TaylorMade Noodle Compression
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The TaylorMade Noodle has a compression rating of 34 — an ultra-soft, ionomer-cover ball matched to any swing speed up to 75 mph. That figure comes from TaylorMade.
TaylorMade Noodle specifications
| Compression | 34 |
|---|---|
| Feel | Ultra-soft |
| Cover | Ionomer |
| Swing speed | Up to 75 mph |
| Price | ~$19/dozen |
| Brand | TaylorMade |
| Source | TaylorMade (published) |
Where 34 sits on the compression scale
Of the 35 balls on our compression chart, the TaylorMade Noodle is softer than 34 and firmer than 0. Its nearest firmer neighbour is the Callaway Supersoft at 38.
Compression measures how much a ball deforms at impact. Match it to your driver speed and the ball returns the energy you put into it; miss the range and you either leave distance behind or lose the soft feel you paid for. The full golf ball compression chart ranks every ball we track, and the golf ball finder narrows it to your own speed.
Who the TaylorMade Noodle suits
Ultra-soft feel at 34 compression; the cheapest ball worth playing for beginners under 75 mph.
Other TaylorMade balls by compression
| Ball | Compression | Cover | Swing speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TaylorMade Noodle | 34 | Ionomer | 0–75 mph |
| TaylorMade Soft Response | 50 | Ionomer | 70–85 mph |
| TaylorMade Tour Response | 77 | Urethane | 88–105 mph |
| TaylorMade TP5 | 85 | Urethane | 95–115 mph |
| TaylorMade TP5x | 97 | Urethane | 100–130 mph |
See the full TaylorMade compression chart for cover, price and swing-speed detail on every TaylorMade ball.
Want every ball in one table?
The full chart covers all 37 balls we track across eleven brands, with a sortable table and a free printable PDF.
Open the full compression chart →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the compression of the TaylorMade Noodle?
The TaylorMade Noodle has a compression rating of 34, per TaylorMade. That puts it in the ultra-soft range and makes it softer than 34 of the 35 balls on our compression chart.
What swing speed suits the TaylorMade Noodle?
A compression of 34 is matched to any swing speed up to 75 mph. Below that range the ball will not fully compress and you lose distance; above it you gain little and give up feel.
Is the TaylorMade Noodle a soft or firm golf ball?
At 34 it is ultra-soft. It is the softest ball on our chart. The nearest firmer ball is the Callaway Supersoft at 38.
How much does the TaylorMade Noodle cost?
About $19 a dozen at the time of our last price check. It has a ionomer cover, which is the main driver of greenside spin.