I'm sure many of you avid readers have been impatiently waiting for this news, and today I'm pleased to report that the wait is finally over. After much fanfare and demand from the top professionals on Tour, TaylorMade has officially launched their newest variants of the legendary TP5 and TP5x golf balls - now available with their groundbreaking 360° ClearPath Alignment stripe technology.

“The reason golfers have fallen in love with the 360° ClearPath Alignment Stripe is because it really allows them to lock in on their line from behind the ball. The immediate feedback about how the golf ball rolls is pivotal as well,” said TaylorMade’s Senior Director of Product Creation, Golf Balls, Michael Fox, Senior Director of Product Creation.

As you may recall, the Tour Response Stripe ball was a runaway success when it debuted last year, becoming TaylorMade's top-selling visual offering practically overnight. The stripe's ability to aid alignment on putts and provide crucial ball reaction feedback clearly resonated with players. Top English pro Tommy Fleetwood was among those publicly voicing his desire to see the stripe make the jump to TaylorMade's flagship balls.

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Well, Fleetwood and golfers everywhere have gotten their wish. After confirming it as their "most requested product" of recent seasons, TaylorMade equipped both the TP5 and TP5x with their signature 22mm stripe wrapping completely around the ball. This allows for truly precise alignment on every putt from any direction around the hole. Additionally, the digital stripe serves as a path guide on full shots to help squaresness at impact.

While the stripe borrowed from Tour Response delivers the alignment benefits, TaylorMade opted for a more refined color palette befitting these premium-priced balls. Black and white stripes maintain the products’ classic look without unnecessary flashes of color. Initial feedback from tour testers like Keita Nakajima and Tommy Fleetwood himself has been overwhelmingly positive as well.

The new TP5 and TP5x Stripe balls are available for pre-order now and will be arriving at retailers starting August 29. For many serious players, these additions may cement TaylorMade's offerings as the most well-rounded and technologically advanced on the market. Be sure to try them out yourself and see why they're earning top reviews. As always, you can check back here for any great introductory offers or coupon codes to help you save a few bucks. Now go get fit into your new stripes!

TaylorMade's new TP5 and TP5x Stripe golf balls:

Construction

The TP5 and TP5x Stripe balls maintain the popular dual-core constructions that golfers love in the original versions. The TP5 utilizes a soft, fast-compressing inner core wrapped in a thin, elastic outer core for maximum energy transfer and ball speed.

Meanwhile, the TP5x showcases TaylorMade's expertise with a specially reformulated outer core for optimized spin control and feel around the greens. Both feature the perfect sphere shaping we've come to expect from these models.

Cover

A highly durable urethane cover provides impressive ball speeds on full shots while maintaining soft feel and short game spin. TaylorMade's renowned casting process creates a nearly perfect spherical shape. 

Colors

As mentioned, the 360° ClearPath Alignment comes in a simple yet classy black-on-white color scheme. Golfers can choose between the classic white or yellow colors as well.

Pricing

Due to high demand, the initial pre-order pricing is set at $57.99 per dozen - a slight $2 upcharge versus the non-stripe versions. However, TaylorMade has provided me an exclusive 10% off coupon code to help offset this premium for my readers.

Early reviews

Tour testers have been singing the praises of the revamped TP5 and shot-making abilities of the new TP5x. One noted the balls offer more speed and spin consistency across all clubs without sacrificing buttery feel around the greens.

Availability

Pre-orders are underway now at TaylorMadeGolf.com and select retailers. Full release is timed for August 29th just before many major Fall events. Quantities may be limited due to high anticipation, so act fast if you want to be first to play the new Stripes.

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