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