TaylorMade TP5x vs TaylorMade TP5 w/ 5
The TaylorMade TP5x is a five-piece with 322 dimples, low with driver, medium with short iron spin golf ball; the TaylorMade TP5 w/ 5 is five-piece with 322 dimples, low with driver, high 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 TP5x | TaylorMade TP5 w/ 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | five-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 | 44 | 1 |
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: medium · high
- Colours on the list: white, yellow · white
- Entries on the list: 44 · 1
Where they match
- Construction: five-piece
- 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 w/ 5 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 TP5x and the TaylorMade TP5 w/ 5 differ?
Short-iron spin: medium versus high. Data declared by each manufacturer on the official list.
Which has more dimples, the TaylorMade TP5x or the TaylorMade TP5 w/ 5?
Both declare 322 dimples.
Which spins more with a short iron?
The TaylorMade TP5 w/ 5, 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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