Tungstenweighted with a forged face, creating a faster, more forgiving driver. To get the most distance from your driver, you must optimize the launch angle and spin rate of the ball by selecting the proper loft and shaft flex for your swing speed. Ti 811 clubheadthis lightweight construction means more discretionary weight for the sole and perimeter of the head, lowering the center of. The lowest, deepest cg of any ping driver generates greater distance by increasing dynamic loft on both axes for maximizing forgiveness. They have the ping tfc 169d and the tour version of the shaft. This is achieved by a shallower crown and also visually by a lighter metallic silver finish. Replacement shaft mpf code 1995 eye 2 irons zzlite true temper zz lite 115. Sft has turbulators and the t9s face to help make it the longest and straightest driver ever. Ive owned the g5, g10, g20, rapture, and rapture v2 drivers and the g20 is my least favorite. The g25 moves closer to the i20 in terms of sound and feel. But across nine testers of diff ering abilities, the g20 has come out ahead of the rest and is rightfully the best on test for 2012.
Actually a number of pros have their driver woes too. Ping has developed state of the art shafts specifically designed for the g30 driver line to achieve the greatest results for all skill levels. Ping g20 battle of the tfc169 shafts, which one golfwrx. Buy new and used ping g20 iron set from the best golf shop. Aftermarket shafts from aldila, project x, and mitsubishi available at an upcharge. The g20s large, variablethickness face generates faster ball speeds and increases moi for maximum forgiveness the. The g20 driver also comes with pings own tfc 169d shaft that seems a little more stable than in the past thanks to the higher kick point and. Ping only makes drivers in graphite because the material produces the longest distance on drives. Not sure what all these lines mean but just know it worksand works well. My swing speed is a little bit slower than you dewade247, 9095 but i also wanted higher ball flight in order for shots to land softer.
Ping continues to do a great job with their g series irons by offering golfers a full array of club options to custom build hisher set. Similar to the driver, the ping g25 fairway woods features an updated all black color scheme with white crescent alignment aid, a nice upgrade from the dark grey color of the g20. The next generation ping womens driver maximizes forgiveness and distance through a higher moi, faster face and lighter overall club weight. Add the fact that pings shafts are almost 46 in long, this will invite wayward drives. Highmoi model generates low, stable spin with the shotshaping control provided by. Ping has performed their own testing to categorizes the shaft to compare different performances. The face angle is slightly closed to square, while i tend to prefer square to slightly open. Now its time to sift through all of the readily available information about the ping g25 driver, in a line of popular game improvement drivers. While the club is overall a good product from ping, it doesnt stand out from the pack. The shaft ping tfc 169d shaft both the regular and tour versions have some weight distributed above the center point. If your clubhead speed is 100 or less i would go for regular in the tour shaft or a stiff in the non tour shaft.
Ping designed the g25 with the thinnest face of any ping fairway wood to create faster ball speeds and more distance. All the heads weigh 204g and have a swing weight of d3. Ping year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex. The ping driver shafts come in a variety of specifications that produce different impact, spin, and loft on a golf ball during contact. Dec 10, 2014 a comparison of the ping g30 driver fitted with tfc 419 stiff and the tour 80 stiff shafts. To some degree, the tip stiffness compresses through out the set. Generally, golfers with slower swing speeds require morelofted drivers and moreflexible shafts to achieve the proper launch conditions. I recently bought a g20 12 degree with a regular shaft. 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. Rated 4 out of 5 by ken from very good driver was using a cobra fly z and bought this ping to try out. The tour versions have a bit less torque and a few more grams of weight. Make sure you are buying the right golf shaft for your set of clubs. It has a huge face and appears the largest at address.
Well the ping g20 driver is going to get you bubba long. The trajectory of the g25 driver was similar to the g20 and the flight was maybe a little stronger. The g20 driver also comes with pings own tfc 169d shaft that seems a little more stable than in the past thanks to the higher kick point and feels quite powerful. So if you are going to walk into most golf stores you are going to see the ping g20 with a variety of lofts with basically the stock shaft as the only option, the ping. The fw goes straight and i would suspect the g20 driver to be a straight shooter. July 3, 2012 we liked the ping g20 driver a lot, but we like the ping g20 fairway wood even more. Comparison photos of the 20 ping g25 driver and the 2011 ping g20 driver. Tip to butt ratio was 56%, indicating a mid launch. Make sure you know the correct type of golf shaft to replace your current shaft with. The standard lofts available depend on the shaft used. I found it to be an easier and longer combo than previous g series ping. The i20 shaft tfc707 is a pretty decent one, and the one in the g20 tfc169is somewhat weaker.
Jul 03, 2012 july 3, 2012 we liked the ping g20 driver a lot, but we like the ping g20 fairway wood even more. We all are just looking for something easier to hit and longer. Starting from left to right in first picture belowall lengths measured maximum end to end. Ping manufactures a variety of clubs with soft regular shafts, including drivers, hybrids, irons and wedges. Default standard lengths are 45 14 the tour 65 shaft is available at an upcharge default standard length is 45. Ping revolutionized the golf club industry by introducing the idea that the everyday player, too, deserves custom fit clubs for their swing type, just like the pros. An eightgram counterweight in the grip end helps shift the cg higher, allowing for an increase in energy transfer and momentum, resulting in more ball speed and greater forgiveness. Make offer used w adapter ping tour 65 driver shaft stiff 44.
The g20s large, variablethickness face generates faster ball speeds and increases moi for maximum forgiveness. Nov 17, 2011 you can click on each of 3 tabs ping g20 short irons, ping g20 mid irons, ping g20 long irons you can see where each shot came to rest on our virtual driving range, and the raw data averages for each of our testers. I bought the g20s based on the foresight lm number at roger dunn, plus this g20 head is just sensationally forgiving and long even when its slightly off center. We recently received a chart from ping regarding the custom shafts that they offer.
He went online and bought the exact same shaft as is currently in the driver in stiff but the club pro will not change it. A comparison of the ping g30 driver fitted with tfc 419 stiff and the tour 80 stiff shafts. Lie angle is based on black color code at standard length. The tour also has a lower launch with more penetrating ball flight. Distance and accuracy are optimized by an external weight that.
Ping produces some of the most wellengineered, highestperforming clubs on the market, and although they can fly under the radar at times, the g20 driver should certainly grab your attention with its performance. Shaft comparison chart by ping drivers and irons fairway. Click on the links below to view the oem shaft replacement guides for each of the major manufacturers in the industry. Got fitted by ping thouroughly recommend it and bought g10 12 deg driver with stiff shaft and g10 4 wood with stiff shaft now i hit my driver long and consistent. Replacement shaft mpf code 2003 g2 hl irons tfc 100 graphite r,s 7186. Sep 29, 2011 i own a g20 4 wood, and the ping g20 driver seems like a larger version. That can be seen in the descending weight as the shafts get shorter. The stock shaft is pings proprietary tfc 189d, which comes in 5 flexes, from softr to tourx. Ping g20 shafts clubs, grips, shafts, fitting the sand. Ping tour 65 stiff driver shaft g400 adapter 44 inces.
Ping only gives you two standard options on the shafts, the ping tfc 169d and the tour version of the shaft. The g20 irons are available from 3 iron all the way through lob wedge 58 so that golfers can create a set with fewer gaps in loft and better continuity in feel and performance. The tour 65 shaft is available at an upcharge default standard length is 45. The ping g25 driver still gives you all the forgiveness you are used to from their g drivers. Ping year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. Not only does the new g20 driver feel light despite a head weight around 7 grams heavier than the g15, but the paint job is a few shades lighter with a silvery gray finish that does a great job at absorbing glare and reflections. Vortec technology on the back of the ti 811 head minimizes turbulent wake during the downswing for faster clubhead speed with stability and forgiveness. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex. Aug 04, 2015 we recently received a chart from ping regarding the custom shafts that they offer. No, the look is not my favorite, and if i hadnt purchased two used superfast 2. Power spec loft is a fitting option for players looking to boost their iron distance or decrease spin to hit a desired trajectory window.
The ping g20 driver has a slightly wider face than the g15 and at address the head appears bigger, although not quite as large as the k15. Jul 27, 2011 the g20 driver also comes with ping s own tfc 169d shaft that seems a little more stable than in the past thanks to the higher kick point and feels quite powerful. Both shafts are really good for being stock but the tour shaft plays to a strong stiff imo. Have been cut from 21 to 19 since getting them a month ago. There is also a tour version of the shaft that will give you a lower trajectory and this will be excellent for those with higher swing speeds, so make sure you get custom fitted as. The next generation of ping s proprietary counterbalanced shaft is lightweight and highlaunching while offering more stability and a consistent feel. To get the most distance from your driver, you must optimize the launch angle. Including grip brand ping model tfc 129 material graphite type wood flex regular length 44 38 tip size 350 other golf pride multi compound take a good look at the pictures and feel free to contact me with. You can click on each of 3 tabs ping g20 short irons, ping g20 mid irons, ping g20 long irons you can see where each shot came to rest on our virtual driving range, and the raw data averages for each of our testers. For comparison with other shafts on this site, the 6 iron butt stiffness was 12. These are design specifications that may vary due to manufacturing tolerances. The shaft shows comparison of stiff flexes of each shaft. Ping produces some of the most wellengineered, highestperforming clubs on the market, and although they can fly under the radar at times, the g20 driver should certainly grab your attention with its. It came in great shape and if i hit the sweet spot i get about 20 yards more than the fly z.
Movableweight technology offers a simple way to customize your driver for a desired ball flight so you can hit a lot more fairways. Ping just made driving the ball easier the one club that most amateurs struggle with is the driver. Dec 11, 2018 ping began its life as a golf manufacturer by producing putters, in which shaft flex or stiffness is inconsequential. Tungsten weighting closer to the face promotes low, stable spin. The tfc 189d stock shafts will be offered in soft r, r, s, tour stiff and tour xstiff flexes. One of my playing partners has a ping i20 and is looking to change the shaft from a standard ping regular shaft to the standard ping stiff shaft. Ping recommends its soft regular shaft flex for players who swing their drivers at 90 mph or less. But the company eventually began making a variety of clubs and, like all golf club manufacturers, now offers clubs with different shaft flex options. As mentioned earlier, ping has put a high balance point in their g20 shafts to allow you to swing a bit more mass g20 is actually 2 grams heavier than the g15 at the same speed.
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 teeyou can add or subtract onehalf degree of loft on the standard 10. I own a g20 4 wood, and the ping g20 driver seems like a larger version. Ping staff player bubba watson is known for his length off the tee. Info oem shaft replacement guide replace your oem shafts properly. I purchased a ping g20 senior flex 12 deg from callaway preowned in like new condition. He regularly is near the top statically in driving distance tournament after tournament. The ping g20 driver is long, forgiving and consistent, traits that all golfers should prize in their drivers. The px is not a real px, but one made for ping, and although it is higher launch, it is supposed to give a flatter trajectory, hence good distance. Our award winning fitters use ping nflight technology to analyze your swing to determine the specifications your irons need to optimize carry distance, shot shape, trajectory and. Distance and accuracy are optimized by an external weight that optimizes the center of gravity position to generate high launch and low spin.
Ping only gives you two standard options on the shafts. Ping has delivered one of its best drivers in a long time. So this is the updated lm stats for my g20 with the bb xflex later this afternoon. The tour version of the shaft that is also available has a slightly stiffer tip which will launch the ball a little lower with even less spin and will weigh. Hovering over any point will give you all the details of that particular shot. Ping year club model shaft description shaft manufacture. The stock shaft in both g30 and g30 sft is pings tfc 419 high balance point shaft. 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. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt.
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