How it compares to the Taylormade TP5

THE TECH

The TP5 is still a five-layer ball and its 83 compression means the TP5 feels softer than the TP5X. Expect a lower launch, more iron spin but the same wedge and greenside spin as the TP5X.

OUR VERDICT Taylormade reckon there’s about six yards between the TP5 and TP5X when it comes to distance, but our test pro saw a 12-yard increase (with the driver) in favour of the X. The TP5 launched 1.5° lower (with a driver), and spun virtually the same as the TP5X (10rpm difference) with a wedge – just as Taylormade had promised.