TaylorMade Noodle Long & Soft Golf Balls

Overview

TaylorMade's Noodle Long & Soft pairs a 34 compression core with an IOTHANE cover, aimed at golfers who want distance and a soft feel without a tour-ball price. The dimple pattern is patented for straighter flight, and the ball is pitched at moderate swing speeds and players of all skill levels.

This sits in TaylorMade's budget tier, built to compete with two-piece distance balls rather than tour balls like TP5. Buyers with a wide range of handicaps report it holding up against Pro V1 and Chrome Soft in real rounds, a stronger claim than the ball's price point would suggest.

• 34 compression core for a soft feel
• IOTHANE cover built for durability
• 342-dimple pattern for straighter flight
• Impact propulsion core aimed at longer carry

Who it's for

Suited to moderate swing speed golfers, beginners and anyone who wants an affordable ball that still plays long and soft. Less relevant to low-handicap players who need precise greenside spin control from a premium urethane cover.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

The impact propulsion core is what TaylorMade credits for carry distance, while the IOTHANE cover is a softer, more affordable alternative to urethane that still holds up to wedge shots without cracking, according to buyers. The 342-dimple pattern is built to cut air resistance through the swing, the mechanism behind the straighter flight TaylorMade advertises.

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