The biggest differences in the i25 from the i20 are the addition of an adjustable hosel, racing stripes on the crown, and a new family of. Ping finally jumped into the adjustable driver game with the anser driver. Taylormade r1 vs ping anser driver longest drive test rick shiels pga golf coach tests the taylormade r1 driver against the ping anser. The ping g30 driver has undergone a number of changes, but how does it compare with the g25 driver. Ping i25 driver low spin with high forgiveness srp. The authentic ping shaft adaptor sleeve allows for multiple shafts to be used in the ping i25, g25 and ping anser drivers and fairway woods along with the 2014 rapture fairway wood at a fraction of the cost of reshafting. Increase your golfing x factor rob watts todays golfer. The i25 continues on the trend ping started with the anser driver in being. With the help of gc2 hmt launch monitor mark hits the two ping golf drivers and talks numbers on. For the i25, ping made a few important changes that should reap big benefits for golfers. With the same shaft and loft, i launched higher because of the lower cg.
Paul ohagan tests both models to find out the ping g30 launch is a particularly. None of the guys participating in our most wanted driver test have had. Ping g400 vs g vs i25 vs anser head weight kabelwelle. Get a great deal on your new or used ping driver when you trade in your used clubs with one of the. The crown racing stripes are going to be the talk about this driver. This driver really causes tee shots to race down the fairway. The i25 and this is from ping, is supposed to spin about 475 rpms less than the anser i am going to have to test them myself to believe that number, but thats what ping reported and they have gone with a more variable thickness face for added forgiveness. The i25 adds some adjustbility, forgiveness and racing stripes. A comparison between the ping g30 ls tec driver vs ping g30. I was able to test a couple different shafts in my i25, and i can tell you that. That way you could truly test apples to apples from one head to the next. When we look at the launch angles produced by the ping anser we find some interesting results. While the club should be in pro shops in midaugust, ping declined. I havent had a ping driver in the bag for a long time but i did like the sound and feel of the g20.
Ping has followed up the mightily impressive g20 with its first ever adjustable driver, the anser. 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. The anser driver looks like the offspring of the g20 and i20. Both titleist drivers have adjustable heads, if that makes a difference for you. It features the same threeway adjustability as the anser driver, but is a higherlaunching, higherspinning driver with greater forgiveness. The i series of drivers should be lower spinning, even considering the g30 ls tech. Taylormade r1 vs ping anser driver longest drive test rick shiels pga golf coach tests the taylormade r1 driver against the ping anser driver using flightscope at trafford golf centre check out. Im wondering if its worth the investment to buy the g30 at this time cuz usually the price goes down fast after season, or i should go with the anser. Ping g30 ls tec driver vs ping g30 driver golf monthly. Ping golf drivers utilize an investment casting process to produce a geometric, dimensionally accurate twopiece body. Which driver from the ping g and i range of golf clubs might help your. Can it follow up on the massive success the g25 driver has had the last 2 years. It is a blend of many of the previous ping drivers, the low spin of the anser, forgiveness close to the g25 and feel like the i25. From golf magazine clubtest 20 march 20 ping anser driver category.
The much anticipated 2014 ping lineup is finally here and one of the most talked about clubs of the year is the new ping i25 driver. I cant compare an anser vs the i25, but i can comment on the stock i25 shafts. The gseries tends to be more forgiving while the iseries was more workable. I was impressed by how easy, straight and long the g20 driver was. Its one of the longest and most forgiving clubs in the test. Even at the heavier weight i felt it was very flimsy. Many panelists find that the ping g25 driver gives them more than they deserve on misses. Ping is a familyowned company founded in 1959 in the garage of karsten solheim. True spec golf, miura, nicklaus companies, golf logix, club conex. The most noticeable feature of the g30 driver, both visually and. 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. Todays comparison is between the ping g30 driver and the ping g25 driver.
The ping i25 is in the iseries heritage with low spin, tungsten rear weighting and solid muted sound. Ping g400 driver vs ping g driver video dailymotion. Beyond that, for golfers looking for a bit less spin compared to the average driver. The adjustable i25 driver is focused on optimal spin, accurate alignment, and effective shaft fitting for maximizing distance and accuracy. I left golfsmith feeling very unimpressed with almost every new model out this year except for the 9d3 already. Went to range today and started with the 75, finished with. Tungstenweighted to raise the moi, the ti 811 driver offers two industryfirst design attributes. Test drivers ping anser et callaway razr fit xtreme. Fits all adjustable ping model driversfairwayshybrids anserg25i25 and. I personally like the g20 with the tfc 169 tour shaft.
With the help of gc2 hmt launch monitor mark hits the two ping golf drivers. One of the lowestspinning drivers in its category delivers some monster drives for fast swingers with high spin rates. Slight arc, pal 360g, slight arc, anser 5 365g, straight, and zing 350g, strong arc. The speedoptimised g400 is teamed with an ultimately forgiving 460cc size which boasts a larger moi than any other driver on the market.
Ping used a different tip back with the anser, i25. Today, ping is synonymous with innovation, quality and service in. I saw the g25 and thought either it or the 9d3 might kick the r11s out of the bag this year. 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. None of the guys participating in our most wanted driver test have. A question if anyone knows will a shaft from a ping anser driver fit straight into an ping i25 driver. Ncg 2014 driver test ping i25g25 national club golfer. During testing the i25 head backed up much more of what ping claimed. Eight percent greater inertia from crown to sole than the. Longest drive comp taylormade r1 vs ping anser driver. Our lowest handicap golfer for this test tends to be a low ball hitter, however. Ping was the first manufacturer to use high quality titanium metal and strict quality control guidelines to ensure accurate and consistent product lines.
Its a little off topic but does anyone know what the upcharge is for a motore speeder 7. The family is headed by ping s first adjustable g driver that has already been put in play by bubba watson and hunter mahan. Taylormade r1 v s ping anser driver longest drive test rick shiels pga golf coach tests the taylormade r1 driver against the ping anser driver using. In our tests on a flightscope with our friends at leading edge the spin was. Ping s previous offering in this line, was a nice lowerhitting, lower spinning driver. Ping g25 ball speeds vs new drivers equipment my driver for the last 5 years has been a 9. For our test we used the low spin version of each driver, a 9. Racing stripes and a new shaft in the ping i25 driver combine with low back. Longest drive comp taylormade r1 vs ping anser driver youtube. The ping g30 driver is the 7 th generation of a line that started with the ping g2 driver six years ago. Mark hits the ping anser up against the ping i20 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. The g25 flew about a club longer, so i have been considering them. Karstens frustration with his putting inspired him to design a putter, which made a pinging sound when striking a golf ball. 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. Ping i25 driver, fairway, hybrids, and irons mygolfspy. Ping s excellence in the driver market looks to continue with this beauty. Thanks to the brands trajectory tuning technology, you can finetune the club to match your. The g30 ls tec is a big improvement over the very good i25. Slight arc, pal 360g, slight arc, anser 5 365g, straight, and zing. Continue to read about the advancements the ping is making in the golf club market. Nicholas davoine assistant professional at lake karrinyup country club will see if the g400 leaves the g30 and g driver in its wake. The 460cc, matteblack, titanium anser is ping s first adjustable driver, allowing golfers to add or take away. I found a good deal on a pwr 65 tour x stiff and got it.
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