The ifrothgolf review
TaylorMade's fastest tour ball. It is a five-layer urethane-covered premium ball built around a Speed-Wrapped core, sitting alongside the softer, higher-spinning TP5 in the range. Where the TP5 chases feel and greenside spin, the TP5x is engineered for ball speed and a lower-spinning, more penetrating launch through the bag.
What's great
It is genuinely quick. You get a touch more ball speed across the set and a flatter, more wind-cheating trajectory off the driver and long irons, which translates to real carry distance for faster swingers. The cast urethane cover still grabs nicely on full wedge shots, so you are not giving up all your short-game control to get the speed. The redesigned diamond alignment graphics and long centreline are properly useful for lining up putts, and yellow is offered if you want the extra visibility.
Worth knowing
It is firm. If you prefer a soft, clicky feel off the putter and around the greens, the TP5x will feel hard and you will probably prefer the standard TP5. It also spins less on those delicate greenside chips and pitches, so it can release more than you expect on firm greens, and slower swing speeds won't fully unlock the speed benefit, meaning you are paying tour-ball money you may not need. At roughly 48 quid a dozen it is a premium spend, and losing one in the trees stings.
The verdict
If you swing it hard, want every yard, and like a firm, fast, flat ball flight, the TP5x is one of the best tour balls you can game. If you favour a softer feel and more bite around the greens, save your knees and your wallet and go for the TP5 instead.
