TaylorMade Tour Response Compression
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The TaylorMade Tour Response has a compression rating of 77 — a mid, urethane-cover ball matched to driver swing speeds of 88 to 105 mph.
TaylorMade Tour Response specifications
| Compression | 77 |
|---|---|
| Feel | Mid |
| Cover | Urethane |
| Swing speed | 88–105 mph |
| Price | ~$38/dozen |
| Brand | TaylorMade |
Where 77 sits on the compression scale
Of the 35 balls on our compression chart, the TaylorMade Tour Response is softer than 18 and firmer than 15. Its nearest softer neighbour is the Titleist AVX at 77. Its nearest firmer neighbour is the Titleist Velocity at 84.
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 Tour Response suits
Best value tour ball from a major brand; 100% cast urethane cover at $38/dozen plays like balls at $50.
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 Tour Response?
The TaylorMade Tour Response has a compression rating of 77. That puts it in the mid range and makes it softer than 18 of the 35 balls on our compression chart.
What swing speed suits the TaylorMade Tour Response?
A compression of 77 is matched to driver swing speeds of 88 to 105 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 Tour Response a soft or firm golf ball?
At 77 it is mid. The nearest softer ball on our chart is the Titleist AVX at 77. The nearest firmer ball is the Titleist Velocity at 84.
How much does the TaylorMade Tour Response cost?
About $38 a dozen at the time of our last price check. It has a urethane cover, which is the main driver of greenside spin.