The TaylorMade TP5 and TP5x were first launched in 2017 as the industry’s first five-layer golf balls. Since then they have seen a huge surge in popularity on tour thanks to the likes of Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson and Tiger Woods putting them in play on a week-to-week basis.
Now they are back with the updated 2021 model. So what’s changed?
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TaylorMade TP5 and TP5x 2021: The Line-up
Now before we get into the new technology I want to make sure you know which ball in the TP5 line-up is right for your game. So I asked Mike Fox, category director of golf ball and accessories at TaylorMade, to give you some insight.
“The first thing I talk about is priority,” he explained. “Are you looking for a golf ball that maximises distance, or one that’s a little more focused around control around the green or spin around the green?
“TP5x is designed to be our longest and fastest product, and TP5 is designed to be our second longest and fastest product, but with more spin from inside 100 yards.
“Typically the TP5 is going to spin a touch more across the board than TP5x – maybe 100rpm more driver spin, a few hundred more iron spin, and about 1,000rpm more wedge spin.
“So if you’re someone that’s looking for a lower spin product TP5x is the golf ball. For someone who’s looking for a higher spin product across the board then TP5 is your product.”
When you’re next in your pro shop wondering which one to buy, there’s even a handy guide on the back of the box.
Right, let’s get into the geeky stuff.
TaylorMade TP5 and TP5x 2021: The technology
The big change this year is the new tour flight dimple pattern designed to reduce drag and add distance.
