Drivers new adjustability in pings g410 plus driver was well worth the wait. This month, we decided to do a second round of testing on the g30 irons. The ping g25 driver complements high forgiveness and distance characteristics with the ability to adjust loft and finetune shot trajectory. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as cobra f9 speedback or callaway xr 16. In my opinion the i20 might still be the best sounding and feeling driver any company. For everyone from beginners to tour players, the combination of a large, forgiving head, trajectory tuning technology, and a speedgenerating shaft makes the adjustable g25 driver a sound. Got fitted and with the shaft i went with fujikura blur 005 s i was within a few yards on all 3 clubs. Lie angle is an average of the five adjustable positions.
The g drivers employ more traditional, pearshaped club heads made possible by an eyecatching change to the geometry of their crowns. 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. The driver that brought aerodynamics centre stage and spurred other brands to think seriously about aero tech. G25 driver tested against g5, g10, g15 and g20 golfcentraldaily at 4. For everyone from beginners to tour players, the combination of a large, forgiving head, trajectory tuning technology, and a speedgenerating shaft makes the adjustable g25 driver a sound choice for improving distance and accuracy off the teeyou can add or subtract onehalf degree of loft on the standard 10. Im a huge ping fan but honestly the titleist 915 feels awesome.
Between the moi bump and the potential boost in clubhead speed, ping is claiming that theyve been able to squeeze a little more distance and a little more forgiveness over what was already a pretty good driver. Ping g25 is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. The standard ping g30 is designed as a fullsized, 460 cc driver aimed at a wide array of golfers. Jul 30, 20 the ping g25 driver is an oversize 460 cc club head with a triangular shape. 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.
Itll help you pick up those extra yards youve been looking for. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as cobra f9. The g25 moves closer to the i20 in terms of sound and feel. Golfers coming from an older ping driver will probably see even more yardage gains. All three models the neutral g, the antislice sf tec and the lowspin ls tec are big drivers, but they also have little features that make them play large. The ping g25 driver was developed for a wide array of players, suited to both the beginner and the pga tour player. Ping g25 although i usually agree with jburns on most things ping, i wouldnt characterize the g30 as having slightly stronger lofts.
Forgiveness, distance and easeofuse were all key watchwords, and thats all evident in. I hit my ping g a little farther than the g30 and the forgiveness felt about the same. 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. Apr 24, 2015 the sole weight on the g30 is also larger compared to the g25, resulting in a lower center of gravity. 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. The ping g25 driver is an oversize 460 cc club head with a triangular shape.
The launch of the new g driver sparked some curiosity to see how it would improve upon the g30. 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. Yep, though i had the i20 in my bag last year, and hit it as well as ive hit my driver in years, three guys that play in my swat switched for the i20 to the g25. Yep, the ping g30 driver has just come out which means the g25 driver is now an older model. I havent had a ping driver in the bag for a long time but i did like the sound and feel of the g20. Right on the edge of their several year release schedule, ping is building upon their exceptional g25 driver with their new, sheer performance. Ping g400 v ping g v ping g30 driver comparison golfsty. The gains ping realized in evolving from g25 to g30 were again realized in the evolution from g30 to g driver. I decided to buy a new driver currently using an old taylor made r7 superquad and have decided to choose one of the ping optionsbut i cant decide if spending. 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.
Ping calls it dragonfly technology, and it occupies the space behind the companys turbulators, which were introduced with the g30 driver. The ping g30 driver improves on the g25 in terms of speed and forgiveness. Aug 03, 2017 im starting to think its not the driver for me and im spying those turbulators on the ping drivers. Pings g30 ls tec driver offers a lowerspinning trajectory than the g30. The hardest thing about success is following it up, hence the term sophomore slump. It also features trajectory tuning technology along. If youre the rest of the golf equipment industry, thats not just impressive, its scary. Paul ohagan tests both models to find out the ping g30 launch is a. For me, the sound and feel was better for the ping g vs g30.
Last month our post focused on the improvements and technologies in the g30 wood line. Pings gseries has been among the most successful gear franchises in recent years. Youre looking for a forgiving driver that has all of the latest technology. 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. While other competitors clubs have several adjustable features, the g25 keeps it simple. We asked randy to hit about five shots with each driver and then looked at the data all very simple stuff really. Jun 08, 2015 the standard ping g30 is designed as a fullsized, 460 cc driver aimed at a wide array of golfers. The first key difference in the g30 versus its g25 predecessor is a few subtle changes in the lengths and lofts through the set. Whether or not the 10 extra yards of carry distance from g30 to g400 warrants a investment of some. The g25 is pings first product in the adjustable head category and allows you to add or subtract one half degree of loft to optimize launch conditions for maximum distance.
Paul ohagan tests both models to find out the ping g30 launch is a particularly. 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 subscriber to golf monthlys youtube page now. It also features trajectory tuning technology along with a streamlined adjustable hosel design which provides the player the ability to adjust the loft onehalf degree up or down to achieve desired launch. 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. Given the exceptional performance of the g25 lineup, its not enough for the g30 series to be good. 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 pings commitment to quality and optimal design. 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.
Ping recently released the highly anticipated g30 product lineimplementing innovative, forwardthinking technologies that seem to contradict many of their competitors. These are design specifications that may vary due to manufacturing tolerances. The ping g30 driver has undergone a number of changes, but how does it compare with the g25 driver. The g400 is well out of my price range but i would like to hear from people who. The family is headed by pings first adjustable g driver that has already been put in play by bubba watson and hunter mahan. Ping expanded the original turbulators and added a crown design inspired by the wings of a dragonfly. Set of ping g25 irons 59 g25 3 wood g25 hybrid g30 utility club,taylormade rescue club ping as 60 degree ping glide lifter ping cadence tr rustler putter nike bag and wilson 5 series 3 wheel. Taylormade 2017 m2 v ping g driver test national club golfer. The next generation ping womens driver maximizes forgiveness and distance through a higher moi, faster face and lighter overall club weight. 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 g25 is pings first product in the adjustable head category and allows you to add or subtract. Is there a marked difference or can i save a few bucks and get the g30. Hi guys, ive got ping i3 irons 3pw and an old ping anser driver. Jan 11, 2016 the g drivers employ more traditional, pearshaped club heads made possible by an eyecatching change to the geometry of their crowns. Obviously, the big piece of technology on the club are the turbulators. The tour 80 shaft is available at an upcharge, and is tiptrimmed 1 when installed in any driver the default standard length is 45. Mar 02, 2016 the ping g30 is a great driver, long and forgiving. This makes the g30 driver a little more forgiving and producing a launch. The cg is lower and farther back than in the 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.
Ping generally dont launch a new driver unless its better then their old one. G400 driver tungstenweighted with a forged face, creating a faster, more forgiving driver. To get the most distance from your driver, you must optimize the launch angle and spin rate of the ball by. 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. When testing drivers the key number we look at is ball speed. Ping claims the g30 is 7 yards longer than the g25, and between the added speed from the turbulators and the lowerspin launch, we saw at least 7 yards of extra distance. Jan 11, 2016 the gains ping realized in evolving from g25 to g30 were again realized in the evolution from g30 to g driver. 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. Im thinking about getting a ping hybrid to help me out out the rough after whats typically a poor tee shot with the. I keep trying to buy a new driver i just havent found anything better. The ping g30 driver features a 460cc head that is constructed of 811 titanium, which is a lighter, lower density metal with more strength.
Nov 26, 2015 pings gseries has been among the most successful gear franchises in recent years. The sole weight on the g30 is also larger compared to the g25, resulting in a lower center of gravity. The biggest change visually is at the top of the driver. Im starting to think its not the driver for me and im spying those turbulators on the ping drivers. Alan unruh is a class a member of the pga of america, and holds pga. The ping g has technology in the crown which is aimed at saving weight and redistributing it lower and deeper. The g400 is well out of my price range but i would like to hear from people who use the g andor g30. This makes the g30 driver a little more forgiving and producing a launch slightly higher than the g25 driver.
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