh TP5 spins a little more than the TP5. This is likely due to the softer compression (and slightly softer cover when it comes to short game shots). The lower launch angle serves to prevent the higher spin rate from causing the ball to balloon up in the air. Significant shifts in compression from one generation to the next are rare so it’s noteworthy when it happens. To give you a frame of reference, the compression change from the 2019 TP5x to the new model is roughly the same as the difference between a Pro V1x and the standard Pro V1.

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Simply put, the new ball is appreciably softer. Anecdotally, it’s a bit shorter (though it’s by no measure a short ball). We suspect it spins more around the green and certainly feels a bit softer. The differences show up when you move to iron shots. Here you will see a mid-high ball flight from the TP5 and a high ball flight from the TP5x. This likely has to do with the differences in spin that I’ll talk about below. While we did observe some minor bits of debris in the core, generally speaking, there was nothing of any real concern. Notable, though not necessarily an issue, were several variations in core color. The majority of the ball featured a bright red core like the one shown above. However, we also found a few balls with much paler cores. Company number: 1394141; Registered office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing,

On our gauge, the new TaylorMade TP5x measures 91 compression on average. That’s down seven points from the previous generation. The TP5x claims a higher ball flight, which you may think is a bad thing if you are playing in some wind. But this ball gets up there and has more of a piercing ball flight. So it actually plays quite nicely in the wind. Better than the TP5 due to the lower spin rate. Short Game Spin The manufacturing story remains a bit non-standard. You might even say odd. The cores and inner mantle layers are produced in Taiwan. The nearly finished balls are shipped to TaylorMade’s U.S.A. plant where covers are put on. I enjoyed putting with both of these balls. I usually prefer a soft feel on the greens, and the TP5 was a little firmer than my usual gamer, but after a few putts, it was easy to get used to. Assuming the difference I found was accurate, your iron shots may be slightly longer with the TP5x, but not by much. The higher launch angle will help you use trajectory to stop on faster greens compared to the TP5’s lower launch.This new dimple pattern is designed to increase aero which results in greater carry distances by reducing drag in the assent and producing a steeper and faster descent for greater overall distance. Even into the wind, the TaylorMade TP5x had good stability which is sometimes hard to find in a tour performance golf ball. I didn’t notice much difference in the distance with my irons or wedges but I did notice a higher launch pattern. If you hit the ball a little low and want to launch it higher to gain distance this could be a great option. The high-visibility 2021 TP5x Yellow has a new enriched yellow urethane, finished with UV resistant yellow paint to provides added durability while maximising visibility. The 2019 model was white urethane with UV resistant yellow paint. How does the TP5x fit into TaylorMade’s 2021 golf balls line up? Minor incursions remain prevalent and this does seem to be an ongoing issue with TaylorMade, though, compared to the prior generation, they were neither as numerous nor as severe. My hunch … and it’s only that … is that TaylorMade is likely to release a higher-compression, lower-spinning offering later this year. By softening their mass-market offering, they’ve created space to be aggressive with a new ball. TaylorMade TP5x—Diameter and Weight