TaylorMade 2026 Tour Response Golf Balls (Dozen)

The 2026 TaylorMade Tour Response is a soft three piece ball with a cast urethane cover, priced at $42.99 a dozen for golfers who want greenside spin without paying TP5 prices.

Why it made the list

Urethane used to be reserved for $50 tour balls. The Tour Response brings a 100% cast urethane cover down to $42.99 at Golf Galaxy, and it pairs that cover with a soft 70 compression that suits golfers who do not swing at tour speed.

The 2026 version is a full refresh. TaylorMade kept the compression the same as the 2025 ball but reworked the core and surface, and the changes show up most around the green.

What it does well

The Speed Wrapped Core uses a soft inner core inside a firmer outer layer. TaylorMade says the lower density design controls sound and allows a faster build. A SpeedMantle layer sits between the core and cover to improve energy transfer at impact.

New for 2026 is a thinner, more consistent microcoating over the cover. National Club Golfer reports TaylorMade designed it to improve flight consistency, peak height and dispersion. The Tour Flight dimple pattern rounds out the package. Golf Galaxy lists driver spin as low, wedge spin as higher and flight as high.

Who it’s for

It suits golfers with moderate swing speeds who want wedge spin, mid handicaps stepping up from a two piece ball, and players who like a soft feel on putts and chips. If you want a premium style ball for a mid-range price, it is one of the clearest picks.

Who should skip it

National Club Golfer measured driver spin of 2401 rpm, which it called a little high and higher than the 2025 model. Fast swingers who already spin the driver too much may want a firmer, lower spinning ball. Players who need the absolute lowest price should look at a two piece ball instead.

Key specs, explained

A 70 compression is soft by tour ball standards, so slower swings can load it and still get full speed. The wedge spin story is the big upgrade: on 58 degree pitch shots, National Club Golfer measured about 6,609 rpm with the 2026 model versus about 5,400 rpm for the 2025 ball, with a lower launch around 29.7 degrees. That means pitch shots that land and check rather than roll out.

How it compares

The Bridgestone Tour B RX Golf Balls (Dozen) costs $54.99 and is another ball built for golfers under 105 mph, with Bridgestone’s REACTIV iQ urethane cover. The Titleist 2026 AVX Golf Balls (Dozen) costs $49.99 and offers a lower flight with a very soft feel. The Tour Response is the cheapest of the three and the strongest choice if price matters and you want wedge spin.

Good to know

TaylorMade also sells a stripe version, and National Club Golfer notes the stripe version performs the same as the standard ball. Golf Galaxy lists the 2026 model at $42.99 for 12 balls. Older 2025 stock looks similar, so check the year on the box if you want the new microcoating.

Questions about the Tour Response

How is the Tour Response different from the TP5?

The Tour Response is a softer, cheaper ball with a three piece build, while the TP5 is TaylorMade’s pricier tour ball. The Tour Response suits moderate speeds better.

Is the Tour Response a soft golf ball?

Yes, with a 70 compression it is one of the softer urethane balls. Golf Galaxy rates the feel as soft.

Did the 2026 version change the compression?

No, the compression stayed at 70, the same as 2025. The changes came in the core design, mantle and microcoating.