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TaylorMade TP5x vs TaylorMade Distance

The TaylorMade TP5x is a five-piece with 322 dimples, low with driver, medium with short iron spin golf ball; the TaylorMade Distance is two-piece with 342 dimples, low with driver, medium with short iron spin. According to the official list they differ in construction, dimples. 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 TP5xTaylorMade Distance
Constructionfive-piecetwo-piece
Coverssingle coversingle cover
Dimples322342
Driver spinlowlow
Short-iron spinmediummedium
ManufacturerTaylorMade Golf CompanyTaylorMade Golf Company
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Colours on the listwhite, yellowgreen, orange, pink, white, yellow
Entries on the list445

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 · two-piece
  • Dimples: 322 · 342
  • Colours on the list: white, yellow · green, orange, pink, white, yellow
  • Entries on the list: 44 · 5

Where they match

  • Covers: single cover
  • Driver spin: low
  • Short-iron spin: medium
  • Manufacturer: TaylorMade Golf Company
  • Country: United States

Which one suits you?

  • The TaylorMade TP5x has more pieces: a more complex construction, which on the list goes with premium balls. The TaylorMade Distance is simpler.
  • 322 dimples versus 342: that is what each manufacturer declares; the number alone does not say which flies better.
  • 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 TP5x and the TaylorMade Distance differ?

Construction: five-piece versus two-piece; Dimples: 322 versus 342. Data declared by each manufacturer on the official list.

Which has more dimples, the TaylorMade TP5x or the TaylorMade Distance?

The TaylorMade Distance: 342 dimples versus 322.

Which spins more with a short iron?

Both declare medium short-iron spin.

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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