The golf ball is the most important piece of equipment in your golf bag. It’s the one thing you use in every stroke and MyGolfSpy 2025 Ball Test proved again that even within a brand name, there is a lot of variation in performance.
TaylorMade 2025 Ball Test lineup included TP5, TP5x, The tournament answer AND SpeedSoft. The brand took a step forward this year, showing clearer divisions in spin, flight and distance across its range.
Here’s what the data revealed about how each TaylorMade golf ball performs at swing speed.
High speed testing (115 mph driver/90 mph 7-iron)
With high swing speeds, TaylorMade’s four models were cleanly split with spin. The TP5x produced the lowest driver spin of the urethane models while the TP5 maintained a slightly higher flight with added iron spin. Tour Response offered the lowest overall spin off the tee.
- TaylorMade TP5x → Average driver spin at 2524 rpm with total distance close to 313 yards. Its 6,200 rpm iron spin put it toward the lower end of the tour ball range, favoring a flatter overall trajectory.
- TaylorMade TP5 → Recorded slightly higher driver spin and higher iron spin among TaylorMade models tested. Players who generate higher velocities can expect more stopping control on approach shots.
- TaylorMade’s tour answer → Produced 2,407 rpm driver spin and the longest total distance in TaylorMade’s lineup; the iron flight is on the lower side compared to the two tournament models.
- TaylorMade SpeedSoft → Recorded the lowest driver spin overall with a total distance of about 317 yards. It held 6,497 rpm of spin with the 7 iron, almost identical to the tournament balls in this part of the test.
In this speed group, TP5 AND TP5x were among TaylorMade’s highest-flying balls while The tournament answer it was split through lower driver rotation and added total distance.
Medium speed testing (100 mph driver/80 mph 7-iron)
At medium swing speeds, the data showed distinct separations in rotation and trajectory. The Tour Response remained TaylorMade’s lowest-spinning ball while TP5 AND TP5x produced almost identical launch profiles with subtle differences through the bag. SpeedSoft, although the softest, stayed close in overall distance.
- TaylorMade TP5x → Average driver spin is just over 2,600 rpm with total distance around 285 yards. It produced one of the most stable iron flights in the test, maintaining consistent tip height and descent angle.
- TaylorMade TP5 → It matched the TP5x in driver spin, but generated more iron spin which resulted in slightly steeper descents and better stopping power on the green.
- TaylorMade’s tour answer → It delivered the lowest spin of the group leader (≈2,231 rpm) while still achieving 285 yards of total distance. His iron spin (≈5,600 rpm) reflected a flatter, lower flight trajectory through the bag.
- TaylorMade SpeedSoft → Produced 2,217 rpm of driver spin and 282 total yards. Iron spin averaged 6,159 rpm.
Low speed testing (85 mph driver/65 mph 7-iron)
At slower swing speeds, softer patterns (SpeedSoft AND The tournament answer) produced the lowest driver torque while TP5 AND TP5x retained stronger, mid-spin characteristics that created flatter ball flights. The test also showed that the two urethane touring models continued to launch among the highest in the category, consistent with their performance at higher speeds.
- TaylorMade TP5x → The average driver spins at 3,291 rpm with a total distance of 217 yards. Iron spin was 4,692 rpm, producing a mid-launch flight that balanced carry and launch.
- TaylorMade TP5 → Recorded 3,316 rpm driver spin and total distance of 212 yards. It maintains a slightly steeper descent and more controlled stopping power on the greens.
- TaylorMade’s tour answer → Delivered 2770 rpm driver spin and 217 yards total distance. His lower iron spin reflected a flatter flight that closely matched the driver’s results.
- TaylorMade SpeedSoft → Produced the longest total distance in the group at 220 yards. The iron’s spin was 4,625 rpm and its higher launch helped offset the slower club speed to maintain carry distance.
35-yard wedge (greenside roll)
Greenside’s control created the clearest split in TaylorMade’s lineup. of TP5 generated the highest wedge spin at 6,009 rpm with a 29-degree launch, placing it among the best-performing balls in the entire test. TP5x closely followed at 5,812 rpm while The tournament answer an average of 5,578 rpm with an almost identical launch angle. SpeedSoftas expected from its ionomer casing, it produced the highest launch at 34 degrees and the lowest spin of the group at 3,148 rpm.
Choice by performance goal
If you have a performance goal in mind, here’s what to consider in the entire TaylorMade lineup.
- Maximum distance → The tournament answer — Produced the highest total distance at high speed (324 yards) and remained among TaylorMade’s lowest in driver spin across every swing speed tested.
- Low spin and softer feel (tee on green) → SpeedSoft — Matching tour response at low driver revs while launching slightly higher, helping slower drive speeds maintain hold and total distance.
- High spin on Greenside → TP5 — Provided the highest wedge spin (6,009 rpm) and consistent spin retention from the iron on wedge shots.
- High flying/stopping power → TP5x — Combined mid-to-low driver spin with one of the highest tip heights at all swing speeds, providing a more elevated flight pattern through the bag.
Final thoughts
If TaylorMade golf balls aren’t right for your game, here are the results of our full 2025 Golf Ball Test to find out which ball is best for your game: 2025 golf ball test.
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