That fits with ping s recommendation that golfers will get the best performance from a g driver if they use less loft than they needed with g30 models. Designed for performance, the aerodynamic head features a higher strengthweight ratio and a thinner, hotter t9s face for maximum distance. This new ping driver was the 7th incarnation of the g driver series after the great ping g25. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as katana voltio iii driver or taylormade womens r15. Itll help you pick up those extra yards youve been looking for. Ping g25 20 hybrid w tfc ping ie1 4u w cfs ping glide 54 ws ping glide stealth 58 es ping anser milled 6. The ping g sf tec driver has all the advancements and distance of the new g driver with lots of help for the slicer. Highmoi model generates low, stable spin with the shotshaping control provided by the g410 driver. Watch golf monthly digital editor neil tappins ping g400 driver vs ping g driver vs ping g30 driver test to see if modern technology really made a difference to performance become a free. But the company eventually began making a variety of clubs and, like all golf club manufacturers, now offers clubs with different shaft flex options. Todays comparison is between the ping g30 driver and the ping g25 driver. To keep in the sgi market slot, they introduced the k15, then the karsten, then gmax and now g700. Right on the edge of their several year release schedule, ping is building upon their exceptional g25 driver with their new, sheer performance powerhouse g30 tour driver that further showcases ping s commitment to quality and optimal design.
Crown turbulators and an adjustable hosel optimize clubhead speed and launch. With the g25 driver the average club head speed was 105. Exception the g2 and g5 were closer in design to the g25. Ping g400 v ping g v ping g30 driver comparison youtube. Jun 15, 2016 launch monitor numbers for the ping g30 the g30 launched with 2300 rpm and went nearly 300 yards.
The standout feature of the g30 driver visually and technically is the turbulators that sit on the crown of the club. Ping g400 is a very popular option at the top of the price range. Ping g20 with tfc 169 ping g25 with tfc 169 ping g30 with tour 65 titleist 9 d2 with rip phenom 70. Watch golf monthly digital editor neil tappins ping g400 driver vs ping g driver vs ping g30 driver test to see if modern technology really. According to ping, its tour players are using between 0. When i think of ping, one of the first things that comes to mind is custom fitting. Launch monitor numbers for the ping g30 the g30 launched with 2300 rpm and went nearly 300 yards. The center of gravity cg of the g30 driver is lower and farther from the face compared to the g25 driver to increase the moment of inertia for even more forgiveness. The g30 also features greater adjustability than any past ping driver.
The launch of the new g driver sparked some curiosity to see how it would improve upon the g30. Ping g400 driver v ping g driver is the new model better. Ping g25 ball speeds vs new drivers equipment my driver for the last 5 years has been a 9. Split the fairway like never before with the g30 driver. The standard g30 was about 3 yards longer than my g25. And the ability to custom fit the g30 is night and day better than the g25 and all previous ping drivers, simply because you can change shafts. Its a driver i love and know works well for me in my opinion its the best driver ping have made to date. Jan 21, 2019 its a driver i love and know works well for me in my opinion its the best driver ping have made to date. For me, the sound and feel was better for the ping g vs g30. One thing about the g30 thats part performance, part feel is its counterbalanced tfc 419d shaft, which has a higher balance point to help give pings heavierthanstandard, 206gram g30 driver head a conventional swing weight of d3 at 45. The ping g30 driver is the 7 th generation of a line that started with the ping g2 driver six years ago. Longest drive comp ping g25 vs callaway razr fit xtreme driver duration.
This makes the g30 driver a little more forgiving and producing a launch slightly higher than the g25 driver. The g30 now has the same loft configuration as the g2 ez. When you include the tour shaft options, theres simply nothing negative to say about the ping g30 driver. The sole weight on the g30 is also larger compared to the g25, resulting in a lower center of gravity. The g30 lineup consists of two adjustable driver heads, adjustable fairway woods, nonadjustable hybrids, and irons. I put the new ping g400 driver against the ping g driver so see if the brand new model is better. Lofts are not as different in each, but head design is. Ping began its life as a golf manufacturer by producing putters, in which shaft flex or stiffness is inconsequential.
Apr 24, 2015 the sole weight on the g30 is also larger compared to the g25, resulting in a lower center of gravity. Ive never played a more forgiving club then the g30. Youre looking for a forgiving driver that has all of the latest technology. The g30 driver s centre of gravity is the lowest and furthest back of any ping driver, ever. Adam scott rocked up to the recent players championship in florida with an eightyearold driver. I hit between 250275 with my superquad and occasionally struggle with a slice. New ping g series 9 driver club head only 718681 lefty lh. The gains ping realized in evolving from g25 to g30 were again realized in the evolution from g30 to g driver.
The ping g30 is a great driver, long and forgiving. Ping g25 20 hybrid w tfc ping ie1 4u w cfs ping glide 54 ws ping glide stealth 58 es. I would say that the i25 and g25 are relatively similar, but the g30 and the g driver are in another class onto themselves in terms of performance and mainly forgiveness. Both sets eliminate a extra iron, which i think is a good thing. With a combination control, distance, and forgiveness, the ping g25 created quite a stir and appealed to many golf enthusiasts for quite some time. Fairway 5 wood g30 vs g25 forgiveness clubs, grips, shafts. Result for our test we used the low spin version of each driver, a 9. Most reports show the fairway results almost as twins. The ping g25 driver still gives you all the forgiveness you are used to from their g drivers.
Introduction while the standard g30 driver was the one frequently dubbed the best driver in golf, the ping g sf tec driver was the one. This is accomplished by using pings turbulator technology that promotes more efficient air flow around the clubhead during the swing, ultimately resulting in faster ball speeds. Titleist 9 d2 worse shots banana slice, pull hooks ping g30 my swing speed analyzer showed best to be with titleist at 116. The options of sf, ls, or standard can provide a much wider variety of custom fitting. A very low and deep back in the head cg position is undeniably the best place to. The 6 and 7 are about a half club stronger in the g30 s. The ping g25 driver was developed for a wide array of players, suited to both the beginner and the pga tour player. An extremely lowback cg position optimizes launch and heightens moi. Mar 02, 2016 the ping g30 is a great driver, long and forgiving. Mar 23, 2016 the ping g sf tec driver has all the advancements and distance of the new g driver with lots of help for the slicer. Continue to read about the advancements the ping is making in the golf club market. I decided to buy a new driver currently using an old taylor made r7 superquad and have decided to choose one of the ping. Ping generally dont launch a new driver unless its better then their old one. The two driver heads are the standard g30, and the g30 sft straight flight technology.
That fits with pings recommendation that golfers will get the best performance from a g driver if they use less loft than they needed with g30 models. Ping g25 although i usually agree with jburns on most things ping, i wouldnt characterize the g30 as having slightly stronger lofts. Essentially the g30s are a full club stronger in the long irons g30 4 21, g25 3 20, etc. The ping g30 driver is the 7th incarnation of the range that started with the market leading ping g2 driver six years ago. The ping g30 driver is the 7th incarnation of the range that started with the market leading ping g2 driver six years ago the standout feature of the g30 driver visually and technically is the turbulators that sit on the crown of the club. The ping g30 driver has undergone a number of changes, but how does it compare with the g25 driver. This is accomplished by using ping s turbulator technology that promotes more efficient air flow around the clubhead during the swing, ultimately resulting in faster ball speeds. Ping g30 driver rh ping tfc 419 shaft sr flex very good. Went to a demo day, and it wasnt busy, so the ping guy basically went through a 30 minute driver fitting with me. My personal experience was that the g25 was just as long as the g30, maybe even longer and had a better sound and feel but the g30 was definitely more forgiving on mishits. The most noticeable feature of the g30 driver, both visually and.
Jul 10, 2017 watch golf monthly digital editor neil tappins ping g400 driver vs ping g driver vs ping g30 driver test to see if modern technology really made a difference to performance become a free. Compared to materials that ping has previously used, t9s titanium is stronger and lighter in weight. Aug 25, 2014 the g30, like the g25 before it, is the best allaround driver ive tested and a driver i would blindly recommend to any player. It works well for everyone due to its large forgiving clubhead, trajectory tuning technology, and speedgenerating shaft. Once again ping has had to wrestle with the issue of improving one of the best selling drivers in the market.
Essentially the g30 s are a full club stronger in the long irons g30 4 21, g25 3 20, etc. What a tough act to follow the g400 range is going to be. 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 can see him. G30 vs g25 irons its been a month since the ping g30 line hit our shelves, and the initial response from our customers has been impressive. Are ping 2018 drivers better than ping 201415 drivers. 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 g410 plus driver is the companys first foray into adjustableweight drivers.
Jul 21, 2014 once again ping has had to wrestle with the issue of improving one of the best selling drivers in the market. The 460cc head on the ping g30 driver will help generate greater clubhead. Golfers now have the ability to add or subtract 1 or 0. Last month our post focused on the improvements and technologies in the g30 wood line. The ping g25 driver complements high forgiveness and distance characteristics with the ability to adjust loft and finetune shot trajectory. Introduction 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. Jun 08, 2015 ping g20 with tfc 169 ping g25 with tfc 169 ping g30 with tour 65 titleist 9 d2 with rip phenom 70.
The driver that brought aerodynamics centre stage and spurred other brands to think seriously about aero tech. This addition to pings g series lineup of gameimprovement clubs is a forgiving, high launching driver to help you get better performance off the tee. For those using a g30 driver, the good news was that the. All the forgiveness and performance of the g400 with more adjustability and better sound. Backed up with gc2 launch monitor data on performance as well as.
If youre the rest of the golf equipment industry, thats not just impressive, its scary. The g25 s design also employs support bars behind the impact area to improve distance control. I hit my ping g a little farther than the g30 and the forgiveness felt about the same. Ping i500 forged black dot 4pw, uw iron set club head only 744563 see notes ping i20 8. What you need to know interchangeable and ping compatible shaft adapter fits ping driver and fairway wood models. The g25 comes with a very good tfc189 shaft that is the same weight as the previous tfc169 at 58 grams in the stiff flex we tried. Oct 18, 2018 this new ping driver was the 7th incarnation of the g driver series after the great ping g25.
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