Patriot 3000 is a newly developed 12-panel volleyball and out floating bladder technology is applied so unlike the conventional 18-panel volleyball with the bladder, enforcement layer and PU outer cover all glued together, there is a thin air layer between the bladder and enforcement layer. So when the ball is smashed, the air layer absorbs the impact so it gives softer touch. 

Furthermore, the dimples on the surface and the 12-panel design allow more accurate ball passing.