Great selection of used and preowned golf clubs at callaway golf preowned. I currently am using a ping g5 driver from a few years back, but im looking to upgrade. Ping golf drivers generate incredible ball velocity and feature a lowspin design which minimizes curvature. Sometimes the lure of new clubs is such a costly idea, this is an option to upgrade your driver without breaking the bank. Coming from scottsdale i am a ping fan but fell victim to the taylormade rocket balz marketing machine.
In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have gone back to their roots producing classically styled drivers. Hello rgolf im getting back into golf after a 4 year hiatus, and was looking for your opinion on drivers. Points in a nationwide tour victory, and by karen stupples in her womens british open win. To cut to the chase this driver has been a perfect match for what im looking for in a goto, everyday driver. 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 next generation ping womens driver maximizes forgiveness and distance through a higher moi, faster face and lighter overall club weight. Sep 29, 2011 i own a g20 4 wood, and the ping g20 driver seems like a larger version. They made their debut at the 2011 pga merchandise show and have since been aiding the driver market in their own weight loss initiative. I personally think the g400 crowns give the drivers an oldschool, muscle carlike look, but theres no question they wont fly with all golfers.
I havent had a ping driver in the bag for a long time but i did like the sound and feel of the g20. The default swingweight with the ping distanza shaft is 1 point lower than standard. 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. For 2012, cleveland brings that old school looking driver back paired with new school performance. 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. Ultrathin crowns reposition the center of gravity low and back in the club head for increased forgiveness. I saw the g25 and thought either it or the 9d3 might kick the r11s out of the bag this year. Despite my personal affection for the classic driver, their recent. That said the g400 blows it away, more forgiving and 510 longer all day. My original take on the cleveland classic was that i simply did not buy into the classic looks concept the fact that it was designed to evoke memories of the old persimmon woods was not. Nov 26, 2017 the latest driver from ping, its g2 driver, was introduced to ping s tour players in july.
Ping staff player bubba watson is known for his length off the tee. 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. Movableweight technology offers a simple way to customize your driver for a desired ball flight so you can hit a lot more fairways. He regularly is near the top statically in driving distance tournament after. The driver does come with the adjustable wrench and head cover. 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. The launcher xl270 driver one three new ultralite drivers released by cleveland golf in 2011. The ping g driver is faster than the g30 and has a bit more forgiveness. Its been adored by players of all skill levels, and the sales numbers have been crazy. The ping g20 driver is a game improvement golf driver for golfers looking for high launch and easy to control drives. Just a month later, the ping g2 driver has been used by mark hensby to win the pga tour john deere classic, by d. Theres also pings dragonfly technology, a geometry on the back of the driver crowns that helps push cg lower and more rearward in the driver heads. The fw goes straight and i would suspect the g20 driver to be a straight shooter.
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. The standout feature of the g30 driver visually and technically is the turbulators that sit on the crown of the club. Once again ping has had to wrestle with the issue of improving one of the best selling drivers in the market. Drivers test ping g400 vs cobra king f8 vs cleveland. I did find that the ping g lst launched higher for me than the g30 standard version when comparing the same lofts and shafts. 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.
G25 driver tested against g5, g10, g15 and g20 golfcentraldaily at 4. Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well. Im thinking about getting a ping hybrid to help me out out the rough after whats typically a poor tee shot with the anser. Rbz, r11s, ping i20g20, razr fit, cleveland classic, 910d2d2 by fairwaygolfusa, february 22, 2012 in general equipment talk 2012 battle of the drivers. There is also a tour version of the shaft that will give you a lower trajectory and this will be excellent for those with higher swing speeds, so make sure you get custom fitted as. Tungsten weighting closer to the face promotes low, stable spin. At the time, cleveland golf was pushing the limits of thinwalled. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5 years. Apr 20, 2012 theres also pings dragonfly technology, a geometry on the back of the driver crowns that helps push cg lower and more rearward in the driver heads. An external weight pad optimizes the centre of gravity for a powerful ball launch, but with low spin which ensures great distance. I like the shape of the head as it has a good balance of aerodynamics and size. The g20s large, variablethickness face generates faster ball speeds and increases moi for maximum forgiveness the. The performance and adjustability is up there with the anser driver, but without the price tag, so all in all the ping i25 is a worthy successor and should. I just purchased the ping g20 and found it to be the best ping driver i have ever hit.
Golf drivers used ping, taylormade, odyssey, cleveland. The g20s large, variablethickness face generates faster ball speeds and increases moi for maximum forgiveness. Im still looking for a new 460 cc driver, but so far the 2006 launcher has been the best. The ping g sf tec driver has all the advancements and distance of the new g driver with lots of help for the slicer. The i25 driver certainly looks a more classic shape than the g25 and the racing stripes on the crown give it a distinctive look and one which i am sure we will see on all ping drivers soon.
The ping g30 driver is the 7th incarnation of the range that started with the market leading ping g2 driver six years ago. The fabulous g20 may not feature adjustability, but its packed full of technology to help improve your game. Ping g2 driver vs cleveland launcher 460 if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Apr 24, 2015 todays comparison is between the ping g30 driver and the ping g25 driver. Lie angle is an average of the five adjustable loft positions indicated on the hosel. The gseries tends to be more forgiving while the iseries was more workable. Only one coupon code is valid per customer per order. Karsten solheim, founder of ping and a former engineer at general electric, set the stage for the manufacturing of high quality. Distance and accuracy are optimized by an external weight that optimizes the center of gravity position to generate high launch and low spin. Switched to the ping g10 and hit until the g20 came out, hit it until the g30 came out and just went with the g400 last month.
The ping g30 driver is the 7 th generation of a line that started with the ping g2 driver six years ago. No, the look is not my favorite, and if i hadnt purchased two used superfast 2. 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. I would say whatever you get the best deal on is the best purchase. 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. 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. The nike fubuki k shaft comes in the standard, a, r, s, x flexes. 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. The g20 woods are easy to hit, but g25 just kept go further. I hit a lot of clubs so there werent many surprises when i landed on the best numbers and overall feel with a 10. Cleveland golf started off as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s. With the ping and the adams driver the ball felt like butter coming off the face with a sweet sound.
Golf world heads to monte rei in portugals eastern algarve to put pings g400 up against cobras king f8 and clevelands launcher hb to find best midpriced driver. Dec 20, 2017 golf world heads to monte rei in portugals eastern algarve to put ping s g400 up against cobras king f8 and cleveland s launcher hb to find best midpriced driver. Ping routinely releases products on the gameimprovement side as well as producing club options for better players. Highmoi model generates low, stable spin with the shotshaping control provided by. In a driver market where flash and adjustability are starting to take over, the i20 is a refreshing dose of traditional design with a slick look. 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. I was impressed by how easy, straight and long the g20 driver was. The midtohigh handicap ping fan should definitely check out the i20 driver. The latest driver from ping, its g2 driver, was introduced to pings tour players in july. Adam scott rocked up to the recent players championship in florida with an eightyearold driver. The ping g20 driver is long, forgiving and consistent, traits that all golfers should prize in their drivers. New cobra golf king f9 speedback adjustable driver pick loft, shaft, flex, color. Whether youre looking for a classic cleveland driver or a modern model, like the launcher hb, weve got you covered. Stock graphite shafts available in regular, stiff, or xstiff flex.
New listingcleveland golf club 588 cb 4pw iron set stiff. The most noticeable feature of the g30 driver, both visually and. 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. Its one of the most wellrounded drivers weve ever tested and we cant think of many golfers whod be happy to sacrifice 10 yards of carry to game an older ping model. One thing is for sure, the ping g410 stands out as it is unlike any other driver on the market. Ping g20 drivers in stock for next working day delivery. I own a g20 4 wood, and the ping g20 driver seems like a larger version. Hi guys, ive got ping i3 irons 3pw and an old ping anser driver. The smash factor is amazing and the overall high and straight ball flight is appealing. Im getting back into golf after a 4 year hiatus, and was looking for your opinion on drivers.
For the last 18 months, pings g30 driver has been dominant. Of course i am comparing the ping g30 to the g ls tec so not quite apples to apples. Can anybody really be surprised to see the ping i25 near the top for. I left golfsmith feeling very unimpressed with almost every new model out this year except for the 9d3 already knew i liked that one anyway and. The gold sole plate, mahogany paint, classic shape and deep face create a stunning look. Todays comparison is between the ping g30 driver and the ping g25 driver. The g20 driver also comes with ping s own tfc 169d shaft that seems a little more stable than in the past thanks to the higher kick point and feels quite powerful. I didnt noticed any performance difference between the g25 and g20 irons which convinced me to save the cash and buy the g20s. Continue to read about the advancements the ping is making in the golf club market. 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. Tungstenweighted with a forged face, creating a faster, more forgiving driver. Not to get all sappy on you, but the presence of cleveland golf near the.