TaylorMade TP5 vs TaylorMade TP5x
The TaylorMade TP5 is a five-piece with 322 dimples, low with driver, high with short iron spin golf ball; the TaylorMade TP5x is five-piece with 322 dimples, low with driver, medium with short iron spin. According to the official list they differ in 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 TP5 | TaylorMade TP5x | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | five-piece | five-piece |
| Covers | single cover | single cover |
| Dimples | 322 | 322 |
| Driver spin | low | low |
| Short-iron spin | high | medium |
| Manufacturer | TaylorMade Golf Company | TaylorMade Golf Company |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Colours on the list | white, yellow | white, yellow |
| Entries on the list | 35 | 44 |
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
- Short-iron spin: high · medium
- Entries on the list: 35 · 44
Where they match
- Construction: five-piece
- 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 TP5x releases more on landing.
- Compression, cover material and price are not on the official list. When we have them with a source, they will appear here.
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Frequently asked
How do the TaylorMade TP5 and the TaylorMade TP5x differ?
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 TP5x?
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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