Taylormade TP5X Vs. Callaway Supersoft Golf Balls Comparison Overview
Who would compare a distance ball to a tour-grade ball? We would, that’s who. Because you can never fully trust that a golf ball manufacturer is accurate in their marketing or even their categorizing, we continue our efforts to get past the labeling and down to the nitty-gritty.
You may be thinking that you need a tour-grade ball when in reality, you may benefit more from a distance ball. It’s all about being self-aware. So take a close look at the following comparison overview of the Taylormade TP5X and the Callaway Supersoft balls.
Taylormade TP5X Golf Balls Overview
The Taylormade TP5X’s are used by PGA Tour stalwarts but that might not necessarily mean they will be a benefit to your game.
It is very impressive that the Taylormade TP5X balls feature a 5-layer design. And you can feel the difference that makes – if you are already up to working the ball with your short irons. If you are, you will love that the cast urethane cover feels soft yet responsive off your 8-9 irons and your wedges.
Even if you have a fast swing speed you may be a bit frustrated with these balls off the tee though. They lose a lot of ball speed to other balls in the same category and price range off the tee. Carry distances and roll are good; but that’s only about a 5 yard difference.
High handicappers won’t be able to make much of these balls off the tee either but they are easily controllable off the deck with your hybrids.
Callaway Supersoft Golf Balls Overview
The Callaway Supersoft balls have a ridiculously low compression rating so right off the bat, they would be congenial to high handicappers and senior players.
No matter what club we were using, these were some of the softest golf balls we’d ever felt. If you have a slow swing speed you should still be able to get an average distance in the area of 250-260 yards with these balls.
A lot of the feel is lost with the short irons; but off the deck and in the rough it is easy and a lot of fun to pop these balls high up into the air.
Senior players and high handicappers may benefit from the Callaway Supersoft balls while low handicappers will enjoy the Taylormade TP5X – if they can make up for the lack of drive distance.
Callaway Supersoft Quick Facts
Compression: 38
Cover Material: Trionomer
How Many Pieces: Two-Piece
Core Material: Polybutadiene
Dimple Type: Hexagonal (332)
Spin Level:Low
Best Suited for: High to mid handicappers
Taylormade TP5X Quick Facts
Compression: 90
Cover Material: Urethane
How Many Pieces: 5-Piece
Core Material: Urethane
Dimple Type: 322
Spin Level: High
Best Suited for: Low to mid handicappers
Performance Off the Tee
You could barely feel when you made contact with these balls.
That’s how soft they were. They also maintain an exceptionally straight flight which will work wonders for your slice
Performance from the Rough
The Callaway Supersoft balls performed surprisingly similar to the Titleist Velocity from the rough.
They launch really high so long as you are able to cut through the turf and they stop dead in place. Great for ball placement, not so great when there’s wind.
Performance from the Fairway
We liked the fact that the Supersoft balls maintained their straight flight with hybrids and irons from the deck.
As long as you have a clear path to the pin or fairway, these balls will serve you well.
Performance Off the Tee
The compression of these balls is significantly lower than the Titleist Pro V1X balls.
The core is also made of urethane which gives these balls a softer feel from the tee. This is good news for slower swing speed players but the faster swingers in our party were getting better distance with the Titleist Pro V1X balls.
Performance from the Rough
The Taylormade TP5X balls yield excellent launch even from the rough.
The soft urethane cover makes it easy to scoop the ball up and work it as needed so that you land optimally on the fairway.
Performance from the Fairway
With the longer irons and hybrids we were getting a bit more spin than expected from a tour-grade ball – great for long par 5’s but not so great on shorter approaches.
Callaway Supersoft Selling Points
- More affordable
- Great for beginners
- Extremely soft feel
- Low spin off the tee
- Easy launch
- Good distance
Callaway Supersoft Cons
- Not great for fast swing speeds
- Feels almost insubstantial from the tee
- Launch is hard to control
- Less feel around the pin
Taylormade TP5X Selling Points
- More affordable
- Softer feel
- Excellent launch
- Urethane cover
- Urethane core
- Tour-grade
Taylormade TP5X Cons
- Not as long
- Sometimes uncontrollable launch
- HIgher fairway spin
- Lesser short-game feel
Who are the Callaway Supersoft Balls for?
These balls are great for beginners struggling with distance and accuracy.
The Callaway Supersoft balls will help you stay on the fairway more often and give you the distance you’ve been missing.
How are they With Short Irons?
The barely there feel of these balls leaves something to be desired when you are attacking delicate, short approaches. The high bounce doesn’t help much either.
On the Green
The Callaway Supersoft balls perform surprisingly well on short and long putts with impressive roll control and soft feel off the face.
Overall Rating: 89/100
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Who are the Taylormade TP5X Balls for?
If you want an overall softer feel with tour-grade performance, then the Taylormade TPX5 balls would be a better fit for you.
The Taylormade TPX5 balls have a compression that is more congenial to the rest of us mortals. If you are swinging around 92 MPH, then these balls will fit you better than the Titleist Pro V1X balls.
How are They With Short Irons?
If you can typically work the ball the way you want to with short irons, the Taylormade TPX5 balls should feel pretty good to you. They yield moderate side spin with the short irons and launch high so you can shape short approaches pretty much however you want.
On the Green
The soft urethane gives you excellent control on fast, firm greens.
Overall Rating: 93/100
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