Written by Ernie in Golf Tips Last Updated August 22, 2026
In specification terms, the TaylorMade Noodle Long and Soft Golf Ball shows low construction layers at 2 alongside below-average compression rating at 69.
Specification profile
Golf Ball
Compression rating: 69Construction layers: 2Cover material: IonomerSpin profile: High
69Compression rating
2Construction layers
IonomerCover material
HighSpin profile
LowLong-game spin
LowShort-game spin
SoftFeel
342Dimple count
How it compares
How this model compares
Compression rating
Below average
69
Low35
This model69
Average81.3
High102
Compression rating is below the typical figure.
Construction layers
Low
2
Low2 layers
This model2 layers
Average2.96 layers
High5 layers
Construction layers is well below the typical figure.
Dimple count
Average
342
Low272 dimples
This model342 dimples
Average338 dimples
High422 dimples
Dimple count is close to the typical figure.
Recommended driver speed
Average
<95 mph (<153 km/h)
Low85 mph (137 km/h)
This model95 mph (153 km/h)
Average96.1 mph (155 km/h)
High105 mph (169 km/h)
Recommended driver speed is close to the typical figure.
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