TaylorMade Soft Response Golf Balls

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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

Ideally, I’d prefer a golf ball that spins lower and optimizes length. However, I welcomed the easy launching nature and consistent carry distance it produced. Price -No buying guide would be complete without at least mentioning the price factor. Thankfully most brands make models at different price points so you can rest assured there will be a top-performing model for you, however much you want to spend. Additionally, most of the soft feel models we included in this guide have different price points but none come at that super premium end of the price spectrum. FAQ's What is a soft ball good for? For high speed, high spin players, lower spinning soft balls can work really well because the distance gained from spin reduction can more than offset the speed penalty. Those same high spin players typically don’t have issues generating enough iron spin.

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Instead of my average 5-yard roll average, the Soft Response golf balls produced 3.8 yards, highlighting the faster bite. Launch and Flight Contrary to my experience with the Callaway Warbird, I found it marginally easier to hold tight greens with this ball. The added spin revolutions are a direct consequence of the softer, reformulated ionomer cover that bites into the grooves better. I personally prefer using the standard white TaylorMade Soft Response golf balls because I’ve always played white models. However, I did enjoy the high-visibility yellow golf ball for its ease of traceability in the air. I feel it’s a valuable asset to golfers with visual impairments tired of losing sight of their ball in the sky or in the cabbage patch. Guys, I probably shouldn’t tell you this, but that firmer mantle is a necessity. A low compression core without a significantly firmer outer layer is how you make a really slow golf ball. I 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

Tour Response is offered in white and yellow. Retail availability begins on 2/28/2020. TaylorMade Soft Response The Soft Response span far more than the Tour Response in a comparative test of 10 seven-iron shots, often reaching 7500 rpm. Ball speed was lower (113 to 116mph) compared to Tour Response which was consistently between 117 and 120mph. The shots were grouped between 166 and 171 yards for Soft Response compared to a range of 170 to 176 yards for Tour Response.Sam is a member of North Hants Golf Club in Fleet, Hampshire, where he won the club championship 3 times in succession from 2015-2017. His golfing highlight to date is shooting a round of 10-under 60 at his home club, narrowly missing a wedge shot for a magical 59. Company number: 1394141; Registered office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing, 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). 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. 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.

The Soft Response isn’t a particularly long golf ball. I produced superior yardage with the TaylorMade Tour Response, Warbird, and Noodle Long and Soft. I only generated 263 yards with the Soft Response owing to its higher launch, increased spin, and reduced roll. After testing the TaylorMade Tour Response from the same range I was excited to test out the TaylorMade Soft Response as I was impressed with the quality and performance from a mid-range ball. The lower compression core was the star performer of the Soft Response. Its highly compressible design led to an enhanced energy transfer from clubface to ball, accelerating pace and minimizing spin. The combination prompted a high-launching shot for consistent carry distance. 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.The Extended Flight Dimple Pattern excelled on takeoff and landing, obliterating drag as it left the clubface and enhancing lift on the descent. On takeoff, the aerodynamic dimples elevated the ball into the sky and propelled it forward for longer carry. Like my drives, I saw a drop in ball speed on 7-iron shots, leading to fewer yards than usual. I operated with an average of 113 mph, making it approximately 3 mph slower than my top speed. The reduced ball speed and higher spin levels led to less total length. However, I was content with the results, given their consistency. Distance I suggest golfers with visual impairments select the easier-to-follow yellow balls. There are no performance or price differences between the 2 options. It comes down to personal choice. The heightened spin rate continued into the middle irons as I exceeded my 7-iron average of 6,000 rpm by 650 rpm. I noticed the increased spin rate enabled my ball to bite faster on approach, enhancing my control.

On the course, both balls launched well and reached a healthy peak height that meant shots held the greens well. It’s refreshing to see a 3-layer distance ball that delivers a superior greenside experience over its peers. The Soft Response comprises a low-compression core, a speed mantle layer, and an ionomer cover. An Extended Flight Dimple Pattern lines the ball cover for enhanced aerodynamics and consistent flight. Lower Compression Core In long game testing, the TaylorMade Tour Response was a clear front runner over the Soft Response. The cover etched into the grooves of my short iron and wedge shots, increasing friction and boosting spin. Sound

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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 For those of you for whom price considerations outweigh performance considerations, TaylorMade is offering the Soft Response golf ball. Billed as providing Effortless Compression & Dominant Distance, Soft Response boasts an ultra-low 35 compression core. While faster soft balls are all the rage right now, it’s important to remember our key fitting considerations. In some cases, the lower spin properties of soft balls can make up for the speed penalty; however, they often bring with them lower spin, which can be problematic in the iron game. If you are looking for an all-out budget urethane golf ball, this one offers good performance, especially in the short game. Now, admittedly, the long game performance was not as good as others in this list, or other golf balls on the market, but we think, given the price, the value on offer here is excellent, so it's certainly one of the best cheap golf balls on the market. There is also further help in the form of a prominent side stamp in the shape of an alignment lineon the side of the ball, with the 338-dimple pattern working extremely well to deliver a reduction in drag and to get the ball airborne as easily as possible.