Taylormade aeroburner driver handicap testing youtube. The ping g30 driver has undergone a number of changes, but how does it compare with the g25 driver. This is accomplished by using ping s turbulator technology that promotes more efficient air flow around the clubhead during the swing, ultimately. After roughly a year and a half, ping is replacing the g30 driver. The r15 430 will prove too demanding for all but the best amateurs. 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. Its all a bit subjective as some may love it and some may not, so it may come down to personal feel, but i feel its better to get feedback from. Titleist 9 d2 and d3 drivers titleist 9 launch todays golfer. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the ping g30 vs taylormade sldr 430 on trackman at ping europe hq. 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.
Highmoi model generates low, stable spin with the shotshaping control provided by. The best driver i hit all day was the r15 460 head. Jun 08, 2015 without a doubt, if you are looking for a new driver, the ping g30 should at least be on your list. The ability to split the r15s sliding weights for more consistency is a nice touch. By the end of this article you will have a better understanding of how to identify counterfeit golf clubs. We at golf exchange decided to do our own independent testing on the g30 driver, and are pleased to reveal our results. The forgivenator the biggest conversation point with the new g30 driver is the turbulators. Check out my jan 2015 top videos taylormade r15 430 vs ping g30 ls tec subscribe to rick shiels golf pga for. Well i had a short relationship with the ping g ls tec reddit. The r15 460 is not as impressive on mishits as other leading drivers. Thats equivalent to the number that selected the ping g30 16. Those ridges along the crown of the driver are said to offer better aerodynamics thus making this driver faster which also equals longer.
The ping g30 driver is the 7 th generation of a line that started with the ping g2 driver six years ago. We used trackman to measure three shots with the m1 vs. To prove just how much an adjustable driver can change your game, we collected new drivers from callaway, cobra, nike, ping and taylormade. Going back to confidence from the previous paragraph, the r15 460 is even larger and more forgiving than the r15 430, which resulted in my most confident swings of the day with an average club head speed of 115. There was a mix though between the r15 driver, the aeroburner, last years. Tips for changing your loft on an adjustable driver golf. Ping g15 driver is a very popular option in the middle of the golf club drivers price range. Golf drivers used ping, taylormade, odyssey, cleveland. Compared to the current big bertha, the alpha 815 delivers similar. Ping g30 vs taylormade sldr 430 how to effectively play golf.
Complete guide to identify counterfeit golf clubs golf. The g30 lineup consists of two adjustable driver heads, adjustable fairway woods, nonadjustable hybrids, and irons. After an extended hiatus thats sarcasm, folks, its been a year, taylormade has brought back the r series of metalwoods. Jan, 2015 the ping g30 ls tec driver provides something never seen before in the ping g range a model designed specifically for players looking to reduce spin, often generated by faster than average. Jan 11, 2016 after roughly a year and a half, ping is replacing the g30 driver. Apr 24, 2015 todays comparison is between the ping g30 driver and the ping g25 driver. After all these years, it only takes me three swings to know whether a driver combo will work. 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.
How adjustable drivers can fix your swing flaw golf digest. It is tough to really give a carte blanche recommendation to any particular drivers as every golfer needs to be fit to get the optimum spin for their swing but i will say the ping g30 ls tec, taylormade r15, titleist 915 d3 and callaway gbb 815 alpha had the lowest spin in our testing followed closely by taylormade aeroburner, tour edge exotic. You know a ping iron from its design and now the same can definitely be said for their driver. Shop a wide selection of ping g30 driver at dicks sporting goods and order online for the finest quality products from the top brands you trust. Continue to read about the advancements the ping is making in the golf club market. Add weight to your driver golf club for more distance pga. As a recipient of ping regional fitter of the year honors, 2nd swing golf has the tools and expertise to find you the perfect ping driver for your game. As you would expect, pings flagship gseries drivers has once again found. Tungsten weighting closer to the face promotes low, stable spin. G30 was a huge hit it retail it spent most of 2015 as the best selling driver in golf. Driver test ping g400 vs callaway epic vs taylormade m1 vs titleist 917 by bettye arbour. Hot new drivers to boost your distance and direction. Set the driver to the highest loft and youll see a closed face.
Thankfully, the counterfeit golf club issue has slowed some in the last couple of years thanks to people being more aware of the problem. Callaway has pushed the limits of artificial intelligence to find a driver design that could not have been conceived by any human. Opinion from those with taylormade r15 driver golf monthly. Ping recently released the highly anticipated g30 product lineimplementing innovative, forwardthinking technologies that seem to contradict many of their competitors.
Discussion taylormade r15 vs ping g30 vs titleist 915. 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. Test again and, as the insurance covered it before then i would say treat yourself. Longest driver taylormade m1 vs ping g ls tec driver the format is very simple. For many golfers six yards carry distance isnt enough to warrant splashing out on a new driver, but its exactly how much our pro gained jumping from a fiveyearold x hot to the rogue. This 460cc driver combines the forgiveness that made its predecessor, the g25, so popular and increased distance by reducing drag. Set it to the lowest loft and the face will be open. After the top 3, no driver received more than 6% of your vote. Golfers coming from an older ping driver will probably see even more yardage gains. Title charlie rymer demonstrates what happens when you change your loft on an adjustable driver. I was comparing drivers for 3 days with the g, m1, xr pro, and m2 and after all the testing my numbers and misses were best with the g ls. Aldila vs proto 60 stiff flex driver shaft fits ping g30 g. There was one truly wayward shot on the simulator versus three with the ping. Rip tm r15, tm aeroburner mini, benross hot, cobra amp cell and ping i20.
We tested the driver recently to see how it compared to last years r15. Without a doubt, if you are looking for a new driver, the ping g30 should at least be on your list. Titleist 915 d3 driver vs ping g30 driver video dailymotion. The next generation ping womens driver maximizes forgiveness and distance through a higher moi, faster face and lighter overall club weight. We take a look at some of the best drivers that professionals used to win tournaments. Each driver hits 2 rounds of 3 golf shots and which ever sends the golf ball the longest total distance to hit the. The difference between them out on the course was not huge but. Driver technology is evolving rapidly, with brandnew hightech.
Paul ohagan tests both models to find out the ping g30 launch is a particularly. Alan unruh is a class a member of the pga of america, and holds pga certifications in general management, golf operations and player development. Unfortunately i started to do this with my irons so it had to go to the 20162017 graveyard. Much more forgiving than the sldr, the r15 is arguably the best driver we. Todays comparison is between the ping g30 driver and the ping g25 driver. If its a 10 degree driver, it will always be 10 degrees, no matter how you twist it.
Taylormade r15 vs ping g30 vs titleist 915 golfwrx. Unfollow used ping drivers to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ping routinely releases products on the gameimprovement side as well as producing club options for better players. I thought it was a cracking driver however the amount of offset meant i needed to really go at the ball and come over the top. Ive tried the ping g30 and titleist 915 and like them both but feel that id like to find out if the r15 is worth having a go with. Jun 15, 2016 equipment panelist donnie baucom puts the ping g through its paces against his gamer, the g30.
Higher moment of inertia that leads to more distance and straighter. The most noticeable feature of the g30 driver, both visually and. Apr 21, 2015 titleist 915 d3 driver vs ping g30 driver. Many golfers believe they can add yards to their drive by making their driver golf club longer and lighter. Taylormade r15 430 vs ping g30 ls tec how to effectively. This is accomplished by using pings turbulator technology that promotes more efficient air flow around the clubhead during the swing, ultimately. If a new one is close, it might be worth fiddling with the hosel, or trying a different shaft.
Adam scott rocked up to the recent players championship in florida with an eightyearold driver. The r15 driver takes last years slding weight and splits it into two. Best drivers of 2015 by tour wins national club golfer. Movableweight technology offers a simple way to customize your driver for a desired ball flight so you can hit a lot more fairways. I just bought the ping g ls with the extra stiff tour shaft in it last week and love it. Extremely lowspinning, and more consistent than taylormades sldr drivers. Dec 25, 2014 the taylormade r15 driver, their latest sliding weight driver, is very low spin, but its still relatively unforgiving. The g30 drivers centre of gravity is the lowest and furthest back of any ping driver, ever. Above all else, id recommend that you get fit for the proper shaft, then test the shaft on different branded driver heads to see where you find your best results. Its not a cure all as it seemed in testing but it is amazing. Ping has always prided itself on fitting and the g30 is no different. Comparing the taylor made m1 driver to the r15 driver 0to300golf. The most notable thing about the new g410 driver is that its the companys first adjustable driver model.
The g30 driver also features the highest moments of inertia moi of any. Armed with 26 shiny drivers and plenty of bandaids, our swing shift evaluated every model, making. Longest driver taylormade m1 vs ping g ls tec driver youtube. Speed without sacrifice, that is what the ping g30 driver offers.
The most notable thing about the new g410 driver is that its the companys first. Aug 25, 2015 set the driver to the highest loft and youll see a closed face. With these certifications, he is among the 1% of pga members that hold multiple pga. Tungstenweighted with a forged face, creating a faster, more forgiving driver. Everyone has their own preferences it just depends on your swing and feel.
The ping g30 isnt just hype, it delivers on its promises of faster ball speeds yet super forgiving. 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. Id say more than any other company, ping is one that has a following, due at least in part to their unique looks. The ping g30 ls tec driver provides something never seen before in the ping g range a model designed specifically for players looking to reduce spin, often generated by faster than average. The two driver heads are the standard g30, and the g30 sft straight flight technology. Pings g30 ls tec driver offers a lowerspinning trajectory than the g30. Ping g30 ls tec driver vs ping g30 driver golf monthly.