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. Identifying counterfeit ping g30 driver golf club brokers blog. Karsten excitedly runs into the kitchen and announces to his wife, louise, ive got a name for my putter. Racing stripes and a new shaft in the ping i25 driver combine with low back cg. The ping i25 driver will send your ball racing down the fairway. Jul 03, 2014 effectively ping has borrowed a large portion of the g30s sole design from the i20 and i25 irons. But discussion about the i25 s engineering feats will likely take a backseat to a more obvious change to the new club. The ping i25 irons are engineered for a variety of skill levels with. But discussion about the i25s engineering feats will likely take a backseat to a more obvious change to the new club. The g30 drivers 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. 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. Jul 03, 2014 ping g30 iron blends karsten, i25 irons. That message of forgiveness has held true for the last. Long, lenient and suitable for almost every swing, ping.
I hit ping drivers well, so i hope the sound is much improved. The biggest change visually is at the top of the driver. Probably the most forgiving iron in this category, i25 minimize the unwanted sidespin, optimize the launch and finds the way to get the ball to the target. Rated 5 out of 5 by mikep100 from ping g30 irons are excellent i have played the original ping g2 irons for many years and just upgraded to the g30s. These have a similar look and feel although they have stronger lofts and thus more distance than the g2s. A very low and deep back in the head cg position is undeniably the best place to position the cg for distance, forgiveness, and accuracy. No one in their right mind has ever accused pings gseries irons of being tough to play. When manufacturing their sets of irons, ping stamps the irons with colored dots, which has left many golfers confused about the dots significance. Ping players, should i buy the i25 s or the g30 s irons.
Ping expanded the original turbulators and added a crown design inspired by the wings of a dragonfly. Apr 26, 2017 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 received. 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. The i driver models had always done a good the job of keeping spin. I have an i20 and i struggle sometimes, spreading the drives all over. Essentially the g30s are a full club stronger in the long irons g30 4 21, g25 3 20, etc.
Jan, 2015 a comparison between the ping g30 ls tec driver vs ping g30. A comparison between the ping g30 ls tec driver vs ping g30. The newest, stoutest club in ping s g30 driver series is the g30 ls tec. G400 iron faceflexing technology launches the ball faster and higher with tourlevel distance and stopping power. Hi guys, ive got ping i3 irons 3pw and an old ping anser driver. 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. I went with a 4iron uw gap wedge and play the tour gorge sw54 and lw58. The ping g30 irons take the forgiveness of the g25 irons and add increased distance and higher launch so you can go after any pin. To generate faster clubhead speed and ball velocity for longer drives, turbulators were engineered onto the crown of the 460cc head.
The i series of drivers should be lower spinning, even considering the g30 ls tech. The most noticeable feature of the g30 driver, both visually and. New ping g series 9 driver club head only 718681 lefty lh. Ping color dots indicate the different angles of the club head. The adjustable i25 driver is focused on optimal spin, accurate alignment, and effective shaft fitting for maximizing distance and accuracy. But turf interaction is a big part of the forgiveness of an iron. 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. 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. Pings g30 ls tec driver offers a lowerspinning trajectory than the g30. 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. This is essentially the same club but the weight on the sole is move towards the heel of the club to slow it down and allow the toe to overtake it and create a little draw spin to straighten out all those fades most amateurs hit. Stock driver shaft vs expensive upcharge driver shaft using titleist ts3 driver. After roughly a year and a half, ping is replacing the g30 driver.
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. Continue to read about the advancements the ping is making in the golf club market. Even high single figure players who find the i25 irons a little compact should consider the g30 as the sound, feel and control is excellent. The g30 driver s centre of gravity is the lowest and furthest back of any ping driver, ever. Its a design which ping claims works very well for any angle of attack, and serves to further increase the playability of the new model. Ping has always prided itself on fitting and the g30 is no different.
The newlylaunched ping gmax iron broadens what was an already wide appeal of the g series range of irons. Aug 25, 2014 in most respects, the g30 driver is exactly what weve come to expect from a ping driver. Ping g25 although i usually agree with jburns on most things ping, i wouldnt characterize the g30 as having slightly stronger lofts. Im thinking about getting a ping hybrid to help me out out the rough after whats typically a poor tee shot with the anser. The two driver heads are the standard g30, and the g30 sft straight flight technology. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests which is the longest drive comp between the taylormade sldr vs ping i25 on gc2 using real golf balls to determine which golf driver. I ended up selling it because i amassed a bunch of medical bills from trying to fix my ruptured ear drums after each use. The adjustable i25 driver is focused on reduced spin, accurate alignment, and effective shaft fitting for maximizing distance and finding fairways. Are the g series irons that much better in that regard. G30 was a huge hit it retail it spent most of 2015 as the best selling driver in golf. G irons coreye technology provides four times the face flexing for consistently faster ball speeds and a steep landing angle. Steel shafts or graphite shafts in irons ping g400 duration. G400 driver tungstenweighted with a forged face, creating a faster, more forgiving driver. Theyll hit stores along with the g30 fairway woods, hybrids and irons in late july.
It feels very unforgiving compared to my old g15, which i trusted 100% until the hosel broke. I have been swinging my irons pretty well this summer and these fit right into the bag with no adjustment whatsoever. In this headtohead battle, golf monthlys joel tadman and mike harris put the ping g30 driver up against the new g to see if the performance has improved. The ping g30 isnt just hype, it delivers on its promises of faster ball speeds yet super forgiving. Ping g30 iron blends karsten, i25 irons golf digest. The dots do not indicate a particular style of club, as any line of irons is available in every color, but instead represent the angle. Are ping 2018 drivers better than ping 201415 drivers. Last month our post focused on the improvements and technologies in the g30 wood line. Ping i500 forged black dot 4pw, uw iron set club head only 744563 see notes ping i20 8. Tungstenweighted to raise the moi, the ti 811 driver offers two industryfirst design attributes. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the latest ping i25 driver on gc2. From the very first model, these irons have always.
Mark hits the two driver from ping golf and talks distance, spin and launch angles with his launch. Ping players, should i buy the i25s or the g30s irons. Though this is a large driver, its not so big in any one dimension that it looks unwieldy. Im starting to think its not the driver for me and im spying those turbulators on the ping drivers. I recently pulled the trigger on a set of ping i series irons. Tungsten weighting lowers the cg and raises the moi to increase forgiveness and improve accuracy. 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. I heard about the g30 and that it is very forgiving, could anybody confirm this o. I know the g series are designed to be more forgiving. A truly easytohit iron that makes the game more fun. Im on the fence between the sldr and i25 wrt which driver im most interested in.
Find great deals on ebay for ping g30 irons and ping g25 irons. Its called the ping g30 sf tec with the sf standing for straight flight. Sep 03, 2014 the ping g30 iron gets a makeover in looks while still delivering the forgiveness and performance that have defined this line of irons over the years. Today, ping is synonymous with innovation, quality and service in the world of golf clubs. I think that ping took all of the great things about the g25s and tweaked them even more with the g30 s in terms of distance, feel, and forgiveness. 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. That being said, i also play my ie1s as well, and can say that they feel as good or better than the 30s and are almost as long certainly longer than the i25 s, and believe more forgiving in. Jan 02, 20 by mike stachura when ping first introduced its gseries irons in 2003, the idea was to create the most forgiving iron in ping s history. After playing with this i driver and the tec driver, went with i20 irons green dot and driver with x stiff shaft.
Ping g30 drivers, fairway woods, hybrids and irons golfwrx. Driver ping g400 10 hybrids ping g30 17 19 irons ping i200 4pw wedges ping glide 50 54 60 putter black series. Ping g30 ls tec driver vs ping g30 driver golf monthly. Golfers coming from an older ping driver will probably see even more yardage gains. I just got the anser too, and now my curiosity has peaked over the g25. At home one evening, karsten solheim putts with his first prototype putter head, and the tuningforklike construction makes a ping sound when impacting the ball. Sep 14, 2016 hi guys, ive got ping i3 irons 3pw and an old ping anser driver. The larger heads do have a little more offset but it decreases in the shorter irons, which also have shorter heads to make them feel more compact without trading in any performance. Ping i25 ping g30 fairways compared and tested by mark crossfield pga. The next generation ping womens driver maximizes forgiveness and distance through a higher moi, faster face and lighter overall club weight.
With a lighter overall weight, the g le2 irons utilize coreye technology to increase face flexing for more ball speed and higher max height. The g30 lineup consists of two adjustable driver heads, adjustable fairway woods, nonadjustable hybrids, and irons. The newest, stoutest club in pings g30 driver series is the g30 ls tec. Verdict whether or not the 10 extra yards of carry distance from g30 to g400 warrants a investment of some. The undercut cavity produces a lower center of gravity in the g30 s, increasing initial launch angles for more stopping power on the green. Ping i25 driver, fairway woods and hybrids golfwrx. The reputation of the brand and the performance of its products have earned ping a loyal following, making ping our bestselling golf club brand.
The g400 is well out of my price range but i would like to hear from people who use the g andor g30. The g30 drivers centre of gravity is the lowest and furthest back of any ping driver, ever. The ping g30 driver is the 7 th generation of a line that started with the ping g2 driver six years ago. Effectively ping has borrowed a large portion of the g30 s sole design from the i20 and i25 irons. Its an allaround monster with charttopping forgiveness. An emphasis on speed with no sacrifice in performance sets the new g30 drivers apart. Even when my driver was spaying a little, i was still able to find the green from the tall. Hollow body and maraging steel face create ping s longest, highestflying iron. Just because the head is great, make sure to pair it with the best fitting shaft for you to get the most out of it. See which 3 wood will end up in marks golf bag and why.
I will say i never got along with triangular shaped drivers such as the superfast, 909, etc and got along more with pear shaped drivers such as the j38. 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. Its what makes it different and more challenging than a driver. Sep 12, 2018 steel shafts or graphite shafts in irons ping g400 duration. Jan 02, 2014 i25 driver 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. The ping g30 driver has undergone a number of changes, but how does it compare with the g25 driver. Paul ohagan tests both models to find out the ping g30 launch is a. Soon thereafter, he files for a patent on the ping 1a putter. Equipment panelist donnie baucom puts the ping g through its paces against his gamer, the g30. Apr 24, 2015 todays comparison is between the ping g30 driver and the ping g25 driver. Players irons vs game improvement irons blows my mind. I would never play blades but i have found smaller cavity backed heads to be reasonably forgiving.
Todays comparison is between the ping g30 driver and the ping g25 driver. In comparison to other knockoff clubs we have had traded in to us, this counterfeit ping g30 is pretty well made. Is there a marked difference or can i save a few bucks and get the g30. The 6 and 7 are about a half club stronger in the g30s.
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