TaylorMade Soft Response Golf Balls

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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. In July 2023, Neil became just the 9th editor in Golf Monthly's 112-year history. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he has also presented many Golf Monthly videos looking at all areas of the game from Tour player interviews to the rules of golf. 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.

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. Featuring a compression of 60, it certainly suits those with mid to slow driver swing speeds of around 90mph or less, as the softer core enables those players to get better spin and distance numbers than they would get with a firmer golf ball. I conjured up sufficient velocity to launch my ball consistently high and achieve satisfactory carry yardage off the tee.The Tour Response is longer and more consistent when it came to distance control on the launch monitor. My longest 7-iron shot with the Soft Response traveled 156 yards, but I averaged 149 yards on approach. These are in line with my standard 7-iron results, but I produced less roll with these TaylorMade golf balls compared to similar distance balls. Balls with low-compression soft cores will feel softer off the face on full shots, with the added rebound properties of those soft cores also potentially helping those with low to average swing speeds hit it a little bit further compared to firmer-compression balls. What is a soft golf ball compression rating? Bauer Media Group consists of : Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited, I was apprehensive to test such a soft-feeling ball as I didn’t want to lose distance. With my wedges, I didn’t lose much distance but with a driver and 7 iron I was losing around 10 yards which was disappointing but was to be expected from such a soft golf ball. As mentioned previously the Response range from TaylorMade is designed for a mid-range golfer with a lower compression rate so someone with a slower swing speed may not see this drop in distance.

Tour Response is offered in white and yellow. Retail availability begins on 2/28/2020. TaylorMade Soft ResponseThe 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. 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.

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. The feel of the Soft Response golf balls impressed me, considering my experience with other firmer, distance golf balls. It produced a pleasant sensation off the clubface and felt soft in the hand. Its squashy feel stems from its lower compression core and soft ionomer cover to boost spring off the clubface and spin around the green. Wedge Spin 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. In long game testing, the TaylorMade Tour Response was a clear front runner over the Soft Response.

For Average Swing Speeds

Contrary to most distance balls, TaylorMade inserted a middle layer between the low compression core and the soft ionomer cover. An ionomer Speed Mantle Layer works tirelessly to increase energy transfer and ball speed while restricting spin. Long game or short game? -Which aspect of the game is most important to you? Do you want to get as much distance as possible out of your golf ball or would you prefer a model that allows your short game to flourish thanks to improved feel?

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. 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.” Company number: 1394141; Registered office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing, 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.The first port of call to test golf clubsis usually the indoor simulator at Foresight Sports, where the team can test in a controlled environment using premium balls and the GCQuad launch monitor. The majority of Golf Monthly’soutdoor testing takes place at West Hill Golf Club, a stunning course in Surrey with excellent practice facilities. 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. The increased compressibility on high-impact shots promotes an elevated launch, consistent ball speed, and controlled spin levels. The low compression core and Speed Mantle Layer enhanced my energy transfer from face to ball to boost speed, control spin, and promote an effortlessly high launch. 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.