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TaylorMade TP5 vs TaylorMade Tour Response

The TaylorMade TP5 is a five-piece with 322 dimples, low with driver, high with short iron spin golf ball; the TaylorMade Tour Response is three-piece with 322 dimples, low with driver, medium 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.

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Side by side, what the list says

TaylorMade TP5TaylorMade Tour Response
Constructionfive-piecethree-piece
Coverssingle coversingle cover
Dimples322322
Driver spinlowlow
Short-iron spinhighmedium
ManufacturerTaylorMade Golf CompanyTaylorMade Golf Company
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Colours on the listwhite, yellowwhite, yellow
Entries on the list3510

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: five-piece · three-piece
  • Short-iron spin: high · medium
  • Entries on the list: 35 · 10

Where they match

  • Covers: single cover
  • Dimples: 322
  • Driver spin: low
  • Manufacturer: TaylorMade Golf Company
  • Country: United States
  • Colours on the list: white, yellow

Which one suits you?

  • With a short iron the TaylorMade TP5 declares more spin: it stops sooner on the green. The TaylorMade Tour Response releases more on landing.
  • The TaylorMade TP5 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 TP5 and the TaylorMade Tour Response differ?

Construction: five-piece versus three-piece; Short-iron spin: high versus medium. Data declared by each manufacturer on the official list.

Which has more dimples, the TaylorMade TP5 or the TaylorMade Tour Response?

Both declare 322 dimples.

Which spins more with a short iron?

The TaylorMade TP5, according to what its manufacturer declares on the official list (high versus medium).

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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