TaylorMade has believed that the TP5/TP5x golf ball is the most complete golf ball on the market since its introduction in 2017. The company has traditionally released an updated version of this line every two years, each with some improvements. In 2019, the Speed-Layer system was brought to the masses to boost speed, and in 2021, a new Tour Flight Dimple pattern was added to improve aerodynamics and performance in windy conditions. With three years since the last version, TaylorMade has been working to ensure that the 2024 iteration will be the most significant update yet. Today, the wait is finally over as TaylorMade unveils their newest TP5 and TP5x golf balls.
It’s worth noting that TaylorMade has invested over $100 million into their golf ball category this year. They strive to ensure that every aspect of the golf ball meets their high standards and qualities. This is a significant venture, representing their largest investment as an organization in the last five years. This has allowed TaylorMade to become one of the few companies that make cast urethane golf balls while being 100% vertically integrated. It also means some big things are coming on the horizon for TaylorMade in this category.
Since the wait for this release extended an extra year, it allowed TaylorMade to have this product in the prototype stage for a more extended period than usual. With that being the case, these new TP5 golf balls are the company’s most prototype-tested product they has ever made. Ready to hear about the results of all this testing? Let’s get to it.
“Our learnings from countless player and Tour tests show that golfers, unsurprisingly, favor a softer, more muted sound with added distance. Historically, the challenge has been the inability to improve one without negatively impacting the other. With this understanding, we’ve evolved our golf ball design process by uniquely decoupling feel and speed through material advancement, a complete departure from the conventional. The material-level advancement positions our TP5/TP5x family as having the best feel in the industry with faster constructions.”
– Michael Fox, Senior Director of Product Creation, Golf Balls –
The 2024 TaylorMade TP5 and TP5x golf balls focus on delivering both speed and a soft feel. Previously, achieving these qualities in a golf ball has been difficult. Engineers could increase compression to make a ball faster, but that also meant negatively affecting its sound and feel. Alternatively, the core could be softened to create a more muted ball, but this would sacrifice distance for some golfers. TaylorMade’s new TP5 balls address this issue by using a new technology called Speed Wrapped Core. Speed Wrapped technology allows the company to increase ball speeds while maintaining the softness of the golf ball. This new core material is less dense, which is essential for controlling sound without having that inverse effect on speed. It is made of a unique material that has never been used before in the golf industry, but it works similarly to the Speed Foam used in their p790 irons.
TaylorMade has incorporated Speed Foam in the hollow body of the p790 irons to regulate sound and enable a thinner face, resulting in faster and more pleasant performance. If you have ever compared a completely hollow iron with one that uses SpeedFoam, you would have noticed that the latter produces less noise. To ensure the same softness and sound control, the new TP5 golf balls utilize a similar method to create a quieter, less clicky sound. Sound plays a significant role in the overall feel of the golf ball.
Even with the presence of the Speed Wrapped Core, this line continues to be a 5-layer golf ball. There were times in the past when the differences between layers were minimal in terms of compression, and that all changed with the new TP5 series. These new balls offer the highest speed gradient that TaylorMade has ever had in a golf ball, which means that this golf ball can uniquely react depending on the type of shot being played. When teeing it up with a driver, the highest swing speed club in the bag, golfers can activate a low 5-compression core, which will help deliver high launch and low spin. As players get closer to the green and start with their wedges, only the two outer layers come into play: A firmer mantle and a soft cast urethane cover, leading to more spin control. According to TaylorMade, the new TP5 golf balls are remarkably different from their predecessors when it comes to iron play. In fact, they claim that it is one of the longest iron-performing golf balls they have ever produced.
Are You a TP5 or TP5x Golfer?
Below is a quick breakdown of each golf ball and the type of player it best suits. However, if you are still deciding which ball to purchase while you are at the store, TaylorMade has devised a simple and speedy solution. Located on every TP5 golf ball box’s cover is a QR code that leads to a ball recommendation tool. Answer twelve relevant questions and TaylorMade will suggest the TP5 golf ball that best matches your playing style.
2024 TaylorMade TP5
Golfers seeking a golf ball with superior control around the green and increased spin on wedge shots should find the TP5 an ideal option. Compared to the TP5x, it boasts a softer feel and a marginally higher ball flight. TaylorMade has reduced the driver spin in contrast to the previous generation while still ensuring exceptional greenside performance. TP5 will also offer the highest amount of iron spin within the lineup.
2024 TaylorMade TP5x
Golfers prioritizing longer distances and higher speeds will appreciate the TP5x golf ball from TaylorMade, as it is their fastest 5-layer tour ball. The TP5x reduces spin on driver, iron, and wedge shots while maintaining a flatter, penetrating trajectory. As expected, TP5x will have a firmer feel than that of TP5.
2024 TaylorMade TP5 and TP5X Pix
TaylorMade collaborated with Rickie Fowler and Tommy Fleetwood to help revamp the design of their TP5/TP5x Pix golf balls. The previous “motion triangle” graphic has been replaced with a “motion diamond” shape, resulting in more orange closer to the centerline and black color further away. The change may seem subtle, but it improves the colors’ contrast and increases the ClearPath Alignment’s visibility, which will help provide more feedback to golfers when rolling putts.
The Details
Starting today, the new 2024 TaylorMade TP5, TP5x, and Pix editions are available in stores for $54.99. TP5 and TP5x are available in both white and yellow. More information on the latest TP5 golf balls is available at www.taylormadegolf.com.
Great writeup [USER=782]@ddec[/USER] ! Interesting take on going from the triangles to diamonds on the pix balls. I don’t know that I agree with their take just looking at the picture, but what do I know. lol
interesting that the TP5 will be higher launching now than TP5x. In the pas I always preferred TP5 and Bridgestone Tour B XS bc of the lower launch and higher spin
As someone who tends to launch high with lower spin bc of a shallow attack angle im not sure what ball I would go with now
Instructor gave me a couple sleeves of the TP5 to test and they had QR codes to review them for TM. Only a little time with them so far but they’re definitely clicky and firm to me personally especially against the CT and CTX. Distance wise they kept up with the CTX fine.
great write up [USER=782]@ddec[/USER]!
I find these quite interesting. I’m not sure how I feel about the diamonds vs the triangles, but I understand the concept and like it.
I’m going to be honest, maybe it’s just me but their performance matrix while it had a lot of information, kind of made it hard for me to discern which model would be right for me. Not sure how that will work for average person playing golf. I guess at $54.99 a dz they are targeting a much better player who knows what they want in each category.
[QUOTE=”Golfers Anonymous, post: 12143368, member: 59233″]
Instructor gave me a couple sleeves of the TP5 to test and they had QR codes to review them for TM. Only a little time with them so far but they’re definitely clicky and firm to me personally especially against the CT and CTX. Distance wise they kept up with the CTX fine.
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That’s a really cool opportunity there! Thanks for the feedback.
[QUOTE=”jfrigo1003, post: 12143367, member: 50601″]
interesting that the TP5 will be higher launching now than TP5x. In the pas I always preferred TP5 and Bridgestone Tour B XS bc of the lower launch and higher spin
As someone who tends to launch high with lower spin bc of a shallow attack angle im not sure what ball I would go with now
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As always I’d say verify that for yourself. With the higher spin things don’t always work out exactly as advertised.
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Had these in play a lot over the last 6 months. The sound and feel difference with speed wrap is pretty noticeable. And quick.
They definitely have more click than some on shorter things but the cover itself is actually really soft. It was interesting to hear the TXG guys react differently to that. 5 feels softer overall. And the full shot feel is very satisfying imo. Can definitely tell the difference there between these and last generation.
Honestly the separation between them overall wasn’t as much as I thought it would be for me. Which makes me wish I’d spent more time with the TP5 during that time. Some thoughts and data on all of it for me in the vid, but a bunch of THPers have had these in play so I’m curious for some of their feedback too.
[QUOTE=”hadi05, post: 12143372, member: 50784″]
great write up [USER=782]@ddec[/USER]!
I find these quite interesting. I’m not sure how I feel about the diamonds vs the triangles, but I understand the concept and like it.
I’m going to be honest, maybe it’s just me but their performance matrix while it had a lot of information, kind of made it hard for me to discern which model would be right for me. Not sure how that will work for average person playing golf. I guess at $54.99 a dz they are targeting a much better player who knows what they want in each category.
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I was saying the same thing to my wife.
When their driver distance starts at long do I just not play those balls at all?
I think the write up is great and I really like the technology in them. I like the softer sound which I think most people do but that longer distance would always be nice.
[QUOTE=”OldandStiff, post: 12143383, member: 53737″]
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Had these in play a lot over the last 6 months. The sound and feel difference with speed wrap is pretty noticeable. And quick.
They definitely have more click than some on shorter things but the cover itself is actually really soft. It was interesting to hear the TXG guys react differently to that. 5 feels softer overall. And the full shot feel is very satisfying imo. Can definitely tell the difference there between these and last generation.
Honestly the separation between them overall wasn’t as much as I thought it would be for me. Which makes me wish I’d spent more time with the TP5 during that time. Some thoughts and data on all of it for me in the vid, but a bunch of THPers have had these in play so I’m curious for some of their feedback too.
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wow there’s virtually no difference there at all. I did a ball test last year with TP5, TP5x and the LA Golf ball and there was a clear difference. I saw exactly what was described on the box comparing the differences between TP5 and TP5x
Glad to see they improved the speed bc the last version definitely lacked compared to other balls I ended up playing last year
Received a note from Taylormade a few days ago that i will be receiving some of the TM 24’s for testing….looking forward toes whats new in these. Thanks for the great write up [USER=782]@ddec[/USER]
[QUOTE=”jfrigo1003, post: 12143405, member: 50601″]
wow there’s virtually no difference there at all. I did a ball test last year with TP5, TP5x and the LA Golf ball and there was a clear difference. I saw exactly what was described on the box comparing the differences between TP5 and TP5x
Glad to see they improved the speed bc the last version definitely lacked compared to other balls I ended up playing last year
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Yeah I was really surprised by some of it. I’ve healed up since that vid and been hitting the 5 off the tee a little more, and it’s a really interesting ball for me and my needs. The 5x is long, but the 5 is no slouch at all and doesn’t seem to get hung up in the air like in the past.
That was really a great article [USER=782]@ddec[/USER] . Packed with info. The ball sounds really good too. I’d probably default to trying TP5 first by the sounds of things.
Also, not to be a negative Nancy, but this release was the loosest, weirdest thing I’ve even seen ? If you’re going to seed half the globe, including YouTube, what is the point of a mid-February embargo.
[QUOTE=”Hawk, post: 12143445, member: 1193″]
Also, not to be a negative Nancy, but this release was the loosest, weirdest thing I’ve even seen ? If you’re going to seed half the globe, including YouTube, what is the point of a mid-February embargo.
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Loose and weird… I like that! ?. And it really was. The number and range of people I came across who had them was crazy. And the 1st Edition sale in stores was something I’d never seen before. People were sending me pictures of them just sitting on the normal shelves. It was definitely a different approach to things.
Kind of confusing that they claim their X ball is basically the opposite of what many others claim their X ball is.
As i’ve posted here before, i obtained a 2024 TP5 through nefarious means some months ago, and have been diligently testing it while trying to avoid being apprehended by mercenaries (in my head , this is what is happening)
I do agree the TP5 is really, really long. It was a good 1-2yds longer on a trackman then any other ball i’ve tested. But i’m not really sure i saw the higher spin and launch i was looking for , and have somewhat seen with a ball like the CTx
If you are not looking for higher spin or launch, this is a bad*** ball.
I’m looking forward to the new tp5, since I play that ball. I don’t mind click and actually like firm feel. The Bridgestone equivalent feels too soft for me. I need that spin and height. The last version spun more than Prov1x for me.
New core and sounds great, love the comparison to speed foam because it makes sense but do they perform? I ‘m with others too, I don’t get why the X is the lower flighted and less spin version.
And ordered. I’ve been waiting for this day for a while.
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Had never really tried the TP5 until last summer at [USER=39757]@OhioGolfer[/USER] ‘s Member Guest and I honestly came away a bit surprised at how much I liked them. I had heard a lot of negativity, but for me I felt like they performed well.
I will give the 2024 version a run at some point this year I’m sure
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And ordered. I’ve been waiting for this day for a while.
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Nice! Saw those go up late last night. First ones they had on there. Sleeves are lighter if you haven’t seen them.
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[QUOTE=”OldandStiff, post: 12143524, member: 53737″]
Nice! Saw those go up late last night. First ones they had on there. Sleeves are lighter if you haven’t seen them.
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Nice!
I surprised myself with how much I enjoyed the PIX clearpath alignment. I’m not one for liking lines on golf balls I feel like it messes with my eyes and I have a lot of trouble lining them up. I didn’t run into that with the clearpath alignment. Maybe because it’s essentially a larger blank space that I’m setting to my intended line but whatever it is I like it and now that I’m becoming a decent putter watching it roll end over end and disappear into the hole is VERY SATISFYING.
Bonus is TM makes some of the coolest special editions out there so maybe now I jump head-first into that collection obsession in 2024. :ROFLMAO:
Nice Write up [USER=782]@ddec[/USER]
Seems strange that this is not on the TM website:
[B][I]Located on every TP5 golf ball box’s cover is a QR code that leads to a ball recommendation tool. Answer twelve relevant questions and TaylorMade will suggest the TP5 golf ball that best matches your playing style.[/I][/B]
All of the masses that got to test these balls out & I wasn’t one of them? Damn LOL 🙂 I’d like to compare the TP5 with the CT though. The CT has been a good ball for me so far.
Great stuff [USER=782]@ddec[/USER] . It’s been a while since I have played a TM ball, need to give the TP5 a go.
Great write up [USER=782]@ddec[/USER]
I plan on getting some to test because historically the TP’s have reaaaaaaaaalllllyyyyyy struggled greenside for me.
[QUOTE=”Jman, post: 12143583, member: 1579″]
Great write up [USER=782]@ddec[/USER]
I plan on getting some to test because historically the TP’s have reaaaaaaaaalllllyyyyyy struggled greenside for me.
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I liked the 2019 TP5, the 2021 just didn’t really stand out for me.
[QUOTE=”Iceman!, post: 12143554, member: 32688″]
Nice Write up [USER=782]@ddec[/USER]
Seems strange that this is not on the TM website:
[B][I]Located on every TP5 golf ball box’s cover is a QR code that leads to a ball recommendation tool. Answer twelve relevant questions and TaylorMade will suggest the TP5 golf ball that best matches your playing style.[/I][/B]
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[QUOTE=”That post, post: 12143559, member: 65950″]
I believe it just takes you to this page
[URL unfurl=”true”]https://www.taylormadegolf.com/golf-ball-selector.html?lang=en_US[/URL]
It’s very basic
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it’s what was talked about. So hopefully that comes to fruition because they were very clean on the QR code and the 12 question part. Oh well.
[QUOTE=”ddec, post: 12143590, member: 782″]
I liked the 2019 TP5, the 2021 just didn’t really stand out for me.
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I did well with both when I was higher spin, but that changed, and so too did my golf ball type of choice haha
I’m curious to see these next to the Bridgestone’s and Callaway’s for greenside action.
[QUOTE=”Daluteh, post: 12143400, member: 59803″]
I was saying the same thing to my wife.
When their driver distance starts at long do I just not play those balls at all?
I think the write up is great and I really like the technology in them. I like the softer sound which I think most people do but that longer distance would always be nice.
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Glad I wasn’t alone. So, if you were going to try one, what would it be?
I’ll probably give the TP5 a try at some point this year. The last version just did not work for me at all, either one. Much shorter than any other ball on all clubs for me. Was fine around and on the green, just couldn’t give up 1/2 to a full club of distance everywhere else.
[QUOTE=”ddec, post: 12143592, member: 782″]
it’s what was talked about. So hopefully that comes to fruition because they were very clean on the QR code and the 12 question part. Oh well.
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I’m sure it will. That link was just the only thing I found on TM website today. I don’t have a retail box to try. The QR code I have on my box just takes you to the feedback site
[QUOTE=”That post, post: 12143534, member: 65950″]
Nice!
I surprised myself with how much I enjoyed the PIX clearpath alignment. I’m not one for liking lines on golf balls I feel like it messes with my eyes and I have a lot of trouble lining them up. I didn’t run into that with the clearpath alignment. Maybe because it’s essentially a larger blank space that I’m setting to my intended line but whatever it is I like it and now that I’m becoming a decent putter watching it roll end over end and disappear into the hole is VERY SATISFYING.
Bonus is TM makes some of the coolest special editions out there so maybe now I jump head-first into that collection obsession in 2024. :ROFLMAO:
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Theirs doesn’t bother me as much either. Because oriented it does what it’s supposed to and when it’s off on other shots it’s varied enough that my brain can just tell itself that it’s random. Which keeps it from being a distraction.
[QUOTE=”Jman, post: 12143599, member: 1579″]
I did well with both when I was higher spin, but that changed, and so too did my golf ball type of choice haha
I’m curious to see these next to the Bridgestone’s and Callaway’s for greenside action.
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[USER=65950]@That post[/USER] did a test earlier in the thread and it was much lower spinning greenside than a couple of others.
[QUOTE=”That post, post: 12143534, member: 65950″]
Nice!
I surprised myself with how much I enjoyed the PIX clearpath alignment. I’m not one for liking lines on golf balls I feel like it messes with my eyes and I have a lot of trouble lining them up. I didn’t run into that with the clearpath alignment. Maybe because it’s essentially a larger blank space that I’m setting to my intended line but whatever it is I like it and now that I’m becoming a decent putter watching it roll end over end and disappear into the hole is VERY SATISFYING.
Bonus is TM makes some of the coolest special editions out there so maybe now I jump head-first into that collection obsession in 2024. :ROFLMAO:
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I prefer the Pix ball to the Truvis, becuase I like the function of the CP when putting. But I went away from it because I found a ball that was a better fit.
Great write-up! I find the chart interesting as the TP5 and TP5x characteristics appear to be different than past models (TP5 launching higher than x with higher spin than x on driver). I wonder if the difference in feel will be noticeable.
[QUOTE=”hadi05, post: 12143610, member: 50784″]
Glad I wasn’t alone. So, if you were going to try one, what would it be?
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Tp5 between the two but I don’t know if I really fit into the profile. But if I had to choose.
[QUOTE=”Daluteh, post: 12143731, member: 59803″]
Tp5 between the two but I don’t know if I really fit into the profile. But if I had to choose.
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This is kind of where I landed too, but I wasn’t sure either.
Rory is really touting the TP5x said he “picked up 7-8 yards or half a club more in his irons, more ball speed, & soft feel around the greens.”
Hits his 8 iron around 175 yards …. another 8 yards on that? Holy Crap!
Thanks for the write up. I tested these last month and love them. As good as any of the other new balls.
[QUOTE=”golfinnut, post: 12143807, member: 21902″]
Rory is really touting the TP5x said he “picked up 7-8 yards or half a club more in his irons, more ball speed, & soft feel around the greens.”
Hits his 8 iron around 175 yards …. another 8 yards on that? Holy Crap!
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Its interesting because Rory is also for rolling the ball back and said he would be switching to the model local rule golf ball if it was determined to be the way, moving forward to prepare for majors.
[QUOTE=”JB, post: 12143845, member: 3″]
Its interesting because Rory is also for rolling the ball back and said he would be switching to the model local rule golf ball if it was determined to be the way, moving forward to prepare for majors.
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I thought of that too. He has been a big proponent of that since it’s inception. It won’t matter to him anyway with his club head speed.
[QUOTE=”ddec, post: 12143708, member: 782″]
I prefer the Pix ball to the Truvis, becuase I like the function of the CP when putting. But I went away from it because I found a ball that was a better fit.
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That’s a tough comparison though isn’t it since truvis (original, not the new TruTrack) was never meant as an alignment aid.
The new diamond alignment for Pix makes sense from their explanation. Though it seems overall, a harder way to line up now that you align by colors on half a diamond instead of the bottom of the triangles. Mentally, it gives way more opportunity to second guess yourself now.
[QUOTE=”Muchmore, post: 12143870, member: 56094″]
That’s a tough comparison though isn’t it since truvis (original, not the new TruTrack) was never meant as an alignment aid.
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correct it was not. I was never a fan of how truvis looked in the air(which sounds funny I get it). Just a style that for me added very little. With the Pix, at least there was something there that I could use and at the time I liked using it to line up better than Triple Track. I ended up getting away using those types of alignments because I start to second guess myself a lot. Now if I play TT, I do it becuase normally nobody else in my group does.
Great write up! Exactly the info I needed. Three boxes of the 21 TP5 left to start the year. Would have liked a yellow Pic like the new Chrome yellow.
[QUOTE=”JB, post: 12143698, member: 3″]
[USER=65950]@That post[/USER] did a test earlier in the thread and it was much lower spinning greenside than a couple of others.
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Yep it’s over in the BX thread if anyone is interested. Personally, I kinda liked the higher launch but knocked down spin of the 5x on those 50y shots I posted this morning.
When it comes to close chips my preference is to land soft, hop, then come to a stop. Instead of backing them up. So the lower spin window was nice.
[QUOTE=”That post, post: 12143980, member: 65950″]
Yep it’s over in the BX thread if anyone is interested. Personally, I kinda liked the higher launch but knocked down spin of the 5x on those 50y shots I posted this morning.
When it comes to close chips my preference is to land soft, hop, then come to a stop. Instead of backing them up. So the lower spin window was nice.
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It was over 1000 rpms lower on 50 y shot if I remember correctly.
I have only tested these balls briefly, but I am also seeing much lower spin greenside than some others.
[QUOTE=”JB, post: 12144020, member: 3″]
It was over 1000 rpms lower on 50 y shot if I remember correctly.
I have only tested these balls briefly, but I am also seeing much lower spin greenside than some others.
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It did average right around 6300-6500 whereas the CT and BX were around 7000-7300.
As I mentioned over in that thread I feel like my wedge’s especially partial are very rusty from not playing so big variations could definitely be strike related.
I’m hoping to head back over there this Monday to try and verify what I saw with all of these balls the first time.
I’ll be posting that data up again in the Bx thread for anyone interested.
[QUOTE=”JB, post: 12144020, member: 3″]
It was over 1000 rpms lower on 50 y shot if I remember correctly.
I have only tested these balls briefly, but I am also seeing much lower spin greenside than some others.
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I’ve tested them pretty extensively on that type of shot and am not seeing that kind of 1k spin separation with the other new offerings. Will always be player dependant, but I haven’t seen that kind of extreme.
[QUOTE=”That post, post: 12144031, member: 65950″]
It did average right around 6300-6500 whereas the CT and BX were around 7000-7300.
As I mentioned over in that thread I feel like my wedge’s especially partial are very rusty from not playing so big variations could definitely be strike related.
I’m hoping to head back over there this Monday to try and verify what I saw with all of these balls the first time.
I’ll be posting that data up again in the Bx thread for anyone interested.
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Thanks for sharing your feedback.