The golf ball is the most important piece of equipment in your bag. It’s the only thing you use on every shot and MyGolfSpy’s 2025 Ball Test proved again that even within a brand name, there is a lot of variation in performance.

TaylorMade’s 2025 ball testing lineup included TP5, TP5x, Tour Response and SpeedSoft. The brand took a step forward this year, showing clearer separation in spin, flight and distance throughout its range.

Here’s what the data revealed about how each TaylorMade golf ball performs across swing speeds.

High-speed testing (115 mph driver/90 mph 7-iron)

At high swing speeds, TaylorMade’s four models were divided cleanly by spin. TP5x produced the lowest driver spin of the urethane models while TP5 held a slightly higher flight with added iron spin. Tour Response offered the lowest overall spin from the tee.

TaylorMade TP5x → Averaged 2,524 rpm of driver spin with total distance near 313 yards. Its 6,200-rpm iron spin placed it toward the lower end of the tour-ball range, favoring a flatter overall trajectory. TaylorMade TP5 → Registered slightly higher driver spin and the highest iron spin among TaylorMade’s tested models. Players generating higher speeds can expect more stopping control on approach shots. TaylorMade Tour Response → Produced 2,407 rpm driver spin and the longest total distance in TaylorMade’s group; the iron flight is on the lower side compared to the two tour models. TaylorMade SpeedSoft → Recorded the lowest driver spin overall with a total distance of around 317 yards. It maintained 6,497 rpm of 7-iron spin, nearly identical to the tour balls in this part of the test.

In this speed group, TP5 and TP5x were among the higher-flying TaylorMade balls while Tour Response separated itself through lower driver spin and added total distance.

Mid-speed testing (100 mph driver/80 mph 7-iron)

At mid swing speeds, the data showed distinct separation in spin and trajectory. Tour Response remained the lowest-spinning TaylorMade ball while TP5 and TP5x produced nearly identical launch profiles with subtle differences through the bag. SpeedSoft, though the softest, stayed close in overall distance.

TaylorMade TP5x → Averaged just over 2,600 rpm of driver spin with total distance around 285 yards. It produced one of the more stable iron flights in the test, maintaining consistent peak height and descent angle. TaylorMade TP5 → Matched the TP5x in driver spin but generated more iron spin which resulted in slightly steeper descent and better stopping consistency into greens. TaylorMade Tour Response → Delivered the lowest driver spin of the group (≈2,231 rpm) while still reaching 285 yards of total distance. Its iron spin (≈5,600 rpm) reflected a flatter, lower-flying trajectory through the bag. TaylorMade SpeedSoft → Produced 2,217 rpm of driver spin and 282 total yards. Iron spin averaged 6,159 rpm.

Low-speed testing (85 mph driver/65 mph 7-iron)

At slower swing speeds, the softer models (SpeedSoft and Tour Response) produced the lowest driver spin while TP5 and TP5x maintained firmer, mid-spin characteristics that created flatter ball flights. The test also showed that the two urethane tour models continued to launch among the highest in this category, consistent with their performance at higher speeds.

TaylorMade TP5x → Averaged 3,291 rpm of driver spin with total distance of 217 yards. Iron spin measured 4,692 rpm, producing a mid-launch flight that balanced carry and rollout. TaylorMade TP5 → Registered 3,316 rpm of driver spin and total distance of 212 yards. It maintains a slightly steeper descent and more controlled stopping power into greens. TaylorMade Tour Response → Delivered 2,770 rpm of driver spin and 217 yards of total distance. Its lower iron spin reflected a flatter flight that aligned closely with its driver results. TaylorMade SpeedSoft → Produced the longest total distance in the group at 220 yards. Iron spin measured 4,625 rpm and its higher launch helped offset slower club speed to maintain carry distance.

35-yard wedge (Greenside spin)

Greenside control created the clearest separation in TaylorMade’s lineup. The TP5 generated the highest wedge spin at 6,009 rpm with a 29-degree launch, placing it among the top-performing balls in the entire test. TP5x followed closely at 5,812 rpm while Tour Response averaged 5,578 rpm with a nearly identical launch angle. SpeedSoft, as expected from its ionomer cover, produced a higher launch at 34 degrees and the lowest spin of the group at 3,148 rpm.

Picks by performance goal

If you have a performance goal in mind, here is what you should consider across the TaylorMade lineup.

Max Distance → Tour Response — Produced the highest total distance at high speed (324 yards) and remained among the lowest TaylorMade in driver spin across every swing speed tested. Low Spin and Softer Feel (tee to green) → SpeedSoft — Matched Tour Response in low driver spin while launching slightly higher, helping slower swing speeds maintain carry and total distance. High Greenside Spin → TP5 — Delivered the highest wedge spin (6,009 rpm) and consistent spin retention from iron to wedge shots. High Flight/Stopping Power → TP5x — Combined mid-low driver spin with one of the highest peak heights across all swing speeds, providing a more elevated flight pattern through the bag.

Final thoughts

If TaylorMade golf balls aren’t a good fit for your game, here are the results of our complete 2025 Golf Ball Test where you can find which ball is best for your game: 2025 Golf Ball Test.

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