Ping has performed their own testing to categorizes the shaft to compare different performances. The forged anser had a more muted feel and trying to put feel in words is like trying to write about the taste differences in food or wine. The weight is not user replaceable, at least not by any method supported by ping. The ping anser driver comes available with 4 stock shafts, which i think is. Aldila 452 fujikura 522 graphite design 288 matrix 179 mitsubishi rayon 207 ping 299 project x 171 ust 205 material. Just as they did with the i20, our testers loved the matte finish. The driver shafts come in the ping tfc 129, pro launch red, v2 high launch, and diamana blue 63. Padden golf course north bellingham golf course shuksan golf club. Players can choose from one of four different shaft options without an upcharge. Ping s 2002 g2 driver was one of the first 460cc driver heads on the market and made waves on tour. The irons were smaller than most ping cavity back irons, which made them visually appealing to golfers who preferred the look of a compact iron at address. Indeed, while ping recommends a seniorshafted driver for players with swing speeds up to 90 mph, taylormade says its senior shafts are best for players in. For my tests i used the stock tour 61g stiff shaft for both drivers along with prov1x golf balls for each shot.
One of the thing that the shaft does not show is the spin rate, and thats another whole different subject. The shaft shows comparison of stiff flexes of each shaft. Reviews of the titleist 910 d2 and d3 drivers, ping anser iron, and carnahan. Nov 08, 2012 the charts below show the individual and group averages black dotted line for each shot our golfers took during our test of the ping driver. Michigan kingslely club golf course lochenheath golf course. Jds clubs offers hot deals on aftermarket driver shafts, for sale. Ping anser driver pings first adjustable driver is now back in stock in multiple shaft options. Since grip size influences your wrist action, and therefore the direction of your shots, it is commonly used by fitters to affect ball flight.
I would like to pick up an extra adapter or two and try some different shafts. I have a set of ping anser forged irons i bought last year. Shaft comparison chart by ping drivers and irons fairway. Unlike other ping drivers, the anser also has a weight port ping can use to tune in the proper swing weight for lighterheavier or shorterlonger shafts. Thanks to the brands trajectory tuning technology, you can finetune the club to match your. I have a good friend member here whos high ball speed, high launch, high spin and he just wont be able to play g25 because you cant get the loft low enough unless you play on tour. Ping g driver shaft options below youll find a list of custom shaft options that are available from ping golf at no additional charge.
Ping g400 driver shaft options below youll find a list of custom shaft options that are available from ping golf. Aldila rip phenom 50 regular flex shaft with a ping anser adapter offering up to 3 of adjustability in your ping g25, i25, or anser driver head. The weighting of the club head optimizes it for a mid to highlaunch, but the adjustable loft allows players to tune their trajectory up or down as the shot. Find great deals on ebay for ping driver shafts and ping driver shafts regular. The authentic ping shaft adaptor sleeve allows for multiple shafts to be used in the ping i25, g25 and ping anser drivers and fairway woods along with the 2014 rapture fairway wood at a fraction of the cost of reshafting. Ping sigma 2 anser putter 2019 stealth or platinum. The straightest driver weve tested ping g410 driver fitting duration. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex. Ping anser, ping g25 the loft angle is adjustable by about 1. Hovering over any point will give you all the details of that particular shot.
Ping releases new g le2 womens drivers, irons, hybrids. S56 are cast and the anser are forged using a single billet of 8620. I am not sure that i would consider this a 2017 driver, but my vote went to the ping g ls tec. If you click on the ping anser driver range tab, you can see where each shot came to rest on our virtual driving range. At this point ping remains about the only major equipment manufacturer that still produces their own shaft for their clubs rather than relying on a third party offering. The most noticeable feature of the g30 driver, both visually and. Jul 25, 2012 i cant believe this, i wanted ping, i wanted forged, but the current anser irons were a little big for my taste so i went with the s56.
The weighting of the club head optimizes it for a mid to highlaunch, but the adjustable loft allows. Read more about troon north pinnacle golf course these golf courses are part of. Ping anser iron set with steel shafts black dot iron steel, mens golf. The fact that my g is still holding its own against the latest 2017 releases has me very excited to see. Ping g410 driver and woods overview ping g410 plus driver.
The shaft feels very well balanced, neither headheavy nor buttheavy, and that enabled me to hit some of my best drives of the year. The textured crown and infinity edge form a pleasing address view. Get the best deal for ping golf club shafts from the largest online selection at. The aim is to tune the club to the golfer rather than adjust it and the combination of loft and 4 standard shaft options does make performance differences you can see, so a proper custom fitting is essential. Nov 26, 2015 the new anser driver is the companys first adjustable big dog designed to finetune ball flight through a combination of loftalteration and shaft selection. The next generation of ping s proprietary counterbalanced shaft is lightweight and highlaunching while offering more stability and a consistent feel. The ping anser driver sees ping move into the world of adjustable. At first glance the changes between the ping i25 driver and the previous ping i20 driver seem to be quite small, but this masks some big differences the 460cc head has been tweaked a little to make the centreback portion of the crown a little lower to move the weight lower and further back for a lower centre of gravity cg and lower spin, but you have to look quite closely to see this. You can feel that hzrdus throughout the entire swing. Aldila rogue silver is one of the lowest trajectory shaft and it is one of the reasons that many tour players prefer this shaft. Replacement shaft mpf code 1995 eye 2 irons zzlite true temper zz lite 115.
Left handed taylormade rbz stage 2 with right handed taylormade shaft adapter. Right handed versus left handed graphite shaft adapter. The speedoptimised g400 is teamed with an ultimately forgiving 460cc size which boasts a larger moi than any other driver on the market. Equipment panelist donnie baucom puts the ping g through its paces against his gamer, the g30.
The ping anser forged wedges offer great forgiveness and high launch characteristics that mid and highhandicappers will love, along with the amazing feel of forged steel clubheads. Similar to the iron shafts each driver shaft has different flex torque and weight that can be customized. Golfers can adjust the loft by halfadegree up or down using the supplied wrench. Ive tried camerons too harsh, maybe the gss would be o. The ping tfc 800, fujikura blur 005, and aldila phenom 50 shafts offer different. Also, once this sucker is glue it is it there good good or can it be removed with a shaft. The 460cc titanium anser head has a fractionally bigger footprint and face than the ping i20 driver, but is smaller and less forgiving than the ping g20 driver. Apr 24, 2015 todays comparison is between the ping g30 driver and the ping g25 driver.
The ping anser driver offers a nice allaround blend of distance, feel and forgiveness, with the added benefit of adjustable loft angles that allow you to finetune your shot trajectory. Question of buying used ping driver g30 vs anser clubs. Im wondering if its worth the investment to buy the g30 at this time cuz usually the price goes down fast after season, or i should go with the anser. 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. Ping has followed up the mightily impressive g20 with its first ever adjustable driver, the anser.
Jan 14, 20 pga golf professional andy proudman looks at the ping anser adjustable driver. Golf monthly technical editor paul ohagan looks at the differences between the ping g25 and ping g30 drivers. Ping g20 mens standard length driver 12 degree, graphite shaft srflex. The anser driver with adjustable loft offers you the ability to finetune your trajectory through a combination of loft adjustment and shaft selection. 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. To much roll out, and to flat descent need for more spin. Subscribe to meandmygolf to see more professional golf instructions, tips, and. I went with the heaviest weight and lowest launching shaft because ive typically found plenty of launch with previous ping drivers. The anser driver delivers a lower spinning flight than the i20, but launches the ball higher so, in theory, you should get. The new anser driver is the companys first adjustable big dog designed to finetune ball flight through a combination of loftalteration and shaft selection. Ping g400 v ping g v ping g30 driver comparison youtube. The easytouse adjustable shaft allows selffitting for length between 31. This was a little different for me as i have not played a ping driver before.
Continue to read about the advancements the ping is making in the golf club market. The anser felt as if the event of the hit took longer than the s56. The launch monitor testing for the fubuki zt and diamana w series were done at the same time, so the numbers can be compared apples to apples. The shaft is cut to precisely the manufacturers standard length, but we will be happy to accommodate special requests and custom specs. First look ping g410 plus and g410 sft drivers mygolfspy. Toe hang this toe hang originated with the ping anser design.
I have an r1 and at first i didnt like the looks but as i hit it, the looks really grow on you. Hi,is the shaft adaptor for the ping g400 compatible with the ping 400 max driver. Theres no question that your very high launch and spin players will prefer the anser. You will find a nice range of lowpriced ping golf club shafts in options. This shaft will also fit the ping g25 driver, however, it will be12 to standard for an g25 driver 45. Nov 09, 2012 ping has followed up the mightily impressive g20 with its first ever adjustable driver, the anser. Ping offers a variety of grip sizes and styles to fit different hand sizes and texture preferences. For players with a driver swing speed north of the mid90s, the i25 hits.
I liked them both and will be hitting them again but im want some understanding of the qualities differences. As everyone else has said, there is no such thing was left handed or right handed shafts. Get the best deals on ping anser driver shaft when you shop the largest online selection at. I cant see a reason for changing as the darn thing still feels good and seems to do the. This is a replacement shaft designed to fit all ping anser, i25, and g25 drivers. Generally, golfers with slower swing speeds require morelofted drivers and moreflexible shafts to achieve the proper launch conditions. Ping driver shaft fit anserg25i25 matrix ozik code 6. Shaft is just over 44 18th inches and will play just about 45 38th inches with your ping driver head. Apr 27, 2015 i found 2 deals on used ping drivers on craigslist. Ping produces a wide variety of golf clubs and other accessories you may wish to use for stepping up your game on the green or just to have a fun day out. The tour 65 shaft is available at an upcharge default standard length is 45. Excellent set of ping g20 regular flex blue dot golf clubs.
I am looking at getting the i25 and i am loving the way the crown looks at address and when i switched from the stiff flex to the tour x flex in my fitting, it took my spin down a ton and instead of carrying the ball 263 roll out to 285 i went to carry 280 roll out 307. Ping recognized the desire of many golfers to play forged irons, which is why the company released its first forged iron in decades in 2011, the anser forged. The only difference between taylormades lh and rh adapter, is that the lower and higher markings are on opposite sides. Aftermarket driver shafts for sale custom golf clubs.
Buy new and used ping anser driver from the best golf shop. The alta is 59g vs the tour 61g so the weight is negledgable. Equipment test titleist 910 driver, ping anser irons, carnahan. Miles of golf conducted a product comparison of the new ping anser driver against the ping g20 using players of various swing speeds. Golftec named as golf top 50 clubfitter in north america. Get the best deals on ping graphite golf driver shafts when you shop the largest online selection at.
The driver lie angle will either be in the standard, flat or upright position. Driver lie angle is the measurement between the shaft and the center of sole on a driver. The ping identity is rooted in moi, forgiveness, and a no tradeoff mentality that doesnt allow for advancement in one area if. But one companys senior shaft may be noticeably more or less flexible than another manufacturers senior shaft. Ping knows its going to take some heat for the change, but this is the companys first significant update since its first adjustable driver the anser. We will customfit your golf clubs, without any extra cost. Each driver was set at 9 degrees with a d1 swing weight. We have a great selection in our product line at prices that are pocket friendly. The weighting of the club head optimizes it for a mid to highlaunch, but the adjustable loft allows players to tune their trajectory up or down as the shot dictates. Cobra king pro drivers these drivers have a fade setting which can be used to lower the lie angle. The more crisp answer to this would be that every golfer has different capabilities. Finally, the ahina 70 is a very stout, low launch and low spin shaft for players who are looking to lower their trajectory or looking for a heavier shaft option. Yes, the ping shaft adapter fits the g400 max driver, as well as these other models. The adapter on the base will simply be set up for a left handed player so you will either have to interpret the adjustment chart upside down, or swap out the adapter for one set to a right handed player.
How to measure and shorten golf driver shaft length. Three positions draw, neutral, fade for the 16gram tungsten back weight shift the center of gravity cg location by onetenth of an inch to influence left or right shot shape approximately 10 yards 20 yards of correction between draw and fade settings. How to measure and adjust driver lie angle flat vs. Bigger fitting levers and knobs with the combination of adjustable weighting and the updated adapter, ping has added more of what it calls levers and knobs to its fitting arsenal. These wedges are an allaround winner and perform phenomenally out of sand and fairway, alike.
What you need to know interchangeable and ping compatible shaft adapter fits ping driver and fairway wood models. The stdloft and upright lie position will play the same. Check out the all new 2019 ping sigma 2 anser putter from the wide world of golf. Using a ping wrench to loosen the clubhead and adjust the loft, you can easily add or subtract 12 of loft to the standard 8. These putters will consist of all the same fitting components but will differ in specific preferences. Home of the topselling golf book, a girls oncourse survival guide to golf. Our unique pricing algorithm classifies vehicles according to a wide variety of factors, estimates the market price for this specification of vehicle and displays this pricing tag when sufficient data is available but cant take into account the sellers reason for sale, vehicle modifications or condition. I found 2 deals on used ping drivers on craigslist. Now measure the angle between the shaft and the ground. The biggest differences in the i25 from the i20 are the addition of an adjustable hosel, racing stripes on the crown, and a new family of ping shafts that. The tour looks 100x better i hate the brown of the normal shaft. Ping has an excellent lineup right now for all players. The ping anser driver comes available with 4 stock shafts, which i think is awesome, better than other companies offer stock.
This shaft has the fitting adaptor that will fit into the ping i25. Spargo golf will custom order your set, and you will receive clubs directly from ping golf located in phoenix, arizona. Im not asking which is better or which i should use. Ping year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. The ping g30 driver is the 7 th generation of a line that started with the ping g2 driver six years ago. Im trying to understand the main differences between these two shafts ping awt 2. The marriage between a g20 and i20 driver which produced this anser driver means. At this point ping remains about the only major equipment manufacturer that still produces their own shaft for their clubs rather than relying on a third. Yes, the ping g400 adapter is also compatible with the ping g400 max driver. The ping driver shafts come in a variety of specifications that produce different impact, spin, and loft on a golf ball during contact. Aug 04, 2015 ping has performed their own testing to categorizes the shaft to compare different performances. Hi, is the shaft adaptor of ping g compatible with ping g 400 max driver. Click the orange button on the product page and start customfit. 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.
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