TaylorMade reveal new TP5/TP5 pix golf balls

TaylorMade Golf Company Announces the All-New TP5/TP5x pix, Co-Developed and Played By Rickie Fowler

• RRP: £49.99
• Available: 28 February 2020 

TaylorMade have announced the second generation of the high-visibility line of pix™ golf balls, which have been developed in conjunction with Rickie Fowler and will be available in both the TP5 and TP5x models for the first time. 

The 5-piece ball features a ClearPath Alignment system to help golfers line-up their ball thanks to unique logo placement, which was inspired by Fowler’s insights.

“We learned a lot in the development of the first generation of pix, but through our partnership with Rickie Fowler we’ve learned even more,” said Michael Fox, TaylorMade Category Director – Golf Ball & Accessories

“His vital feedback led directly to the development of the ClearPath™ Alignment System. It’s not just about unique cool designs that are easier to see, it’s now validated at the top of the pyramid with a performance benefit like nothing else out there. It’s the ideal combination of style and function.” 

Co-Developed By Rickie Fowler

Over the course of a year, TaylorMade teamed up with Rickie Fowler to develop Pix, a golf ball that aims to reflects his swagger in addition to meeting the performance demands of competing at the highest level.

“The pix graphics give you a precise focal point to work with,” said Fowler. “When we started developing the new design, one of my first comments was if we didn’t have the full TaylorMade logo in two places, we would have space to create a path that works for alignment and feedback.”

What is ClearPath Alignment?

Like many golfers, Fowler prefers to draw a line on his golf ball to help him align putts on the green. The previous generation of pix and all other high-visibility products made that virtually impossible.

Inspired by Fowler’s insights, TaylorMade uniquely positioned a single TaylorMade logo and aligned it perfectly with that TP5/TP5x stamp to form a natural pathway through the centre of the ball. Twelve (12) strategically placed multi-color graphics frame the single TaylorMade logo and TP5/TP5x stamp to form the company’s new ClearPath Alignment™ – the marquee feature of the new pix.

ClearPath not only aims to helps with alignment, but provides immediate feedback on the quality of the roll. On a well-struck putt where the ball is rolling end-over-end, the golfer can see a clearing in the middle of ball which provides two key pieces of information:

1. You’ve started the ball on your intended line
2. You’ve hit a quality putt.

TP5/TP5x Performance

For the first time, pix is available in both TP5 and TP5x models – which utilise TaylorMade’s proprietary 5-layer construction to achieve enhanced speed while still offering complete tee-to green performance. The company has combined the revolutionary technology of ClearPath Alignment™ and the unmatched swagger of Rickie Fowler with the hottest Tour balls in the game.

Speed-Layer System

Comprised of four increasingly stiff layers, featuring a material called HFM. HFM is the fastest material TaylorMade has ever used and is essentially a tightly wound spring and when compressed generates more rebound energy for more ball speed.

Tri-Fast Core

The Tri-Fast Core consists of an extra-large, low-compression inner core (16 compression in TP5 & 25 compression in TP5x) and a progressively stiffer outer core and mantle. The combination of these three layers work in conjunction to create lower drag and increased carry – the primary reason TP5 and TP5x have become the hottest Tour balls in golf.

Dual-Spin Cover

An ultra-soft cast urethane cover and a 30% more rigid inner cover. This system creates a condition that is ideal for greenside control, as the rigid inner cover forces the soft urethane cover into wedge grooves for maximum spin generation.