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