Equipment
Have you ever stopped to think about why you play with the golf ball you do?
Whether you have a go-to brand or are more motivated by price, we’re all creatures of habit when it comes to our equipment.
However, if you’ve never experimented with different golf balls and never been guided into a model that suits your swing, it’s likely you’ll be missing out on some performance gains!
Modern golf ball manufacturers make different golf balls to suit certain play styles, and whether you’re looking to cut your handicap or get as much spin on the ball as possible, TaylorMade will have a golf ball in mind for you.
If you’re looking for more control over your shots, the TP5 ball from TaylorMade is the answer you’re looking for. The speed wrapped core will provide you with better feel when you strike the ball and more distance down the fairway.
This ball is a lot of fun to play with from tee to green, an intricate 5-layer construction optimises spin separation, giving you low spin in your longer clubs and high spin in your wedges. It’s an amazing concept and seeing it in action is fantastic!
This is one for the heavy hitters, the TaylorMade TP5x variation includes the same stellar core and construction as can be found in the TP5 but with an added emphasis on giving you more distance. The ball is even coloured in urethanes that are intended to match the paint colours to give you better perception over your golf ball. If you’re a talented player looking to get the most out of your game, you’ll certainly want to give these a go.
TaylorMade are at the forefront of groundbreaking innovative golf technology, and there’s no better example than their visual tech golf balls. Both the TP5 and TP5x golf balls are available in Pix variations that uses TaylorMade’s Clearpath alignment. This handy visual aid uses black and orange colour contrast squares to help you line up your putts when taking aim at the hole.
| Model Ball | Distance | Feel | Short Game Spin | Visual Tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP5 & TP5 Pix | Long | Softest | Higher | Pix |
| TP5x & TP5x Pix | Longest | Soft | High | Pix |
A truly unique golf ball that offers a lot of performance benefits, the Tour Response Stripe is immediately identifiable by the 360° Clearpath Alignment stripe that circles the middle of the ball. This unmissable visual tech will have you lining up your putts with a newfound sense of confidence and consistency.
Besides looking fantastic, the Tour Response Stripe is packed full of excellent tech. The cover is 100% urethane which makes it a dream to hit with your wedges. This combined with a Low-compression core provides you with an endearingly soft sense of feel.
As the name implies, the Distance+ balls have been engineered to help you land your ball further down the fairway. TaylorMade’s REACT Speed Core helps your strikes ignite plenty of speed off the tee, and the aerodynamic dimple pattern will have your ball fly further in the air. This ball also features a handy plus-shaped alignment aid to point your putts in the right direction.
| Model Ball | Distance | Feel | Short-game Spin | Visual Tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tour Response | Long | Soft | Highest | Stripe |
| Distance+ | Max | Soft | High | Alignment Aid |
If you feel you could do with some guidance when it comes to golf balls, we’d be happy to point you on the right path and give you our expert opinion in the pro shop.
