Oct 18, 2018 this new ping driver was the 7th incarnation of the g driver series after the great ping g25. Ping g25 to know just how advanced the ping g30 is, itll be best if you compare it with its most immediate predecessor the ping g25. This is accomplished by using pings turbulator technology that promotes more efficient air flow around the clubhead during the swing, ultimately resulting in faster ball speeds. My personal experience was that the g25 was just as long as the g30, maybe even longer and had a better sound and feel but the g30 was definitely more forgiving on mishits.
One thing about the g30 thats part performance, part feel is its counterbalanced tfc 419d shaft, which has a higher balance point to help give pings heavierthanstandard, 206gram g30 driver head a conventional swing weight of d3 at 45. Jul 23, 20 ping g25 driver while the g25 is the updated version of the g20 and the sixth release in the gseries of drivers, it feels different enough from the prior model to make it feel like more of a new club than an iteration on last years release. Mar 02, 2016 the ping g30 is a great driver, long and forgiving. The ping g30 driver is the 7th incarnation of the range that started with the market leading ping g2 driver six years ago the standout feature of the g30 driver visually and technically is the turbulators that sit on the crown of the club. Comparison between g20, g25 and g30 ping irons youtube. While the g25 is the updated version of the g20 and the sixth release in the gseries of drivers, it feels different enough from the prior model.
For those using a g30 driver, the good news was that the. To keep in the sgi market slot, they introduced the k15, then the karsten, then gmax and now g700. With a combination control, distance, and forgiveness, the ping g25 created quite a stir and appealed to many golf enthusiasts for quite some time. Testing the g25 driver against the g30, do turbulators make a difference. Todays comparison is between the ping g30 driver and the ping g25 driver. Last month our post focused on the improvements and technologies in the g30 wood line. 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. You get to try it when, where, and how you want for two weeks before deciding if you want to buy it or not.
The ping g30 driver has undergone a number of changes, but how does it compare with the g25 driver. Ping g25 although i usually agree with jburns on most things ping, i wouldnt characterize the g30 as having slightly stronger lofts. Jan 11, 2016 the gains ping realized in evolving from g25 to g30 were again realized in the evolution from g30 to g driver. It has been winning driver counts on tours all over the world and has found its way into the hands of dozens of free agents. Split the fairway like never before with the g30 driver.
Exception the g2 and g5 were closer in design to the g25. Introduction while the standard g30 driver was the one frequently dubbed the best driver in golf, the ping g sf tec driver was the one. Ping g400 v ping g v ping g30 driver comparison youtube. Once again ping has had to wrestle with the issue of improving one of the best selling drivers in the market.
I would say that the i25 and g25 are relatively similar, but the g30 and the g driver are in another class onto themselves in terms of performance and mainly forgiveness. Taylormade 2017 m2 v ping g driver test national club golfer. The g30 driver was tested in our cluboratoryagainst the g25 to see what. The g30 now has the same loft configuration as the g2 ez. Ping generally dont launch a new driver unless its better then their old one. Movableweight technology offers a simple way to customize your driver for a desired ball flight so you can hit a lot more fairways. 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. G25 driver tested against g5, g10, g15 and g20 golfcentraldaily at 4.
The g25 comes with a very good tfc189 shaft that is the same weight as the previous tfc169 at 58 grams in the stiff flex we tried. Fairway 5 wood g30 vs g25 forgiveness clubs, grips, shafts. Designed for performance, the aerodynamic head features a higher strengthweight ratio and a thinner, hotter t9s face for maximum distance. The gains ping realized in evolving from g25 to g30 were again realized in the evolution from g30 to g driver. Its a driver i love and know works well for me in my opinion its the best driver ping have made to date. Jul 21, 2014 once again ping has had to wrestle with the issue of improving one of the best selling drivers in the market. 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. Paul ohagan tests both models to find out the ping g30 launch is a particularly. Essentially the g30 s are a full club stronger in the long irons g30 4 21, g25 3 20, etc. Mar 23, 2016 the ping g sf tec driver has all the advancements and distance of the new g driver with lots of help for the slicer. Today, ping is synonymous with innovation, quality and service in the world of golf. Essentially the g30s are a full club stronger in the long irons g30 4 21, g25 3 20, etc. Itll help you pick up those extra yards youve been looking for. The ping g25 driver was developed for a wide array of players, suited to both the beginner and the pga tour player.
Ping g30 aldila tour green atx65 stiff flex driver shaft, 44 to tip. 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 models. Nicholas davoine assistant professional at lake karrinyup country club will see if the g400 leaves the g30 and g driver in its wake. Between the moi bump and the potential boost in clubhead speed, ping is claiming that theyve been able to squeeze a little more distance and a little more forgiveness over what was already a pretty good driver. In my opinion the i20 might still be the best sounding and feeling driver any company has made, but the g25 is very close, just slightly hollower. The standout feature of the g30 driver visually and technically is the turbulators that sit on the crown of the club. Jun 15, 2016 launch monitor numbers for the ping g30 the g30 launched with 2300 rpm and went nearly 300 yards. Fresh off topping four of the major hardware product categories in the uk with its successful g30 range, ping is once again r. Titleist 9 d2 worse shots banana slice, pull hooks ping g30 my swing speed analyzer showed best to be with titleist at 116. The g25 moves closer to the i20 in terms of sound and feel. If youre the rest of the golf equipment industry, thats not just impressive, its scary. The ping g sf tec driver has all the advancements and distance of the new g driver with lots of help for the slicer. The 6 and 7 are about a half club stronger in the g30 s. G30 s worked much better for me than the g25 s, so whatever subtle differences ping did with the sole, it made a noticeable difference to me.
With the new adjustments, the g30s loft can be increased or decreased by. Get the best deals on ping golf driver shafts when you shop the largest online selection at. The ping g30 driver is the 7 th generation of a line that started with the ping g2 driver six years ago. Longest drive comp ping g25 vs callaway razr fit xtreme driver duration. Sep 15, 2014 the ping g30 fairway wood builds on the performance of the g25 with more adjustability and more speed thanks to the turbulators. This makes the g30 driver a little more forgiving and producing a launch slightly higher than the g25 driver. Launch monitor numbers for the ping g30 the g30 launched with 2300 rpm and went nearly 300 yards. The ping g30 driver is the 7th incarnation of the range that started with the market leading ping g2 driver six years ago. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as cobra golf king f9 or taylormade r15 460. What you need to know interchangeable and ping compatible shaft adapter fits ping driver and fairway wood models.
Youre looking for a forgiving driver that has all of the latest technology. I take a look at the difference between ping g20, g25 and g30 irons. You can add or subtract onehalf degree of loft on the standard 8. Apr 24, 2015 the sole weight on the g30 is also larger compared to the g25, resulting in a lower center of gravity. The trajectory of the g25 driver was similar to the g20 and the flight was maybe a little stronger. New for the ping g30 in both drivers and fairway woods is an altered hosel sleeve that allows 1 degree of loft change either up and down a total of five settings. Ping g25 ball speeds vs new drivers equipment my driver for the last 5 years has been a 9. Lofts are not as different in each, but head design is. The sole weight on the g30 is also larger compared to the g25, resulting in a lower center of gravity. 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.
According to ping, its tour players are using between 0. I hit my ping g a little farther than the g30 and the forgiveness felt about the same. This is accomplished by using ping s turbulator technology that promotes more efficient air flow around the clubhead during the swing, ultimately resulting in faster ball speeds. Introduction while the standard g30 driver was the one frequently dubbed the best driver in golf, the ping g sf tec driver was the one that, in my fitting experience, lit up the most faces. The driver that brought aerodynamics centre stage and spurred other brands to think seriously about aero tech. The result is staggered changes through the set the 4, 5 and 6irons are 2 degrees stronger than the g25, the 7iron is 1. Ping g30 iron blends karsten, i25 irons golf digest. 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. Ping g25 20 hybrid w tfc ping ie1 4u w cfs ping glide 54 ws ping glide stealth 58 es. Even though the g30 and the g25 are both set at the same degree of loft 10. The g25s design also employs support bars behind the impact area to improve distance control. This addition to pings g series lineup of gameimprovement clubs is a forgiving, high launching driver to help you get better performance off the tee. Ping g25 is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. I decided to buy a new driver currently using an old taylor made r7 superquad and have decided to choose one of the ping.
Crown turbulators and an adjustable hosel optimize clubhead speed and launch. Result for our test we used the low spin version of each driver, a 9. Both sets eliminate a extra iron, which i think is a good thing. 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. Jul 03, 2014 the g30 driver head measures 460 cubic centimeters in volume, and the length is 45. Most reports show the fairway results almost as twins. Ping g25 20 hybrid w tfc ping ie1 4u w cfs ping glide 54 ws ping glide stealth 58 es ping anser milled 6. An extremely lowback cg position optimizes launch and heightens moi. Jun 08, 2015 ping g20 with tfc 169 ping g25 with tfc 169 ping g30 with tour 65 titleist 9 d2 with rip phenom 70. The g25 has a new look, added adjustability, and also features a larger face.
The 460cc head on the ping g30 driver will help generate greater clubhead. Ive never played a more forgiving club then the g30. The ping g25 driver still gives you all the forgiveness you are used to from their g drivers. Ping is a familyowned company founded in 1959 in the garage of karsten solheim. Ping g driver test took place on the range at reunion resort in orlando. G30 broke pings mould its an engineering company, and anyone who knows anything about the solheim family who own ping knows they would never have come up with the. The most noticeable feature of the g30 driver, both visually and. What a tough act to follow the g400 range is going to be.
The g30s predecessor, pings g25 driver, was one of the most awarded drivers in our 2014 gear. Are ping 2018 drivers better than ping 201415 drivers. After keeping the ping g20 driver in the bag for the majority of the season last year, i was certainly excited to take a look at the new ping g25 driver. The head weight is also 3 grams lighter 203 grams vs. That said, the g30 s never solidified their place in my bag, so i moved on from those as well. This new ping driver was the 7th incarnation of the g driver series after the great ping g25. I hit between 250275 with my superquad and occasionally struggle with a slice. For me, the sound and feel was better for the ping g vs g30. The ping g25 driver complements high forgiveness and distance characteristics with the ability to adjust loft and finetune shot trajectory. Highmoi model generates low, stable spin with the shotshaping control provided by. Billy horschel just used one to win the tour championship and the fedex cup.
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