Bridgestone e12 Contact vs TaylorMade TP5
Which is right for your game?
Bridgestone
e12 Contact
premium surlyn
Compression
73 (Mid)
0 120
TaylorMade
TP5
tour urethane
Compression
85 (Mid)
0 120
Spec comparison
Spec
e12 Contact
TP5
Compression
73
85
Cover
surlyn
urethane
Spin
mid
high
Feel
mid
soft-mid
Construction
3-piece
5-piece
Category
premium
tour
Swing Speed
80–105 mph
90–115 mph
Price tier
Mid-Range
Premium
Choose the e12 Contact if…
- ✓ You have a slower swing speed or prefer a softer feel
- ✓ Budget matters — the e12 Contact costs less per dozen
- ✓ Contact Force Dimple creates better ball-to-face contact at impact for more accurate, straighter shots
Choose the TP5 if…
- ✓ You prioritize short game spin and greenside control
- ✓ You swing over 95 mph and want firmer feedback
- ✓ TaylorMade's 5-layer tour ball