Equipment
“Speed meets enhanced visibility” in new TaylorMade TP5 Pix golf balls
TaylorMade has announced the release of a brand new ball — the TaylorMade TP5 Pix, which features advanced visual technology (which you can clearly see in the featured image, which is, well, the point).
According to the company, the design for the ball was created while working with partners at Indiana University who found that the human eye processes lighter colors more efficiently when it’s darker and darker colors when it’s lighter, leading to the two-color pattern of the TP5 Pix as opposed to the typical single color design seen in most golf balls.
The TP5 Pix features two colors within one shape enhancing visibility at all times. The larger contrast graphics of the TP5 Pix aims to allow golfers to see how much overall spin and side spin is generated around the green, with the 12 evenly-spaced images providing feedback immediately on the spin being produced on shots around the green.
Speaking on the TP5 Pix, Mike Fox, Category Director, Golf Balls, said
“White, round and sits on the ground is no longer the norm for golf balls. Visual technology has given us the opportunity to not only change the appearance of the golf ball but also allows players to see immediate feedback where spin matters most – on and around the greens.”
The TP5, of course, is equipped with all the features of the standard TP5. To recap, these include, a new Speed Layer System comprised of four increasingly stiff layers, featuring a new material called High Flex Material (HFM). According to TaylorMade, HFM is the fastest material the company has ever used, and the tightly wound spring of the HFM aims to create more rebound energy when compressed for added ball speed and also to increase the force on the driver face for added distance.
The Tri-Fast Core of the TP5 Pix features an extra large low-compression inner core with a progressively stiffer outer core and mantle. Working in conjunction, these three layers seek to create lower drag and increased carry.
Also included in the new TP5 Pix is its Dual-Spin Cover which contains an ultra-soft cast urethane cover and a 30 percent more rigid inner cover. This system aims to provide golfers with maximum greenside control, as the rigid inner cover seeks to force the soft urethane cover into wedge grooves for ultimate spin generation.
Finishing the TP5 Pix is a new SoftTough cast urethane cover which features a cast urethane compound and new paint formulation, in an aim to improve scuff resistance, shear resistance, and overall durability.
TP5 Pix will be available at retail on March 22 at an MSRP of $44.99 per dozen.
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Equipment
Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (4/18/24): TaylorMade BRNR mini driver head
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a TaylorMade BRNR mini driver head
From the seller: (@lasallen): “For sale is a BRNR mini 11.5 deg head only in brand new condition. $325 shipped.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: TaylorMade BRNR mini driver head
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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (4/18/24): Ping PLD Limited Anser – 1988 Open Championship – #2 of only 88 Made
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Ping PLD Limited Anser – 1988 Open Championship – #2 of only 88 Made.
From the seller: (@DLong72): “Ping PLD Limited Anser – 1988 Open Championship – #2 of only 88 Made. ?: $1150. ?? 100% milled collectors item from the limited releases commemorating when Ping putters won every major in 1988 (88 putters made). This was the model Seve Ballesteros used to win the 1988 Open Championship. Condition is brand new, never gamed, everything is in the original packaging as it came. Putter features the iconic sound slot.
Specs/ Additional Details
-100% Milled, Aluminum/Bronze Alloy (310g)
-Original Anser Design
-PING PP58 Grip
-Putter is built to standard specs.”
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As you probably know by now, Collin Morikawa switched putters after the first round of The Masters, and he ultimately went on to finish T3.
The putter was far from the only change he made last week, however, and his bag is continuing to change this week at the 2024 RBC Heritage.
On the range of The Masters, Morikawa worked closely with Adrian Reitveld, TaylorMade’s Senior Manager of Tour at TaylorMade, to find the perfect driver and 3-wood setups.
Morikawa started off 2024 by switching into TaylorMade’s Qi10 Max driver, but since went back to his faithful TaylorMade SIM – yes, the original SIM from 2020. Somehow, some way, it seems Morikawa always ends up back in that driver, which he used to win the 2020 PGA Championship, and the 2021 Open Championship.
At The Masters, however, Rietveld said the duo found the driver head that allowed “zero compromise” on Morikawa’s preferred fade flight and spin. To match his preferences, they landed on a TaylorMade Qi10 LS 9-degree head, and the lie angle is a touch flatter than his former SIM.
“It’s faster than his gamer, and I think what we found is it fits his desired shot shape, with zero compromise” Rietveld told GolfWRX.com on Wednesday at the RBC Heritage.
Then, to replace his former SIM rocket 3-wood, Morikawa decided to switch into the TaylorMade Qi10 core model 13.5-degree rocket head, with an adjustable hosel.
“He likes the spin characteristics of that head,” Rietveld said. “Now he’s interesting because with Collin, you can turn up at a tournament, and you look at his 3-wood, and he’s changed the setting. One day there’s more loft on it, one day there’s less loft on it. He’s that type of guy. He’s not scared to use the adjustability of the club.
“And I think he felt our titanium head didn’t spin as low as his original SIM. So we did some work with the other head, just because he liked the feel of it. It was a little high launching, so we fit him into something with less loft. It’s a naughty little piece of equipment.”
In addition to the driver and fairway wood changes, Morikawa also debuted his new “MySymbol” jersey No. 5 TP5x golf ball at The Masters. Morikawa’s choice of symbols is likely tied to his love of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team.
Not enough changes for you? There’s one more.
On Wednesday at the 2024 RBC Heritage, Morikawa was spotted with a new TaylorMade “Proto” 4-iron in the bag. If you recall, it’s the same model that Rory McIlroy debuted at the 2024 Valero Texas Open.
According to Morikawa, the new Proto 4-iron will replace his old P-770 hollow-bodied 4-iron.
“I used to hit my P-770 on a string, but sometimes the distance would be a little unpredictable,” Morikawa told GolfWRX.com. “This one launches a touch higher, and I feel I can predict the distance better. I know Rory replaced his P-760 with it. I’m liking it so far.”
See Morikawa’s full WITB from the 2024 RBC Heritage here.
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jamho3
Mar 14, 2019 at 1:04 pm
Those are ugly, Truvis for life!
Gwenneth Paltrow
Mar 13, 2019 at 8:51 pm
Leave me out of this.
JP
Mar 13, 2019 at 8:31 pm
I must be a freak of nature! All this time, I’ve been able to find an all white golf ball! I am amazing!!!
Tiger Noods
Mar 13, 2019 at 8:45 pm
It’s not about *finding* the ball. It’s about being able to establish it as a 3-dimensional object in your vision, instead of a 2-dimensional optical illusion that many run into. This prevents skulling balls, and that’s why TruVis is popular.
But sure, you’re amazing. Good job. You’re so special, you must be American.
yellolab
Mar 15, 2019 at 1:43 pm
“This prevents skulling balls”…..seriously? Prevents?
Noe Mormon
Mar 13, 2019 at 8:47 pm
Amazing! Special!
Great job, princess!
jj7
Mar 14, 2019 at 1:53 am
proud of you man. you’ve finally graduated from the mini-golf course
Mat
Mar 13, 2019 at 7:48 pm
Ugly logo, but scientifically the real deal.
This will be the new norm.
Straight
Mar 13, 2019 at 7:43 pm
No such thing as side spin. Only back spin and spin axis. Please stop referring to side spin. People get confused by this. Won’t be long before you write something about “top spin.”
Vectors
Mar 14, 2019 at 3:58 am
Knowledge of axis systems would tell you either a) you have total spin and spin axis, or b) back spin and side spin. Given the numbers from either coordinate base you can easily calculate the other with a little trigonometry.
Both systems work, you’re just arguing terminology
Alex
Mar 13, 2019 at 6:55 pm
Vintage Taylormade…hitch your wagon to a gimmick. Hopefully Sam’s Club buys them out in time for the launch of the M17 which should be out next fall.
Jeffrey
Mar 14, 2019 at 8:58 am
Joke isn’t funny anymore. They have had a 1 year release cycle just like most other companies for many years now.
Metthew
Mar 13, 2019 at 6:30 pm
I gamed the Truvis to see what was up. I’ll give these a shot
Swirley
Mar 13, 2019 at 5:38 pm
You losers will all be playing these ugly rocks the second DJ or Rickie puts them into play. Losers…
V
Mar 13, 2019 at 5:36 pm
I can definitely tell when my ball is going left or (way) right without it looking like something out of a video game. Should look great in the fall too. Fail.
golfraven
Mar 13, 2019 at 4:04 pm
What is next? Bananas on the balls?
2putttom
Mar 13, 2019 at 3:36 pm
first skinny jeans now …… golf balls that look like something outta Mario Brothers.
ND Hickman
Mar 13, 2019 at 3:13 pm
I’ll stick with my Truvis but hope TM fans like these balls.
grossmsj
Mar 13, 2019 at 3:09 pm
I could see these would be excellent to practice with, when you can focus on the feedback from shots you are working on. I might buy a dozen for that.
No way would I be caught dead playing them.
Tider992010
Mar 13, 2019 at 2:43 pm
It amazes me how each OEM has the same technology and name it something else, truvis vs PIX, jailbreak vs hammerhead, speed channel vs cut through technology, speed foam vs gel. Everyone works from the PGA allowed limit so they all should be pretty good. It just ends up being what looks good to you individually. When is a 4 iron, not a 4 iron……….., when it is a 3 iron with a 4 on it.
I
Mar 13, 2019 at 6:51 pm
Get over the whole iron label thing man.
Back in the day there were no A wedges and no G wedges. They didn’t know how to name a Gap wedge. And go back even longer they didn’t have a Sand wedge.
Shall we take numbers off woods and start calling them by names again?
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Old Man Shaking Fist At Sky
Mar 13, 2019 at 8:49 pm
Only Balata Balls are real balls.
Get off my lawn.
Summit
Mar 13, 2019 at 2:41 pm
Those might be the ugliest looking design they could have put on the ball. Fail…
And to the person that mentioned “camouflage on a golf ball during the fall”, you are absolutely right! this will be impossible to see when the leaves start falling.
Mako Shark
Mar 13, 2019 at 2:37 pm
Guy Fieri comment had me lmao. looks like a distracting ball to make the game even harder – who can focus on this thing?
dat
Mar 13, 2019 at 1:58 pm
These look like they are meant to get lost in the weeds.
david
Mar 13, 2019 at 1:18 pm
taylormades answer to truvis… eh.
John
Mar 13, 2019 at 12:48 pm
It took a university study to come up withe revelation that we see dark colours clearer in light conditions and light colours more clearly in dark conditions? I’d figured that out for myself, thanks.
Robyeaks
Mar 13, 2019 at 12:42 pm
This comment thread is the highlight of my day. Dilly dilly.
Ryan
Mar 13, 2019 at 12:37 pm
I introduce to you the Callaway Xhot golf ball, by Taylormade.
Jim
Mar 13, 2019 at 12:21 pm
Just looks like TM’s answer to the Callaway Truvis. Not that good looking though.
David
Mar 13, 2019 at 12:12 pm
Finally a ball that looks like Guy Fieri.
Boyo
Mar 13, 2019 at 11:55 am
Never did like those Callaway soccer balls either…
Smith
Mar 13, 2019 at 11:22 am
Chrome5 TP Soft with TruPix Technology
Mvan
Mar 13, 2019 at 11:08 am
This is literally like putting camouflage on a golf ball during the fall here in MI
pns
Mar 13, 2019 at 11:13 am
You only play ice hockey there, no?
JR
Mar 15, 2019 at 8:29 am
My thoughts exactly.