Karsten excitedly runs into the kitchen and announces to his wife, louise, ive got a name for my putter. The i20 on the other hand seems to have resolved this issue that its predecessor was plagued with. I have been out of it a long time so i am quite rusty, but those mizuno irons felt amazing. The head, shaft, swingweight and length of the g812 driver are carefully optimized for. A ping iron set produces the performance you expect from a top manufacturer. Ping learned from this endeavor when engineering the new ping i20 driver. Tungsten weights provide a higher moi and increased forgiveness. I have an i20 and i struggle sometimes, spreading the drives all over. I cant say if you need to upgrade if you have the i20 irons, but i do know that if you are playing an older model these will feel better and offer more forgiveness. Do not miss a minute and subscribe now for free, join in the chat with golfers. This is just a great club and i look forward to playing many rounds with it going forward. The next generation ping womens driver maximizes forgiveness and distance.
Ping has taken 1st place in 2012 drivers, fairways, and irons this year. Movableweight technology offers a simple way to customize your driver for a desired ball flight so you can hit a lot more fairways. Soon thereafter, he files for a patent on the ping 1a putter. The ping g2 was longer, straighter and more forgiving than any previous ping driver. G le2 fairway woods a thinner, faster maraging steel c300 forged face, a higher moi and an 8lobe adjustable hosel distinguish the g le2 fairway woods. Just like any new callaway golf product, a certified preowned club comes with a 1year limited warranty against defects. Ping k15 vs g30 sf tec is the sf tec weight in the heel any different then what callaway has done with the x hot or x2 hot drivers more draw bias weight in the heel as you go up in loft. I hit quite a few of the new irons and the ones that really stood out for me was the new mizuno jpxez and next were the new ping g25. It might be me, i have ping g20 in the long irons as i experimented this season to see if they play better than my hybrids. We use cookies to enhance the security, performance, functionality and for analytical and promotional activities. We do believe that the majority of golfers would probably be better served by ping s g20 driver especially if youre wise enough to place a premium on fairways. Its the bestlooking driver the phoenixbased giant has produced.
Find great deals on ebay for ping i20 driver and ping i25 driver. Dec 11, 2018 ping began its life as a golf manufacturer by producing putters, in which shaft flex or stiffness is inconsequential. The k15 is designed for maximum forgiveness and to keep spin low, reducing the chances of landing in the rough. I was impressed by how easy, straight and long the g20 driver was. The ping k15 driver has a high launch trajectory with low spin. The ping i25 driver will send your ball racing down the fairway. Get the best deals on ping driver stiff golf clubs when you shop the largest online.
A the i20 has a unique all black look that differs from the dark gray color combination of the g20 line up. Find all toprated ping golf drivers including styles named to the 20 golf digest hot list and more. From my perspective, the ping k15 doesnt rank with the other ping drivers ive hit over the years. Get marks iphone app like mark crossfield on facebook. Nov 26, 2015 by the middle of march 75% of all pings european tour players had an i20 driver in the bag. Today, ping is synonymous with innovation, quality and service in. Just an average golfer giving unbiased opinions on all things golf, product. Ping irons range check out the latest golf irons that ping currently has on the market in 2020 find the one just for you. I suspect that the g15 and k15 hybrids have been rare disappointments for ping. A the look alone makes you want to put the club in your bag. Ping touts this driver as the lowspin, lower launching companion to the g20 driver. The ping k15 driver is for golfers looking for help with launch and direction. Ping routinely releases products on the gameimprovement side as well as producing club options for better players. Ping k15 driver vs ping g15 driver ping k15 driver the ping k15 driver has an elongated head design that combines with an external weight pad to position the center of gravity for higher launching and longer carry drives.
Find great deals on new and used ping drivers, or list for free in seconds. Mark hits the very popular ping g20 up against the players i20. Though its still a very good feeling driver, the k15 doesnt offer the same experience as those previous models. But the company eventually began making a variety of clubs and, like all golf club manufacturers, now offers clubs with different shaft flex options. Ping i20, g15, g5, g2, rapture and rapture v2 driver and fairway wood shaft adaptors. I hit the g5 great, half the time, the other half it fades to the right a bit. Paul ohagan tests both models to find out the ping g30 launch is a particularly. According to ping, like the k15 driver, the k15 fairway wood features straight flight technology sf tec, which offers maximum forgiveness, while being versatile enough to play from the fairway or light. Ping drivers g410 plus driver movableweight technology offers a simple way to customize your driver for a desired ball flight so you can hit a lot more fairways. Get the best deals on ping k15 driver regular when you shop the largest online selection at. Ping is a familyowned company founded in 1959 in the garage of karsten solheim.
Im intrigued by the g30 sf tec but am probably one of the only nuts to have never even hit a ping driver before. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure its still relevant. Ping sweeps golf digest hot list awards golf grinder. K15 vs g30sf vs gsf advice please long op golf monthly. The k15 is going to be the most forgiving with the highest launch and straightest flight. I took the opportunity to try some of the new stuff and see how it felt. The major difference between k15,g15, and i15 is going to be the forgiveness level. New smaller head has a cg slightly lower and more forward than standard, a plus for faster swing speeds and highspin players. New and used golf equipment ping golf drivers 2nd swing.
Compared to the g20 and k15, i felt the i20 is the longest driver in the ping line up. I have spent alot of time test hitting both the g20 and i20 driver for two months straight. 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. When it was launched, the ping k15 driver replaced the companys pricier, earlier rapture v2 driver. Club heads are designed to optimize ball flight and impart ideal spin on the golf ball. I20 vs g15 clubs, grips, shafts, fitting the sand trap. Went to compare the g15 and k15 drivers to my g5 yesterday. Ping g25 driver ping g25 irons ping g20 driver ping g20 irons ping g15 driver ping g15 irons ping i20 driver ping k15. After all, ping has been an industry leader for decades when it comes to delivering exceptional iron performance and also has long been ahead of the curve when it comes to customization options and fitting, most notably with its color code system for lie. I heard about the g30 and that it is very forgiving, could anybody confirm this o. The ping i25 irons offer that perfect combination of a players looking iron with amazing forgiveness.
The huge titanium face helps generate amazing ball speeds for straight flying bombers off the tee. Also, just because it has the same straight flight technology as the k15, i still have no idea whether it guarantees to eliminate huge spinny slices. The golf club is in brand new condition and has never been used on a golf course. So i went out looking for something new at the shop today. Ping golf clubs low prices, money back guarantee shop. Compared to the g20 and k15, i felt the i20 is the longest driver in the ping. The promise of a great certified preowned club doesnt stop when you hit the course. Whichever model you rest your decision on, know that ping drivers are rigorously tested and engineered for the modern golfer. When i used this driver for the first time i was in total awe. It feels very unforgiving compared to my old g15, which i trusted 100% until the hosel broke. Hey guys i have a g5 driver that is a few years old and im looking to get a new one.
Long and straight with great roll out, better than other models and much more consistent that the i 20 too. Understanding the ping colour chart and colour code system used by ping will enable you to select a set that best suits your game. On performance alone the ping k15 was a standout performer, and as our tests proved, the same is more or less true of the k15 fairway woods. Hit it strong off the tee with ping golf drivers from dicks sporting goods. Well done andy i really enjoy these videos testing old v new. Nov 16, 2018 one of the biggest differences between ping eye2 irons and newer clubs is the loft of each iron. The ease of hitting the i20 vs g20 are identical in my opinions so there is no benefit for me changing to the g20s. Ping has also been able to broaden the handicap range for the i20 making the i20 a forgiving players driver. 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. With a lighter overall weight, the g le2 irons utilize coreye technology to increase face flexing for more ball speed and higher max height.
If you cant find a set you can still order these from ping brand new. In recent years, ping golf has designed some of the finest drivers you can buy. The ping g2 driver utilizes advanced design techniques, boasting a precision milled, variablethickness face for longer drives. Because overcoming a slice is one of this drivers strong points, its release also allowed the company to discontinue the draw version of the ping g15 driver the k15 resembles a. Jan 30, 2010 ping drivers always seem to perform well, and the i15 is no exception. A the i20 has a classica design with an eye catching black matte finish that reduces glare. Pings new g25, like its g20 predecessor, has a body thats cast from a strong, light titanium alloy ti 811 and a clubface with variable geometry thats machined from ti 64. Golf euthusiast ping i20 vs ping g20 posted by billy mays on 521 at 2. During my rounds with the i20 i had very good results, except for 9holes or so.
Both were well received by our testers, many of whom told us that they didnt care whether or not they were designed for game improvement, they just really liked the clubs. That means if something happens to your club that is directly related to an original manufacturing defect, well fix or replace it. New listing ping k15 5pw iron set regular yellow dot 1. Ping k15 drivers in stock for next working day delivery. If you find the stock shaft youve got on your ping driver doesnt give you the distance and control you were expecting, contact me and tell me a bit about your swing and game and what you dont like about your club. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Mark hits the ping golf iron range and talks about the different launch angles as he hits the. Anyone still gaming a k15 and have compared it to newer offerings. But for whatever reason, when i missed fairways, i tended to miss them by a lot. Overview ping continues its success in the gameimprovement iron category with their new g20 irons.
You can add or subtract onehalf degree of loft on the standard 8. At address, the 460cc head sets up much smaller and the matte black finish is wonderfully inconspicuous. Shop new and used ping drivers from the fantastic selection available at 2nd swing. Ping driver titanium head golf clubs for sale ebay. A great choice for the amateur and professional alike is a new or preowned ping g400 driver for sale through ebay. We do believe that the majority of golfers would probably be better served by pings g20 driver especially if youre wise enough to place a premium on fairways.
Introduced in 2005 the ping g2 driver quickly became one of the most popular drivers ever produced. 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. I love the k15 driver, and k15 3 wood and g15 4 wood. Pro james was a big fan of the sound and the feel off ered, while dave c noted a powerful, boring trajectory. Get the best deals on ping k15 golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. Ping s unique colour code refers to lie angle, which is the angle between the clubs shaft and the sole of the club, in relation to its length. Personally, i love the all black look, small clubface and the club pops at address with white grooves on the club face. Just an average golfer giving unbiased opinions on all things golf, product tests, golf travel vlogs and golf news. The entire ping i20 line features an all black matte finish that preventsreduces glare from the club head.
Ping i20 and g series shaft adaptors the golfworks. From a sound and feel perspective, im come to think of ping in the same class as titleist, and prer9 taylormade drivers. See if the ping driver would help your golf and help you hit more fairways. Went to a ping fitting and the i20 driver couldnt touch the results of the i15. The k15 irons have a wide heavy sole that promotes a high launch easy distance shot. Ping hit a home run by increasing forgiveness on offcenter hits, while also maintaining a large degree of workability. Ping g20 driver golf club 12 degree stiff shaft right handed 4. Sep 29, 2011 just picked up my new g20 driver in 9.
The engineering department at ping had a huge task in front of them when they were asked to design something to outperform the popular g15 irons. With improvements in some key areas like feel, distance, and overall performance, the resulting. Hybrids ping g15 v k15 clubs, grips, shafts, fitting. The k15 driver offered plenty of distance and forgiveness, just as you would expect from any new ping driver. It was a great driver for distance with a fair bit of forgiveness as well. 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. Their irons, drivers and fairway woods have been awesome lately. Ping g400 v ping g v ping g30 driver comparison youtube. Ive been demoing the ping with the aldila 65 gram s flex, and it is looonnnngggg. If you need more forgiveness or help getting the ball in the air, go for g20 or g25.
Another model to consider is the ping g30 driver on ebay. Get the best deals on ping driver stiff golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. May 18, 2012 there was a small following of players that loved it because it was lower spinning and since the cog was closer to the face, the ball came off hot. Jul 03, 2014 the ping g30 driver has undergone a number of changes, but how does it compare with the g25 driver. Currently gaming a k15 driver that ive had in the bag for the last 4 years. G400 iron faceflexing technology launches the ball faster and higher with tourlevel distance and stopping power. I compared this to other ping drvers k15,gi5, rapture v2 10. Its been serving me well, but ive been toying with the idea of a new driver for a bit more distance, especially since the k15 has been around for 7 years now. Karstens frustration with his putting inspired him to design a putter, which made a pinging sound when striking a golf ball.
Buy new and used ping i20 driver from the best golf shop. Youve made the decision to get new irons this year and youre going with or at the very least seriously considering ping. Ping drivers provide high performing models year in and year out and consistently offers something for golfers of all skill levels. Jan 17, 2020 are you looking for a new set of ping golf clubs. I played a g5 driver for quite awhile, and it remains one of the longest ive had the pleasure to play. 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. Karsten solheim, the founder of ping and former engineer at general electric, invented game improvement irons, otherwise known as cavity back irons. In testing against the industryleading junior driver, the titanium g812 driver generated 3. I tested the 20 degree ping i20 hybrid with the stock tfc 707 h shaft in stiff flex. Newer clubs feature stronger lofts throughout the set, giving them slightly more distance. Are ping 2018 drivers better than ping 201415 drivers.
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