TaylorMade TP Red Tour Preferred Golf Balls

TayorMade TP Red

March 12, 2008

I really liked the initial release of the TaylorMade TP Red golf balls. And now that they’ve updated them, I’m going to have to give them another try.

The new ball sports a new LDP (Low Drag Performance) dimple pattern, and a new core material that TaylorMade says offers faster ball speed and increased distance. The four piece design has a NdV4 core, a distance mantle that’s supposed to boost Coefficient of Restitution and initial velocity, a Feel mantle that softens impact, and a cast cover for “supreme shear-resistance.”

I find it interesting that many of the new high-end balls are now four-piece designs. I remember when three piece was the mark of a better ball. Can five piece be far behind.