TaylorMade TP5

G Golf Monthly Article · Feb 2026

The TaylorMade 2026 TP5 is going to be a ball that will seriously appeal to a broad range of golfers this year. Any performance and production glitches seem to have been rectified, and you’ll likely see your golf, like mine, reap the rewards. By cleaning up the imperfections in the paint and enlarging the core, TaylorMade has created a ball that launches high, spins low off the driver, while maintaining solid control around the greens.

The TaylorMade TP5 golf ball has been highly successful on worldwide tours, helping tour pros such as Rory McIlroy win several prestigious events.

M Mygolfspy Article

The 2026 TaylorMade TP5 earns a Quality Score of 91 and a Ball Lab Quality Award. Its quality control is the standout: all 36 balls passed inspection with zero defects and a perfect good ball rate. Compression symmetry is excellent with an IBCR median of 1.0, matching the best in the database. Compression consistency grades out at B- and a delta of 9.0 points leaves a little more variation than you’d ideally want at this price.

Find out why the TP5 and TP5x Stripe are the go-to golf balls for players seeking the perfect blend of distance, control, and alignment.

M MoreSports RY · reviewer · Feb 2026

Choosing the right golf ball can genuinely transform your game, and TaylorMade TP5 golf balls have earned their reputation as one of the most popular choices among serious golfers. Whether you're chasing more distance off the tee or looking for better control around the greens, understanding exactly what these balls offer is essential before you invest.

No, TP5. is going further and faster.

In testing, both TP5 and TP5x excelled, making them an outstanding choice for golfers seeking top performance from tee to green. They also come in a range of attractive and effective alignment options, with the TP5 Pix a favourite of Tommy Fleetwood and the TP5 stripe another option for those who want more clarity on their putts.

You have the new TP5, which feels great, but just faster. And I think that's really what's unique about this product. You're still going to see some pretty darn good green side reactions. There's that check. Yeah, there it is. Oh, but it's let it slow down, too. You could hear it grab.

T Todays Golfer Ross Tugwood · reviewer · Oct 2024

And if that decision is leading you toward a premium-level tour ball, then we would be surprised if you weren’t curious about the industry’s only five-layer models, particularly as they retail at a much more reasonable price point than the competition.

I mean, it's if you ever thought you were giving up distance by having to play a spinnier golf ball or softer golf ball, that is now no longer the case with this new TP5.

G Golf Monthly Article · May 2022

In summary, the new TP5 combines a high-launching, low-spinning driver performance with exceptional spin and control around the greens, all wrapped up in its signature buttery-soft feel.

The result is faster ball flight, improved consistency and more stable performance shot to shot.

B Biggest collection of golf ideas mygolf · reviewer · Jan 2026

If you have the swing speed to accommodate the TP5, it will give you terrific Tour-level performance, but with slightly less speed and distance off the tee compared to the TP5x.

The TP5 is a 5-piece ball that is TaylorMade's softest, highest spinning ball. TaylorMade claims longer carry and fueled by a soft cast urethane cover, its increased greenside spin provides control and precision where it matters most: Closest to the pin.

B Bunkered Article

The TaylorMade TP5 golf ball has been very successful over the years on tour, and with a revolutionary technology, this subtle, invisible tweak is a game-changer.

Now, for me personally, with what I'm looking for out of a premium golf ball, this has interested me ever so slightly because I do enjoy playing the Prov1 when people gift them to me, and I would be really tempted to pick up a sleeve of the TP5 and have a go with them out on the golf course, because it does really interest me just how good that performance was all the way through the bag

L LoveToKnow Nick Heidelberger · reviewer · Jun 2026

For players who want a do-everything tour ball that leads with distance, TP5 is the strongest choice of 2026.

At first glance, the TP5 Pix golf ball simply looks like a cool design, that looks fun whenever it’s spinning onto the green from a chip shot, or as it rolls off your putter, but the design is cleverly used to also be an alignment aid as well.

N National Club Golfer Nicola Slater · reviewer · Apr 2026

Being gamed already by Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa, the 2026 TP5 is a great edition to any player’s kit.

Review of the Taylormade TP5 pix vs ProV1X, very popular golf ball, I've to say it's a great golf ball.

T The Hackers Paradise Jman · reviewer · Feb 2026

The ball was very good for me, did everything I wanted it to, and was a big part of that success.

I recently purchased a set of TaylorMade TP5 used golf balls in mint condition from eBay, and I couldn't be happier with my choice. These AAAAA quality balls exceeded my expectations in both performance and value.

G GolfDigest.com E. Michael Johnson · reviewer · Feb 2026

The result is more predictable flight and dispersion, especially in the wind.

I think the TP5 is equally as good.

T Todays Golfer James Hogg · reviewer · Mar 2026

You can trust the TP5 to perform wherever you are on the course.

Typically, this means players with swing speeds below approximately 105 to 10 mph will benefit the most from us

This year in particular the first 5 rounds I’ve had nothing but bad experiences with the tp5 especially in terms of durability.

2026 TaylorMade TP5 and TP5X Golf Ball Review | I've Never Seen This Big of a Fall Off

2026 TaylorMade TP5 and TP5X Golf Ball Review | I've Never Seen This Big of a Fall Off

I think it might be a little gimmicky, but I get it.

I think it might be a little gimmicky, but I get it.

And distance carry 97, which is about right. But, it does feel hard off the club, you know. Does feel hard off the club. All right, let's see if I can hit another half-decent one.

I'll be interested to see the spin, which is supposed to be where the TP5 is, but I think again, I don't think you're going to really notice that much of a diff maybe driver. Then we'll see. All right, there. I'm looking at the last three.

I expected a little bit more power 8 out of ten could use some more flavor 6 out of ten final score 79 out of a hundred