Is the TP5 or TP5x softer?

TP5 is our softest Tour ball with the most spin and highest performance around the greens. TP5x is our lowest spinning, fastest and longest Tour product. To put it simply, if you prioritize wedge spin over distance then TP5 is the ball for you.

Is TP5 softer than TP5x?

The biggest difference between the TP5 and TP5X is the softness of the exterior. The TP5 golf ball has a soft cast urethane cover, and the TP5X has a slightly stiffer cast urethane cover. The TP5X's firmer cover allows for more speed, a higher trajectory and less spin.

Which TaylorMade golf ball is the softest?

The TaylorMade Aeroburner Soft Golf Ball is made to couple both incredible distance and softer feel. This is Taylormade's softest two-piece golf ball, and it also has amazing distance on all shots. The REACT core transfers energy very efficiently to maximize distance.

Is TP5 or TP5x better for slower swing speed?

If you have a slower swing speed, you'll be able to get significantly more distance with the TP5 as you'll be able to fully compress the ball and get optimal performance. For players with a faster swing speed, you'll need to use the TP5x to maximize distance and performance.

Are TaylorMade TP5 golf balls soft?

TaylorMade TP5—Compression

While it's never going to be confused with TaylorMade's Soft Response or even the Tour Response, by legitimate PGA TOUR ball standards, it's certainly on the softer side.

Is TP5x or TP5 longer?

TaylorMade states that the TP5X produces low spin with high launch on shots hit with irons and woods while the Taylormade TP5 produces mid spin with mid launch. Additionally, the TP5X is marketed as being longer than the TP5.

Which ball is longer TP5 or TP5x?

New versions of the TaylorMade TP5 and TP5x golf balls are coming to retail in March. Both models feature a new Tour Flight Dimple design. The TP5 is faster and longer while the TP5x produces more greenside spin (relative to previous models – now $39.99).

Do pros use TP5 or TP5x?

The top 100 PGA Tour players use 9 different golf balls produced by 5 manufacturers. 69% play a Titleist Pro V1 or Pro V1x with Callaway's Chrome Soft X the next most popular. 7% play Srixon's Z-Star XV, 6% use TaylorMade's TP5x with only 2% each using the TP5 & Bridgestone's Tour B X and XS balls.

What swing speed is needed for TP5x?

The TP5x is designed for high swing speeds with the driver. With a compression rating of 97, you should be swinging that driver around 105 mph or higher in order to get the most out of this golf ball. The lower spin rate on this ball helps control both sidespin and backspin.

Who uses TP5 or TP5x?

The first five-layer golf ball TaylorMade released was the Penta back in 2009. That ball eventually morphed into the TP5 and TP5x, which is used by Tour players such as Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler and Dustin Johnson, the 2020 Masters and FedEx Cup champion.

What is the number one golf ball on tour?

Titleist Pro V1

Titleist likes to remind us that that the Pro V1 is the No 1 ball used by professionals on worldwide golf tours, but that it's a great ball for non-superstars as well. The ball is manufactured to perfectly balance short game control without sacrificing good yardage from the tee.

Are TaylorMade golf balls good?

In fact, the best TaylorMade golf balls are known for their premium quality, high-velocity and low-drag performance, great durability, amazing greenside feel, and overall speed and distance of course. Pro-level golfers are often spotted playing TaylorMade's most premium golf balls – TP5 and TP5x.

What compression is TaylorMade TP5?

While both deliver significant distance off the tee, the TP5 has a softer feel (85 compression), launches lower on iron shots and has more spin around the greens. While the TP5x has a firmer feel (97 compression) and will generate higher launching iron shots.

What ball does McIlroy use?

Since 2019, McIlroy has decided to use the TP5 golf ball during PGA Tour competition.

Who plays TaylorMade TP5x?

Rory McIlroy Switches Into the All-New TP5x

Rory played the prior generation TP5x in 2018 before switching to TP5 at the end of 2019. He has plenty of pop off the tee, commonly ranking among the Tour's longest hitters.

Is TP5 similar to Pro V1?

The TP5 is the higher spinning version of the TaylorMade TP5 range, whereas the Pro V1 is the lower spinning ball of the Titleist family. There is also the difference in construction as the Pro V1 is a four piece ball, where as the TP5, as it name suggests, is a five piece ball.

What ball does Dustin Johnson use?

Dustin Johnson uses TaylorMade's TP5x golf ball.

Who Should Use Pro V1x?

If you're looking for a softer feel, especially in the short game department – select the Pro V1. If you normally hit a high ball off the tee and don't mind launching a little lower, the Pro V1 is again the answer. However, the low-ball hitter will definitely benefit from the Pro V1x.

What ball does Justin Thomas play?

Thomas, like many other professionals, uses the Pro V1x golf ball and has done for a good few years now.

Which ball is better Pro V1x or TP5x?

The Titleist Pro V1x is going to suit those who want a firmer feel with more spin and control into and around the greens. The TaylorMade TP5x will be ideal for those who like a firmer feel but need to reduce spin at impact because they already generate enough.

Do soft golf balls go further?

Do Softer Golf Balls Go Further? As a general rule, soft low compression golf balls will travel further when you hit your driver and irons. With your wedges, soft and firm golf balls should travel the same distance.

What is the best TaylorMade ball?

(Best Overall)

The TP5 and TP5x golf balls seem to be the most famous balls of the TaylorMade. Both of them are made with tour quality and can improve your golf game, especially in the tournament. However, the TP5 balls deliver a softer feel thanks to their softer cover and mid compression.

Do different golf balls make a difference?

They can, but when we tested both types of balls at average-golfer swing speeds, the difference was almost negligible: six yards, usually less. The real advantage of urethane-cover balls is the extra spin, feel and control they offer on shots near the green.