Titleist Tour Speed Golf Ball Review

If you’re looking to increase your distance and improve your short game, then the Titleist Tour Speed golf ball is a great choice. These urethane covered balls provide exceptional distance and precise short game control, helping you get every yard out of your shots.

The technology driven core delivers maximum speed on full swings for extra distance, and the fast ionomer casing layer helps reduce long game spin. A 346 quadrilateral dipyramid dimple design helps create a penetrating flight trajectory for longer distances with tighter dispersion.

Distance

Featuring a three-piece design, Titleist Tour Speed Golf Balls combine exceptional distance in the long game with precise short game control. The technology driven core delivers maximum speed on full swing shots while the fast ionomer casing layer contributes to increased speed and low long game spin.

The reformulated high-speed 1.550 core combines with the proprietary casing layer and TPU cover to provide exceptional speed for all types of shots tee to green. This combination is the fastest, best performing multilayer urethane golf ball in its class with a softer feel from the face and more greenside spin for optimum short game performance.

Titleist claims that Tour Speed is faster and longer than Callaway Chrome Soft, Bridgestone Tour B RX, TaylorMade Tour Response and Srixon Z-STAR. It will appeal to golfers who are looking for a high performance ball that can help them play their best game while staying within their budget.

This softer-feeling, three-piece ball helps golfers gain the distance they want with a firmer mantle layer underneath the ionomer cover to enhance the distance in a way two-piece balls can't do. This design also allows the ball to create a softer feel, so it can be more effective for players who struggle to get the distance they need with their driver and other clubs.

It also features alignment side-stamps for added accuracy on tee and green. This enables the ball to be made as per the company's alignment line concept that aligns the center of gravity at impact for better consistency and more accurate shotmaking.

In addition to the new TPU cover, Tour Speed features a 346 quadrilateral dipyramid dimple design to improve distance and dispersion. This dimple pattern is also used to increase greenside spin for improved shot-stopping control around the green.

Spin

The spin in a golf ball is a very important factor when it comes to control and distance. In order for a golf ball to stay airborne for a long period of time it must be able to rotate backwards or “backspin.” A ball that does not spin can’t travel very far because it won’t have any lift from the dimples.

In order to maximize the amount of spin a ball can have, Titleist has developed a three-piece golf ball that combines a high speed core with a fast ionomer casing layer and a thermoplastic urethane cover. This combination delivers the speed you need in the short game while ensuring that the ball maintains low, long game spin to maximize distance on approach shots and around the green.

A three-piece design, Tour Speed combines a reformulated core and a proprietary high-flex casing layer with a thermoplastic urethane cover to deliver the ultimate combination of high speed and low long game spin for exceptional distance in the long game and precise short game scoring control. A reformulated 346 quadrilateral dipyramid dimple design provides a penetrating flight trajectory to help increase distance, while the proprietary TPU cover generates optimized greenside spin to improve accuracy and short game control.

The high-speed, reformulated 1.550" core generates fast speed on full swing shots to maximize distance, while the reformulated proprietary high-flex casing layer helps maintain low, long game spin for maximum distance. The proprietary TPU cover is engineered to generate greenside spin for precision short game control, helping you execute every shot from tee to green.

During Justin Thomas’ recent testing session, he worked with Fordie Pitts, a Titleist Tour Consultant for Golf Ball Performance, to evaluate how the new Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls performed in the short game. The session began by evaluating how well the balls performed around the green with different clubs.

Then JT proceeded to test a variety of full shots with wedges and short irons. Once the data was gathered, Fordie recorded Justin’s results and feedback. With all the information compiled, they could now make a more informed decision on which new golf balls would be most effective for his game.

Control

Tour Speed Golf Balls are designed for club golfers who want the best of both worlds - exceptional distance off the tee and precise short game control into the green. They use a multilayer, thermoplastic urethane (TPU) cover that delivers category leading performance.

The Tour Speed is one of Titleist's most popular products, and the brand sees it as a strong sales driver for its premium golf ball lineup. Its market share isn't as high as the company's premium ionomer offerings, but it's growing and its audience is strong.

For the reformulated 2022 version, Titleist used a new urethane core with a new casing layer that maintains low long game spin and helps improve consistency in tee shots. The new Tour Speed also retains the proprietary TPU cover from the original model.

As far as feel is concerned, the Tour Speed feels slightly softer than its Pro V1 competition. The difference isn't significant, but it does make a big difference on the greens and with wedges.

It also produces a lower-pitched impact sound than the Pro V1, which is a nice touch for feel-driven players. That's especially true on greenside putts.

The ball feels good off tees and the TPU cover is very durable, which should help it stand up to wear and tear. The cover is prone to discoloration, however, so it's important that you keep it in the bag when not in use.

Overall, we found the Tour Speed to be a solid performer, with an average compression of 82 on our gauge, which is right in line with the OnCore Vero X1 and Maxfli Tour. Its higher relative compression is what gives the ball its low-ish spin off the tee, which helps the ball get up and down from longer irons.

The reformulated Tour Speed is an excellent mid-range ball, ideal for price-conscious golfers who want the same performance as a Pro V1 without spending the extra money. It isn't the longest or softest ball in its space, but it is a great option for the majority of amateurs.

Value

The value of golf balls can range from £10 a dozen for a cheap, basic ball through to £50 or more for a premium golf ball. One trip looking through Aslan Golf's website will reveal an incredible amount of options and it is important to select the right ball for your game and goals.

If you’re looking for a premium golf ball without paying a premium price, then look no further than Titleist Tour Speed Golf Balls. They are designed for the everyday player who wants long distance and precise control, and they are a great option for mid to low handicappers.

In addition to offering exceptional distance, the Tour Speed is also designed to provide control on short shots and in the greens. They feature a proprietary thermoplastic urethane cover that generates greenside spin for a tighter, more consistent shot.

They’re also designed with a technology-driven core that delivers fast speeds on full swings, while a reformulated high flex casing layer helps maintain low spin for extra distance. The three-piece construction is completed with a 346 quadrilateral dipyramid dimple design that provides a penetrating flight trajectory for longer distance.

It’s not a surprise that the second-generation Tour Speed is performing well, as it offers golfers the performance of a urethane-covered ball at a much lower cost than the Pro V1 or Pro V1x. It also has a reformulated cover that’s more elastic for additional bite around the green.

While it isn’t a juggernaut in the brand’s lineup, it has an audience that Titleist believes will grow. In fact, it’s now the number two selling ball in the brand’s line-up – and that’s a good thing for the company.

The reformulated Tour Speed is an entirely new model, based on a different chemistry and a completely different composition. It’s a lot like a restaurant trying to recreate a popular dish using a different set of ingredients.