TaylorMade TP5 Compression
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The TaylorMade TP5 has a compression rating of 85 — a mid-firm, urethane-cover ball matched to driver swing speeds of 95 to 115 mph. That figure comes from TaylorMade.
TaylorMade TP5 specifications
| Compression | 85 |
|---|---|
| Feel | Mid-firm |
| Cover | Urethane |
| Swing speed | 95–115 mph |
| Price | ~$58/dozen |
| Brand | TaylorMade |
| Source | TaylorMade (published) |
Where 85 sits on the compression scale
Of the 35 balls on our compression chart, the TaylorMade TP5 is softer than 15 and firmer than 18. Its nearest softer neighbour is the Titleist Velocity at 84. Its nearest firmer neighbour is the Maxfli Tour S at 85.
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 TP5 suits
5-piece construction — the most layers of any ball on this chart. Progressive compression core produces low driver spin and high wedge spin.
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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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 TP5?
The TaylorMade TP5 has a compression rating of 85, per TaylorMade. That puts it in the mid-firm range and makes it softer than 15 of the 35 balls on our compression chart.
What swing speed suits the TaylorMade TP5?
A compression of 85 is matched to driver swing speeds of 95 to 115 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 TP5 a soft or firm golf ball?
At 85 it is mid-firm. The nearest softer ball on our chart is the Titleist Velocity at 84. The nearest firmer ball is the Maxfli Tour S at 85.
How much does the TaylorMade TP5 cost?
About $58 a dozen at the time of our last price check. It has a urethane cover, which is the main driver of greenside spin.