But ping g30 driver defied all odds by improving one of the bestselling drivers on the market. The main goal of this line of drivers has always been to offer golfers better forgiveness and maximum distance. The previous g30 driver introduced us to the turbulators on the crown of the club that act to disrupt the airflow over the head to allow it to move. While the g has low spin, the g ls tec takes things even lower to optimize launch conditions and maximize distance for players with excessive spin rates. The ping g30 driver is the first golf club to feature turbulator technology. Ping g25 although i usually agree with jburns on most things ping, i wouldnt characterize the g30 as having slightly stronger lofts. The feel of the g30 is very hot, but similar to past g series driver with a slight more hollow feeling than the i series. According to ping, its tour players are using between 0. As with the driver, ping was able to eliminate a significant amount of weight in the crown. Our handson approach continues as we custombuild your clubs at one of our facilities.
How much better is the latest equipment over previous generations. 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. Ping g30 limited edition bubba pink driver 2nd swing golf. This was the question we wanted to answer with our ping g400 v g v g30. Apr 24, 2015 todays comparison is between the ping g30 driver and the ping g25 driver.
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 tee. Taylormade 2017 m2 v ping g driver test national club golfer. Speedgenerating aerodynamics reduce drag up to 37% and increase carry distance 34 yards. Crown turbulators and an adjustable hosel optimize clubhead speed and launch. That great feeling you get when you get all of it on that impact. Ping g5 driver vs g10 toronto golf nuts greater toronto.
The g30 did quite well in mgs most wanted driver test s few years ago. I have laid out the visual and physical changes below, along with the trackman results from testing the g versus the g30. Longest driver taylormade m1 vs ping g ls tec driver. If youre the rest of the golf equipment industry, thats not just impressive, its scary.
The ping g30 driver has undergone a number of changes, but how does it compare with the g25 driver. The 6 and 7 are about a half club stronger in the g30 s. Jun 15, 2016 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. Ping s theory is that if you can get the bottom of the clubface lower as close to the turf as possible you can effectively turn a center strike into a strike high on the clubface. This should increase launch angle and decrease ballspin.
While i appreciate the additional settings from a fitting standpoint, im bummed i cant use any shafts i have from previous ping drivers. Designed for performance, the aerodynamic head features a higher strengthweight ratio and a thinner, hotter t9s face for maximum distance. 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. It also happens to be one of golfs highestlaunching drivers, and more golfers do like the way it looks, sounds. While ping s g driver, like the g30 before it, is the best overall driver in golf, the g ls tec will be, for many players, the longest. Both the ping g and g30 are 460cc in size but the new ping g is said to have a six per cent higher topbottom moi impact locations directly above and below the sweetspot and a one per cent higher moi on heel and toe strikes. Ping claims that that impact occurs 12% higher on the clubface of the g series than the g30. Each driver was set at 9 degrees with a d1 swing weight. The ultrathin crown allows for a lowback cg to ensure high launch, low spin and extreme forgiveness. Using less loft in a driver is beneficial because, all other things are equal, less loft at impact creates more ball speed and therefore more distance. From determining your driver loft, your irons lie angle or the length of your putter, well establish the specs and the set makeup that help you play your best golf. Hit it strong off the tee with ping golf drivers from dicks sporting goods. Find all toprated ping golf drivers including styles named to the 20 golf digest hot list and more.
Lie angle is an average of the five adjustable positions. Theres a lot happening on the crown of the ping g driver. Ping g driver test took place on the range at reunion resort in orlando. Hey guys weighing out the options for fairway g25 vs g30 whats your thoughts got a g30 ls driver and love it so naturally wanted to play the fairways hit the standard shaft but didnt like the feel leaning toward the tour 80 shaft if i go g30. Nicholas davoine assistant professional at lake karrinyup country club will see if the g400 leaves the g30 and g driver in its wake. The g400 lineup consists of 3 driver options standard, sft and lst, fairway metals, hybrids, crossovers and irons. 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. Buy new and used ping g30 limited edition bubba pink driver from the best golf shop.
I wasnt alone, it was the best selling driver last year as well so many others found what i found, oncourse success. The g30 has represented as much as 40% of the driver sales for the countrys best club fitters the guys who sell purely based on what works the best. Jan 11, 2016 the gains ping realized in evolving from g25 to g30 were again realized in the evolution from g30 to g driver. Whether you are seeking the latest iron technology, looking for more distance, or simply want to enjoy the game more, the ping g30 should be. In particular, the spin numbers were excellent this was spinning at around 1700rpm and delivering a launch angle of 11. Feb 20, 2016 a club comparison between the new ping g series driver and the ping g30 driver, with professional golfer neil wain at the belfry. The 174 ss crown is cast ultrathin to save weight, position the cg low, and increase total moi highlow, heeltoe. Turbulator technology reduces aerodynamic drag and creates efficient airflow for added distance. Extremely thin, strong and flexible, maraging steel commonly used in the aerospace industry generates faster ball speeds to launch shots farther, higher, and straighter.
The launch of the new g driver sparked some curiosity to see how it would improve upon the g30. 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. Continue to read about the advancements the ping is making in the golf club market. With the g fairway woods, getting the ball in the air is easy with their lower lead edge, which gets the club under the ball so impact occurs higher on the face. We at golf exchange decided to do our own independent testing on the g30 driver, and are pleased to reveal our results. New ping g400 beat the g30 new ping g400 beat the g.
Golfspy t listen up all you chowderheads because im about to drop some serious knowledge on yall. There are certainly some confounding variables at work im extremely comfortable with ping drivers and the tensei orange shaft is one ive had success with but the fact remains that this club was crushing it from. Vortec technology minimizes wake turbulence for faster club head speeds and. Comparing the ping g against the ping g30 0to300golf. Taylormade m2 dtype drivers head to head beaty golf. We would normally use our anonymous big hitter for a test of this nature, but seeing as we were in florida we had to draft in his american cousin, randy. 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. Ping g400 v ping g v ping g30 driver comparison duration. The g30 launched with 2300 rpm and went nearly 300 yards.
By reducing thickness by 7 grams 25% improvement, ping s designers freed up mass which was used to boost moi. The 6 and 7 are about a half club stronger in the g30. Ping g400 v ping g v ping g30 driver comparison golfsty. You can see the turbulators on the top of the club they are designed to reduce aerodynamic drag and create efficient airflow during the golf swing. 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. Golf monthlys technical editor joel tadman and editor mike harris get custom fitted for the new ping g driver to see how it compares to the.
Ping g crossover ncg verdict a lot of people may just look at the carry numbers and say theres not a lot which has improved in the g400. 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. The g400 lst low spin model is customengineered with tungsten weight closer to the face for promoting low, stable spin with control. The most noticeable feature of the g30 driver, both visually and. Ping g30 ls tec driver vs ping g30 driver golf monthly. Ping g30 is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. The g30 drivers centre of gravity is the lowest and furthest back of any ping driver, ever.
But when you take into account the fact the g400 is a degree weaker and was being swung a few miles an hour slower you can say its working better. Ping g series driver vs ping g30 driver the belfry youtube. An extremely lowback cg position optimizes launch and heightens moi. The g30s predecessor, pings g25 driver, was one of the most awarded drivers in our 2014 gear trials. Ping g vs ping g30 driver test golf monthly youtube. The new ping g30 driver will generate faster ball speeds off the face with no sacrifice in performance for all players.
These are the most stable drivers ping has ever offered. Best drivers list because it is at least before the launch of the g30 in late july golfs most forgiving driver. The ping g driver takes what g30 offered and improves upon it. Sep 28, 2015 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. For those using a g30 driver, the good news was that the. I think the g30 was the last of the traditional ping g series irons and thats probably why they didnt continue the numbering scheme and have a g35, etc. Paul ohagan tests both models to find out the ping g30 launch is a particularly.
Got fitted and with the shaft i went with fujikura blur 005 s i was within a few yards on all 3 clubs. Ping g5 driver vs g10 i agree the ping g10 doesnt have the hottest face, but it gave me the best feel. The gains ping realized in evolving from g25 to g30 were again realized in the evolution from g30 to g driver. These are design specifications that may vary due to manufacturing tolerances.
After testing the past 2 major lineups from ping, the g30 and g series, i was very excited to put the 2017 ping g400 series in my hands. The ping g30 driver is the 7 th generation of a line that started with the ping g2 driver six years ago. The ping g30 ls tec driver clearly fits into the g category, with the same head shape and turbulators on the crown to improve aerodynamics and add distance. 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. 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. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as taylormade kalea or taylormade driver m1 2017. Highmoi model generates low, stable spin with the shotshaping control provided by the g410 driver.
You can add or subtract onehalf degree of loft on the standard 8. Weight saved by thinning the crown was used to lower the cg. The two driver heads are the standard g30, and the g30 sft straight flight technology. Ping recently released the highly anticipated g30 product lineimplementing innovative, forwardthinking technologies that seem to contradict many of their competitors.
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. Pings longest, straightest driver delivers forgiveness and consistency. A little bit of a compromise, but thats why i bought it last year. Ping g400 v ping g v ping g30 driver comparison youtube. Improving on g30 looked to be impossible, but the engineers at ping have done just that with the new g driver. For custom aftermarket options, golfers can choose the project x evenflow black 75 low launch, low spin and mitsubishi tensei ck orange 60. For those using a g30 driver, the good news was that the performance was still strong. Movableweight technology offers a simple way to customize your driver for a desired ball flight so you can hit a lot more fairways. 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.
That said the g400 blows it away, more forgiving and 510 longer all day. My drives were long and strait,just what i was looking for so i bought the driver. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. For our test we used the low spin version of each driver, a 9. The g fairway features a new sole design which has what ping describes as cascading shape. The ping g series has been around for over a decade now, and the g30 is the most advanced model yet. Like the popular g30, ping s new series consists of three models the g, g ls tec and g sf tec. Ping s thorough and precise fitting process involves your entire bag. One detail id like to spotlight about the g400 series is the lack of proprietary ping grips. Todays comparison is between the ping g30 driver and the ping g25 driver. Year after year ping manages to produce one of the top 2 or 3 drivers in the market. The driver that brought aerodynamics centre stage and spurred other brands to think seriously about aero tech. When i went for a driver fitting last year my fitter wasnt able to find a realistic headshaft combo that was worth paying money for including the g.
There are other new drivers with lower spin, there are some that look a little more traditional, there are those that sound a little better, but the over all package of the ping g30 ls tec is almost impossible to beat. A club comparison between the new ping g series driver and the ping g30 driver, with professional golfer neil wain at the belfry. To get the most distance from your driver, you must optimize the launch angle and spin rate of the ball by. The g30 lineup consists of two adjustable driver heads, adjustable fairway woods, nonadjustable hybrids, and irons. Result for our test we used the low spin version of each driver, a 9. Essentially the g30 s are a full club stronger in the long irons g30 4 21, g25 3 20, etc. The i series of drivers should be lower spinning, even considering the g30 ls tech. A better gamer for 2016 last year i gamed the ping g30 ls for any part of the season i wasnt testing new drivers.
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