The hardest thing about success is following it up, hence the term sophomore slump. Ping g30 iron blends karsten, i25 irons this is the loop. Editing the equipment pages of golf monthly has meant that i have tested almost every driver that has been launched in the last. In comparison to other knockoff clubs we have had traded in to us, this counterfeit ping g30 is pretty well made. New listing ping g30 driver 9 degree alta 55 graphite shaft regular flex righthanded 65339g. Ping calls it dragonfly technology, and it occupies the space behind the companys turbulators, which were introduced with the g30 driver. This will replace the ping i25 driver as the better player model, with the i woods taking a break from the ping range for now. The two driver heads are the standard g30, and the g30 sft straight flight technology. The ping g30 driver is the 7 th generation of a line that started with the ping g2 driver six years ago.
Ping g400 v ping g v ping g30 driver comparison youtube. The g25 driver had an average clubhead speed of 105. I wasnt alone, it was the best selling driver last year as well so many others found what i found, oncourse success. The g30 driver s cg position is the lowest and farthest back of any ping model, ensuring optimal launch conditions and an even higher moi in both axes for extreme forgiveness and. Ping players, should i buy the i25s or the g30s irons. The ping i25 driver will send your ball racing down the fairway. After my ping fitting according to my swing type,my dispersion was much tighter with the g25 and better distance compared to the other recent models of the ping drivers. The ping i25 is in the iseries heritage with low spin, tungsten rear weighting and solid muted sound. The ping g30 launch is a particularly interesting one for me. I know the g series are designed to be more forgiving.
Ping routinely releases products on the gameimprovement side as well as producing club options for better players. Crown turbulators and an adjustable hosel optimize clubhead speed and launch. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre test which driver is the longest and the straightest between the ping i25 vs ping g30. Meet the g30 ls tec would this have been from any other company in golf wed probably be hearing some bold statements about more yardshow its longer and faster than what was released just a few months ago, and how its most definitely the ideal driver for anyone who wants more distance, but alas, that. I did find that the ping g lst launched higher for me than the g30 standard version when comparing the same lofts and shafts. I recently pulled the trigger on a set of ping i series irons. I would never play blades but i have found smaller cavity backed heads to be reasonably forgiving. Two best drivers of 2019 cobra f9 speedback driver vs ping g410 driver. Ping is a familyowned company founded in 1959 in the garage of karsten solheim. Jul 23, 2018 the driver that brought aerodynamics centre stage and spurred other brands to think seriously about aero tech. Jan 02, 2014 pings new i25 driver has a center of gravity that is more forward than the companys g25 driver to help golfers reduce spin on their tee shots.
Sldr vs ping i25 on gc2 using real golf balls to determine which golf driver is. G30 was a huge hit it retail it spent most of 2015 as the best selling driver in golf. Result for our test we used the low spin version of each driver, a 9. The most noticeable feature of the g30 driver, both visually and. Designed for performance, the aerodynamic head features a higher strengthweight ratio and a thinner, hotter t9s face for maximum distance. Continue to read about the advancements the ping is making in the golf club market. Tony covey ping has just announced a new member of the g30 family. 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. I decided to buy a new driver currently using an old taylor made r7 superquad and. As a recipient of ping regional fitter of the year honors, 2nd swing golf has the tools.
Which driver from the ping g and i range of golf clubs might help your. Identifying counterfeit ping g30 driver we received a counterfeit ping g30 driver and have posted pictures below to show the differences between an authentic driver and the counterfeit we. Mar 14, 2014 at first glance the changes between the ping i25 driver and the previous ping i20 driver seem to be quite small, but this masks some big differences the 460cc head has been tweaked a little to make the centreback portion of the crown a little lower to move the weight lower and further back for a lower centre of gravity cg and lower spin, but you have to look quite closely to see this. For me, the sound and feel was better for the ping g vs g30. 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. An emphasis on speed with no sacrifice in performance sets the new g30 drivers apart. In february 2015 another version was released called the ping g30 ls tec with the ls standing for low spin. I would never play blades but i have found smaller cavity backed heads to be reasonably. Meet the g30 ls tec would this have been from any other company in golf wed probably be hearing some. A better gamer for 2016 last year i gamed the ping g30 ls for any part of the season i wasnt testing new drivers.
Jan 11, 2016 the most noticeable visual distinction between the g30 and the g driver is most certainly the latters addition of what ping calls vortec technology. The 460cc head on the ping g30 driver will help generate greater clubhead speed and ball velocity for consistently longer drives that find the fairway. Karstens frustration with his putting inspired him to design a putter, which made a pinging. Jul 30, 2014 the ping i25 driver is carrying a similar message. Are the g series irons that much better in that regard.
New ping g series 9 driver club head only 718681 lefty lh. G30 also introduced a lowerspinning lstec and slicebusting sftec models, allowing a single driver model to be tailored to different types of golfers. Editing the equipment pages of golf monthly has meant that i have tested almost every driver that has been launched in the last seven. The i25 adds some adjustbility, forgiveness and racing stripes. Movableweight technology offers a simple way to customize your driver for a desired ball flight so you can hit a lot more fairways. Ping g30 driver rh ping tfc 419 shaft sr flex very good. For those using a g30 driver, the good news was that the. Youre looking for a driver that eliminates the left side of the golf course from righthanded players. Ping has fine tuned the loft and length characteristics, made the face thinner and longer from heel to toe, and tweaked the sole design to help all golfers play better. The ping g30 driver improves on the g25 in terms of speed and forgiveness.
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Youll also benefit if youre looking to lower your ball flight. But can a lowspin driver really be a fit for elite and hacker alike. At first glance the changes between the ping i25 driver and the previous ping i20 driver seem to be quite small, but this masks some big differences the 460cc head has been tweaked a. It might not be the longest, not that i want that anyways but it is so easy to control the distance and accuracy. An extremely lowback cg position optimizes launch and heightens moi.
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. Apr 24, 2015 todays comparison is between the ping g30 driver and the ping g25 driver. Ping i25 ping g30 fairways compared and tested by mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru. After roughly a year and a half, ping is replacing the g30 driver. Adam scott rocked up to the recent players championship in florida with an eightyearold driver. My drives were long and strait,just what i was looking for so i bought the driver and 3 wood with the blur red 005 stiff shaft. As with a good bit of whats in this story, the inspiration for vortec came from an unusual place. To generate faster clubhead speed and ball velocity for longer drives, turbulators were engineered onto the crown. Jun 15, 2016 launch monitor numbers for the ping g30 the g30 launched with 2300 rpm and went nearly 300 yards. 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. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the latest ping i25 driver on gc2. The i series of drivers should be lower spinning, even considering the g30 ls tech. Now i just got a used g30 and thats is a step up from the i25. For the i25, ping made a few important changes that should reap big benefits for golfers.
The g30 lineup consists of two adjustable driver heads, adjustable fairway woods, nonadjustable hybrids, and irons. A one mph increase in clubhead speed doesnt sound like very much, but it does equate to approximately four more yards in carry distance. 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. While much of the talk is about the racing stripes on the crown, the real benefits of this driver are the perfect feel and excellent performance which includes long distance, low spin and strong trajectory. While the karsten is more toward the forgiveness end of the spectrum and the i25 is more geared to better players, each has attributes that work in the g30 chassis, says ping senior design engineer. 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.
Youre looking for a forgiving driver that has all of the latest technology. Nicholas davoine assistant professional at lake karrinyup country club will see if the g400 leaves the g30 and g driver in its wake. Todays comparison is between the ping g30 driver and the ping g25 driver. Im a nine handicap, swing speed is between 90100 mph, and i just found out that i should be using blue dots, not the black i have been with my i15s. Ping i25 driver, fairway woods and hybrids golfwrx. I did find that the ping g lst launched higher for me than. Identifying counterfeit ping g30 driver golf club brokers blog. Ping i500 forged black dot 4pw, uw iron set club head only 744563 see notes ping i20 8. Karstens frustration with his putting inspired him to design a putter, which made a pinging sound when striking a golf ball. 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. Are ping 2018 drivers better than ping 201415 drivers. Today, ping is synonymous with innovation, quality and service in the world of golf. Pings new i25 driver has a center of gravity that is more forward than the companys g25 driver to help golfers reduce spin on their tee shots.
This will replace the ping i25 driver as the better. Launch monitor numbers for the ping g30 the g30 launched with 2300 rpm and went nearly 300 yards. According to ping, its tour players are using between 0. Aldila vs proto 60 stiff flex driver shaft fits ping g30 g. Split the fairway like never before with the g30 driver. 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.