Folks, it’s 2026 and TaylorMade is starting the party early (really early) with the TP5 and TP5x pix Lunar New Year golf balls.
Now, I don’t want to be the guy (actually, I’m fine with it) who points this out, technicallyLunar New Year isn’t until February 17th. It’s like Shark Week all over again, but I guess it’s better to be early than late.
Still, launching the Lunar New Year balls in January feels a bit like putting up your Christmas tree in October. At least you’ll have plenty of time to book before the actual holiday.
What you are getting
TaylorMade is commemorating the Year of the Fire Horse with these limited-edition balls, and each one comes adorned with what the company calls “adorned Lunar New Year symbols.” Each ball is marked with “26” for the current year. You know, in case you forgot.
As with TaylorMade’s other limited edition items, the packaging is part of the story. The TP5 features a red design on a gold base. For the TP5x, TaylorMade flipped things up to feature gold designs against a striking red base for both the sleeves and outer packaging. It’s a nice touch that gives each model its own distinct identity while maintaining the Lunar New Year theme.
Side pillar situation
The side stamp (which the USGA uses to distinguish patterns) is where things get interesting for the golf nerds among us. While partially obscured in most photos, the side stamp on these Lunar New Year balls is different from the current (2024) TP5/TP5x models.
Guys, most golf balls are on two-year refresh cycles, so if you’re the type who likes to jump in early with new hardware, this might be your chance to sneak a peek at the new TP5 before its official launch.
For the sake of discretion, let’s call it a maybe.
Price and availability
TaylorMade Lunar New Year TP5/TP5x pix golf balls are priced at $64.99 per dozen. It’s a premium price, to be sure, but one that’s in line with TaylorMade’s other limited edition balls.
As with most TaylorMade limited editions, these are likely to sell out, so if you’re interested in using golf balls to commemorate the Lunar New Year, I guess you act fast.
Availability
The TaylorMade Lunar New Year TP5 and TP5 pix golf balls are available now.
Visit TaylorMade.com to get yours.
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