The BEST GOLF BALL for MID-HANDICAP Golfers is….?

Mid-handicap golfers: searching for the perfect golf ball? In this in-depth review, I test and compare the Taylormade Tour Response and the Wilson Triad—two popular options tailored to average golfers!

Last month, I reviewed the Wilson Triad and called it the best ball for mid-handicappers. Many of you agreed, but several viewers suggested that the Taylormade Tour Response might actually be better. So today, we’re putting that theory to the test.

In this video, I take both balls onto the course and break down how they perform across key categories: distance, control, feel, and short game performance. From compression rating to greenside spin, I highlight the key differences that matter when you’re trying to drop your scores.

By the end of this video, you’ll have a clear answer to the question: which is the best golf ball for mid-handicap golfers in 2025?

Whether you’re trying to gain consistency off the tee or dial in your wedge game, choosing the right ball can make a big difference. This comparison aims to simplify your decision and help you play better golf without wasting money on gear that doesn’t suit your game.

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Timecodes;

0:00 – Intro
0:32 – Compare & Contrast
1:50 – Home Golf Simulator Testing
3:45 – How do they Feel?
4:29 – Lob Wedge Testing Results
5:22 – Pitching Wedge Testing Results
6:39 – 7 Iron Testing Results
7:32 – Driver Testing Results
8:40 – The Best Golf Ball for Mid Handicap Golfers is…
9:52 – Outro

Last month, I reviewed what I believed to be the best golf ball for mid- handicap golfers, the Wilson Triad. While a lot of you agreed with my findings in that video, there was a few of you that believed that the Tailor-ade Tour Response was actually a better golf ball. So, here we are today reviewing the Tailormade Tour Response. I’m going to be putting that golf ball through its paces today and at the same time comparing it against the Wilson Triad. By the end of this video, we will know for sure which golf ball is the best golf ball for mid handicap golfers. Let’s get into it. First things first, let’s have a look at some of the specifications for these two golf balls. Arguably, the most important thing to consider is the compression rating. The Tailor-Made Tour Response has a compression rating of 70, which to be honest is a little bit on the soft side. The average male golfer swings the driver at around 93 mph. So ideally, we’re looking for a compression of around 80. So even for the average golfer, the tall response is going to feel a little bit soft. Whereas the Wilson Triad has a compression rating of 80, which is about right for a 93 mph swing speed. Price-wise, the Taylor Maiden cost you around £40 per dozen compared to the Wilson, which is around £35 a dozen. I got these prices from American Golf, which isn’t the cheapest retailer here in the UK, but it should give us a rough idea of how much these golf balls are going to set you back. So far, I’m sticking to my guns about the Wilson Triad being better for mid- handicappers. But let’s have a look at their construction. Both golf balls have a three layer build, and both golf balls have a urethane cover, which every single premium golf ball on the market tends to go for nowadays. So far, I’m still giving the edge to the Wilson Triad. It’s cheaper and I think the compression rating is more suited to the average golfer. But as always, the proof is in the pudding. Let’s gather some data with these two golf balls and see which one is performing better. As always, I’m going to gather my data here in the simulator using the Flight Scope Meo Plus launch monitor. I’m going to hit both golf balls with four different clubs. The lob wedge, the pitching wedge, the seven iron, and the driver. I want to know how these golf balls perform throughout the whole bag. I’m going to hit 20 shots with each ball with each club, and I’m going to use club speed as a controlling factor for this test. By doing that, I’m making sure that I’m comparing both golf balls fairly. Once I’ve hit all my shots, I’m going to use the best 15 strikes from each ball with each club and then present you guys with all the data. By picking the best 15 strikes, I’m making sure that I’m giving you guys reliable data. I am an average golfer after all. So, I am going to hit the odd bad shot and there’s no point using those bad shots in the data. Now, if you’ve done the maths on that, you’ll know I’m going to be hitting 160 shots for this test. So, I better crack on. Now, I’m not going to bore you with every single shot. I’ll be back in a second with the results. [Music] [Music] Hey, hey, hey. Right, results are in. But before I show you these results, how do these golf balls actually feel? Was the difference in compression ratings actually noticeable when you hit the golf balls? Well, the answer to that is yes. If you like a softer golf ball, the tailor made to response was definitely softer than the Wilson Triad. Now, that’s not necessarily a bad thing because feel is totally subjective. I might think it’s too soft, but you guys at home might think it’s perfect for you. The only way you guys are going to really know if this golf ball is too soft for you is simply by hitting it. My driver swing speed is above average. I’m swinging the driver at around 100 mph. So, the Tailor Made is going to feel a little bit too soft for me. But again, that’s just my opinion. You guys should try these golf balls yourself and find out. Anyway, let’s have a look at the data. Let’s start off with the lob wedge results. Now, for the lob wedge, the average club head speed for this test was 50 mph, which is basically a pitch shot for me. Now, this is an area of the game where you need a lot of control. So, stopping power is going to be key for this golf club. I’ll put all the results on screen for you. Now, as you can see, there isn’t actually that much to choose between these two golf balls. Carry is basically the same, the ball speed is basically the same, spin is almost identical, and the descent angle is almost the same. You could argue that the Wilson Triad is stopping a little bit quicker because it’s descending a little bit steeper, but honestly, us average golfers aren’t going to notice that difference out on the golf course. I don’t even think a tour pro could notice that difference. After round one, I’m going to call this a tied ball game. Pun intended. Let’s move on to the pitching wedge results. For the pitching wedge, the average club head speed was 77 mph, which is basically a full swing for me. Now, we’re starting to see a bit of a difference between these two golf balls. We’re starting to hit the golf ball a little bit harder. So, if there’s any differences between these two golf balls, we’ll start noticing from now on. Here are all of the results. Okay, so we’ve got a three difference in carry with the Tailormaid taking the win. But at what cost? The ball speed was only slightly better, but the biggest difference in my opinion was the spin number. The Tailor Made is spinning basically 600 less than the Wilson, which is actually quite a lot and would explain why it’s actually carrying further than the Wilson, but the stopping power is compromised a bit here, even with the steeper descent angle. Looking at these results, I think the Wilson will probably stop a little bit quicker than the Tailor Made. But the big question is here, do we value distance or control? Do we want to hit the ball a long way or do we want it to stop quick? Get in the comments, let me know which one you would prefer. So far, I think I’m going to have to give the edge to the Tailor Made for this golf club. Out of the four metrics that we looked at, it was better in three of them. And I can’t not give the Tailor Made the win if it’s winning in three out of four of the categories. But there is a bit of an asterisk on that result for me. Let’s have a look at the 7 iron results. For the 7, the average club head speed for the test was 87 mph, which is a full swing for me with this club. If you thought the Tailor-Made Tool Response was edging this test so far, think again. Here are all of the results. As you can see, the Wilson Triad has well and truly entered the free. We’ve got longer carry, faster ball speed, more spin, and a steeper descent angle. The Wilson Triad has wiped the floor with the Tailor Made with the 7iron. I’d argue that both golf balls probably have lower spin numbers than I’d usually like, and that might be down to the fact that both golf balls are a little bit low on compression rating for me. But still, the Wilson Triad is performing really well here. And that’s a very easy win over the Tailormaid for this round. We’ve got one club to go and we’ve got a tied ball game so far. Let’s see how these golf balls perform with the driver. Finally, for the driver, the average club head speed for the test was 100 mph. Now, this isn’t a full swing for me, but it’s a speed that I can reliably replicate, which is really important for this test, especially considering I’m coming towards the end of 160 shot test. Now, just an FYI, for these tests, I always buy a brand new sleeve of three golf balls. I’ll use one ball for the lob wedge and the pitching wedge. I’ll use another ball for the seven iron, and I’ll use the other ball for the driver. That way I’m making sure that I’m using a brand new golf ball for every test and that by the time we get to the driver results, I haven’t actually battered these golf balls to oblivion yet. But anyway, let’s have a look at the results. Guys, there is literally nothing to pick between these two golf balls. I’d argue again that the spin numbers aren’t ideal for me due to the golf ball’s compression ratings, but you have to admit that that’s not a bad carry number for a 100 mph golf swing. I’ve tested better golf balls than these in the past, and the ball speed isn’t that far off. So, you guys were right. I did need to test the Tailor-Made Tour Response and it is a great golf ball, but which one is actually better for mid- handicap golfers. So, I’ve really put these golf balls through their paces. The data suggests that I should give the win to the Wilson Triad. We looked at four different metrics across four different golf clubs, and the Wilson Triad actually edged the data battle with seven wins compared to the Tailor-Made’s five wins. But the real story here is in the golf ball’s similarities. Out of the 16 metrics that we looked at, they tied in four, which is really rare when comparing two golf balls, and even the wins were tightly fought. This might be really boring, guys, but the best golf ball for mid- handicap golfers is going to come down to feel. The Tailor-Made Tour response was definitely softer, and if you prefer a softer golf ball, you can be safe in the knowledge that you’re not going to lose performance by going with the Tailor Made. I’d suggest that if your driver’s swing speed is edging just over 93 miles an hour, then the Wilson Triad is going to be the better golf ball for you. And if your swing speed is a little bit lower than 93 miles an hour, then the Tailor-Made Tour Response is going to be better for you. And that’s purely because of the feel of these golf balls. Price-wise, a sleeve of three of these golf balls isn’t going to break the bank. If you’re a mid- handicap golfer looking for a new golf ball, seriously give both of these balls a go. You’re not going to be disappointed either way. Guys, thank you so much for watching this whole video. If you’re still here and you’re not yet subscribed, please consider hitting that subscribe button. Every video I do is data driven and is designed to give you guys the information you need to make the right decision for your golf game. I do all sorts of golf ball reviews and I do all sorts of club reviews. My content is designed to help mid- handicap golfers like ourselves get better at golf with knowledge. 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