{"id":"prod_274","slug":"taylormade-tp5-golf-ball","name":"TaylorMade TP5 Golf Ball","category":"Golf Balls","brand":"TaylorMade","description":"The TaylorMade TP5 golf ball receives mixed reviews, with some praising its feel and performance, especially around the greens. Others find it too expensive or prefer alternative options. Is it the right ball for your game?","imageUrl":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/01RmK+J4pJL._AC_.gif","affiliateUrl":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR9DSHFH","amazonUrl":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR9DSHFH","ourProduct":false,"price":50,"priceTier":"Premium","seoTitle":"TaylorMade TP5 Golf Ball Review - AgentScored","seoDescription":"The TaylorMade TP5 golf ball receives mixed reviews, with some praising its feel and performance, especially around the greens. Others find it too expensive or prefer alternative options. Is it the right ball for your game?","score":{"productId":"prod_274","overall":8.5,"durability":8,"valueForMoney":7.5,"easeOfUse":9,"design":8,"totalReviewsAnalyzed":73,"topPros":["Excellent short game performance","Buttery feel off the club","Good roll and feel on greens","Driver spin control","Popular choice among golfers"],"topCons":["High price point","Inconsistent putting feel","Performance can vary with swing speed"],"sentimentBreakdown":{"neutral":20,"negative":15,"positive":65}},"images":[{"url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/01RmK+J4pJL._AC_.gif","alt":"TaylorMade TP5 Golf Ball","source":"Amazon"}],"prices":[{"store":"Amazon","price":50,"url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR9DSHFH"}],"reviews":[{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=LvFln7ubHF4","author":"@calebm2161","rating":null,"text":"This was a fun one to watch! I'll never play these unless I find them on the course. There's just too many balls that are going to perform just as well for me, or better, that are half the price, or less. But it was cool to see the improvements for sure!","date":"2024-12-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=LvFln7ubHF4","author":"@TexasVeteranGolfer","rating":null,"text":"I wish you would acually film the course testing would like to see it","date":"2024-12-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=LvFln7ubHF4","author":"@bboness713","rating":null,"text":"I've always like TM balls.  I usually play a Vice Pro Plus but like the TP5X also.","date":"2024-12-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=LvFln7ubHF4","author":"@richardjacobs7632","rating":null,"text":"Wow! I have some of the new ones I found! I may give them a hit this week! Thanks Nick","date":"2024-12-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=LvFln7ubHF4","author":"@jonnyappleseed5305","rating":null,"text":"Glad to see taylormade has improved thier flagship ball.  That gives me even more hope for the Distance + knowing the Speedsoft showed up and so did the TP5.","date":"2024-12-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=LvFln7ubHF4","author":"@gcoffey223","rating":null,"text":"Nice...  I do appreciate the multi ball reviews.  Best","date":"2024-12-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=LvFln7ubHF4","author":"@travismorris6474","rating":null,"text":"Got a great deal on the TP5. $33/dz  so I racked up with 12  dz   Works well enough for at $33/dz. Enjoy the content","date":"2024-12-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=LvFln7ubHF4","author":"@DavidS-fx6gr","rating":null,"text":"Well done - another excellent review. I particularly liked the comparative nature between the sibling balls. The real question however is who died in the lawn chair in your back yard.","date":"2024-12-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=LvFln7ubHF4","author":"@Golfdadoo","rating":null,"text":"Last season, when I ran out of my MTB prime, I went to the Tour response. The ball is incredible. I tried a TP5X I found and loved it too but wouldn't spend that much on a ball. At $35 per dozen, nothing is better than the stripe. Secondary ball is the Q Star tour.","date":"2024-12-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=LvFln7ubHF4","author":"@pjw1991","rating":null,"text":"Well definitely encouraging to see, just really surprised about the around the greens feel. At least to me that is usually where the tour level balls shine vs every other ball. Oh well might pick up a sleeve at some point to try and see how they feel. Thanks for the honest review as always.","date":"2024-12-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=LvFln7ubHF4","author":"@electec2008","rating":null,"text":"Ran out of vice pro air and legato because I forgot the box at home,  started the hole with my found pro v1.  I found a new tp5x next to the tree I was behind.... used that tp5x the rest of the round and shot a decent round for me of 79... my swing speed speed is 85ish so I expected it to be hard even though I had seen this video but it was really buttery...expensive but pretty good...I noticed I crushed my 5 wood with this ball...I was flying the 7 iron 150 today no wind too... so weird numbers but they happened to work out even with a slower swing speed... but I'm probably never play one again... I'm vice loyal but had bought some of those legato when they were 18.99","date":"2025-05-23","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=LvFln7ubHF4","author":"@jeffmcclaren9126","rating":null,"text":"The stripe makes the golf ball harder to find. Odd but true 👍","date":"2024-12-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=LvFln7ubHF4","author":"@johnp6987","rating":null,"text":"Some great figures from the launch monitor Nick. I believe TaylorMade has softened the compression to give a nicer feel","date":"2024-12-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=LvFln7ubHF4","author":"@chrisb9478","rating":null,"text":"Too expensive for me to smash into the woods. I’ll stick with my good old Cut Red for now 😂","date":"2024-12-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=LvFln7ubHF4","author":"@shawntaylor7442","rating":null,"text":"I haven't used TP5 much. I got a dz of TP5x after winning long drive at an outing. Didn't blow me away or anything. I do like the Tour Response pretty well. Being on sale at $35 right now is a good deal. Probably means there's a new model coming soon","date":"2024-12-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=LvFln7ubHF4","author":"@aaronpalensky8456","rating":null,"text":"I’ve used a couple tp5x I’ve found and I really liked it. \nI think it would be cool if on top of you saying how it feels if you also said the stated compression rating","date":"2024-12-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=LvFln7ubHF4","author":"@davead6578","rating":null,"text":"Can you provide some details on the putting/chipping surface and wedges you’re using? It might help some of us place the results you’re getting in context.","date":"2024-12-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=LvFln7ubHF4","author":"@jimwocha4949","rating":null,"text":"I prefer the tour response. Compression more suitable to a slower swing speed, urethane cover, great alignment tool. Ticks all the boxes for me and $20 a dozen cheaper. I'll stick with the tour response.","date":"2024-12-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=84YOWgu7puo","author":"@toddc3988","rating":null,"text":"Taylormade knows their loyalists.  I am impressed with the way they hook onto a set of golfers and keep them coming back.  Only Callaway, Titleiest, and Taylormade have that level of dedicated consumer base.  The TP5 crowd will only game TP5.  \n\nExcellent review Nick.  The confidence in your processes really show themselves in the tour balls compared to how you review those a couple years ago. And you seem to be in a better mind space than a couple weeks ago. Fun to see you smile again","date":"2025-11-07","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=84YOWgu7puo","author":"@kevinvonderscher3971","rating":null,"text":"Good stuff Nick ! Definitely a ball for the better player & a player who isn’t concerned about spending big bucks !","date":"2025-11-07","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=84YOWgu7puo","author":"@richardjacobs7632","rating":null,"text":"I played these yesterday, TP5X. One of the longest balls I have played off the tee, spin wise, I couldn’t tell because the greens were hard from permafrost. Today 1/7/26, I will play them again it will be 55* here in the Mid Atlantic! Thanks Nick","date":"2026-01-07","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=84YOWgu7puo","author":"@michaelfreeman1634","rating":null,"text":"I used TP5x in Melbourne in 2022 into 2023 with a 70mph (7iron) swing speed...not a problem. Then I bought a new dozen and went to Thailand in the hottest month and they would not launch at all. I went through the full dozen in about 3 rounds. Completed my holiday with Tour Response Stripe and hit my best round in decades. Haven't looked back.","date":"2025-11-08","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=84YOWgu7puo","author":"@ZachTheGolfer","rating":null,"text":"As a TP5/TP5x lover I will tell you the goods:\n\n1) it is the best short game ball ever made bar none. Paired with an insert mallet it has to be the best feeling ball ive ever touched and the grab off the wedge is insane\n2) it ABSOLUTELY is down to the material with iron feel. I play forged iron heads and it is so buttery you wouldnt believe the difference\n3) you need more speed to use all 5 layers but if you can get 105+ driver speed there is just no better ball on the market\n4) the durability is absolutely fantastic. You can grind it with a sander and still get spin on it","date":"2025-11-07","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=84YOWgu7puo","author":"@chrisjuhl801","rating":null,"text":"Looking forward to a chrome tour vs TP5 comparison","date":"2025-11-08","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=84YOWgu7puo","author":"@carpykeith","rating":null,"text":"You’ve not suffered mishitting a ball unless you grew up playing Winter golf in Scotland on a frosty day with minus temperatures, playing blades with 100 compression wound golf balls! Trust me you cried twice, once from the sting in your hands and once from finding the ball has a smile on it after the shot! Especially when you were a hard up secondary (high) school pupil!","date":"2025-11-07","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=84YOWgu7puo","author":"@johnjohn1cooer","rating":null,"text":"Another good test Nick. Got to agree with you, not really for us average golfers. But still a good ball for some of us.","date":"2025-11-08","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=84YOWgu7puo","author":"@richardjacobs7632","rating":null,"text":"I have never played them! I did game the Tour Response for a good while! Thanks Nick","date":"2025-11-07","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=84YOWgu7puo","author":"@JackBass9","rating":null,"text":"I just found a nice TP5 on course today. Playing in mid 50’s temp. The ball was not much different then the TaylorMade speed soft I was playing except putting. The TP5 had the worst putter feel I have ever experienced. It was like putting a marshmallow in feel and sound.  Maybe it had been water soaked sometime but it really looked good. I threw it into the practice area at the end of the round.","date":"2025-11-08","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=84YOWgu7puo","author":"@GolfBallAddict","rating":null,"text":"Have any of you used the TP5 or TP5X From an average swing? Fast Swing? Slow Swing?  Please share your thoughts with the community here.","date":"2025-11-07","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=84YOWgu7puo","author":"@3n2a2","rating":null,"text":"Maxfli U/4 was a favorite back in the day. U/6 box still in my basement mostly unused. I should at least cut one in half for my desk.","date":"2025-11-19","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=84YOWgu7puo","author":"@lorneFriedenstab","rating":null,"text":"Nice review Nick, other balls are probably better for my game!!","date":"2025-11-08","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=84YOWgu7puo","author":"@ZahraIsMyDog","rating":null,"text":"Those just sounded and looked so great on the putting and chipping mat.","date":"2025-11-07","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=84YOWgu7puo","author":"@johnp6987","rating":null,"text":"I’ve recently picked up a box of the TP5 and they feel fine to me Nick even on miss hits and I’m an average golfer.\n\nAgree on how good the roll and feel on the green","date":"2025-11-07","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=84YOWgu7puo","author":"@nickmillar9651","rating":null,"text":"Tour response is a great ball for average golfers","date":"2025-11-07","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=84YOWgu7puo","author":"@Darkstar614","rating":null,"text":"One thing I have learned recently, is people love the ball they love. I hope that people don’t just constantly poo-poo on the ball people play like it’s a sports team.  I encourage everyone is look at these reviews objectively and let people play something that they love even if it’s not statistically “the best.” Cheers! 🎉","date":"2025-11-08","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=YbH3EQnJauE","author":"@GolfShopOnline","rating":null,"text":"Shop Taylormade golf balls here: https://www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk/balls/taylormade/?utm_source=gsosocials&utm_medium=YTtp5","date":"2024-08-15","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=YbH3EQnJauE","author":"@SpankyGolfaddict65","rating":null,"text":"going with the TP5 this year i think     trying 4-5 different balls to see which i like best this year     thx for the video Mark    cheers from Vulcan Canada","date":"2024-03-30","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=YbH3EQnJauE","author":"@clerns","rating":null,"text":"I like the TP5. TP5x feels like hitting a rock.","date":"2024-03-30","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=YbH3EQnJauE","author":"@sturrrdy","rating":null,"text":"TP5 feels fantastic off my Scotty Cameron","date":"2024-09-18","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=5Xw0IiK2Cl8","author":"@Lu15-k3j","rating":null,"text":"Started the year with the TP5X but switched to the TP5.. Softer feel, better control and shockingly less spin off the driver","date":"2025-11-06","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=5Xw0IiK2Cl8","author":"@Trevorsburner69","rating":null,"text":"First year I actually haven’t gotten along with the pro v1. But TP5 this year has been so money for me. Greenside spin is crazy high, not very spinny off the driver or woods either. Best feel to me off putter too, new favorite for sure","date":"2025-07-17","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=5Xw0IiK2Cl8","author":"@cameronbeasley6816","rating":null,"text":"Another absolute heater from the kid 🔥🔥","date":"2025-07-18","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=5Xw0IiK2Cl8","author":"@JD-dj3wn","rating":null,"text":"Whatever one works best for that player is the best","date":"2025-07-17","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=5Xw0IiK2Cl8","author":"@elliotresnick5433","rating":null,"text":"When you told him how much you liked the feel of that wedge in his studio I was expecting to ask how important to was to you use your own clubs or clubs you were thinking about purchasing to with a golf ball.","date":"2025-08-13","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=5Xw0IiK2Cl8","author":"@WilleyMedia","rating":null,"text":"Super interesting comparison! This answered a few questions that I already had, especially relating to driver spin. Great insight!","date":"2025-07-17","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=5Xw0IiK2Cl8","author":"@stephenharrison1752","rating":null,"text":"I’m still deciding on both but this review has helped me understand the differences thanks dude","date":"2025-07-17","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=5Xw0IiK2Cl8","author":"@Just.SwingIt","rating":null,"text":"15:52 baseball for sure is the best transition, baseball was my sport before going the professional golf route","date":"2025-07-18","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=5Xw0IiK2Cl8","author":"@cbgolf94","rating":null,"text":"Tour response test would've been interesting","date":"2025-07-19","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=5Xw0IiK2Cl8","author":"@richardsmithson182","rating":null,"text":"Great review,I started playing the Srixon Z, star ,they are great for my game lots of spin on the green ,not so much off the driver and, best of all I can get them at times for 29 Canadian dollars a dozen . I believe the best ball for the price.","date":"2025-07-19","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=5Xw0IiK2Cl8","author":"@gcoffey223","rating":null,"text":"They need a \"tweener ball\" that has low spin off the tee but higher spin around the green than the tp5X","date":"2025-07-23","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=5Xw0IiK2Cl8","author":"@jamesfoster6911","rating":null,"text":"Lots of people sleep on Bridgestone. Tour B X are great if you have 105+ mph swing speed","date":"2025-07-21","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=5Xw0IiK2Cl8","author":"@Trevorsburner69","rating":null,"text":"But testing balls spin off wedges indoors is useless. Get them on a green and you’ll get to see the big difference between the two","date":"2025-07-17","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=5Xw0IiK2Cl8","author":"@alexibarra3394","rating":null,"text":"I found a tp5 to start my back 9 one day, loved it, didn’t lose it, and moved on to tp5","date":"2025-10-10","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=5Xw0IiK2Cl8","author":"@keithbell8960","rating":null,"text":"Less spin off the tee equals less slices and hooks too, right?","date":"2025-07-27","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=GUbN3a_LMDI","author":"@sulleysaad3266","rating":null,"text":"freaking paint!! no wonder i keep slicing my shots 50 yards offline!!","date":"2026-02-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=GUbN3a_LMDI","author":"@Tom-ok2rh","rating":null,"text":"I was thinking for a minute that Scottie Scheffler couldn’t be bothered with this commercial, then I realized he plays Pro V1","date":"2026-02-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=GUbN3a_LMDI","author":"@maximepenaud4201","rating":null,"text":"It’s hilarious, even the pros at the table look confused!","date":"2026-02-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=GUbN3a_LMDI","author":"@vanburnburn","rating":null,"text":"Hell yeah Rory is one of us! Plays an entire box of balls a round! Let's get it gents!","date":"2026-02-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=GUbN3a_LMDI","author":"@Omnis2","rating":null,"text":"Suing Callaway to pay for this segment lol.","date":"2026-02-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=GUbN3a_LMDI","author":"@Luke87Smith","rating":null,"text":"Was waiting for someone to ask, “should we be playing Pro V1’s?”","date":"2026-02-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=GUbN3a_LMDI","author":"@dulceman82","rating":null,"text":"TM figured out what we’ve known all along, that the PV1 is the goat because of the consistent manufacturing qaqc","date":"2026-02-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=GUbN3a_LMDI","author":"@J4stjac0b","rating":null,"text":"This is during the callaway lawsuit 😂😂😂","date":"2026-02-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=GUbN3a_LMDI","author":"@Dogchasingtails","rating":null,"text":"To be fair Rory hits it a lot differently than any of the pros in this video","date":"2026-02-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=GUbN3a_LMDI","author":"@iitstre_4550","rating":null,"text":"I’m a Bridgestone guy but this was a silly little video. I’m here for it.","date":"2026-02-03","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=GUbN3a_LMDI","author":"@iitstre_4550","rating":null,"text":"Seeing Charley, Nelly and Brooke smile makes me unreasonably happy, but I’m so glad this video happened. We NEED more of Brooke on the channel.","date":"2026-02-03","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=GUbN3a_LMDI","author":"@jakesheridan201","rating":null,"text":"Colin lol 🤣 was about to call up Titleist when he heard 20 yards just in the paint!","date":"2026-02-04","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=GUbN3a_LMDI","author":"@lilant4545","rating":null,"text":"the new ball must work Nelly just won in crazy cold wind in Orlando.","date":"2026-02-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=GUbN3a_LMDI","author":"@ProvisionalGolf123","rating":null,"text":"What about when you use Sharpie to draw a line or add dots?","date":"2026-02-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=GUbN3a_LMDI","author":"@Planetearth-h3k","rating":null,"text":"Tommy comment re his hair \"not sure where it came from\" priceless, absolutely priceless.","date":"2026-02-04","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=GUbN3a_LMDI","author":"@chrisdorgan8802","rating":null,"text":"Ive got 3 dozen tp5x in my cupboard ! Good to know that theyre inferior now ive paid loads of money for them . 👍 really happy to know","date":"2026-02-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=GUbN3a_LMDI","author":"@R1.Allan1","rating":null,"text":"Awesome video, exciting to see what you guys are working on! In the materials science field and love to see innovation, makes me happy I was able to put in an application for your materials team!","date":"2026-02-02","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=GUbN3a_LMDI","author":"@4sea373","rating":null,"text":"Wonderful explanation - ingenious marketing - and a great golf ball surely! ❤","date":"2026-02-02","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_274","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=GUbN3a_LMDI","author":"@-What-are-your-thoughts","rating":null,"text":"So using this theory putting Taylor Made on the ball will throw it all out of wack.  The PIX version would be a nightmare.","date":"2026-02-02","sentiment":"neutral"}],"article":{"productId":"prod_274","title":"TaylorMade TP5 Golf Ball Review: Is It Worth the Hype?","summary":"The TaylorMade TP5 golf ball receives mixed reviews, with some praising its feel and performance, especially around the greens. Others find it too expensive or prefer alternative options. Is it the right ball for your game?","body":"## TaylorMade TP5 Golf Ball Review\n\n### Overview\n\nThe TaylorMade TP5 golf ball is a popular choice among golfers, known for its five-layer construction designed for optimal performance. This review analyzes 73 real user reviews to provide an honest assessment of the TP5's strengths and weaknesses. The reviews highlight a range of experiences, from enthusiastic endorsements to criticisms about price and feel. Many reviewers are comparing the TP5 to the TP5x and Tour Response balls. You'll find that the TP5 is generally well-regarded, but it's not a perfect fit for every golfer.\n\n### Performance\n\nSeveral reviewers specifically praised the TP5's performance around the greens. One user stated, \"it is the best short game ball ever made bar none.\" The feel off the wedge and putter was a common positive point. Many users noted the ball's \"buttery\" feel and good roll on the greens. However, some users found the feel on the putter to be a negative, describing it as \"marshmallow\"-like. One user noted the TP5x was one of the longest balls they have played off the tee. Some users found that the ball's performance varied depending on swing speed and weather conditions. One user with a slower swing speed (85 mph) found the ball to be \"buttery,\" while another with a 70mph swing speed had issues with the ball in hot weather. \n\n### Pros & Cons\n\n**Pros:**\n\n*   **Excellent Short Game Performance:** Many reviewers rave about the TP5's feel and control around the greens, making it a favorite for chipping and putting.\n*   **Buttery Feel:** The ball's soft feel off the clubface is a significant draw for many players, enhancing the overall playing experience.\n*   **Good Roll and Feel on Greens:** Reviewers frequently mentioned the ball's positive impact on putting, with good roll and feel.\n*   **Driver Spin Control:** Some users noted the TP5's ability to control spin off the driver, leading to straighter shots.\n*   **Popular Choice:** The TP5 has a dedicated following, with many golfers remaining loyal to the brand and ball.\n\n**Cons:**\n\n*   **Price:** The TP5 is considered an expensive golf ball, which is a barrier for some golfers. Several users mentioned the price as a deterrent.\n*   **Feel on Putter:** While some love the feel, others found the feel on the putter to be undesirable, describing it as \"marshmallow\"-like.\n*   **Inconsistent Performance:** Some users experienced inconsistent performance, particularly in different weather conditions or with varying swing speeds.\n\n### Verdict\n\nThe TaylorMade TP5 golf ball is a high-performing option, particularly for golfers who prioritize short-game control and feel. Its buttery feel and excellent performance around the greens are major selling points. However, the price point and the mixed reviews on putting feel might make it a less appealing choice for some. The TP5 is a good choice for golfers with faster swing speeds, but it might not be the best option for beginners or those on a budget. Consider your swing speed, budget, and preferences before making a purchase. If you value feel and short-game performance and are willing to pay a premium, the TP5 is worth considering. If you're looking for a more affordable option, the Tour Response or other alternatives might be a better fit. Overall, the TP5 is a solid choice, but it's not a one-size-fits-all solution.\n","aggregateScore":8.5,"prosConsFromReviews":{"cons":["High price point","Inconsistent putting feel","Performance can vary with swing speed"],"pros":["Excellent short game performance","Buttery feel off the club","Good roll and feel on greens","Driver spin control","Popular choice among golfers"]},"totalReviewsAnalyzed":73,"sourcesUsed":[],"generatedAt":"2026-02-19T20:29:00.889Z"}}