New TM Penta 5 Layer Ball

[Addicted2Golf]

Had some great weather and perfect course conditions today....WOW, those Penta's sure can zip!!

 

Hey, easy with that! Hasn't anyone ever told you that its poor form to brag about good fortune? The snow is still not completely melted here yet. LOL.

[MmmmmmBuddy]

Hey, easy with that! Hasn't anyone ever told you that its poor form to brag about good fortune? The snow is still not completely melted here yet. LOL.

My wife said something last night about there possibly being snow on the ground this week. I laughed and Laughed... It's never gonna happen. It will rain..... ALOT, and be 38*, but no snow.

[GolfSpy Dave]

Snow?

 

(65 and sunny for the round this thursday. Viva Cali!)

[MmmmmmBuddy]

Snow?

 

(65 and sunny for the round this thursday. Viva Cali!)

I thought that California was bankrupt?? or was falling into the ocean??

[Andrew Bush]

I think anyone using anything but the pro v one is awesome in my book go against the norm ppl try some new things, sometimes ppl get in the habit or branding mind to what they have to have. Sure a few years ago th pro v one was cream of crop and now ppl have made just as good if not better balls today to put against the pro v one.

 

Im very interested in this remember first time i hit a 4 piece ball now a 5 when will it stop ?

[jamo]

I think anyone using anything but the pro v one is awesome in my book go against the norm ppl try some new things, sometimes ppl get in the habit or branding mind to what they have to have. Sure a few years ago th pro v one was cream of crop and now ppl have made just as good if not better balls today to put against the pro v one.

 

Im very interested in this remember first time i hit a 4 piece ball now a 5 when will it stop ?

 

7? I don't like the ball because it is a 5 piece, I like it because it works for me.

[Jballmn]

I think anyone using anything but the pro v one is awesome in my book go against the norm ppl try some new things, sometimes ppl get in the habit or branding mind to what they have to have.

 

Tried pretty much every single ball out there, and I believe the Pro V is hands down the best ball out there... Yes, there is little to no difference between a lot of the top balls, but its about what you feel most comfortable with, and after years and years of playing Pro V's, I don't plan on changing anytime soon

[TWShoot67]

Tried pretty much every single ball out there, and I believe the Pro V is hands down the best ball out there... Yes, there is little to no difference between a lot of the top balls, but its about what you feel most comfortable with, and after years and years of playing Pro V's, I don't plan on changing anytime soon

 

+1 For me very similar results over the years. Ever since the Pro V1 and the ProV1X has come out it's been the best ball for me as well. I've tried many other balls to see if there may be a better ball for my game but there wasn't. The only ball that I can say came close was last years Srixon Z Star and TM RED, if anything I'd get the leftover TM reds at like 20-25 a dz. and play them if your looking for cheap but great ball. But once again there wasn't anything significant for me to change balls. I'm always willing to give any ball a shot to replace the Pro V1X, it just hasn't happened yet. I will give the TM Penta a fair shot as I like the way it feels, so far I've only chipped it around the house. Don't know how it plays, but the dozen I have will get a serious run through. I like the feel of a softer ball and this ball has that soft cover feel if you know what I mean? Like if you take a Cally iX or a B-Stone B330 and bounce that off a wedge and then you take a prov 1x it's night and day. The V1x has a softer cover feel. that's something I like when it comes to putting and chipping. When it comes to distance I haven't hit anything as consistent. That's just how it's been, but I'm excited about this Penta!

 

Tim

[MmmmmmBuddy]

I think anyone using anything but the pro v one is awesome in my book go against the norm ppl try some new things, sometimes ppl get in the habit or branding mind to what they have to have. Sure a few years ago th pro v one was cream of crop and now ppl have made just as good if not better balls today to put against the pro v one.

 

Im very interested in this remember first time i hit a 4 piece ball now a 5 when will it stop ?

7's the key number here. Think about it. 7-Elevens. 7 dwarves. 7, man, that's the number. 7 chipmunks twirlin' on a branch, eatin' lots of sunflowers on my uncle's ranch. You know that old children's tale from the sea. It's like you're dreamin' about Gorgonzola cheese when it's clearly Brie time, baby. Step into my office.

[Jballmn]

+1 For me very similar results over the years. Ever since the Pro V1 and the ProV1X has come out it's been the best ball for me as well. I've tried many other balls to see if there may be a better ball for my game but there wasn't. The only ball that I can say came close was last years Srixon Z Star and TM RED, if anything I'd get the leftover TM reds at like 20-25 a dz. and play them if your looking for cheap but great ball. But once again there wasn't anything significant for me to change balls. I'm always willing to give any ball a shot to replace the Pro V1X, it just hasn't happened yet. I will give the TM Penta a fair shot as I like the way it feels, so far I've only chipped it around the house. Don't know how it plays, but the dozen I have will get a serious run through. I like the feel of a softer ball and this ball has that soft cover feel if you know what I mean? Like if you take a Cally iX or a B-Stone B330 and bounce that off a wedge and then you take a prov 1x it's night and day. The V1x has a softer cover feel. that's something I like when it comes to putting and chipping. When it comes to distance I haven't hit anything as consistent. That's just how it's been, but I'm excited about this Penta!

 

 

Tim, let us know what you think of the Penta! I'm with you...always willing to give another ball the opportunity to replace the Pro V, but nothing has proven itself to me...Including the Penta

[jamo]

7's the key number here. Think about it. 7-Elevens. 7 dwarves. 7, man, that's the number. 7 chipmunks twirlin' on a branch, eatin' lots of sunflowers on my uncle's ranch. You know that old children's tale from the sea. It's like you're dreamin' about Gorgonzola cheese when it's clearly Brie time, baby. Step into my office.

 

7-Eleven is the best. Maybe they will sell the Hepta when it comes out.

[MmmmmmBuddy]

7-Eleven is the best. Maybe they will sell the Hepta when it comes out.

I'm a little sad that no one got that.....

[HillWilliam]

You can almost be certain of that.

Looking forward to more actual use feedback on the Penta. I've played the Pro-V as my premium ball for the last few years but replaced it this year with Wilson's new FG Tour ball. First ball I like around the greens as much or more than the Pro-V. It's not the longest ball but not a factor for me as I have plenty of distance. Those seeking similar characteristics with more distance should try the C:25...I'll try the Penta but not at $15 a sleeve.

[Nasty Canasta]

Just picked up a dozen of these today. When the weather permits I will be hitting them. It has been raining cats and dogs in the Central Ohio area for the past few days and it shows no real signs of letting up. I am anxious to try these out.

[scraptax]

I have been playing them for several rounds lately and they are excellent balls. Easily as good as Prov1 or other premium spin balls. They are very good in every area of the game. Great spin off wedges, good on distance, easy to work the ball both ways, enough spin off the fairway woods to keep the ball in the air. I play at around 100 mph ball speed and it works well. I think it would be even better at higher swing speeds. It may not be the best ball relative to the price, but it competes well with the premium balls of every company in performance.

[JBones]

I'm a little sad that no one got that.....

I lol'd. I saw Harland Williams' stand up act a few years ago. His stuff isn't that funny, but his delivery makes it hilarious.

 

This ball is pretty good, I've found a few while out playing.

[dustinclyde]

With the new groove rules and the other companies coming out with more spin and more distance versions i feel this penta will get the shaft. It just seems they were one step behind everyone else and will have to come out with a more spin and more distance version of the penta to compete with the other balls

[BBedell]

I have about a dozen sitting in my closet, but with the price tag on these bad boys I do not want to use them until I work out these kinks in my swing. If I sliced one of those into a hazard I would be pretty angry

[abergervt]

love the spin but they are just terrible when it comes to durability and wear, i go through 2-4 a round just cause of scuff marks and wear and my course doesnt have any cart paths.

[Gamache]

I've played the Penta now for weeks, ever since it first came out. I love it. It spins like the pro v1 but is more durable.

[GolfSpy Dave]

I have about a dozen sitting in my closet, but with the price tag on these bad boys I do not want to use them until I work out these kinks in my swing. If I sliced one of those into a hazard I would be pretty angry

Thanks for this post. I was thinking that I am the only one who buys nice balls and then plays crap ones until the swing behaves.

Sort of a reward for playing better.

Although the better ball also helps me to play/score better...

[Nasty Canasta]

I am like that too. I may play a sleeve and then when I loose the three I am done until I get better. But I have to loose the three in the same round.

[GolfSpy Dave]

I am like that too. I may play a sleeve and then when I loose the three I am done until I get better. But I have to loose the three in the same round.

I like that rule of three. I am going to adopt that too. Seems like it would give me some more room to make mistakes without immediately punishing myself after losing the first ball.

[Nasty Canasta]

I don't like to punish myself too much. I had read somewhere "Why buy expensive clubs (not that my clubs are expensive, but they were not cheap) and use the cheapest balls. It is like buying the most expensive and best hunting gear and using bullets from the dollar store." But now the "cheap" balls are getting better and some are better than the expensive one.

[GolfSpy Dave]

I don't like to punish myself too much. I had read somewhere "Why buy expensive clubs (not that my clubs are expensive, but they were not cheap) and use the cheapest balls. It is like buying the most expensive and best hunting gear and using bullets from the dollar store." But now the "cheap" balls are getting better and some are better than the expensive one.

I think that Golf Digest had that last month with the ball hot list. Makes sense.

[Nasty Canasta]

That was it!!! Thanks, I just revisited it to check out there reviews of balls to see if they coincide with most of the reviews on here.

[golf_goddo]

I am playing a TaylorMade Five TP ball which is supposed to be for the Japanese market, nice ball:-) stops on a dime on short approach shots and flies nice off the driver.