Taylormade Penta VS Prov1

I switched to the Penta from the ProV1x for the upcoming season. I was impressed with the distance and spin control with my wedges.

I've played about 15 rounds with the Penta TP and IMO it's every bit the ProV1x's equal. Booms off the driver and really great around the greens.

I won't switch until I can get a deca TP.....

I thought they weren't going to be released until next month?

The official release isnt until next month but Taylor Made released a limited quantity before Christmas to get the ball out there. I have putted with both and the Penta wins hands down.

Don't switch guys! It's all a ploy. We have seen this movie before!

Make a great product, folks sing it's praises, then start churning technology improvements. In 6 months it will be Penta with MWT. Then Penta with BCT (Ball Control Technology). Six months later Penta with MWT and BCT. Then six months later.....

[quote name='Sabaka' date='16 January 2010 - 10:10 AM' timestamp='1263658250' post='2184957']
Don't switch guys! It's all a ploy. We have seen this movie before!

Make a great product, folks sing it's praises, then start churning technology improvements. In 6 months it will be Penta with MWT. Then Penta with BCT (Ball Control Technology). Six months later Penta with MWT and BCT. Then six months later.....
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Nice sarcasm. The Penta is so similar tot he Pro V1x and the tp red LDP for me but has more spin with irons and slightly more spin with wedge shots. Also feels a hair softer off the putter

Bit premature. No sign of these in the UK 'til March!

I ain't buying into it. Cuz you KNOW that they're already working on the hepta, hexa, octa and deca balls. what are the extra pieces for NOW? Hmm....layer 6 for lack of beer carts, layer 7 for temperatures between 78 and 79.2, layer 8, 9 and 10 all work inconjunction to prove that the owner of the ball is truly an indiot for subscribing to the Taylor Made ball ofthe month club.

Not sure why people seem so concerned with how and when TM decides to [s]change[/s] improve their product line. A dozen balls is a dozen balls. If you feel that the Penta ball will hamper your game versus a newer ball...... well maybe golf isn't for you!

With that said, is there any truth that TM will be updating the Penta ball already?

Getting too much spin with the irons with the Penta *impacting flight + distance not spin on the green*..... Im sticking with the Nike One Tour.

Haven't tried the penta yet but I amn really looking forward to it

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I ain't buying into it. Cuz you KNOW that they're already working on the hepta, hexa, octa and deca balls. what are the extra pieces for NOW? Hmm....layer 6 for lack of beer carts, layer 7 for temperatures between 78 and 79.2, layer 8, 9 and 10 all work inconjunction to prove that the owner of the ball is truly an indiot for subscribing to the Taylor Made ball ofthe month club.
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[quote name='adam62482' date='16 January 2010 - 04:10 PM' timestamp='1263679851' post='2185553']
Not sure why people seem so concerned with how and when TM decides to [s]change[/s] improve their product line. A dozen balls is a dozen balls. If you feel that the Penta ball will hamper your game versus a newer ball...... well maybe golf isn't for you!

With that said, is there any truth that TM will be updating the Penta ball already?
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No they arent updating the ball already but you know they are working on it as with every other company. Its not like R&D stops after something new comes out. And I do not understand this ball of the month with Taylormade as they have a two year cycle with their golf balls just like everyone else

does anyone remember a super ball, that you bounced in the parking lot to see how high it goes. the PENTA feels like that, it might be a great ball, and you can overcome the super ball feel. but it will take some getting used to. the Callaway I(s) is a great ball too

THAT'S HOW RUMORS GET SPREAD!!!!

I'm looking forward to trying the Penta, but will be suprised if it's better than the Z Star.

It flies just like the z star for me... Too much spin but nice soft feel

Well, if Taylormade really updates the Penta soon or puts in play 10 different balls in a year as some guys here state, then prices will drop down and the on one who will benefit from such is the customer, .i. us.


I don't see a problem in releasing product after product, I actually think its great since more people can afford "almost new technology" at better prices then...

Not sure how you can compare these two together? Prov1x,maybe. Anyone playing the normal V1 more then likely would not be switching to a less spinning ball

IMHO the TP Red is as good or better than the Penta. I have tried over and over again to love the ball but see no improvement over the TP red, which in my hands beats the PV1 and PV1X. My opinion for what it's worth

I chose the V1 as I presumed it included the V1x which has been great for me. The V1 is not as good as the Penta for me. I'm actually debating the i(s) over the V1x. The Penta's layers adjusting to SS formulae is a great idea if it works, but it didn't seem to produce the performance I was looking for.

Drink Tropicana and save $10 dollars on the Penta balls.... the Penta gets my vote based on price!

which has more spin?

I love the Penta! Becuase of the Penta my ball of choice the TP Red LDP went way on sale. It great to get a top end ball at $25 dozen. Bought enough for 100 rounds. After that I have a look at something else.

I'm a single digit hcp who's been playing the Pro V1 and V1x for the past two years. There was so much buzz behind the Penta that I couldn't help but try them out. It only took one round to convince me to switch. Distance was amazing (equal to, or better than the V1x), spin, control and feel surpassed that of the V1 - I prefer the soft feel of a ball being struck. TM has a winner on their hands, I just don't know how they'll improve from this ball, but you know they will.

As for the folks making jokes about TM, it's getting old. If you have the $$ or connection to game their latest products...go for it. Every other manufacturer comes out with a new line of products every year, TM does it every six months...and their successful because of a great marketing team.

I have been gaming the same TM Rescue TP hybrids (3 & 4) from 2007, none of their new products in this category have come close to how these clubs have performed. The other TM product I've used is the R9 driver.

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I chose the V1 as I presumed it included the V1x which has been great for me. The V1 is not as good as the Penta for me. I'm actually debating the i(s) over the V1x. The Penta's layers adjusting to SS formulae is a great idea if it works, but it didn't seem to produce the performance I was looking for.
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Stay away from Cally i(s)...you WILL lose distance! I used the i(s) on the back 9 and lost at least 20-25yds from the tee! In addition, the "s" is supposed to stand for "soft" - not the case. As it has been for every Callaway ball, these still felt like rocks!

I'm trying to save you $$, frustration and time! Good luck!

I am a Titleist guy. Love the irons, Love the woods, Love the wedges, and love my Titleist putter. That said, for me I think the penta is better fit. I guess I will have to get a new hat!

Penta is quickly growing on me.. feels great off the putter.. a little longer for me off the driver and irons.. ProV1 is still a little better around the green but not by much.

The more I play the Penta the more I like it over the Pro V1. I have a couple Pro V1 balls left and as soon as they are gone I will not be buying any more Pro V1's. The Penta is a great ball and for me and my game I feel that it out performs the Pro V1 in all areas.