TITLEIST Tour Speed Golf Ball

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This speed also comes thanks to a new 346 quadrilateral dipyramid dimple design. It all sounds very confusing, but the basic idea is that the design allows the ball to cut through the air with a more penetrating flight, that encourages long distance whilst retaining a tight dispersion. The Titleist Tour Speed is engineered to deliver maximum distance off the tee without sacrificing control. The ball’s high-speed LSX core is designed to generate fast initial velocity and low long game spin, allowing for impressive distance gains. 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.

Testing the Tour Speed head-to-head with a Pro V1, I found that the Tour Speed had roughly 10% less spin on everything from pitches to full wedge shots. Here’s where I insert my standard caveat: your results may vary. I’m a low spin player, so it’s possible you will see a bigger difference. Golfers can trust the Tour Speed to maintain its performance characteristics, even after multiple rounds, providing a reliable option for players who demand the best from their golf balls. Advanced Aerodynamics for Improved Ball Flight and Stability Durability: Overall this ball held up fairly well for me. I did not see the scuffing issues off the wedges that some had reported. I did introduce it to several trees over the course of the testing and it seemed to be no worse for the wear. Overall wear during the course of play the cover held up as one would expect. No cuts, gouges or scuffs. While comparing the AVX to The Tour Speed, I had a much easier time fighting my miss with The Tour Speed which turns draws into hooks. Though slightly more forgiving than the Pro V1 –the AVX–because it is spinnier than the Tour Speed is definitely less forgiving. Now f you are a single digit capper and don’t quite need the height or spin of the Pro V1 you will be better served by the AVX, as its spin makes it more workable than the Tour Speed. So BasicallyThe Titleist Tour Speed golf balls has great ball speed and solid performance around the green. Slightly firmer feel than the Pro V1. Introduction The story of the new Tour Soft is almost entirely about the cover and a good bit of that is driven by the core. I spent some time hitting shots into the par 3 13th hole at Denton GC and found that all four balls were very similar in terms of distance. Let’s be real, those are exactly the things that should come to mind. Titleist has cemented itself in golf tradition, and the biggest reason for that is the ProV1 and ProV1x. Those two entities have dominated sales for decades now, and that can’t be contested. However, the golf ball market has changed and fitting the broader spectrum has become the name of the game. While once upon a time the story from Titleist was always heavily tilted to the ProV1 and ProV1x being able to cover the gamut of golfers needs, the game has evolved, and we are seeing Titleist evolve with it. Tour Soft and Tour Speed golf balls come in white or yellow, and both come with a Sidestamp alignment aid to help line up your shots with relative ease. For golfers who want distance with a mid-low trajectory off the tee, and for those who want the softest feel you’ll find in a Titleist ball, the Tour Soft is the right choice. For golfers who want a slightly higher launch angle with a touch more greenside spin, the Tour Speed will be more to your liking.

With that in mind, there’s no expectation that a golfer who typically plays something in the Pro V1 and AVX family is going to want to step down to Tour Speed but there’s hope that guys currently playing any of the competitors’ balls I mentioned are going to see enough of a performance benefit to step up or, at least, over. I was able to get out the past 2 days for rounds of 9 holes and used the remaining Tour Speed balls in the process. In doing so, I will provide my final thoughts on the testing of these balls.

The story of the reformulated Tour Speed isn’t that it’s longer. It doesn’t fly higher. You also shouldn’t expect any additional greenside spin. It’s not even softer. The Tour Soft also delivered an impressive balance of distance, consistency and control, spinning at around 4000rpm, which with a 7-iron is slightly less than I would be looking for but it still offered plenty of height. One of the standout features of the Titleist Tour Speed is its durable TPU cover, which is designed to withstand the rigors of golf course play. This material is resistant to cuts and scuffs, extending the ball’s playability and ensuring consistent performance on the course.

Putting: One of my favorite aspects of this ball, the arrow, as opposed to just the name of the ball, on the side. I typically mark my ball with a line, and with this ball, I never even thought twice about needing it, given the arrow. The feel off the putter face was about what I am used to, and I felt the ball rolled true. The Tour Soft is similar but one major difference is the that it features a newly designed T-Shaped side stamp to aid with alignment. Feel The Titleist Tour Speed is designed for maximum speed and distance. Its high-speed core design, combined with a fast casing layer, gives you greater distance off the tee. This ball is aimed at golfers who want to add more yards to their drives. According to the quote on the box this ball is built for golfers with swing speeds like mine but I'm afraid to say that I didn't see any increase in ball speed as Titleist were suggesting.Across the market as a whole, it qualifies as a “firm feel” golf ball, though it’s on or even past the edge of being too soft for Tour play. Diameter and Weight It’s important to understand that Titleist’s objective for Tour Speed isn’t to create another tour ball and so there’s no reasonable expectation that it’s going to be as fast as a tour ball. That’s simply not realistic for any soft-ish golf ball. That said, Titleist believes Tour Speed will prove faster than others in the category while offering the softer feel that players who gravitate to this space in the market are looking for. With new Pro V1 and Pro V1x still several months away, Titleist has decided to pass the time by launching Tour Speed. It’s the company’s first foray into the not-quite-tour-level urethane golf ball category. I discussed this and other categories in my recent diatribe on soft golf balls. One of the defining characteristics is that despite urethane covers, per-dozen costs are less than the tour ball category. As it happens, most are also soft. Titleist Tour Speed provides a high spin rate in the short game, enhancing control and providing a more aggressive approach to the green. The higher spin also means that it has a steeper angle of descent, which can lead to better stopping power on the green.

Core consistency and color were consistent throughout the sample. We did observe a bit of regrind that was isolated to Box 2 but it’s nothing of any particular concern. Cover Right into it, as you will see in the data above, there was a lot to like about the Tour Speed for me and my swing during testing. What stood out most was what felt like the ease of launch while not sacrificing speed/distance for spin. Hitting 35, 37, and 36-yard average peak heights respectively is something that as a mid-ball hitter I enjoyed seeing. Bigger though, the spin numbers in the 9i were higher than I anticipated as a historically lower spin player, and they tapered off into the lower numbers I expected given the product description in the 5i indicating, for me at least, that it’s doing what they claim. True Price is how we quantify the quality of a golf ball. It's a projection of what you'd have to spend to ensure you get 12 good balls. To conclude, the choice between Titleist Tour Speed and AVX golf balls boils down to the style, preference, and budget of the player. Both offer advanced technology and design, and are leaders in the field. In my experience, the Titleist Tour Speed is best suited for golfers looking for a ball that offers distance, control, and feel without breaking the bank. It’s an excellent option for mid to low-handicappers who want a high-performance golf ball.Titleist have adopted a very bold strategy in calling out other golf ball manufacturers by saying that their new Tour Speed ball produces a faster ball speed than the likes of Callaway Chrome Soft, Srixon Z Star and TaylorMade Tour Response. Generally, lower handicappers are looking for a ball that spins more so they can get more control around the greens. In this case, getting a ball with a urethane cover is really important as it will give you the most spin and control. Well, I want to see for myself as judging by the robot testing conducted by Titleist, this ball appears to be aimed at golfers with a ball speed, launch and spin rate that is similar to mine.