TaylorMade Soft Response Golf Balls

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The difference between the TaylorMade Soft Response and distance balls like the Noodle Long And Soft is the cover. I felt TaylorMade produced a more reactive ionomer cover that spins hard on low-impact strikes. Ball Speed

The easy-launching nature of the TaylorMade Soft Response golf balls was one of my favorite features. As an average golfer, I enjoyed having one less factor to worry about. Thanks to the rapid rebound off the clubface, the ball launched into the air with moderate spin and consistent velocity, resulting in an elevated launch. The decision between the two is simply a matter of where you fall on the price vs. performance curve. Company number: 1394141; Registered office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing, The Tour Response is longer and more consistent when it came to distance control on the launch monitor.For example, the design team shows a ball getting squashed from the side to represent the low-compression core. I also liked the image of a ball shooting forward to highlight the Hi-Spring Construction. Colors

In long game testing, the TaylorMade Tour Response was a clear front runner over the Soft Response. TaylorMade designed Soft Response for average swing speed golfers who struggle to get the ball airborne. For those golfers, the benefit offered by Soft Response can be found in the dimple design. TaylorMade’s Extended Flight Dimple Pattern features shallow u-shaped dimples, which promotes lower spin and help keeps the ball airborne. Despite its complex 3-piece construction, I found the Soft Response golf balls super easy to compress. The low, 35 compression core sprung off the clubface on high-impact strikes, conjuring up rampant velocity and minimal spin.

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On mid to long iron shots, both balls had the same stable straighter flight you expect from the best TaylorMade golf balls and deviated less than other mid-range golf balls. I particularly appreciated the softness of the feel on wedge shots and off the putter face. It gave me a clearer idea of how hard to strike the ball for better short-game distance control. The feel is further improved by the reformulated ionomer cover, which is softer than its peers. This combination prompted a hassle-free, towering launch, high ball flight, and a soft landing. Although the soft landing cost me total length, I welcomed the consistency of the launch and its strike ability. Spin That’s a significant distance advantage for the Tour Response with a 7-iron. With driver, Tour Response was an average of 6 yards longer than with Soft Response in launch monitor testing. Ball speed on driver testing was slower across the board with the softer ball. Allowing for the reality that nobody can design one, or even two golf balls that are ideal for everyone, the likely context here is that amateur/recreational golfers want balls designed for the realities of their games (and want to pay less for them).

I produced consistent ball speed results thanks to a more effective rebound off the clubface on high-impact strikes. Extended Flight Dimple Pattern A softer golf ball is good for getting more feel off the clubface especially when it comes to hitting shots around the green, and when on it as well. In the past using a soft ball would've meant compromising on distance but this is not really the case anymore because of technology. The simple story behind the new TaylorMade Tour Response and Soft Response golf balls is that they’re made for you. The made for you thing comes from the fact that when TaylorMade asked golfers what features they want in a golf ball, the #1 answer was, “I want a golf ball that’s designed for me.”My driver ball speed averaged 137.8 mph, 4 mph below my fastest speed in 2023. I felt I lost some velocity at impact due to the higher spin rate and softer cover, but the results were still respectable. As was the case with those other balls, TaylorMade is surrounding its soft core with a firmer casing layer. TaylorMade calls it Speedmantle because god forbid you don’t brand every layer of the ball. It’s likely the combination of ZnO Flex Core and the Speedmantle that account for any speed gains. Soft or firm? -Golf ballscome in alternative versions that spin slightly less for players who prefer a firmer feel or more control off the tee. Alternatively, chances are if you are on this guide you want a softer-feeling golf ball that aids feel and spin around the greens instead. As such work out what kind of feel you like from your golf ball and then find a model accordingly. When it comes to the golf ball, there are a variety of models that do a variety of things. Whether you are a new player to the game who is looking for models that will just go forward, an improver who is wanting one of the best mid price golf balls for their bag, or perhaps a single figure handicapper who wants one of the best premium golf balls to add to their arsenal, there are different golf balls for everybody.

They’re no Pro V1, but they are among the best distance balls I’ve tried for mid-handicappers. The construction is more complex than a traditional distance ball like the Titleist Velocity, leading to increased spin and control. FeelI feel it’s ideal for moderate swing speed golfers battling to get the ball airborne. However, the elevated flight prompted a steep descent that resulted in a rapid stop on long shots reducing my roll and total length. Soft Ionomer Cover Besides its sensation, the ionomer cover proved effective in gripping into the grooves of my irons and wedges and raising the spin rate. Conversely, the cover helped to minimize spin and preserve ball speed on high-impact shots, encouraging enhanced rebound off the clubface. Speed Mantle Layer