TaylorMade Tour Response vs TaylorMade TP5
Side by side, and which one suits your game.
| TaylorMade Tour Response | TaylorMade TP5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | 70 | n/a |
| Construction | 3-piece | 5-piece |
| Cover | Urethane | Urethane |
| Feel | Soft | Soft |
| Driver spin | Low | Mid |
| Greenside spin | High | High |
| Flight | Mid | Mid |
| Swing speed | 85–105 mph | 90–115 mph |
| Price tier | Mid-price | Premium |
The differences
- The TaylorMade Tour Response spins less off the driver, which means a bit more roll and less curve.
- The TaylorMade Tour Response costs less.
Which should you play?
Choose the TaylorMade Tour Response if your driver swing speed is around 85–105 mph and you want a softer feel, lower spin off the tee.
Choose the TaylorMade TP5 if your driver swing speed is around 90–115 mph and you want a softer feel, more spin and control.
TaylorMade Tour Response
A three-piece urethane ball with a soft wrapped core that gives everyday players tour-style short-game spin without flagship pricing.
TaylorMade TP5
A five-layer urethane tour ball that is the softer, higher-spinning of TaylorMade's two flagships, with a big fast core and a flight built to stay steady in wind.
Still deciding? Try the golf ball finder or see the compression chart.
Common questions
What is the difference between the TaylorMade Tour Response and TaylorMade TP5?
The TaylorMade Tour Response spins less off the driver, which means a bit more roll and less curve. The TaylorMade Tour Response costs less.
Which is softer, the TaylorMade Tour Response or the TaylorMade TP5?
They have about the same compression.
Updated November 2026