TaylorMade TP5x Golf ball compression, specs & review
The TaylorMade TP5x is a 98-compression, 5-piece golf ball with a urethane cover, mid spin and a mid flight. The TaylorMade TP5x is the firmer of TaylorMade's two 5-layer tour balls, with a Speed Wrapped Core and cast urethane cover. MyGolfSpy's 2026 robot test found it much improved for consistency: a mid-spin pick at moderate speeds, with lower driver spin than the TP5 at every speed and wedge spin 5th of 48. The TP5 was the longer of the two off the driver at all three test speeds.
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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.
How the TaylorMade TP5x did in MyGolfSpy's 2026 robot test
- Driver distance: 44th of 48 at an 86 mph swing (225 yards), 31st at 102 mph (286 yards) and 30th at 116 mph (316 yards).
- Driver spin at 116 mph: 2,285 rpm, the 20th-lowest of the 48 balls.
- 35-yard wedge spin: 5,852 rpm, the 5th-highest of the 48 balls.
Source: MyGolfSpy 2026 ball test. Ranks out of 48 balls; distances in total yards.
What golfers told our quiz
When we run the answers from 2,698 finished quizzes through our current fitting engine, the TaylorMade TP5x lands in the top 3 for 9% of golfers. 72% of those golfers swing 100–110 mph, and the most common shot shape they reported was mostly straight with a slight right turn (38%).
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Self-reported answers from 2,698 finished quizzes, as of Oct 4, 2026.
The TaylorMade TP5x is the firmer of TaylorMade’s two 5-layer tour balls, with a Speed Wrapped Core and cast urethane cover. MyGolfSpy’s 2026 robot test found it much improved for consistency: a mid-spin pick at moderate speeds, with lower driver spin than the TP5 at every speed and wedge spin 5th of 48. The TP5 was the longer of the two off the driver at all three test speeds.
Who It’s For
The TaylorMade TP5x is built for faster swing speeds (105 mph and above). It suits golfers who prioritize tour players, high swing speed, low driver spin. In the TaylorMade lineup, the TP5x sits firmer than the TaylorMade TP5.
Feel
With a compression of 98 and a urethane cover, feel is firm and explosive, with a crisp click at impact that fast swingers tend to like.
Spin Profile
Driver spin came in mid-pack in the 2026 robot data, lower than the TP5 at every speed but not a true low-spin ball. It is much more consistent shot to shot than the prior generation. Around the green it beat its billing: 5th of 48 for 35-yard wedge spin in the robot data, ahead of the TP5, with a wedge pattern 39% tighter than its comparison group.
Trajectory & Construction
High flight, low launch: at 102 mph in MyGolfSpy’s 2026 robot test it launched 44th of 48 yet peaked 11th-highest, a ball that climbs. The 5-piece construction separates driver and wedge spin through multiple mantle layers — firm inner layers transfer energy off the tee while the soft cover grips on short shots. Works best in warmer conditions.
Price & Value
At $57.99 per dozen it is priced level with the Pro V1x and Pro V1x Left Dash it is compared with below. Same $57.99 as the TP5, so pick between them on feel and driver spin: the TP5x is firmer and spins less off the tee.
Buy it if
- You swing 105+ mph and want a tour ball that flies high with less driver spin than the TP5.
Skip it if
- You want a soft feel. At 98 compression it feels firm, even though firmer balls tended to be faster off the driver at every swing speed in robot testing.
- You want the softest feel in a five-piece ball; the TP5 is five points softer for the same price.
Similar Balls
- Titleist Pro V1 — 92 compression, high-spin, $58
- Titleist Pro V1x — 102 compression, high-spin, $58
- Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash — 105 compression, mid-spin, $58
Source: MyGolfSpy compression research and 2026 ball test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the compression of the TaylorMade TP5x golf ball?
The TaylorMade TP5x has a compression of about 98, which puts it in the high-compression range. At 98 it is the firmer of TaylorMade’s two five-piece balls, and the firm, fast feel is the trade for the lower driver spin that fast swingers buy it for. 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 TP5x?
The TaylorMade TP5x is built for faster swing speeds (105 mph and above). It suits golfers who prioritize tour players, high swing speed, low driver spin.
What swing speed is the TaylorMade TP5x designed for?
TaylorMade aims it at fast swings, though the robot data found it a mid-spin pick at moderate speeds too, with driver dispersion 37% tighter than its comparison group at 86 mph. Slower swings compress it fine; the 2026 data has it 31st of 48 for driver carry at 86 mph, so a moderate swinger plays it for the firm feel and straight flight, not extra yards.
Does the TaylorMade TP5x have high greenside spin?
Yes on wedges. In that robot test its 35-yard wedge spin ranked 5th of 48, ahead of the TP5, though its 7-iron spin sat 31st, so the spin shows up on short shots more than on approach irons.
Is the TaylorMade TP5x good in cold weather?
Not especially. At 98 it is the firmest TaylorMade we list, and firm balls are what feel harshest on a cold morning.
How much does the TaylorMade TP5x cost?
MSRP is $57.99 per dozen.
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