TaylorMade TP5 vs Titleist Pro V1

How they differ

On the makers’ own descriptions, these two balls sit in similar places: a mid flight, low or very low spin off the driver, and high or highest greenside spin. The descriptions are too coarse to separate them, so the deciding factors are the price on the day and how each feels to you.

• Spin. TaylorMade’s comparison chart rates the TP5’s wedge spin as “Highest”. Titleist describes the Pro V1’s short-game spin as “High”. Each word places a ball on its own maker’s scale.
• Feel. TaylorMade calls the TP5 “Soft” and Titleist calls the Pro V1 “Softer”. “Softer” places the Pro V1 within Titleist’s own range.
• Construction. Neither maker publishes a compression number. Titleist publishes the Pro V1’s cover material, a cast urethane elastomer.

Pack size. Titleist lists the Pro V1’s price per dozen. TaylorMade’s page does not state a pack size next to the TP5’s price, so check the pack size before comparing the two prices.

Who each one suits

• The TP5, if wedge spin is your priority. TaylorMade’s own chart rates its wedge spin “Highest”, on TaylorMade’s scale. TaylorMade says the TP5 “is engineered to deliver world-class performance from tee-to-green.”
• The Pro V1, if you want the ball Titleist places as its softer, mid-flight option. Titleist recommends it for players who may benefit from mid-trajectory flight, very low long-game spin, high short-game spin and softer feel.

Both makers sell other premium balls with different flight and feel descriptions. If neither fits what you want, see the other balls in our golf ball research.