I read about this new Penta 3pc ball so I decided to try a sleeve. First, they should call this the Trenta. I'll start from the driver down. The feel of this ball is soft off the Driver with good feedback. This is a lower compression ball and feels like the Titleist NXTs. Flight of the ball is mid to high and does not roll as much as the Penta 5. 3 wood distance is good and feels like the driver. Long irons off the tee feel soft and solid while off the deck it feel a bit thumpy and heavy at impact. This is were the ball starts to shine. Mid to short irons and wedges this ball shows it true color. Ball flight is high and spins nicely. Drop, one hop and stop is typical for full shots yet this ball tends to be really soft for bump and run shots. I hit a toe Pitching wedge from 121 and pulled it about 20 yards off line but it held the green and only release about 5 feet. Off the putter the ball feels much like the other clubs and has a solid almost mushy feel. If I were to compare this ball I would say it would be a softer version of the second generation 392 PROv1. This downside of this ball is the durability issue. I played three holes and noticed scuffing. The urethane cover is thicker than the PROV1 but is much softer.
My average drives when struck one the "screws" were about 265-270. I was told by the proshop guy that is ball is made for people who have a swing speed under 105mph and is comparable to the B330-RXS, Hex 3pc, and NXT yet this ball has a more expensive urethane cover like the B330-RXS but is only $35.99 compared to $45.99. I really like this ball and would switch to this ball but because of the durability issue I have reservations.
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