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TaylorMade Tour Response vs TaylorMade TP5x w/ 5x

The TaylorMade Tour Response is a three-piece with 322 dimples, low with driver, medium with short iron spin golf ball; the TaylorMade TP5x w/ 5x is four-piece with 322 dimples, medium with driver, high with short iron spin. According to the official list they differ in construction, driver spin, short-iron spin. Both are on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective until 6 October 2026.

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Side by side, what the list says

TaylorMade Tour ResponseTaylorMade TP5x w/ 5x
Constructionthree-piecefour-piece
Coverssingle coversingle cover
Dimples322322
Driver spinlowmedium
Short-iron spinmediumhigh
ManufacturerTaylorMade Golf CompanyTaylorMade Golf Company
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Colours on the listwhite, yellowwhite
Entries on the list102

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 · four-piece
  • Driver spin: low · medium
  • Short-iron spin: medium · high
  • Colours on the list: white, yellow · white
  • Entries on the list: 10 · 2

Where they match

  • Covers: single cover
  • Dimples: 322
  • Manufacturer: TaylorMade Golf Company
  • Country: United States

Which one suits you?

  • With a short iron the TaylorMade TP5x w/ 5x declares more spin: it stops sooner on the green. The TaylorMade Tour Response releases more on landing.
  • Off the driver the TaylorMade Tour Response declares less spin, which usually means more distance and a straighter flight.
  • The TaylorMade TP5x w/ 5x 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 TP5x w/ 5x differ?

Construction: three-piece versus four-piece; Driver spin: low versus medium; 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 TP5x w/ 5x?

Both declare 322 dimples.

Which spins more with a short iron?

The TaylorMade TP5x w/ 5x, 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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