TaylorMade TP5 vs TaylorMade TP5x
Side by side, and which one suits your game.
| TaylorMade TP5 | TaylorMade TP5x | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | n/a | 97 |
| Construction | 5-piece | 5-piece |
| Cover | Urethane | Urethane |
| Feel | Soft | Firm |
| Driver spin | Mid | Low |
| Greenside spin | High | High |
| Flight | Mid | High |
| Swing speed | 90–115 mph | 105–130 mph |
| Price tier | Premium | Premium |
The differences
- The TaylorMade TP5x spins less off the driver, which means a bit more roll and less curve.
- The TaylorMade TP5x flies higher.
Which should you play?
Choose the TaylorMade TP5 if your driver swing speed is around 90–115 mph and you want a softer feel, more spin and control.
Choose the TaylorMade TP5x if your driver swing speed is around 105–130 mph and you want a firmer feel, lower spin off the tee.
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.
TaylorMade TP5x
The firmer, faster sibling of TP5: five layers under a urethane cover, tuned for lower driver spin and more ball speed while still checking up around the green.
Still deciding? Try the golf ball finder or see the compression chart.
Common questions
What is the difference between the TaylorMade TP5 and TaylorMade TP5x?
The TaylorMade TP5x spins less off the driver, which means a bit more roll and less curve. The TaylorMade TP5x flies higher.
Which is softer, the TaylorMade TP5 or the TaylorMade TP5x?
They have about the same compression.
Updated November 2026