The golf ball is the only piece of equipment you use on every shot. And when you look at the totality of performance, speed, flight and spin, there is often more separation between golf balls than between drivers, irons or wedges.
For the 2025, we tested 44 three-speed driver and 7-iron models, plus a 35-yard wedge test where the biggest differences tend to show up between balls. Each ball was purchased at retail and tested on a robot to keep the results unbiased.
If you are trying to figure out which Ball made by Taylor is right for your game, here’s a breakdown of the four based on the data Golf balls made by Taylor we tested this year.
TaylorMade TP5
TP5 makes the clearest case in the TaylorMade lineup for golfers who prioritize greenside performance. In the 35-yard wedge test, the TP5 produced the highest spin of any ball in the full test set and coupled that spin with mid-launch around the green, a rare short game profile.
TP5 also checks the “height” box for players who prefer a taller window. With average swing speed, it ranks among the highest flight balls in driver testing.
At all three swing speeds, TP5 ranks below average for driver distance. The emphasis of his performance is control and spin rather than raw length.
Play TP5 if
- You fit your ball from the back of the green and want elite 35-yard wedge spin.
- You prefer a higher flight window outside the driver at medium/low speeds.
Skip TP5 if
- Your main goal is to minimize driver spin as much as possible.
- You prefer a flatter, more penetrating flight.
TaylorMade TP5x
TP5x occupies a distinct performance lane within the TaylorMade lineup. In the 2025 test, it consistently produced a higher flight window across multiple swing speeds while delivering relatively lower driver spin than many other urethane tournament balls.
It does slightly better in the driver distance category than the TP5, but not by much.
Iron’s data supports his high-flying tendencies, making TP5x suitable for players who benefit from the added height without relying on excessive spin.
Play TP5x if
- You want a lower driver spin tendency while staying in a premium build.
- Love a higher flight window out of the driver and into the bars.
Skip TP5x if
- You want maximum greenside spin in the TaylorMade golf ball lineup (the TP5 is the strongest short game spin ball).
TaylorMade’s tour answer
The tournament answer is TaylorMade’s most positioned model in 2025 finds as a low-spin option with playable swing speed. In the medium drive speed recommendations, it is listed as the low spin choice. It’s also one of the lowest-spinning topspin for average swing speed.
The combination of reduced driver spin at mid and low speeds suits golfers who want to manage the curve and keep their shots from ballooning or overswinging.
Play the tournament answer if
- You want a TaylorMade ball that tends to spin low from the driver at medium and low speeds.
- You want a softer-leaning option
Skip tournament response if
- You prefer a stronger and faster response profile.
- Spinning to the green side is your main advantage (bottom half of the wedge spin test)
TaylorMade Speed ​​Soft
Speed ​​Soft won runner-up awards for Best Soft Feel in the 2025 MyGolfSpy Golf Ball Test.
Built with a soft ionomer construction, Speed ​​Soft prioritizes feel over spin. In the 35-yard wedge test, it landed near the bottom end of the spin chart, consistent with the broader finding that ionomer balls can’t match urethane greenside control. He was also among the highest release balls in the short wedge shot.
Speed ​​Soft it’s not among the longest balls overall, but at lower swing speeds, it holds competitive carries through a higher flight window.
Play Speed ​​Soft if
- Soft feel is your main advantage.
- You prefer higher release in short shots.
Skip Speed ​​Soft if
- You want urethane-level green control.
Final thoughts
If none of these seem like a match for your game, take a look at our full 2025 golf ball test results. (MyGolfSpy 2025 Ball Test).
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