All ping wrx putters are subject to the approval of the. Vortec technology on the back of the ti 811 head minimizes turbulent wake during the downswing for faster clubhead speed with stability and forgiveness. The lowest, deepest cg of any ping driver generates greater distance by increasing dynamic loft on both axes for maximizing forgiveness. The g has already been added to the bags of ping staffers bubba watson and david lingmerth and i set out to see if its worth adding to yours as well.
The club has a traditional shape, with a slightly deep face. I have compared my ping g lst to the newer g400 on a stores indoor monitor. On the course, the ping g410 plus was everything i could want in a. Jan 11, 2016 effectively g driver gives you the speed of a small head with the performance moi of a bigger oneand then some. The first thing i read was golf wrx and got immediately.
We like the categories as used by golfwrx in their recent article but we think. Jul 30, 2014 but can a lowspin driver really be a fit for elite and hacker alike. The g410 plus is one of the most forgiving drivers on the market, and with an allaroundperformance. The subaru impreza second generation is a compact car manufactured between 2000 and. Subaru fitted a dohc version of the same engine to the automaticonly 1. It was obviously a bit warmer, but looking at the numbers gathered on trackman 4, the swing speeds were roughly the same. Putting weight forwards can lead to more distance but as the expense of some forgiveness something which ping wont do. Every time a new club hits the market, our most frequently asked question is it really better than the. The engine may be nearly the same as it was in 2004 when it launched, but the stis 310 horsepower and 290 lbft of torque remain competitive within its class. Taking a page from the g ls tec, the head size of the new g400 is 440 cc, slightly.
It just goes to show what a legendary driver the v2 was. Jan 11, 2016 the g drivers employ more traditional, pearshaped club heads made possible by an eyecatching change to the geometry of their crowns. Ping drivers provide high performing models year in and year out and consistently offers something for golfers of all skill levels. Get a great deal on your new or used ping driver when. I hit my ping g a little farther than the g30 and the forgiveness felt about the same. Searched ping s website but couldnt find a link to how there adapter settings work and effect on loft and lie. Its been nearly three years since the release of the g30, and ping has just made another counterintuitive driver release. Inspired by dragonfly wings and 18 wheelers, the new ping g series is advancing speed, distance and forgiveness to.
It has two powerful turbocharged engine choices one of which comes in the highperformance sti model along with adept handling and standard allwheel drive. This is the key to high moi resistance to twisting and forgiveness. Pings longest, straightest driver combines turbulator and vortec technologies to reduce drag and wake turbulence for faster head speed and remarkable distance. As with the g30, the g driver will be available in a standard model, along with ls tec low spin, and sf tec straight flight variants. Are there any ping g driver owners that have compared their ping g to the g400 max. Taking a page from the g ls tec, the head size of the new g400 is 440 cc, slightly smaller but offering more forgiveness due to the design and setting the cg more towards the back of the club. Its been adored by players of all skill levels, and the sales numbers have been crazy.
When i test ping drivers, the lst is generally the model that creates the best performance, and the g400 lst was no exception. Inspired by dragonfly wings and 18 wheelers, the new ping g series is advancing speed, distance and forgiveness to unprecedented levels, all without sacrificing other performance attributes. According to ping, bubba watson added about 10 yards with the g30 when compared to the g25 driver he used to win the 2014 masters and you. Ping took a risk with the g700 and got it mostly right. I put the new ping g400 driver against the ping g driver so see if the brand new model is better.
Granted, its only 15 cubic centimeters smaller, but its noticeable at address. Only one coupon code is valid per customer per order. The g20 almost matches a driver ping released over years ago. The new ping g400 driver is just another extension of the great performance of the g30 and g lineup. The numbers say that the ping g20 is one of the top 2 or 3 drivers weve had in.
As a recipient of ping regional fitter of the year honors, 2nd swing golf has the tools and expertise to find you the perfect ping driver for your game. Aug 09, 2017 the new ping g400 driver is just another extension of the great performance of the g30 and g lineup. The best 2019 driver and shaft combinations true fit clubs. I think the g is the perfect blend of performance and forgiveness. Compared with the anser, the g25 is a higherlaunching, higherspinning driver with greater forgiveness. What are the pros and cons of each and how do they compare to each other.
Mar 24, 2016 performance and feel with how impressive the g30 is, i was intrigued to see if and how ping improved with the g driver when it comes to performance. I hit my ping g a little farther than the g30 and the. The center of gravity has been lowered in the club head to prod. After keeping the ping g20 driver in the bag for the majority of the season last year, i was certainly excited to take a look at the new ping g25 driver. Once again i was left impressed with how the club performed.
Ping launches new g400 max driver, the most forgiving driver in golf as initially expected, the ping g400 max driver that officially launched today is made for more forgiveness, with a larger construction than its original g400 family. Lie 5 degrees can be built as standard product and bigger changes can be ordered on some models as a special order through ping wrx. The subaru wrx features allwheel drive and a raucous nature, placing performance above a quiet cabin and a stiff ride. In my opinion it sounded slightly better but didnt give me a noticeable increase in performance to warrant a change. Apr 28, 2012 i think the g is the perfect blend of performance and forgiveness. An ultrathin dragonfly crown saves 8g of weight to create the lowest, deepest cg and highest moi in a ping. I test the ping g410 driver and their upgrade driver shaft options to see the difference in the performance. Performancesince the ping g15 driver was super forgiving and. The company shrunk the size of its new g400 drivers in a climate where fullsize drivers have become the norm. For the last 18 months, pings g30 driver has been dominant. When the ball struck the club face it felt almost like effortless power. More heelbiased cg creates roughly 1012 yards more draw bias compared to g. Ive gamed the g30 driver since the moment it was released, so i have a very solid basis for comparison with the new g driver.
Only reason i switched from the ping g25 was that the g felt less harsh off the face. So for me, the max is the driver that gives me the performance that i liked about the g. The cost of this ping wrx option is in addition to the cost of your putter. While its not a revolutionary jump forward, the new ping g driver is better than the g30 in every way. The ping g series is a followup to the very popular ping g30 version. He actually preferred liked the look and the feel of. The i20, pings previous offering in this line, was a nice lowerhitting, lower spinning driver.
Ping calls it dragonfly technology, and it occupies the space behind the companys turbulators, which were introduced with the g30 driver. Going to get fit relatively soon and really like the forgiveness of the g drivers so this might end up in my bag. The g drivers employ more traditional, pearshaped club heads made possible by an eyecatching change to the geometry of their crowns. The following day, i took the ping g400 max driver with me to abu dhabi for a day of testing at saadiyat beach. Ping shout about the gs aerodynamic performance, fittingly it delivered the highest average club speed for two of three testers. I like ping, i like the g20 except the sound but anyone considering it should demo it beside a rapture v2. Jul 26, 2011 spend some time behind the scenes at ping wrx. Backed up with gc2 launch monitor data on performance as well as my honest thoughts on look and. For the i25, ping made a few important changes that should reap big benefits for golfers.
The ball shot off the face and seemed to carry forever. The sharplooking ping g400 will deliver amazing performance for many. There is still a healthy amount of offset, but thats necessary for the high launching performance. The golf driver youre looking for is just a couple clicks away. The maraging steel face flexes to send shots higher and farther. The ping g driver is faster than the g30 and has a bit more forgiveness. Most lengths are possible through our ping wrx department. Due to manufacturer restrictions, all new not including closeouts items including logo overruns from adams, adidas, ben hogan, callaway, cleveland, club glove, cobra, footjoy, mizuno, never compromise, nike, odyssey, ping, sun mountain, taylormade. Talk wedges grinds and the man that is behind the grinder. Ping was the first manufacturer to use high quality titanium metal and strict quality control guidelines to ensure accurate and consistent product lines. At 460cc, it offers major performance benefits that some players will find extremely appealing.
The g210 irons with a nippon ns pro modus 105 stiff steel shaft still is a hard combination to beat. Not only is it thinner and lighter, which frees up more weight to locate to improve forgiveness, its also 20% more flexible than the previous ping g driver. At impact, the ping g irons produce a nice, firm click that sounds about the same whether you hit it flush or wander offcenter. Jul 23, 2017 i put the new ping g400 driver against the ping g driver so see if the brand new model is better. Description the ping g30 driver features a 460cc head with crown turbulators which help to generate greater club head speed and ball velocity. Longest drive comp ping g25 vs callaway razr fit xtreme driver. Ping g driver the new for 2016, the ping gseries drivers feature a faster head design which reduces drag up to 37% and increases carry distance up to 4 yards. As a recipient of ping regional fitter of the year honors.
The ping g is going to be overlooked because its looked at as game improvement, but this driver is a beast. The latest golf drivers have new tech that makes them easier to use and. Ping definitely has a winner in terms of feel and forgiveness with the g15 driver. Jun 15, 2016 ping unveiled its new g driver earlier this year at the hyundai tournament of champions with the goal of increased aerodynamic efficiency leading to greater distance. Shop a wide selection of ping g30 driver at dicks sporting goods and order online for the finest quality products from the top brands you trust. Taking a page from the g ls tec, the head size of the new g400 is 440 cc.
Our extensive inventory offers a wide array of drivers from some of the top brands in the industry. Ping g400 driver v ping g driver is the new model better. The top line is thinner than ever and the sole is invisible at address. Star, xxio x, taylormade m6 and m6 dtype, ping g410 plus and g le, pxg. The new t9s club face material is strong, lightweight and thin, optimizing face deflection for even higher ball speeds and longer drives.
Strategic placing of tungsten weighting in the sole of the driver serves to lower the center of gravity and increase the. Buy new and used ping 2016 g driver from the best golf shop. I had fears that the g driver which for ping is generally. Ust mamiya proforce avixcore 69 red tours flex darrin sloan, 36, knew exactly what he wanted from a new driver. As with the g30 and g drivers, ping have focussed on getting the clubs centre of gravity low and deep. Ping routinely releases products on the gameimprovement side as well as producing club options for better players. Features extreme heel relief with a ping wrxinspired bounce grind, making it ideal for firm conditions and a shallow angle of attack. The second facelift applied to the f and g versions. The 2020 subaru wrx provides much more athleticism than your average compact car. At golf avenue, you can find the latest models from the amazing ping g line drivers, with the new g410 thats just been released. I liked the ls, but it requires a faster swing to get results and in the cold outdoors i just dont have that all the time.
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