TaylorMade Noodle Long and Soft Golf ball compression, specs & review
The TaylorMade Noodle Long and Soft is a 69-compression, 2-piece golf ball with an ionomer cover, low spin and a high flight. An affordable two-piece soft-compression ionomer (durable, firm cover) ball with high launch and low spin designed for recreational golfers and seniors seeking maximum forgiveness and distance.
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Compression
How soft the ball feels. Lower numbers (70–80) compress easier and help slower swings get distance. Higher (90+) rewards faster swings.
Cover
Surlyn is tough and cheap — great for distance and durability. Urethane is softer and grips wedges for more spin around the green.
Layers
2-piece: simple, long, straight. 3-piece and 4-piece add layers for more feel and spin control on approach shots.
Trajectory
How high the ball flies. Low = flatter flight with more roll. High = peaks up and lands soft. Mid = balanced.
Spin
Low spin = straighter shots, less curve, more roll. High spin = more control and stopping power on the green (but also magnifies slices/hooks).
Tier
Price bucket. Value = budget-friendly distance balls. Mid = solid all-around. Premium = tour-level spin and feel, costs more per dozen.
Best For
Try a sleeve first — ~$5 for 3 balls before committing to a dozen.
What golfers told our quiz
When we run the answers from 2,698 finished quizzes through our current fitting engine, the TaylorMade Noodle Long and Soft lands in the top 3 for 3% of golfers. 50% of those golfers swing 85–99 mph, and the most common shot shape they reported was mostly straight with a slight right turn (44%).
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Self-reported answers from 2,698 finished quizzes, as of Oct 4, 2026.
An affordable two-piece soft-compression ionomer (durable, firm cover) ball with high launch and low spin designed for recreational golfers and seniors seeking maximum forgiveness and distance.
Who It’s For
The TaylorMade Noodle Long and Soft is built for slower swing speeds (under ~95 mph). It is TaylorMade’s ball for beginners, seniors and slower swings who want to spend as little as possible. In the TaylorMade lineup, the Noodle Long and Soft sits firmer than the TaylorMade SpeedSoft and softer than the TaylorMade Tour Response.
Feel
With a compression of 69 and a ionomer cover, feel is balanced — soft enough for touch shots, firm enough for a lively tee strike.
Spin Profile
Low driver spin plus a high launch is the classic forgiveness recipe: the ball climbs, curves less and runs when it lands. Around the green expect release, not check; a soft ionomer cover feels nice off the putter but does not bite on a pitch.
Trajectory & Construction
High launch is the whole idea: TaylorMade designed the Noodle to get slower swings’ drives in the air and carrying rather than skidding along the ground. Two pieces: a 69-compression core under a soft ionomer cover, which is how a ball gets to $13 a dozen. Performs well in cooler temperatures.
Price & Value
At $13.00 per dozen, the Noodle Long and Soft is a value pick. That is about $1.08 a ball, the lowest price of any TaylorMade we list and less than a quarter of a TP5.
Buy it if
- You swing slow and want the ball in the air: high launch, low spin and a soft core at $13 a dozen.
- You play cold-weather golf and would rather lose a $1.08 ball than a tour ball.
- You want maximum forgiveness on a beginner’s budget; that is exactly who TaylorMade built it for.
Skip it if
- You want wedge spin or a tour-ball feel; this is a $13 two-piece ionomer ball and plays like one.
Similar Balls
- Titleist Tour Soft — 88 compression, low-spin, $40
- Titleist Velocity — 90 compression, low-spin, $30
- Callaway ERC Soft — 60 compression, low-spin, $40
- TaylorMade SpeedSoft — 50 compression, low-spin, $25
Source: MyGolfSpy compression research and 2026 ball test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the compression of the TaylorMade Noodle Long and Soft golf ball?
The TaylorMade Noodle Long and Soft has a compression of about 69, which puts it in the mid-compression range. At 69 it is a soft ball but not TaylorMade’s softest; the SpeedSoft is softer, and the Noodle is the one for seniors and beginners who want a cushioned feel at the lowest price. It is one of several specs the BallCaddie fitting quiz weighs against your swing speed, usual miss, feel preference and budget.
Who should play the TaylorMade Noodle Long and Soft?
The TaylorMade Noodle Long and Soft is built for slower swing speeds (under ~95 mph). It suits beginners, seniors and slower swingers who want a soft, forgiving ball at the lowest price of any TaylorMade ball we list.
What swing speed is the TaylorMade Noodle Long and Soft designed for?
TaylorMade aims it at recreational golfers and seniors with slower swings; the ‘Long and Soft’ name describes the design: high launch for carry and a soft core for feel. A 60 mph swing compresses it with room to spare at 69; choose it for the soft feel and price, not because a firmer ball would be out of reach.
Does the TaylorMade Noodle Long and Soft have high greenside spin?
Greenside spin is moderate. The ionomer cover is soft-feeling but does not grab; chips and pitches release rather than check.
Is the TaylorMade Noodle Long and Soft good in cold weather?
Yes. A 69 core stays soft in cold weather, and for a $13 ball there is little to lose by playing it through the shoulder season.
How much does the TaylorMade Noodle Long and Soft cost?
MSRP is $13.00 per dozen.
Read more about the TaylorMade Noodle Long and Soft
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