Low spin is a fitting. Again. AVX versus TP5x — two premium balls that want to fly flatter. I compared them for the golfer who already hits it high.
Most premium golf ball comparisons center on the Pro V1 and TP5 — the mid-spin, all-around options. But there’s a meaningful subset of golfers who spin the ball too much naturally and need a lower-flight, lower-spin alternative at the premium urethane level. The Titleist AVX and TaylorMade TP5x are the two most credible options in that space.
Titleist AVX
The AVX is Titleist’s low-spin, low-trajectory alternative to the Pro V1 — built for golfers who generate high spin naturally and want to bring their ball flight down without switching to a distance ball and losing the short game control of a urethane cover.
The AVX produces noticeably less driver and iron spin than the Pro V1, with a penetrating flight that holds up better in wind than a high-spinning ball. Around the greens, the urethane cover still generates strong spin on delicate shots — not quite Pro V1 level, but closer than the distance between the full-swing numbers would suggest.
Feel is softer than the Pro V1, which surprises some players who expect a low-spin ball to feel firmer. The AVX plays soft across the board, which is either a feature or a drawback depending on your preferences.
Price: ~$54/dozen
TaylorMade TP5x
The TP5x is the high-launch, low-spin sibling of the TP5 — built for faster swingers who want a flatter trajectory and lower spin on driver while maintaining the high spin of the TP5’s five-piece construction on wedge shots. It’s a counterintuitive ball: low spin off the driver, high spin into the green. The five-piece design achieves this through compression-differentiated layers that respond differently to the impact forces of different clubs.
The TP5x plays firmer than the AVX — noticeably so at impact and on putting. For golfers who associate firmness with feedback and control, the TP5x’s feel is preferred. For those who prefer a softer overall experience, the AVX wins.
Price: ~$54/dozen
Head to Head
Driver spin: Both are lower than their sibling balls (Pro V1 and TP5 respectively). TP5x is slightly lower in most testing for faster swing speeds.
Short game spin: TP5x generates higher peak wedge spin through its five-piece construction. AVX is softer but produces slightly less spin from full wedge shots.
Feel: AVX is softer. TP5x is firmer. Clear personal preference call.
Best swing speed for: AVX performs well across a wider range. TP5x is best above 100 mph driver speed where the compression differential between layers activates properly.
Best for: AVX for golfers who want soft feel and lower flight without giving up urethane short game performance. TP5x for faster swingers who want maximum spin separation between driver and wedge shots with a firm feel.
The Bottom Line
Two different takes on the same problem — high natural spin — solved through different engineering philosophies. Try both and pay attention to driver flight and wedge spin. The ball that brings your driver flight down the most while maintaining short game performance is the right choice.