of Test ball 2025 showed where the TaylorMade Tour Response fits between soft urethane balls and the wider field. It’s softer, lower spin and flatter flying than most premium urethane models, but still carries more speed and distance than you’d expect from this category. Here’s what the data shows.
1. Surprisingly long with bars
In the high speed iron test, Tour Response ranks among the three longest balls tested, along with the Bridgestone TOUR B RXS and Maxfli Tour S. It also “separated” itself from other soft urethane models by holding significantly more iron speed.
2. Smooth feel without the usual speed penalty
Tour Response is designed to be a soft-feeling urethane option. Testing revealed that it carries more velocity than most soft urethane balls. Loss of speed is a trade-off faced by many players looking for a soft golf ball.
If you prefer a softer feel but don’t want the ball to feel sluggish off the face, the Tour Response works.
3. Lower roll and a flatter flight window
At all three swing speeds, the Tour Response consistently showed the lowest spin with the driver and irons. At medium swing speeds, it also produced a lower-flying driver trajectory compared to other urethane balls.
This profile stays consistent whether you swing fast, medium or slow, Tour Response remains one of the lowest revving offerings in the urethane lineup.
4. Greenside rotation is middle of the pack for urethanee
In the 35-yard wedge test, the Tour Response produced 5,578 rpm of spin, placing it in the bottom half of the urethane group. The top ball (TP5) reached 6,009 rpm.
Still, it offers usable spin on the green side compared to the soft ionomer balls that sit much further down the board. You’re not choosing the tournament answer for maximum control, but you’re also not giving up all of your stopping power.
Final thoughts
The Tour Response isn’t trying to be a high-spinning, tour-level ball. It’s a soft-feeling urethane model that carries more speed, more iron distance and more edge performance than most balls in its class. If you want soft feel, lower spin and a flatter flight (for less than the premium price) without entering the world of the signature ball, test data gives the Tour Response a clear identity.
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