Titleist Pro V1 vs TaylorMade TP5
Side by side, and which one suits your game.
| Titleist Pro V1 | TaylorMade TP5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | 92 | 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 | 95–115 mph | 90–115 mph |
| Price tier | Premium | Premium |
The differences
- The Titleist Pro V1 spins less off the driver, which means a bit more roll and less curve.
Which should you play?
Choose the Titleist Pro V1 if your driver swing speed is around 95–115 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.
Titleist Pro V1
Titleist's three-layer tour ball that pairs low driver spin with heavy wedge spin and a softer feel than the Pro V1x. A strong all-round choice for better players who want a mid, steady flight.
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 Titleist Pro V1 and TaylorMade TP5?
The Titleist Pro V1 spins less off the driver, which means a bit more roll and less curve.
Which is softer, the Titleist Pro V1 or the TaylorMade TP5?
They have about the same compression.
Updated November 2026