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TaylorMade Tour Response

$ 11.99 – $ 22.99 per dozen

The new 2020 TaylorMade Tour Response golf balls utilize a technology similar to the TP5/TP5x and this 3-piece Tour Response ball is designed to deliver fast ball speeds. A soft core with a cast urethane cover allowing the grooves of the wedge to better grip the golf ball for increased green-side spin. Improved shear resistance and greater durability. Give these premium quality TaylorMade Tour Response used golf balls a try.

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Taylormade tour response used golf balls.

The new 2020 TaylorMade Tour Response golf balls are soft with a cast urethane cover allowing the grooves of the wedge to better grip the golf ball for increased green-side spin. A crosslinking chemical reaction forms the urethane material, which creates an irreversible link for improved shear resistance and greater durability.

The core is made from soft flexible materials with increased elastic components delivering better and softer feel with an ultra-low 40 compression. The firmer second layer surrounds the soft inner core and allows for an explosive transfer of energy and increased ball speeds.

Utilizing a technology similar to the TP5/TP5x, the 3-piece Tour Response ball is designed to deliver fast ball speeds.

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These are exactly as described, very happy with them.

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The TaylorMade Tour Response golf balls are a line of golf balls produced by TaylorMade, a leading golf equipment manufacturer. They are designed to provide optimal control and distance for golfers who prioritize performance and accuracy in their game.

The Tour Response golf balls have a 3-piece construction and feature a soft, low compression inner core, a middle layer made of a proprietary elastomer material, and a durable outer layer. The design of the ball is intended to provide increased ball speed and distance, while also providing a soft feel and control. The dimple design of the ball is also optimized to improve aerodynamics and distance.

The TaylorMade Tour Response golf balls are designed to provide optimal control and distance for golfers who prioritize performance and accuracy in their game. They are a good option for golfers who are looking for a high-performance ball that can deliver both distance and control on all shots, especially those with moderate to high swing speeds. They are typically preferred by serious golfers who want to perform at their best and are looking for a high-quality ball that can help them achieve this goal.

Get Free Personalization on all (5A) Pristine-grade golf balls. Gift notes and custom packaging are also available. All Golf Balls are Sold By The Dozen (12 Golf Balls) Unless Otherwise Stated.

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Pristine /  5A No Logo / AAAAA / 1st Quality / Mint Recycled Golf Balls

Pristine quality is the Best of the Best recycled balls available. Only 5% of all recycled balls are Pristine. The balls look like they have never been hit and are free of any marks, logos or player markings. They look like they have just been taken out of a new sleeve. We pride ourselves on this quality of product and are thrilled to be able to offer these to our customers at a significant discount from new balls. These balls are perfect for Personalizing. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

5A / AAAAA / 1st Quality / Mint Recycled Golf Balls

These recycled balls have the gloss and appearance of a new golf ball. You will be thrilled with the performance and feel of these balls as if they came new out of a box. Please note that most balls may have a small logo or minor ink spot that does not affect the performance of the ball. This grade is ideal for the serious golfer and is also known as "Mint", "Perfect" "Pearl" or "AAAAA".  This grade will mainly contain balls with Logos unless item is marked NO LOGO or Pristine  .   100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

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These balls will consist of golf balls that range from looking like golf balls with minor marking and/or small surface scratches/scuffs. Every golf ball in this grade could be played in a round of golf. The 4A / Near Mint grade golf balls will look like a new ball looks after 12-18 holes with light shading and minor scratches. There are no balls in this grade that would have their performance compromised. Please note: These balls will ALL have a corporate logos on them. If you do not want logos please order Pristine quality golf balls. This grade is also known as "Near Mint" or "4A". We pride ourselves with one of the highest grading of this quality of golf ball on the market today! Please note there will probably be some corporate logos in this mix.   Please Note: If you are a low handicapper, competitive playing multiple rounds a week we highly recommend the 5a or 5a no logo golf balls for your game. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

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These golf balls are cosmetically challenged, the AAA grade used golf ball may look worn, discolored, blemished and scuffed. These are great for beginners, first timers or they can be used as practice balls for the avid golfer. These balls could include player(sharpie or felt pen) markings, team corporate logo, practice and x outs.  100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

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Our Refinished golf balls appear with no player markings or corporate logos. They are new in appearance and will feel and play similar to a new golf ball. These used & refinished balls were processed via one or more of the following steps: stripping, painting, stamping, and/or clear coating. These balls have not been endorsed or approved by the original manufacturer and do not fall under the original manufacturer’s warranty. We believe strongly in this product, standing behind them 100%. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee . 5A Refinished Balls Description. These balls are pristine. They are clean with no scuffs, creases or markings other than the original markings plus the “refinished” term on one pole as shown. 4A Refinished balls Description. These balls are pristine but have definite flaws which could include misprints, minor scuffs and creases. They are a result of the quality control on the 5A grade. Most you will not notice any difference in play unless you are a scratch golfer. There may be a few in every dozen that are good only for practice or hit around but they are definitely an excellent value for the top balls in golf.  

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• WHATS INCLUDED: Shiny white Mint quality TaylorMade Tour Response golf balls.
• STRENGTHS: The TaylorMade Tour Response golf ball offers golfers a soft feel with exceptional distance and control, ensuring precise shot-making and enhanced performance on the course.
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WHY CHOOSE THE SOFT RESPONSE GOLF BALL FOR TAYLORMADE?

The TaylorMade Soft Response golf ball is a superior choice for golfers seeking optimal performance on the course. Engineered with innovative technology, this ball offers an exceptional combination of soft feel and distance, ensuring precise control and enhanced playability with every swing. Its low compression core facilitates increased energy transfer, resulting in longer distances off the tee while maintaining impressive accuracy and spin control around the greens. With its advanced design and unparalleled responsiveness, the TaylorMade Soft Response golf ball delivers an unmatched experience that caters to the needs of golfers of all skill levels, making it the ideal choice for elevating your game and achieving success on the course, thus providing a compelling option for golfers looking to enhance their performance and enjoyment.

TaylorMade Soft Response golf balls are popular for several reasons, but here are four of the top reasons why golfers may choose them:

• Soft Feel : Designed to provide a soft feel off the clubface. This soft feel can enhance feedback and control, particularly on delicate shots around the green.
• Distance : The combination of a soft core and aerodynamic design allows for optimal energy transfer and reduced drag, resulting in longer shots.
• Spin Control : The soft cover material and dimple pattern help generate the necessary spin to stop the ball quickly on the greens, giving golfers more control over their shots.
• Affordability : TaylorMade Soft Response golf balls typically offer good value for their performance. While they may not be as expensive as some premium tour-level golf balls, they still deliver solid performance across various aspects of the game, making them an attractive option for golfers seeking a balance between performance and affordability.

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Pristine Quality: Perfect golf balls. No player markings. No logos. Appear and feel exactly like a new golf ball.

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Near Mint/4A Quality: The condition of this golf ball will be similar to a ball that has been played for a few holes.

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Good/3A Quality: These used golf balls will be free of cuts but may have slight scuffs, blemishes, minor discoloration, and smudged print.

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Appear and feel similar to a new ball. Will show no or very little wear.

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Free of cuts, but may have slight scuffs, blemishes, minor discoloration and smudged print.

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Tour Response Recycled

A Tour-quality golf ball with a 100% cast urethane cover, designed for high performance at a lower price. It's soft feel and more spin, with less spend.

• 100% Urethane cover for added greenside spin and better feel
• Soft material helps wedge grooves better grip the balls on shots the green
• 70 Compression
• 3-Piece construction

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Condition: mint.

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TaylorMade Tour Response Premium AAA Used Golf Balls

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The Tour Response is TaylorMade’s offering in what can either be looked at as the “ value urethane”  category or urethane-designed for moderate swing speed golfers. It’s a three-piece cast-urethane offering notable for soft feel. It’s also worth mentioning that the 2020 model was among the lowest-spinning balls we tested and, given that the most significant model-to-model upgrade is the addition of the Tour Flight dimple pattern found on the TP5, we don’t expect that will prove different with the new model.

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The Tour Response is TaylorMade’s offering as the “ value urethane” category or urethane-designed for moderate swing speed golfers. It’s a three-piece cast-urethane offering notable for soft feel. The 2020 model was among the lowest-spinning balls we tested and, given that the most significant model-to-model upgrade is the addition of the Tour Flight dimple pattern found on the TP5, we don’t expect that will prove different with the new model.

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• Ball Construction 3-piece
• Number in Pack 12
• Features Control, Lightweight, Short game, Distance
• Compression Rating High
• Material Urethane
• Ball Type Tour Preferred
• Item Weight 10 Pounds

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Every tour pro on earth swears by urethane golf balls, it's the industry standard. There are plenty of expensive tour balls out there for golfers who want that. But how about those who want more performance, for less? That’s why we created Tour Response. To bring you a tour performance without the tour price tag. More spin, with less spending. A soft, cast urethane cover allows the grooves of the wedge to better grip the golf ball for an increased green-side spin. A cross-linking chemical reaction forms the urethane material, which creates an irreversible link for improved shear resistance and greater durability.

A core made from soft flexible materials with increased elastic components delivers a better and a softer feel with an ultra-low 40 compression.

A firmer second layer surrounds the soft inner core and allows for an explosive transfer of energy and increased ball speeds.

3-layer construction TaylorMade Tour Preferred golf ball is designed for players seeking more spin on iron shots, more control around the winds, and a fast speed off the tee. This ball includes a REACT Core, Spin Mantle Technology, New Soft Tech Cover, and a Seemless LDP 322 Dimple Pattern design.

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HalfPriceGolfBalls.com stands behind every golf ball we sell. We are committed to having satisfied golfers that not only can’t wait to come back again, but to tell other golfer's about HalfPriceGolfBalls.com. That’s why we offer a 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE .  In the unlikely event that you are unhappy with your used golf balls or refinished golf balls simply return them within 30 days for a 100% refund.

Based on customer Feedback and our own staff experience with over 30 years of experience in the golf ball industry, we sell golf balls online in 3 grades for the top lines of golf balls.

New Golf Balls

New quality are new golf balls in the manufacturer packaging.  100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

New Logo Overrun Golf Balls

An overrun is a brand new ball often with some type of imprint, normally a name or logo. In some cases, overruns will have no printing on the ball at all. Although brand new, they are typically packaged in mesh bags.  100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

Pristine /  5A No Logo / AAAAA / 1st Quality / Mint Recycled Golf Balls

Pristine quality is the Best of the Best recycled balls available. Only 5% of all recycled balls are Pristine. The balls look like they have never been hit and are free of any marks, logos or player markings. They look like they have just been taken out of a new sleeve. We pride ourselves on this quality of product and are thrilled to be able to offer these to our customers at a significant discount from new balls. These balls are perfect for Personalizing.  100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

5A / AAAAA / 1st Quality / Mint Recycled Golf Balls

These recycled balls have the gloss and appearance of a new golf ball. You will be thrilled with the performance and feel of these balls as if they came new out of a box. Please note that most balls may have a small logo or minor ink spot that does not affect the performance of the ball. This grade is ideal for the serious golfer and is also known as "Mint", "Perfect" "Pearl" or "AAAAA".  This grade will mainly contain balls with Logos unless item is marked NO LOGO.   100% Satisfaction Guarantee

4A / AAAA / 2nd Quality / Grade A / Near Mint Recycled Golf Balls

These balls will consist of golf balls that range from looking like golf balls with minor marking and/or small surface scratches/scuffs. Every golf ball in this grade could be played in a round of golf. The 4A / Near Mint grade golf balls will look like a new ball looks after 12-18 holes with light shading and minor scratches. There are no balls in this grade that would have their performance compromised. Please note: These balls will  ALL  have a corporate logos on them. If you do not want logos please order Pristine quality golf balls. This grade is also known as "Near Mint" or "4A". We pride ourselves with one of the highest grading of this quality of golf ball on the market today! Please note there will probably be some corporate logos in this mix.   Please Note:  If you are a low handicapper, competitive playing multiple rounds a week we highly recommend the 5a or 5a no logo golf balls for your game.  100% Satisfaction Guarantee.  

3A / AAA / 3rd Quality / Grade B Recycled Golf Balls

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• Mar 18th 2022
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• The TaylorMade Tour Response is a three-piece golf ball designed for slow to moderate swing speeds.
• A new striped version offers a radical take on alignment technology.
• Retail price is $39.99 .
• A new Soft Response ball is also available ($29.99).

The headline is new version of TaylorMade Tour Response but the subhead should prove far more interesting.

A brief recap: The 2022 Tour Response represents the second generation of what was once Project a. What was true with Project a remains true for Tour Response. It’s a three-piece urethane-covered golf ball designed for everyday golfers. That is to say, golfers with moderate swing speeds or who are otherwise “force limited.”

Basically, Tour Response is best suited for slow to mid swing speed golfers.

Where Tour Response Fits

From a competitive standpoint, TaylorMade looks at Tour Response a couple of different ways.

If you’re looking at the price point, the comps are Titleist Tour Speed , Titleist Tour Soft and Callaway ERC Soft . The most direct comparison is likely Tour Speed, though Taylormade is quick to point out that Tour Speed is a firmer offering with an injection-molded cover (the Tour Response offers a cast urethane cover).

From a performance perspective, TaylorMade sees the primary competitors as Callaway Chrome Soft and Titleist AVX , with perhaps the Bridgestone Tour B RX in the mix.

When considering performance and feel, Chrome Soft is probably the most direct competitor, though on paper it looks quite a bit like a softer take on Tour Speed.

Tour Response – Performance and Feel

As urethane-covered balls go, the Tour Response qualifies as soft (TaylorMade puts the compression around 70) and, while it remains true that soft is slow, at moderate swing speeds over-compression of a soft core shouldn’t be much of a concern. Whatever distance lost to soft off the driver will be minimal at worst while the combination of high flight, low spin and a new firm mantle layer should make for more distance off the irons.

Full disclosure: Not every element of the 2022 TaylorMade Tour Response golf ball is new and improved but, with significant enhancements to the cover and mantle layers, golfers can expect an all-around better ball.

Tour Flight Dimple Pattern

Perhaps the most notable improvement is better aerodynamic performance that comes by way of TaylorMade’s Tour Flight Dimple pattern. It’s the same pattern used on the company’s TP5 golf ball and, while that detail alone suggests it’s likely a bit better optimized for the latter, TaylorMade says it will give you more distance than the previous model.

The technical bits speak to a shallower dimple with a dual-radius design but what ultimately matters to golfers is that the new cover reduces drag. What you get with the 2022 Tour Response is a trajectory like the previous model but with a bit more hang time. Ultimately, that means more carry.

It’s undoubtedly an oversimplification but one could characterize the Tour Response as a high-launch, low-spin offering. Our 2021 Ball Test found it to be among the lowest-spinning urethane balls on the market. I have every reason to believe that will continue to be true.

The other primary area of improvement with the 2022 TaylorMade Tour Response is the addition of an HFM (high flex modulus) mantle layer. As with the cover, the mantle layer is borrowed from TP5 . TaylorMade’s HFM mantle is stiffer and more resilient than the technology used on the previous ball. That additional stiffness paired with better aero performance is why TaylorMade says it’s able to gain speed without jacking compression.

Tour Response remains a soft ball within the urethane category.

While technically there is a small greenside spin benefit from the firmer mantle, TaylorMade says it probably won’t be noticeable to the average golfer. Golfers switching to Tour Response from an ionomer/Surlyn ball. However, you should notice significant improvement around the green.

TaylorMade Tour Response Stripe

As part of the 2022 Tour Response  offering, TaylorMade is launching the Tour Response Stripe featuring a 360-degree alignment aid.

Apart from the obvious, TaylorMade’s Stripe is fundamentally different than the ClearPath approach used on the company’s PIX offerings. TaylorMade describes ClearPath as a feedback tool in that the pattern allows you to see how the ball is rolling, Tour Response Stripe builds on that by making the ball easier to align.

The stripe is a 22mm band painted across the diameter of the ball. It’s not unreasonable to suggest Stripe is TaylorMade’s answer to Triple Track though it’s also true that significant effort went into create the design, both in terms of research and development and in designing the equipment necessary to print the pattern.

Creating a Striped Golf Ball

On the R&D side, TaylorMade narrowed a countless number of ideas to a few final design prototypes. From there, the company built a circular putting green in its warehouse where it asked golfers to line up the Stripe golf ball from random positions. From there, testers aligned the Stripe to the hole. Then TaylorMade laser-measured each one to determine the accuracy of alignment.

The final Tour Response Stripe design was the one golfers aligned most accurately. As an additional benefit, TaylorMade says golfers were able to more consistently and more quickly align the Tour Response Stripe relative to a single line.

While the bright center portion of the Stripe will no doubt be what catches your attention, the Tour Response Stripe offers multiple means of alignment. You can think of the Stripe as the primary means of alignment but TaylorMade found some golfers will rely more heavily on the dotted patterns surrounding the stripe while others will take alignment cues from the lines that connect logo, sidestamp and player number. In reality, it’s likely that all three play a role in producing consistently accurate alignment.

TaylorMade Tour Response Colors

The stock design features a highlighter-yellow primary stripe. While it may seem simple to paint a stripe on a golf ball—and one would think the same machines that print PIX balls could do the job—that’s not the case. To make Stripe a reality, TaylorMade had to invest in new digital printers. We’re not talking about inexpensive off-the-rack stuff. It’s a significant investment which is reason enough to think the Tour Response Stripe won’t be a one-and-done.

TaylorMade Tour Response Stripe Offerings

For now, Tour Response Stripe retail packs will be offered in yellow-stripe only. As part of the push to make striped golf balls popular, TaylorMade will sell individual “jar balls”—the stuff you’ll likely see in actual jars in your pro shop. The approach is similar to what Volvik did with its matte balls several years ago. Intended to catch your attention (and hopefully pique your interest), jar balls will be available in navy, pink and blood orange.

If the Tour Response Stripe catches on like TaylorMade believes it will, it’s likely only a matter of time before the additional colors are more widely available.

As far as porting Tour Response’s Stripe to the TP5 line is concerned, there aren’t any concrete plans to do so but there have already been some requests so it’s probably not out of the question. Given the investment TaylorMade is making in the printing machines, it strikes me as likely.

Retail price for the TaylorMade Tour Response and Tour Response Stripe golf ball is $39.99. Availability begins March 18.

TaylorMade Soft Response

Also announced is a new version of TaylorMade’s Soft Response . Soft Response is a three-layer offering with an ionomer cover. As you can glean from the name, the low-compression (50 overall, down 10 points from the previous model) targets feel-driven golfers.

As with the Tour Response, the Soft Response is intended for golfers with slow to moderate swing speeds.

While three-piece construction helps maintain ball speed while attempting to mitigate spin loss, the combination of low compression and ionomer cover means a ball that’s not going to generate much spin around the green.

The TaylorMade Soft Response is available in white and yellow. Retail price is $29.99. Availability begins March 18.

For more information on the TaylorMade Tour Response, Tour Response Stripe or Soft Response golf balls, visit TaylorMadeGolf.com .

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I played this ball last week and it was very good. Flew really high and I was not use to that. I like the stripe but I am big fan of the TRUVIS I just don’t like the Chrome Soft. It will be tough to replace my Snell Black because of the price but if these were the same price I would go with the TR. I would have to get use to the putting because these are mushy off of the putter.

Maybe it’s the spring color of Virginia Bermuda grass but found it difficult to find this stripe ball in the fairway and rough. Also lost ball in flight which rarely happens. The spin rate is higher, really showed itself on mishits. I had high hopes for this Stripe ball, may be if the color was closer to a florescence yellow it would be better. Maybe it’ll be better in the summer time.

Urethane covered…check….high vis color feature, alignment aid, low spin, high launch, and great spin around the green…check, check, check and check — $40 per box, sorry, staying with my ProVs for less than $1 more per ball.

Still, I like seeing what the other manufacturers do in order to grab their share of the Titleist market. After enough seasons of MGS reviews, and my own near two decades experience with Titleist ProVs, it’s hard to convince me there is a better performing, more consistent, reliable, ball out there. When I buy a box I know exactly what to expect and those expectations are realized every shot I play.

Yes, I understand that many people want a less expensive ball, for a number of reasons, including they go through more balls per round (ok, lose more balls per round) than I might. I rarely lose a single ball per round, let alone two. And, in all honesty, most players I know only want more distance out of their ball, and don’t really know or care much about ball flight characteristics, driver vs iron spin, greenside characteristics, et cetera, they just want a ball that doesn’t go in the water, goes a little longer, and looks cool at address, for less money. And if I were to guess, I would say that market and the dirt cheap $20/dozen probably make up the largest number of balls bought by the majority of players. So, yes, make the ball look different (Volvik, soccer ball, matte, fluorescent, metallic) and make it feel good off the tee and putter face, then the piece de resistance, a urethane cover — et voila — instant success. I will wait until I find one of them lost in the rough to see how they play, but as always, I may be intrigued, but not swayed.

Titleist ProVs — I’m your man.

Wow, sounds like your a real Titleist fanboy. And nothing else will do. The Titleist ball IS pretty good, but I’d put the Taylormade Tour Response up against any ball out there. Some of us don’t feel like coughing up $50 for a box of balls the elitist’s play.

David Patterson

Saw this article on Twitter. Would love to see this stripe on the TP5. I loved triple track…my putter has it and worked beautifully…but didnt get along with the Callaway ball for the rest of my game (feel was just a bit off). Using my TP5’s with this stripe and that triple track on the putter (the widths of the markings look like they would line up perfectly) could be just the ticket. I prefer the yellow TP5…so just flip the color scheme (white stripe or that blood orange color mentioned in the article on the yellow ball) and you would have a TP5 customer for life.

Ranny Reynolds

Picked up a box last night, played them this morning. Excellent stopping on pitch and gap wedges. (Actually hit the pin on a 91 yard pitch.). Played the entire round on one ball with scratches or marks.. Drives were normal and 3 woods 10+ further. The stripe was great for alignments.

Huskerchris

Tony, thanks for this article. I have already bought the Wilson Triad . That should last me a while. But I really find the stripped balls appealing. Maybe I will give them a try later in the season.

The prior gen of this ball was my go to winter ball. Especially how soggy it gets in Oregon. I lose balls all the time that are in the fairway because they plug so bad sometimes. I think the alignment will help some, I prefer solid colors whether that be white or yellow. For me the story is the dimple pattern and the mantle. I stopped playing the TP5X because it started to spin more and launch higher for me with their new design and cost me distance. I’m not sure if putting the same cover and mantle on this ball is going to help for me. Probably will ballon on me but I will try a sleeve

T/M must have a former Proctor & Gamble Product Manager…

How many fragrances of soap?

Last month I got to try out this ball with a Pink Strip all the way around it….when Taylormade tosses that one out I think a lot of women are going to buy that.

I’m old school and prefer a clean white ball. Colors do nothing for me.

One question that begs to be asked is does the alignment on the golf ball mean it roll true to the center of the ball? Often, and I have done many of my own tests, any golf ball that has an alignment doesn’t mean it’s the center. I found roughly 90% to be off-center. As we all know, not every golf ball with an alignment stamp means it’s the center of the golf ball. Also, does the alignment suggest which side if any is the heavy side and light side for golf ball weight? If golf manufacturers really want to help their consumers play better, then provide a mark that shows the heavy side of the ball so when you putting you can place the heavyweight of the golf ball either on the top or the bottom of the line you are aiming at. I like the gimmick Taylor made of this new design but how does this really help the average golf player? Just my opinion on it.

I never use he line that is manfactured on the ball.I always spin mine to find the center (balance point) Works great .The big stripe is a distraction !!

The new Tour Response balls are $40 per dozen and that is up $5 from 2021. It’s now the same price as the Titleist Tour Speed. Personally, I think I’d rather have a Titleist as Titleist has the best quality control among golf balls. The new Srixon Q Star Tour is a hell of a good ball, too, and it is $35 per dozen. But, if golf balls are priced the same, Titleist wins my money and vote every damned time.

Agree. A 5 dollar jump is excessive. If I’m paying 40 for a lower tour ball I might as well just buy the 50 dollar ball the pros use. It no longer a budget ball

I tried the Titleist Tour Speed and the TM Tour Response head to head and preferred the feel and results of the TM. Can’t wait to try the Stripe version.

Just another gimmick.

I will definitely try these out. I recently turned 50 and find it a lot easer to track and find yellow balls on the rare occasion that I miss the fairway or green! I’ve been playing the Maxfli Tour balls recently and have found the three large alignment arrows to be really helpful not only on putts but helping me get square on tee shots. The Tour Response looks like it takes that to the next level.

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For someone in the custom golf ball stencil business, I like the idea. I think it may be a little too much distraction out of lies where you can’t line it up.

I love the idea – just wondering when the powers that be (USGA and the R&A) seem such alignment aids as illegal. This alignment stripe will polarize the community in that some will see it as purely distracting whilst others see it as a big leap forward. I do mark mine with an extended alignment stripe (typically red). If I go for these I won’t have to do that anymore. This is going to be fun to see how golfers respond.

Tony….thank you for the review. What is the maximum driver swing speed you would recommend for this ball? Thank you!

So what swing speeds are the balls targeted at

Tony, thank you for the review. What is the maximum swing speed you would recommend for this ball?

With 5 iron or PW? Never understood the concept of CHS for golf balls.

What swing speed is this best for on the ball

I liked the distance and feel of the “old” Tour Response (got started with a dz. free with my Golfpass membership) and for sure will try the new one. May bump my current Tour Speeds out of the bag. Testing has been mixed on improved putting results with stripe alignment aids on balls, even varying depending on the length of putts. Would be intriguing to see them repeated with this giant circumferential stripe with dots.

Andrew the Great!

I prefer white golf balls. I prefer to have a white golf ball with two American flag decals that I put on them using Sharpies and one of those Tin Cup-brand metal doohickeys.

I also wonder whether there’s any data proving that using an alignment line on golf balls results in better putting outcomes.

Tony., thank you for the review.. What would you say is the max driver speed that should be used with this ball? Thank you!

Enough already

Hi guys, Just a thought for a new lab….you have tested hi tee vs low tee. and we know high shots go farther than low shots. you commented that the launch traj was important. can you test for the optimum ball height for driver? I could be wrong. Watching these guys on TV it appears that they are lowering traj to maximize roll?

Maybe the dumbest idea ive ever seen

Back when Callaway introduced the “soccer ball” I thought that was crazy but ended up liking those for a while. First thoughts on this was a gimmick to try and sell more balls (and maybe it is) but I kina like it. I’m a very visual logical engineering type person who likes lines and patterns and this looks like it would work.

My only hesitation is how would it look in the grass after being hit off the tee when the lines are turned all sorts of ways. And when driving the ball, could it be ignored if I wanted.

Lastly, let’s get some shots out of the bunker and see how it holds up. Will it scuff easily or will paint hold up just as long as the cover.

In the end, I usually have better luck drawing my own line on a golf ball and the ball I prefer to play.

Simon White

I use the TP5X ball at present, I doubt that switching to this ball would alter the playing characteristics of a 63 year old bloke. But the alignment aid might well prove significant.

As a person who has used custom printing on Titleist to add ____________ ____________ ____________

To my golf balls for a printed on custom alignment marker I will absolutely try the stripes…as soon as they get them onto a performance ball.

I use my alignment lines off the tee box with the driver and since going to the custom-printing on the Titleist I’ve increased fairways hit from low 40% range to 53% according to my latest Arccos reading. My putts per round have dropped almost a stroke as well.

Very innovative Taylor Made. Kudos for bringing alignment tech to the next level. Hope this sticks!

Considering going to the Tour Response from Srixon Q Star Tour. The mid price urathane market will continue to grow.

My swing speed is about 88mph. I’ve found out the Tour Response does the same as Titleist Tour speed and Srixon Q Star Tour. I like the Tour Response better than the Srixon.

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TaylorMade Tour Response vs TaylorMade TP5

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Which ball should you choose.

The Tour Response ball is great for those who have a faster-than-average swing speed and want good control around the greens too.

• Great all-round feel
• Distance off the tee
• More affordable price
• Slightly quicker swing speed needed

A virtually faultless ball in every area of performance, especially for those who play a lot of competitive golf. The feel leaves a lasting impression.

• Amazing feel on all shots
• Used out on Tour
• Boosted aerodynamics
• Lower launching ball flight with irons

TaylorMade Tour Response vs TaylorMade  TP5

In this review of the TaylorMade Tour Response golf ball and the TaylorMade TP5 , we compare two golf balls TaylorMade markets as offering tour standard performance.

This is an interesting match-up because TaylorMade created the great-value Tour Response ball in a bid to prise away golfers from buying the most expensive premium balls commonly used on professional tours, like the TP5.

The TP5 and TP5 X have been a revelation in professional golf since launching in 2017 and have been played by the biggest names in the game across TaylorMade’s equipment staff roster. This profile has helped TaylorMade win a significant share of the consumer golf ball market, mainly on the back of introducing the first-ever five-layer tour ball.

The Tour Response is designed to be an affordable alternative that appeals to a wider cross section of golfers. It’s a three-piece ball with a 100% urethane cover – the gold standard material for tour level golf balls – and is designed to offer equivalent performance to the best golf balls .

We tested both balls on the golf course and on a launch monitor to see how they compared.

Unbox these balls and first glance you might struggle to tell them apart. Both have 322 dimples, both have a premium urethane cover and both have a neat alignment arrow – split by the ball name - that is useful for lining up tee-shots and putts.

Tour Response has a deep red number while numbers on the TP5 are black. A closer look reveals that the difference is in the dimples. The 2021 TP5 ball has been reengineered with a seamless Tour Flight Dimple that is larger, wider and designed to improve the ball aerodynamics and extend its carry through the air.

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TaylorMade Tour Response is a low compression ball, measured around 70 compression, so you’d expect it to fell softer compared to the TP5 which is an 85 compression ball.

It was difficult to tell which had the softer feel in testing. Both are excellent on well struck shots but on off centre contact the Tour Response feels firm, solid, even a touch dull.

The TP5 does feel firm for a premium tour ball which could be explained by its five-piece construction. It has a soft cast urethane cover and a firm inner cover protecting a larger more reactive core. In between, you have TaylorMade’s Speed Layer system of increasingly stiffer layers, so what you get is more ball speed and a spring like effect off the face.

The Tour Response also feels firm but springy. There’s an obvious energy transfer as the ball zips off the face. TaylorMade call this its ‘hi-spring core’ and they’ve coupled it with a thinner HMFq SPEEDMANTLE™ for advanced ball speed. As good as it is, the 5-layer ball simply feels better and more explosive than its 3-piece rival.

In long game testing, the TaylorMade Tour Response gave a good showing vs TP5 but simply couldn’t match the performance of the more expensive ball in windy conditions.

The TaylorMade TP5 seems to fly like a piece of rope in the wind on good shots. It holds it line so well and noticeably better than other tour balls I’ve tested and played.

On the course, both balls launched well and reached a healthy peak height that meant shots held the greens well.

With shorter irons, I found the TP5 launched lower and span more, a great combination for attacking flags with wedge. Tour Response was also low-mid launch on pitches and wedge shots and impressive in its own right, with plenty of hop and stop check.

On mid to long iron shots, both balls had the stable flight you expect from the best TaylorMade golf balls but TP5 had a better peak height on launch monitor testing, was longer and had a better angle of descent – meaning it stops quicker and will spin more when it hits the green.

The Tour Response is a good all-rounder and performed well on the course on a breezy day but launch monitor testing revealed it fell short of TP5 performance in terms of distance and spin rates.

TaylorMade Tour Response 

In a comparative test of 10 seven-iron shots, the spin rate on the Tour Response often hit 7500 rpm plus whereas the TP5 span less, averaging around 6850 rpm of backspin. This tallied with TaylorMade’s new Tour Flight Dimple technology, which aims to launch it higher, spin it less and carry it further. Well struck shots with TP5 were consistently longer than with Tour Response but the cheaper ball was no slouch.

Ball speed was consistently between 117 and 120mph and the shots were grouped in a range of 170 to 176 yards for Tour Response.

On the course, my driver had good launch and a lower spinning, flatter flight with the TP5 which cut through the wind. The Tour Response launched higher, flew higher and span more – the result being that the drives I hit with the TP5 were often 5 to 10 yards longer.

Good control of ball flight is one of the stand out benefits of these TaylorMade tour quality golf balls. Stability of flight, from driver to wedge, is the defining characteristic for both models – with TP5 the stronger option of the two.

Compared to the best premium golf balls both the TaylorMade Tour Response and the TP5 feel firm on contact but they are soft enough for any standard of player and make up for firmness with high wedge spin, hop-and-stop control and good explosive feel on long and mid-iron shots.

I found the TP5 offered more short game control but it wasn’t easy to tell them apart when putting, both are firm off the face but roll well and held the green surface nicely.

The TP5 offered more control with driver thanks to its lower spinning flatter flight, ideal for playing in the wind and getting valuable run out on drier fairways in the Summer months.

Choose the TaylorMade Tour Response if... - You want a cheaper alternative to premium tour balls - You want higher launch, consistent distance and stable flight in the long game - You prefer a firmer feel green side

Choose the TP5 if… - You want to hit more penetrating drives - Like to attack flags with low flighted pitches that hop-and-stop - You play in windy conditions and need enhanced flight control

If you choose to buy, check out our helpful TaylorMade discount codes . 

Matthew Moore fell in love with golf hitting an old 3-iron around his school playing field imagining rugby posts were flags and long jump pits as bunkers.

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Taste of the Masters: Bringing Augusta National's food experience to patrons at home

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From start to finish, the Masters Tournament has an identity all its own. Whether it’s the drive up Magnolia Lane or the green jacket donned by the victor, the Masters is known for a multitude of things: azaleas in full bloom in early spring, Rae’s Creek, Butler Cabin and the quintessential selection of food and drinks enjoyed exclusively by patrons in attendance. Or rather, that used to be the case.

Insert "Taste of the Masters," a food and beverage initiative spearheaded by Augusta National in 2020 when the tournament took place at a non-traditional time, in November, with no patrons on-site due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The pandemic challenged the sports and entertainment industry to adjust and adapt, and the Masters was no different. It began with a simple question from the team at Augusta National: What are some ways to help bring the experience to fans and make this a memorable tournament?

Aside from opening an online patron shop that allowed ticketed patrons to purchase Masters merchandise from home (the Masters only sells official Masters merchandise on the grounds at Augusta National), the team also came up with the idea of selling Masters food and drink kits to those ticketed patrons, which they dubbed "Taste of the Masters."

The full spread of what's included in Taste of the Masters. (Courtesy of the Masters Tournament)

The club and hospitality team spearheaded this initiative by identifying the items that represented the Masters best. Without hesitation, the answer was obvious: pimento cheese.

There may be no other concession item in sports that holds the weight or reputation of Augusta National’s pimento cheese sandwiches. With the perfect amount of spice paired with cheesy creaminess and jammed between two pieces of fresh white bread, the pimento cheese sandwich has been a staple on the menu board at Augusta since the 1950s.

Beyond pimento cheese, the team knew they needed to fill the kits with other options to satisfy the appetites of all who planned to enjoy the meals from home. Pork bar-b-que and egg salad were added as entree options, as were sides including Augusta’s signature chocolate chip cookies and potato chips.

When tasked with the challenge of replicating the on-site experience, however, a final few pieces were vital. While the food offerings satisfied the taste aspect, to really give it that Masters feel they added authentic plastic Masters cups and sheets of the iconic Masters checkerboard serving paper.

Masters coasters, food placards and flag toothpicks from Taste of the Masters. (Courtesy of the Masters Tournament)

The "Taste of the Masters" was such a hit that the team brought it back for the 2021 Masters, which featured partial patron attendance. The kits were now available to everyone, not just ticketed patrons, and sold out even faster.

And that was a wrap on the kits, or so the team thought.

The kits were discontinued in 2022, as patrons on-site could once again enjoy the full offerings while strolling the grounds. But overwhelming fan feedback suggested that the kits were missed.

Georgia Pecan Caramel Popcorn. (Courtesy of the Masters Tournament)

The team was not expecting "Taste of the Masters" to become a fan staple, but as folks expressed how important it was to have the kits, using them to create or enhance their traditions around watching the tournament together, it became clear it had. Augusta National recognized the opportunity for people to recreate the patron experience at home, and so, "Taste of the Masters" returned in 2023.

For 2024, the Augusta National team continued to look at ways to evolve and perfect the project. One enhancement for this year: Fans have had a say in what's included thanks to their feedback. Bar-b-que potato chips, Georgia pecan caramel popcorn and Masters coasters are included in the kit, with the popcorn’s inclusion a direct result of fan feedback. The team even added a smaller tasting kit as an option this year, also a direct result of fan feedback, which also includes fun accessories like food item placards and miniature Masters flag toothpicks to hold sandwiches together.

Pork bar-b-que sandwich with bar-b-que potato chips. (Courtesy of the Masters Tournament)

For Augusta National, the kits are yet another opportunity to go above and beyond for fans across the country while also paying homage to the tournament's roots in Augusta, Georgia. The food and beverage experience is part of Masters history, which started with the vision of Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts, who believed that food was key to the Masters’ evolution as an elite sporting experience for patrons. The two tournament pioneers wanted the menu to reflect a southern-style picnic, with sandwiches as an easy option that locals could create in their homes and bring to the course for the patrons.

The menu has come a long way since the Masters inception in 1934, with the Taste of the Masters as simply the next step in its evolution. What originally started as an almost regional, exclusive offering for ticketed fans in 2020 has now grown to a nationwide fan favorite in households across the country. As for whether the Masters pimento cheese sandwich has made its way to all 50 states, it’s hard to say, but 2024 is the first year where shipping to Alaska and Hawaii is available. And why stop there? Fan interest north of the border suggests that "Taste of the Masters" could be headed to Canada as well.

While nothing is guaranteed, "Taste of the Masters" looks to be around for the long haul.

Justin Lemminn is a member of the PGA TOUR's digital content team. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, he went to college at the University of Central Florida in Orlando and is passionate about his hometown Jaguars and the UCF Knights. Follow Justin Lemminn on Twitter .