TaylorMade Golf Balls
7 active TaylorMade golf ball models with full specs — compression, cover material, construction, and tier. Flagship is the TaylorMade TP5 (83 comp, tour).
TaylorMade Golf Ball Compression Chart
All 7 compression-rated TaylorMade golf balls, ranked softest to firmest. The softest is the TaylorMade SpeedSoft at 35 compression; the firmest is the TP5x at 97. Lower compression suits slower swing speeds and feels softer; higher compression rewards faster swings with more control.
| # | Model | Compression | Feel | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SpeedSoft | 35 | soft | Soft feel |
| 2 | Soft Response | 60 | soft | Soft feel |
| 3 | Kalea | 65 | soft | Soft feel |
| 4 | Tour Response | 70 | soft | Premium |
| 5 | Distance+ | 77 | medium-firm | Distance |
| 6 | TP5 | 83 | medium | Tour |
| 7 | TP5x | 97 | firm | Tour |
Showing 7 of 7 balls
TP5
5-layer construction for tour-level all-around performance.
TourComp 83Urethane5-piecemedium feelmid spin
TP5x
5-layer firm-feel tour ball with maximum distance.
TourComp 97Urethane5-piecefirm feellow spin
Tour Response
Urethane-covered ball at a mid-tier price.
PremiumComp 70Urethane3-piecesoft feelmid spinKalea
Designed for slower swing speeds.
Soft feelComp 65Surlyn2-piecesoft feellow spin
Soft Response
Soft feel, premium distance.
Soft feelComp 60Surlyn3-piecesoft feelmid spin
SpeedSoft
TaylorMade softest 2-piece ball at 35 compression.
Soft feelComp 35Ionomer2-piecesoft feellow spin
Distance+
Two-piece for explosive distance.
DistanceComp 77Surlyn2-piecemedium firm feellow spin
| Model ↕ | Tier ↑ | Compression ↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TP5 5-layer construction for tour-level all-around performance. | Tour | 83 |
| TP5x 5-layer firm-feel tour ball with maximum distance. | Tour | 97 |
| Tour Response Urethane-covered ball at a mid-tier price. | Premium | 70 |
| Kalea Designed for slower swing speeds. | Soft feel | 65 | |
| Soft Response Soft feel, premium distance. | Soft feel | 60 |
| SpeedSoft TaylorMade softest 2-piece ball at 35 compression. | Soft feel | 35 |
| Distance+ Two-piece for explosive distance. | Distance | 77 |
TaylorMade balls — frequently asked
What is the best TaylorMade golf ball?
The TaylorMade TP5 is the brand's flagship tour ball (83 compression, 5-piece) with a urethane cover. 5-layer construction for tour-level all-around performance.
What is the softest TaylorMade golf ball?
The lowest-compression TaylorMade balls are Kalea (65 comp), Soft Response (60 comp), SpeedSoft (35 comp). Lower compression compresses more easily on slower swings, producing a softer feel and higher launch.
What is the TaylorMade golf ball compression chart?
Ranked softest to firmest, TaylorMade's 7 compression-rated balls run from the SpeedSoft (35) up to the TP5x (97). See the full table above for every model's compression, feel, and tier.
What is the firmest TaylorMade golf ball?
The firmest TaylorMade ball is the TP5x at 97 compression. Higher compression transfers energy efficiently on faster swing speeds for more distance and control.
How many tour-tier TaylorMade balls are there?
TaylorMade currently sells 2 tour-tier balls: TP5, TP5x. Each is positioned for a slightly different swing speed or spin profile.
How many active TaylorMade golf ball models are there?
7 models are currently active in the TaylorMade lineup, ranging from 35 to 97 compression.