What a release from TaylorMade! The premium family of Tour Preferred and Tour Preferred X golf balls is rolling into play and promises absolute peak performance from March 1st for $45.99 per dozen for everyone who wants to take their A-game to a new level. This isn't just any ball; these are precision tools developed to optimize your game from tee to green. Performance orientation is the be-all and end-all here.
Tech Check: What's Inside?
Both models come packed with innovations. The React Core ensures explosive ball speeds, while the Spin Mantle precisely regulates spin – no more erratic shots. The LDP Aerodynamics, with its 322-dimple pattern, guarantees stable flight, even when the wind decides to play its own game. The absolute highlight, however, is the new Soft Tech Cast Urethane Cover. TaylorMade positioned it as the softest yet most durable cover of its time, featuring improved shear resistance compared to previous balls. This means: More greenside grip and fewer unsightly scuffs after an imperfect strike.
Your Ball for Your Game: The Subtle Difference
Here, the wheat is separated from the chaff, or rather, the balls for individual player needs. The Tour Preferred (four-layer) is clearly designed for golfers seeking more spin with long and mid-irons, without having to sacrifice the feel and performance of the X-model on other shots. Those who, on the other hand, need a flatter trajectory and less spin should opt for the Tour Preferred X. This five-layer ball builds on the flight profile of the TaylorMade Lethal and adds another layer of greenside control and durability.
Tour pros like Sergio Garcia recently secured victories with the Tour Preferred X at the Thailand Golf Championship and the Qatar Masters, and Jessica Korda also triumphed with it at the start of the 2026 Pure Silk Classic. This demonstrates: These balls are performing at the highest level and are running exceptionally strong. A clear statement from TaylorMade that could catapult your golf game to the next level.
