Golfspy_CG2 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 RICKIE FOWLER CAPTURES WMPO GAMING NEW TAYLORMADE TP5X GOLF BALL In just his second week playing the TP5x competitively after more than a decade playing his previous model, TaylorMade's newest staffer captures 2nd victory for new '19 TP5/x line in same day following stablemate Dustin Johnson's victory at the Saudi International. "A lot of the best players in the world are playing pretty damned well with them. It's no joke.” After making this statement before putting the ball into play for the first time at the Farmers Insurance Open last week, Rickie can now include himself as one of the best players in the world playing - and playing well - with TaylorMade's TP5/x golf balls. "I think the golf ball is the biggest switch you can make in the bag...if it didn’t work for me, I wasn’t going to settle for anything else." Rickie staved off three of the highest ranked players in the field to win at TPC Scottsdale, notching his 5th PGA TOUR victory. TaylorMade introduced the 2019 TP5 and TP5x golf balls earlier this month, following the resounding global success of their predecessors on worldwide tours. With Fowler, 6 of the top 12 players in the Official World Golf Rankings have now put either the ‘19 TP5 or TP5x in play, further validating its world class performance. The 2019 models feature a new Speed Layer System with High-Flex Material (HFM), the fastest material the company has ever used in a golf ball. The all new TP5 & TP5x golf balls will hit retail shelves around the world on February 15. G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSauer Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Move on over, Titleist. Driver: Aerojet 9* | Hzrdus Black Gen 4 Fairway: G410 3W 13* | Alta CB 65 Hybrid: TS2 18* | Tensei AV Blue 70 S Hybrid: iCrossover 20* | Kai'li White 80 Irons: P790 5-PW | DG S300 Wedges: Vokey SM9 | 52, 56, 60 | DG S200 Putter: Link.1 | Accra x LAB --- LAB Golf Link.1 Review --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 Ha I think it will be a while....if ever before we see any major shift in the ball count on tour. They are still dominating it. But everyone ive heard from really likes the new TP5, and the old one was pretty good in its own right. G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 6 hours ago, Golfspy_CG2 said: Ha I think it will be a while....if ever before we see any major shift in the ball count on tour. They are still dominating it. But everyone ive heard from really likes the new TP5, and the old one was pretty good in its own right. Yeah and it’s not even close on tour usage or in market share, although market share is closer than tour usage. great win for Rickie and to come back from the mess that 11 was followed by bogey on 12 was impressive. Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Ha I think it will be a while....if ever before we see any major shift in the ball count on tour. They are still dominating it. But everyone ive heard from really likes the new TP5, and the old one was pretty good in its own right. Exactly - I’m strongly considering a switch - friends gave me a box of the old TP5 x in early December and I’ve loved them - not quite as much green side spin as the Pro VIx IMO but a bit longer and very stable in the wind. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striplingb Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Exactly - I’m strongly considering a switch - friends gave me a box of the old TP5 x in early December and I’ve loved them - not quite as much green side spin as the Pro VIx IMO but a bit longer and very stable in the wind. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpyI have had the exact experience with them. I have found them and the Bridgestone ball are a lil longer and both don’t get crazy in the wind. I love the feel of the ProV’s but if it’s windy I don’t tend to control them as well and conversely don’t spin as much around the green. They both spin enough. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronoc Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 In all honesty, is the only beneficiary of Rickie’s first win of the year Taylormade because of the ball he used? Anyone think Cobra gets more out of the win? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Driver - M2 D-Type, 9.5 degrees, (Stiff flex) (Golf Pride MCC +4 grip) 3/4W - King F6 Black 3-4 Wood (Stiff flex) (Golf Pride MCC +4 grip) 4H - Rogue (Stiff flex) (Stock grip) (Golf Pride MCC +4 grip) 4-AW - Steelhead XR Irons (Stiff flex) (Golf Pride MCC +4 grips, 7i with Winn Dri-Tac X Grip) SW - 56* X-Wedge 60* - MD4 Wedge Putter - Odyssey White Hot RX #7 Bag - ORG 14 cart bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 32 minutes ago, Ronoc said: In all honesty, is the only beneficiary of Rickie’s first win of the year Taylormade because of the ball he used? Anyone think Cobra gets more out of the win? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy They get something especially as now their 3 big staff members have won with the f9 but with Rickie having been on staff for as long as he has been he’s not moving any extra clubs with a win. winning in his second event with the ball and being able to promote the switch from the #1 ball in golf is a lot bigger Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgolf45 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 I think that new driver will get some hits, it's a good looking driver & he was controlling it good all week.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 I have had the exact experience with them. I have found them and the Bridgestone ball are a lil longer and both don’t get crazy in the wind. I love the feel of the ProV’s but if it’s windy I don’t tend to control them as well and conversely don’t spin as much around the green. They both spin enough. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpyAnd it does show how balls perform differently for different players. Agree on the wind stability of the Bridgestone but it lags behind the other two in both distance and greenside spin for me. :(Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 I just saw TP5x on sale at Academy on Monday for $35-dz. On a side note... Like Rickie I had my first Nassau sweep of the year. Beating 3 other guys using an old Ksig beater. Heh! It was long and held the wind well. My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 32 minutes ago, PlaidJacket said: I just saw TP5x on sale at Academy on Monday for $35-dz. On a side note... Like Rickie I had my first Nassau sweep of the year. Beating 3 other guys using an old Ksig beater. Heh! It was long and held the wind well. Those are the previous tp5x balls. The new ones aren’t released yet Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungkory Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 I might have to take back what I said about Rickie only #5witching because of a bigger payday. Maybe if he wins again this year hehe Driver: Rogue ST Max LS Tensei AV Blue S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: 223 Steelfiber PR 95 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50, 54, 58 Steelfiber PR 105 Putter: LAB Link.1 Ball: Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAgolfer2017 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 I have some of last years TP5x to try if it ever stops raining haha. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Bag: 4.5LS Driver: Stealth 9* w/ Aldila Red 60 Fairway: SIM 15* w/ Diamana 70 Fairway: GBB Heavenwood 19* w/ Fujikura Pro 72 Irons: p790 4-PW w/ C-Taper Lite 110s Wedge: MG3 50 & 54 Wedge: Hi-Toe 60* Putter: Spider X Ball: TP5 PIX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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