TaylorMade Soft Response Compression
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The TaylorMade Soft Response has a compression rating of 50 — a soft, ionomer-cover ball matched to driver swing speeds of 70 to 85 mph.
TaylorMade Soft Response specifications
| Compression | 50 |
|---|---|
| Feel | Soft |
| Cover | Ionomer |
| Swing speed | 70–85 mph |
| Price | ~$25/dozen |
| Brand | TaylorMade |
Where 50 sits on the compression scale
Of the 35 balls on our compression chart, the TaylorMade Soft Response is softer than 30 and firmer than 3. Its nearest softer neighbour is the Wilson DUO Soft+ at 40. Its nearest firmer neighbour is the Bridgestone e12 Contact at 50.
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 Soft Response suits
Best mid-price option for 70-85 mph swingers who want more greenside spin than a pure distance ball.
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.
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Open the full compression chart →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the compression of the TaylorMade Soft Response?
The TaylorMade Soft Response has a compression rating of 50. That puts it in the soft range and makes it softer than 30 of the 35 balls on our compression chart.
What swing speed suits the TaylorMade Soft Response?
A compression of 50 is matched to driver swing speeds of 70 to 85 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 Soft Response a soft or firm golf ball?
At 50 it is soft. The nearest softer ball on our chart is the Wilson DUO Soft+ at 40. The nearest firmer ball is the Bridgestone e12 Contact at 50.
How much does the TaylorMade Soft Response cost?
About $25 a dozen at the time of our last price check. It has a ionomer cover, which is the main driver of greenside spin.