TaylorMade Tour Response vs TaylorMade TP5 lower track
The TaylorMade Tour Response is a three-piece with 322 dimples, low with driver, medium with short iron spin golf ball; the TaylorMade TP5 lower track is five-piece with 322 dimples, low with driver, high with short iron spin. According to the official list they differ in construction, short-iron spin. Both are on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective until 6 October 2026.
Side by side, what the list says
| TaylorMade Tour Response | TaylorMade TP5 lower track | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | three-piece | five-piece |
| Covers | single cover | single cover |
| Dimples | 322 | 322 |
| Driver spin | low | low |
| Short-iron spin | medium | high |
| Manufacturer | TaylorMade Golf Company | TaylorMade Golf Company |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Colours on the list | white, yellow | white |
| Entries on the list | 10 | 3 |
Data declared by each manufacturer on the List of Conforming Golf Balls (USGA and R&A). In bold, what changes from one to the other.
Where they differ
- Construction: three-piece · five-piece
- Short-iron spin: medium · high
- Colours on the list: white, yellow · white
- Entries on the list: 10 · 3
Where they match
- Covers: single cover
- Dimples: 322
- Driver spin: low
- Manufacturer: TaylorMade Golf Company
- Country: United States
Which one suits you?
- With a short iron the TaylorMade TP5 lower track declares more spin: it stops sooner on the green. The TaylorMade Tour Response releases more on landing.
- The TaylorMade TP5 lower track has more pieces: a more complex construction, which on the list goes with premium balls. The TaylorMade Tour Response is simpler.
- Compression, cover material and price are not on the official list. When we have them with a source, they will appear here.
Where to buy them
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Frequently asked
How do the TaylorMade Tour Response and the TaylorMade TP5 lower track differ?
Construction: three-piece versus five-piece; Short-iron spin: medium versus high. Data declared by each manufacturer on the official list.
Which has more dimples, the TaylorMade Tour Response or the TaylorMade TP5 lower track?
Both declare 322 dimples.
Which spins more with a short iron?
The TaylorMade TP5 lower track, according to what its manufacturer declares on the official list (medium versus high).
Are both conforming for competition play?
Yes: both are on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective until 6 October 2026. For a ruling, always check the current edition of the list.
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