SPY PICS & INFO: TaylorMade Prototype Golf Ball - "Project 5"

[HipCheck]

TaylorMade has started its prototype process for a new tour ball, calling it 'Project 5' for now.

 

This is the tour prototype golf ball that TaylorMade Golf Tour Staff Professional Justin Rose put into play at the Deutsche Bank Championship.

 

Prior to the start of the tourney at TPC Boston, Dean Snell, TaylorMade VP of Research and Development was on-site to test the new prototype ball. Rose put the new ball in play for 9 holes and was longer that the current model he was using. Rose said, "This is what I'm looking for. Balls are staying on line so much better and carrying out longer.” He liked it so much, he asked if he could play that week in Boston. He played 18 holes in the Pro-Am with the 'Project 5' and came back to Dean and said "I don't how you did it, but outstanding work.”

 

Dean says “This is the first time in 24 years on tour for me that a player wanted to play a new ball that same day as proto testing. I called the plant, had 4 dozen overnighted and brought them back to him Thursday for the start of the tourney.”

 

We'll have to see what the ball is called when it comes to production. Of course the TaylorMade prototype ball can't just be put into play without USGA approval first, so this has likely been in development for a while. Some screen grabs from the USGA's approved list are attached.

 

What do you think, current Penta and Non-Penta users?

 

 

 

 

 

[tnord]

as a current penta player, i just hope it retains the soft feel off of every club. looks like they got rid of the seam, which is nice.

[Rebel420]

TM needs to send a few sleeves out for us lowly mortals to test drive. I know someone who would be a great candidate if they did so!

[TheDarkOne]

I really like the look of this new ball.

[HipCheck]

[quote name='Rebel420' timestamp='1346873020' post='5592061']
TM needs to send a few sleeves out for us lowly mortals to test drive. I know someone who would be a great candidate if they did so!
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Interesting idea. This is far from production ready though.

[Mustng5]

I want now! How much???

[sheppy335]

I would love to test drive them, even one sleeve.

[harleydavis]

Longer than the current Penta and maintain the same spin and feel characteristics? Sign me UP!

[TheMoneyShot]

Good into here Hip, thanks! I'm looking forward to hearing more about it.

[chiguy]

Definitely looks at least 18 yards longer.

[scratchswinger]

In- Thx WRX and TMAG!!!



































Just kidding, I always wanted to do that. I look forward to testing, hopefully it is just a rebadged TP RED.

[Panerai111]

Balls are the new drivers for TM? I'll take a sleeve plz!

[RonSwanson]

As a current Penta player, I hope it more closely resembles the Penta TP and not the current TP5. I had much better spin and launch numbers with that previous version.

[HackerDad78]

[quote name='chiguy' timestamp='1346874344' post='5592195']
Definitely looks at least 18 yards longer.
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Wow, surprised it took 10 comments to get the TM haters on the thread!

I've never seen a brand garner so much love/hate as TM. Its like Apples vs. PC!

[ladahl]

On a sidenote... I'm liking the new Avatar Hip Check

[Gotblades]

Is it round???? AND white?????/

[moonshine]

very cool stuff for sure! TMag could not find a better brand ambassador than Rose. He was a heck of a nice guy when we got to chat with him. I will try it for sure, hope it is not cost prohibitive!

[Big Ben]

I like the name as it is, PROJECT 5, simple and cool...BB

[ConfusedGolfer3412]

The dimples kinda look hexagonish or I'm crazy idk

[RonSwanson]

[quote name='Big Ben' timestamp='1346877299' post='5592491']
I like the name as it is, PROJECT 5, simple and cool...BB
[/quote]

+1

[youngwaldo]

got to try them.

Wk

[ksavy17]

if it is any better than the current penta than sign me up cuz the TP5 is terrific

[speeder757]

Looks to be Seamless with larger dimples.

Love the current TP5 .... More distance is always welcome

[ultra45]

[quote name='major123' timestamp='1346877414' post='5592501']
The dimples kinda look hexagonish or I'm crazy idk
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when i first looked at the pic my initial thought was "looks like hex dimples to me"....

[lobub]

I smell a Callaway lawsuit!

[naut25]

Agreed with the above post mention hex design.. That's the first thing which came to mind when I saw the ball. Played the Penta TP, TP5 however have now changed to the ProV1X.

This also explains the price drop we have in Australia. 3 dozen for $99 AUD.

[swanry30]

i would run with that name to the bank...

< project 5 >

[Sean25rp]

Hope it's like the tp red!

[Sniperman]

Yes, I know, there will never be another TP Red LDP...but could this be it?

So if they're testing it now, that means release date is probably slated right before the holidays? Can't get here fast enough. The Penta TP5 just didn't work out for me, the original Penta suited me better.

GO !!!

[HipCheck]

[quote name='ladahl' timestamp='1346876168' post='5592387']
On a sidenote... I'm liking the new Avatar Hip Check
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Thanks bud! No idea why I thought of it, but with the text above, it works