2015 ping g30 driver

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. Solheim that appeared in the may, 2015 issue of golf digest stix. Although the gains arent earthshattering, were inclined to saddle the g30 driver with early favorite status for our 2015 most wanted driver test. 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. Bubbas first major hinges on an improbable recovery shot from the woods on the second playoff hole. There are other new drivers with lower spin, there are some that look a little more traditional, there are those that sound a little better, but the over all package of the ping g30 ls tec is almost impossible to beat. Check out all the newest ping drivers, irons and more that have hit the market this year. The ping g30 ls tec driver has low spin technology. In 2015, ping ambassador bubba watson used the ping g30 driver to win his 8th pga tour title at the travelers championship.

He plays a severe bending shot around the trees, lands the ball on the green, then twoputts for an emotional victory. Ping g30 sf weights general equipment talk mygolfspy forum. I have an i20 and i struggle sometimes, spreading the drives all over. I did the same thing last night the stock weight alone was 4 grams and the screw was 2 grams on mine. Ping g30 driver features and benefits with marty jertsen from ping at 2015 pga. Like i said before, they do a great job of helping the golfer line up their shot, but, i think that was more of a happy accident as that is not the reason why they are there. Improve your game with services from our expert golf pros golf hot list 2015 drivers. This is accomplished by using ping s turbulator technology that promotes more efficient air flow around the clubhead during the swing, ultimately.

The new t9s club face material is strong, lightweight and thin, optimizing face deflection for even higher ball speeds and longer drives. Engineered for players whose shots typically end up right of the intended target. Jun 08, 2015 the standard ping g30 is designed as a fullsized, 460 cc driver aimed at a wide array of golfers. This is accomplished by using pings turbulator technology that promotes more efficient air flow around the clubhead during the swing. 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. Drawing on inspiration from plane wings and cycling helmets, the ping g30 driver features socalled turbulators on top of the crown. Crown turbulators in the 460cc head help generate greater clubhead speed and ball velocity for consistently. Ping g30 drivers, fairway woods, hybrids and irons golfwrx. Currently pgatour player bubba watson plays with the g30. This 460cc driver combines the forgiveness that made its predecessor, the g25, so popular and increased distance by reducing drag. Aug 25, 2014 in most respects, the g30 driver is exactly what weve come to expect from a ping driver. The head design may look weird to some people, but if you like it, the g30 outperforms most drivers available on the market.

March 8th, 2015 ok, you have poured over the golf digest 2015 equipment hot list, looked at the manufacturers websites, checked out the golfwrx forum, and gone to ask some questions at a big box store. The newest, stoutest club in ping s g30 driver series is the g30 ls tec. That is why we have created this list of the best new drivers to hit the market in 2015 including the ping g30, taylormade r15, nike vapor speed, titleist 915 and srixon z 545. Think of the ls as more of a fitting option within the g30 driver family instead of a completely different driver. Ping 2015 rhapsody driver 12 aldila x torsion copper 50 graphite regular right handed 44. Golfers coming from an older ping driver will probably see even more yardage gains. Used ping golf drivers for sale g, g30, g25, i25, anser. What stood out during my testing was how forgiving the ls was, even when i compared it to the freakishly forgiving g30. Clubtester john dottore talks about one of his favorite drivers at clubtest 2015, the ping g30 sf tec. An emphasis on speed with no sacrifice in performance sets the new g30 drivers apart.

The cg is lower and farther back than in the g25 driver. Speed without sacrifice, that is what the ping g30 driver offers. I heard about the g30 and that it is very forgiving, could anybody confirm this o. If you are seeking a low, stable spin with an industryleading moment of inertia for long, accurate drives that roll upon landing the g30 ls tec driver. When browsing ping golf clubs, youll immediately notice patterns in their naming convention. Movableweight technology offers a simple way to customize your driver for a desired ball flight so you can hit a lot more fairways. The standard ping g30 is designed as a fullsized, 460 cc driver aimed at a wide array of golfers. Clubtester jack record talks about one of his favorite drivers at clubtest 2015, the ping g30. The ping g30 ls tec driver takes the best driver in golf and makes it even longer for some. This new ping driver was the 7th incarnation of the g driver series after the great ping g25.

Another model to consider is the ping g30 driver on ebay. The g30 drivers centre of gravity is the lowest and furthest back of any ping driver, ever. Crown turbulators in the 460cc head help generate greater clubhead speed and ball velocity for consistently longer drives that find the fairway. A used ping g400 driver may be a better choice for the amateur looking to test drive this driver series. G400 driver tungstenweighted with a forged face, creating a faster, more forgiving driver.

Hot list 2015 drivers golf digest ping g30 golf, golf. The next generation ping women s driver maximizes forgiveness and distance through a higher moi, faster face and lighter overall club weight. The g30 ls tec lowspin technology driver offers a unique combination of low, stable spin with a high moi for added distance with accuracy and control. The new ping driver will be able to deliver great distance, but also improved accuracy. The ping g30 driver spent most of 2015 at or near the top of the best selling drivers of the year category is being phased out after less than two years. The ping g30 continues to make waves in the golf industry. The search for a genuinely low spin driver that also offers forgiveness yields few viable results. Last fall, ping released their g30 line which included the g30 driver. Hit it strong off the tee with ping golf drivers from dicks sporting goods. I have three different shafts that i will be trying out in my g30 and will need to add. The most noticeable feature of the g30 driver, both visually and. Its a needed extension of the g30 line for golfers who need less spin than the g30 can provide. 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. Ping pro bubba watson wins the masters, and ping players finish 123.

Ping g30 driver features and benefits with marty jertsen from ping. Increasing the loft will help close the club face to promote a straighter flight for a slightly out to in swing path, but there is nothing you can do to correct a classic slice by any means of club adjustability. Golf avenue will not be responsible if the item is. Find all toprated ping golf drivers including styles named to the 20 golf digest hot list and more. The g30 driver s 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 extreme forgiveness and. This completes a truly comprehensive, dominant driver line up for ping. With a combination control, distance, and forgiveness, the ping g25 created quite a stir and appealed. Should you consider buying new or used ping drivers. 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. Save up to 90% on products certified by professionals. They are designed to improve the clubs aerodynamics and. The sole weight on the g30 is also larger compared to the g25, resulting in a lower center of gravity.

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. Continue to read about the advancements the ping is making in the golf club market. They are designed to improve the clubs aerodynamics and cut drag, increasing clubhead speed for more distance. Though this is a large driver, its not so big in any one dimension that it looks unwieldy. We at golf exchange decided to do our own independent testing on the g30 driver. For drivers pre2015 anser or i models were designed with the better players in mind, while the g or rapture models were designed for golfers seeking maximum forgiveness and easy launch. The g30 driver has a very low and far back centre of gravity to ensure the best launch conditions and extreme forgiveness.

Mar 06, 2015 clubtester john dottore talks about one of his favorite drivers at clubtest 2015, the ping g30 sf tec. I have three different shafts that i will be trying out in my g30 and will need to add some weight to get it to d4 or d5 they currently are at c9, d2. A great choice for the amateur and professional alike is a new or preowned ping g400 driver for sale through ebay. The standard callaway xr is the 460cc version that comes with a 46 long project x lz shaftwow, 46 long. Best gameimprovement drivers of 2015 updated golfstead.

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. As always, you have to like the look of the driver. Ping g30 since its release towards the end of the 2014 summer season, the g30 was the biggest selling driver on both sides of the atlantic. Description the ping g30 driver features a 460cc head with crown turbulators which help to generate greater club head speed and ball velocity.

The 2015 ping g30 sf tec driver is designed to help golfers whose shots tend to finish right of the intended target. Crown turbulators reduce aerodynamic drag to help increase clubhead speed and ball velocity for gaining distance, and lofts are adjustable plus or minus 1 degree. I tested a 9 degree head, but was able to launch the ball quite quickly like it was a 10 degree driver. Although the gains arent earthshattering, were inclined to saddle the g30 driver with early favorite status for our 2015 most wanted driver. Ping recently released the highly anticipated g30 product lineimplementing innovative, forwardthinking technologies that seem to contradict many of their competitors. The next generation ping womens driver maximizes forgiveness and distance through a higher moi, faster face and lighter overall club weight. The ping g30 driver is the 7 th generation of a line that started with the ping g2 driver six years ago. Highmoi model generates low, stable spin with the shotshaping control provided by the g410 driver. Jul 03, 2014 ping g30 series drivers will be hit retail sometime in late july or early august. Jan 12, 2015 what were talking about is really a seminiche driver within the larger g30 family.

This is our highest rated certified preowned condition. This makes the g30 driver a little more forgiving and producing a launch slightly higher than. Apr 24, 2015 todays comparison is between the ping g30 driver and the ping g25 driver. Its called the ping g30 sf tec with the sf standing for straight flight. Obviously, the big piece of technology on the club are the turbulators. Ping g30 series drivers will be hit retail sometime in late july or early august. When i look on the ping website, it lists the g30 as a high launching driver.

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. Golf clubs with dents, cracks, shaft bag wear, badly scratched heads, andor rattle in head. Pings g30 ls tec driver offers a lowerspinning trajectory than the g30. In february 2015 another version was released called the ping g30 ls tec with the ls standing for low spin. New ping golf clubs 2015, new ping drivers, new ping irons.

The g25 driver had an average clubhead speed of 105. Ping routinely releases products on the gameimprovement side as well as producing club options for better players. For those looking for a comprehensive performance breakdown, the g30, g30 sf tec, and g30 ls tec will all be included in mygolfspys 2015 most wanted driver test. Currently pgatour player bubba watson plays with the g30 and he hits it miles. It feels very unforgiving compared to my old g15, which i trusted 100% until the hosel broke. Features and benefits of the ping g30 sf tec driver. In this installment of fried eggs we explain how to make necessary loft adjustments to the ping g30 driver. Whichever model you rest your decision on, know that ping drivers are rigorously tested and engineered for the modern golfer. Ping 2015 rhapsody driver 12 graphite regular right handed. This will replace the ping i25 driver as the better player model, with the i woods taking a break from the ping. However, many people on here seem to be looking for lower launching divers and i, for one, do not need a high. To generate faster clubhead speed and ball velocity for longer drives, turbulators were engineered onto the crown of the 460cc head.

Wrench is not included the g30 ls tec lowspin technology driver offers a unique combination of low, stable spin with a high moi for added distance with accuracy and control. 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 extreme forgiveness and maximum energy transfer. May 10, 2017 im guessing this is your problem, since you would hardly be using a draw bias driver if you tend to hook the ball. No matter where a golf equipment manufacturer places the center of gravity in its latest driver, one thing is true. Theres more to the popularity of the ping g30 driver than. A one mph increase in clubhead speed doesnt sound like very much, but it does equate to approximately four more yards in carry distance. Buy new and used ping g30 driver from the best golf shop. For golfers that tend to misshit from heel to toe the most forgiving drivers are the callaway xr, ping g30 all models, titleist 915 d2 and taylormade aeroburner. Ping also makes a g30 sf tec driver right, which is designed for golfers who need help with their slice.