Well the ping g20 driver is going to get you bubba long. Visit for lots of product info and specs and to actually buy. With a little center of gravity cog shift, it was able to help lifelong slicers produce a draw. Still, the g20 would be at the top of my list to demo if i was buying. Ping g400 driver v ping g driver is the new model better.
Ping faced an uphill challenge in convincing me to replace my taylormade r7, a club that has been loyal to me for many years. Apr 24, 2015 todays comparison is between the ping g30 driver and the ping g25 driver. Like i said before, they do a great job of helping the golfer line up their shot, but, i think that was more of a happy accident as that is not the reason why they are there. I only care if this driver in my hand is better for me or not.
I dont care if a driver is a good fit for the average golfer and im not writing for him. The rapture v2 is just as long, if not longer, just as forgiving, sounds 100 times better and you can picked up a used one, or even a unused one for less than a buck and a half. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft weight tip dia. That message of forgiveness has held true for the last. We do believe that the majority of golfers would probably be better served by pings g20 driver especially if youre wise enough to place a premium on fairways. The ping g30 driver is the 7 th generation of a line that started with the ping g2 driver six years ago.
By mike stachura when ping first introduced its gseries irons in 2003, the idea was to create the most forgiving iron in pings history. Like all ping drivers distance is impressive when hit flush. When testing drivers the key number we look at is ball speed. The ping g20 driver has a slightly wider face than the g15 and at address the head appears bigger, although not quite as large as the k15. While the g25 is the updated version of the g20 and the sixth release in the gseries of drivers, it feels different enough from the prior model. Always a stock stiff, but have dabbled with premium shafts. Mar 23, 2016 while the standard g30 driver was the one frequently dubbed the best driver in golf, the ping g sf tec driver was the one that, in my fitting experience, lit up the most faces. Aside from that, our testing of the ping g ls tec driver so far has left us with nothing but praise. It sits beautifully behind the ball, is as easy to hit as a driver can be and has the bonus of pings legendary build quality behind it. The ping g has technology in the crown which is aimed at saving weight and redistributing it lower and deeper. The fw goes straight and i would suspect the g20 driver to be a straight shooter. It was 3000rpm with 107mph swing speed and 250yard with 9.
While the max allowable size is 460cc, ping chose to make the g400 driver 445cc. Advance your play to new heights with the ping g400 driver. Interestingly, there has been some disagreement on how much better the g25 is. The ping g20 driver is a game improvement golf driver for golfers looking for high launch and easy to control drives. I didnt noticed any performance difference between the g25 and g20 irons which convinced me to save the cash and buy the g20s. Mark hits the very popular ping g20 up against the players i20. The ping i25 driver is an adjustable driver that focuses on reducing spin, accurate alignment, and shaft options, to help you gain more distance and accuracy. This version will appeal most to players looking for added forgiveness or a tighter dispersion from their driver. Ping i25 vs g25 driver im looking for a new driver and was wondering how different these two are. Ping packed a lot of tech into the g400 driver, but the most significant change is the size of the club head. Ping g20 driver april 26th, 2012 after having enjoyed watching bubba watson win the masters 2012, it is a privilege to test not his personal driver, which is pink and lefthanded, but the same model of the ping g20 driver, with a 10,5. Jul 23, 2017 i put the new ping g400 driver against the ping g driver so see if the brand new model is better. Sep 29, 2011 i own a g20 4 wood, and the ping g20 driver seems like a larger version. Yet, somehow ping drivers have been a steady contender in everyones hot list and a.
The driver also features a new streamlined shape, multimaterial construction, forged face and tungsten back weight. Continue to read about the advancements the ping is making in the golf club market. Not only does the new g20 driver feel light despite a head weight around 7 grams heavier than the g15, but the paint job is a few shades lighter with a silvery gray finish that does a great job at absorbing glare and reflections. I put the new ping g400 driver against the ping g driver so see if the brand new model is better. The g20 almost matches a driver ping released over years ago. Ping was the first manufacturer to use high quality titanium metal and strict quality control guidelines to ensure accurate and consistent product lines. Ping say the shaft creates more clubhead momentum at impact, leading to greater ball velocity and forgiveness. We asked randy to hit about five shots with each driver and then looked at the data all very simple stuff really. The ping g20 is one of the most forgiving and consistent drivers on the market, so if you want to drive the ball further down the fairway this. Compared to the g20 and k15, i felt the i20 is the longest driver in the ping line up. Utilizing the same advances that ping engineers into the g20, they are able to make the driver very aerodynamic. Ping still refrain from going down that route and while the g20s performance more than merits this decision, it would be lovely to think that an adjustable version could deliver even more. I was impressed by how easy, straight and long the g20 driver was.
Overview ping continues its success in the gameimprovement iron category with their new g20 irons. Obviously, the big piece of technology on the club are the turbulators. Ping produces some of the most wellengineered, highestperforming clubs on the market, and although they can fly under the radar at times, the g20 driver should certainly grab your attention with its. The ping g20 will suit anyone who wants a neutral sitting head that is forgiving andor those wanting to upgrade their g2, g5 or g10. Where i did notice a performance gain was in the g20 hybrids and woods. It is very easy to work can hit a draw fade or straight i can hit it over 300 when i hit a draw. Ping g20 shafts clubs, grips, shafts, fitting the sand. So look for the technology, but buy it in an older model club and save a ton of money.
Ping staff player bubba watson is known for his length off the tee. Jun 08, 2015 the standard ping g30 is designed as a fullsized, 460 cc driver aimed at a wide array of golfers. According to the company, the g25 positions the centre of gravity lower and further back than any ping driver in the companys history, and boasts a moment of inertia measurement which is 10 per cent higher than the g20. I have spent alot of time test hitting both the g20 and i20 driver for two months straight. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. I purchased a ping g20 senior flex 12 deg from callaway preowned in like new condition. Ping is a company who has their own little niche in the golfing world. Jun 15, 2016 i have laid out the visual and physical changes below, along with the trackman results from testing the g versus the g30. Shop our selection of ping drivers and find the perfect one to help you smash balls off the tee and down the fairway synonymous with innovation, quality and service in the world of golf, ping engineers classic golf drivers with visible, new technology that actually works ping golf drivers generate incredible ball velocity and feature a lowspin design which minimizes curvature. Todays comparison is between the ping g30 driver and the ping g25 driver.
While the standard g30 driver was the one frequently dubbed the best driver in golf, the ping g sf tec driver was the one that, in my fitting experience, lit up the most faces. My swing speed is a little bit slower than you dewade247, 9095 but i also wanted higher ball flight in order for shots to land softer. G25 driver tested against g5, g10, g15 and g20 golfcentraldaily at 4. With 3 existing g400 versions, this driver adds a 460cc option for everyone to try. When you first put the ping g driver behind the ball at address, there is a lot to take in at. I think the triangle is a better design for stability. 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. Ping has taken 1st place in 2012 drivers, fairways, and irons this year. Dragonfly technology combines with a tungsten sole weight to create pings lowest, deepest cg location for stability and forgiveness. However, what has impressed me so far about the g20 is its ability to get my drives in the. Ping year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex. Had heaps of drivers and this one is the easiest to hit straight.
Ping expanded the original turbulators and added a crown design inspired by the wings of a dragonfly. The engineering department at ping had a huge task in front of them when they were asked to design something to outperform the popular g15 irons. They dont do flash, they dont really do pretty and they certainly dont do gimmicks. Unfollow ping g20 driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Jan 11, 2016 the g drivers employ more traditional, pearshaped club heads made possible by an eyecatching change to the geometry of their crowns. The g2 driver has 99% of all the socalled lateest innovations of the currrent model drivers, i bought my left handed, 11. He regularly is near the top statically in driving distance tournament after tournament. Nov 26, 2015 ping say the shaft creates more clubhead momentum at impact, leading to greater ball velocity and forgiveness. The g20 is used by great players like bubba watson, lee westwood and hunter. Backed up with gc2 launch monitor data on performance as well as my honest thoughts on look and. If youre in the market for a classic looking, lowspin driver, then the new ping i20 driver might be the driver to help you to maximize your distance and accuracy. The g drivers employ more traditional, pearshaped club heads made possible by an eyecatching change to the geometry of their crowns.
The g has already been added to the bags of ping staffers bubba. Distance and accuracy are optimized by an external weight that optimizes the center of gravity position to generate. The biggest change visually is at the top of the driver. Mar 09, 2017 we asked randy to hit about five shots with each driver and then looked at the data all very simple stuff really. The larger 460cc head and new titanium construction provides a higher moi at impact for straighter drives. Ping produces some of the most wellengineered, highestperforming clubs on the market, and although they can fly under the radar at times, the g20 driver should certainly grab your attention with its performance. Taylormade 2017 m2 v ping g driver test national club golfer. The g20 driver helps launch the ball high with low driver spin for improved distance and accuracy off the tee.
I tried different shafts, but i could not get lower spin rate. Ping golf drivers utilize an investment casting process to produce a geometric, dimensionally accurate twopiece body. The feel is the drivers best feature soft and bouncy at impact. Jul 23, 20 ping g25 driver while the g25 is the updated version of the g20 and the sixth release in the gseries of drivers, it feels different enough from the prior model to make it feel like more of a new club than an iteration on last years release. The ping g20 driver is long, forgiving and consistent, traits that all golfers should prize in their drivers. With improvements in some key areas like feel, distance, and overall performance, the resulting.
The ping g30 sf tec driver has all the characteristics that make the g30 exceptional, plus a little extra help for those who fight a slice introduction. I really enjoyed testing the last five ping drivers against each other on the simulatorlaunch monitor at golfbidder hq recently. Stock driver shaft vs expensive upcharge driver shaft using titleist ts3 driver. The g25 has a new look, added adjustability, and also features a larger face. Ping calls it dragonfly technology, and it occupies the space behind the companys turbulators, which were introduced with the g30 driver. The g20 woods are easy to hit, but g25 just kept go further. The faster, more streamlined design utilizes bolder turbulators and vortec technology to reduce aerodynamic drag by 15% for unmatched speed and distance. This driver has been slightly redesigned to make the centerback portion of the crown a little lower to the ground to help lower the center of gravity and produce lower spin. Yet, somehow ping drivers have been a steady contender in everyones hot list and a staple in golf bags for what seems like forever. Ping g30 first range impressions process heres how i normally test drivers. With the same shaft and loft, i launched higher because of the lower cg. But across nine testers of diff ering abilities, the g20 has come out ahead of the rest and is rightfully the best on test for 2012. At its price point, its hard to beat and gives any driver out there a run for its money.
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