TaylorMade 2022 Tour Response

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The ball has a compression level of 70, compared to 50 compression in the other ball in this range, the Soft Response. A Hi-Spring core is made to provide a combination of fast ball speeds with a softer feel. The headline is new version of TaylorMade Tour Response but the subhead should prove far more interesting. While technically there is a small greenside spin benefit from the firmer mantle, TaylorMade says it probably won’t be noticeable to the average golfer. Golfers switching to Tour Response from an ionomer/Surlyn ball. However, you should notice significant improvement around the green.

Testing the Stripe out against a standard white Tour Response ball in a putting contest, the Stripe came out on top which I wasn’t surprised about. It won 4-2 in the 6 different scenarios I compared them in from a straight putt to a heavily breaking one. To measure the effectiveness of a new cover, TaylorMade engineers utilized a combination of material property testing robot and player performance testing. Per the company, that research showed that in addition to increased durability, the new cover material is 12% softer and 36% more flexible than the previous material. A soft, cast urethane cover is designed to increase green-side spin. A crosslinking chemical reaction forms the urethane material, which creates an irreversible link for improved shear resistance and greater durability. TOUR FLIGHT DIMPLE PATTERN Perhaps the most notable improvement is better aerodynamic performance that comes by way of TaylorMade’s Tour Flight Dimple pattern. It’s the same pattern used on the company’s TP5 golf ball and, while that detail alone suggests it’s likely a bit better optimized for the latter, TaylorMade says it will give you more distance than the previous model.

TaylorMade Tour Response Stripe Golf Ball Verdict

If you’re buying Pro V’s for someone on your list, add an extra test and deviate from traditional numbering. They’ll appreciate it. Upgraded HFM Speed-mantle and New Tour Flight Dimple Pattern are designed to optimize aerodynamics, lift, and ball speed The Tour Response Stripe sees the introduction of a 22-millimetre digital lime green band wrapping around the centre of the golf ball, to make it easier and faster to line up on the green. Soft Response is designed for moderate swing speed players with a new, softer core and a re-engineered ionomer cover in design to provide added greenside spin.

Putting: I like the "Tour Response" print which makes for a nice line. Feel is soft, but most of them are off my insert putter.Shot my 2 lowest rounds of my last 20 with this ball, despite my iron swing being very inconsistent. Ball feels soft, but not mushy, spins adequately around the greens, but not as well as a tour level ball, and is extremely durable. A brief recap: The 2022 Tour Response represents the second generation of what was once Project a. What was true with Project a remains true for Tour Response. It’s a three-piece urethane-covered golf ball designed for everyday golfers. That is to say, golfers with moderate swing speeds or who are otherwise “force limited.” But what if we could tell you what the golfers on your list actually want? Which is to say, the products they are actually purchasing right now. Wouldn’t that make for a more joyful wrapping paper-tearing experience? I also felt more focussed and committed to my putts as once over the ball all I needed to do was worry about the pace. Also, another small positive was that I found it easy to identify my golf ball when playing with others. A firmer second layer surrounds the soft inner core, allowing for an explosive energy transfer and fast ball speeds.

Thought I'd give this ball a try, even though it doesn't really fit my usual golf ball profile of higher wedge spin for when I miss the green. The 2022 Tour Response ball also features a low 70-compression design with a Hi-Spring core made in design to offer maximum ball speed in a soft feeling balThe changes produce a softer ball with an overall 50 compression (versus a 60-compression rate in the previous generation). An added SpeedMantle layer in its 3-piece construction creates an efficient energy transfer at impact, designed to result in a softer ball that enhances feel and maintains both ball speed and distance. Can I first state that alignment aids on golf balls are by no means ground-breaking and they do not speed up play as TaylorMade state in their claims.

The Revolutionary TaylorMade Tour Response Stripe Golf Balls are designed for players seeking a premium, tour-quality, urethane golf ball, without the tour price tag. Revolutionary Stripe Technology offers a unique multi-colour stand out centre stripe alignment section which offers enhanced visual alignment and better visibility. TaylorMade utilizes a similar technology to their premium tour balls (TP5/TP5x) when creating the Tour Response, resulting in extremely fast ball speeds. As with all tour golf balls, the Tour Response has a 100% urethane cover, made for premium feel and increased spin around the greens. As part of the 2022 Tour Response offering, TaylorMade is launching the Tour Response Stripe featuring a 360-degree alignment aid. If you’re looking for a full-set option that’s levels up from what you can find at the big box store, this is the play.In addition, the 3-layer construction in combination with the SpeedMantle builds resistance against the club face to build energy and create ball speed at this new softer feel. A firmer second layer surrounds the soft inner core and allows for an explosive transfer of energy and fast ball speeds. Specifications Among the top 5 in our Members Choice for wedges this year, Ping Glide 4.0 wedges offer tech and forgiveness while continuing to present grind options. So we loved the alignment tool (although we do wish it came with a slightly less garish color), but how did the ball actually perform? Well we should mention that the price seems to be just below the Tour-played models which means it is probably not one of the best value golf balls on the market. As a result we would expect very good performance indeed from the Tour Response range. Urethane is a stronger and softer material that interacts with the club grooves to optimize spin and control specifically around the green