TaylorMade have a HUGE PROBLEM... it’s TOO GOOD!
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- Опубліковано 30 бер 2022
- TaylorMade have a HUGE PROBLEM... it’s TOO GOOD! When choosing your golf ball for the coming season often we think about what the best golf ball of 2022, the longest golf ball off the tee, even the most expensive golf ball because we need to play the best ball. But what about the slightly cheaper golf ball, not quite a budget ball but the TaylorMade Tour Response Line golf ball has really caught my eye. In this video I put it against the all singing all dancing TaylorMade TP5 pix for my choice of ball for 2021… and I do it now!
I’ve recently bought both sets of balls and love them! My problem is, I like them so much that I don’t even use them because I’m worried I’m going to lose them, which is a real possibility. I know it’s ridiculous but that’s what I’m thinking haha.
My dad always told me, " son, if you're just going to play knock around golf then the ball doesn't matter much. If you're going to play serious golf, then the ball can make all the difference in the world." Play the best ball you can afford. If you're not worried about price, then play a Tp5. If you want to save some money without giving up much in response, durability, and distance, then hit the cheaper ball. Just my 2 cents.
Guess it’s all about round the green performance for you. Most companies that do a ball fit should work from the green outwards not the tee if that makes sense.
Mygolfspy showed that a driver swing of 100mph (I'm between 98-103), Tour Response was one of the longest. Same with 7 iron. ProV-1x (my ball) was not top 10. I used Tour Response balls for about a month. I was slightly longer with driver and irons. But! Even with a urethane cover, they don't check as well around the greens. A bit too much run out. Also, maybe a bit too low spinning. One day I hit 7iron from 158. The shot felt great and I expected it to be 10 feet. I watched the ball drop short of the green. My jaw hit the ground. The course wasn't crowded so I decided to drop a ProV-1x and hit another shot. The Titleist flew past the hole and finished where I thought the Tour Response would. I finished the round with a ProV-1x and instantly remembered why I play them. Longer carry and spin with irons, and much better around the greens! ProV-1x is back in play. I have 6 Tour Response left, if anybody wants them! 😁
I use prov1 proV1s tp5 and tp5x I usually pay about £5-£6 for 6 of them . Have a local charity store, which shall remain nameless who sells newly found golf balls . Incredible spin and performance with absolutely no fear of losing them. I’m shooting the best golf of my life using these ‘charity balls’.
I can't believe James did not comment on the cute dog walking by after he hit took the first two shots!
You always talk about has it comes down to putting and if you’re making more putts with the stripe you’ve answered your own question. JD
I’ve played the Tour Stripe the past week or so since the first video. Definitely been helping with alignment off the tee as well as on the green. A bit more than I would normally pay for balls (usual is AD333) but the increased confidence and straighter of the peg makes it worth it. Thanks for the videos.
I'm considering using these this year over pro v1, based on price. I liked the previous version project a. If the driver numbers are similar then surely you have to go with the ball that suits your game from 100 yards and closer.
Well the difference in price there is £5 which is about $8.20 Canadian, but here there's a difference of $15 Canadian so certainly a much bigger difference for the pocket book. Performance certainly seems similar, so will be a tough choice. I just bought some of the Tour Response but golf here doesn't start til next week. Really wanting to know if I see a big difference on the greens. Will let you know. In any case TM still gets our $$, lol.
I too love both balls.. but I'd say since they're so evenly matched, and one helps you or at least gives you more confidence in putting, go with that one.. dropping more putts in my mind would cancel out the how even they are among all the other clubs.
“Sit, go, stay”!! Must be a very obedient golf ball, that Stripe!! 🤣😆. Love your videos James! 👍🏼
Couldn’t agree more James. Loved the Tour response last year. This year’s version with the stripe has been awesome. Love the feedback, especially on green.
I have been using the tour response for 3 years now. It was the previous project A ball. Love the new look. I always used the yellow version. I bought 3 dozens -2 yellow and 1 stripe. So I may just go with the stripe version this year.
Tested this ball with Gaz, it’s good really helps with putts saves time trying to keep your eye on a tiny drawn line.
Thanks for another great review. I’ve tried these balls just the other day, and what I found was similar distances off the tee in low wind. I lost yardage with my irons to the tune of almost a full club length vs playing a ProV1 though. Where I live we deal with lots of wind and these lower compression balls just balloon every time you try to hit one on windy days. Where ProV1s are much easier to control, and fight the wind much much better! Also around the greens there is a big difference in the spin you get off these vs a high end premium ball. It all depends on your skill set. These aren’t bad balls, they just don’t fit what someone like me is looking for and the conditions I play in.
My favourite ball is the callaway ERC soft, however, having just changed my irons to Orka's, I will be having a ball fitting soon as I don't want to lose the spin I've just gained with the irons.
I am currently playing the Callaway Chrome Soft “practice” ball. Mainly because it’s a premium ball, but at only $29.99 USD. I have been trying out the Tour Response Stripe as well and I will be putting it in play next week when I get to play TPC Sawgrass.
I used to play TP(5) back a number of years ago. For some reason I went on a journey of Titleist, Callaway, Bridgestone and finally Kirkland last year. I remembered my love for the feel of the TP(5). I went with the Tour response stripe this winter and I am loving it again!! I guess either choice you make is a winner, James.
I shoot a vice pro soft. But I will be switching to the kirkland golf ball once I run out. They don't feel as soft around the greens, but they do go further off the woods and cost much less.