Distance and accuracy are optimized by an external weight that optimizes the center of gravity position to. We all are just looking for something easier to hit and longer. The cavity of these irons features a very similar look to the g15s but with a new soft layer on the back to help with sound, feel and vibrations. I bought the g20 irons 4pw,uw, the ping g20 driver, the ping rapture v2 3 and 5 wood and a ping ansner x 1959 putter, my whole set is now ping except for 2 titleist volkey wedges i still carry. To get the most distance from your driver, you must optimize the launch angle. The new cfs control, feel, stability steel shaft was designed to increase the transfer of energy from the swing to the golf ball.
Ping g20 drivers in stock for next working day delivery. Distance and accuracy are optimized by an external weight that optimizes the center of gravity position to generate high launch and low spin. The trajectory of the g25 driver was similar to the g20 and the flight was maybe a little stronger. Ping has performed their own testing to categorizes the shaft to compare different performances. The fw goes straight and i would suspect the g20 driver to be a straight shooter. Sep 29, 2011 i own a g20 4 wood, and the ping g20 driver seems like a larger version. The stock shaft in both g30 and g30 sft is pings tfc 419 high balance point shaft. 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. Distance and accuracy are optimized by an external weight that optimizes the center of gravity. Ping g20 battle of the tfc169 shafts, which one golfwrx. The ping g20 has external weighting which helps launch the ball high with low spin for maximum distance and accuracy. The g20s large, variablethickness face generates faster ball speeds and increases moi for maximum forgiveness.
The ping g20 driver is a game improvement golf driver for golfers looking. The face angle is slightly closed to square, while i. Replacement shaft mpf code 1995 eye 2 irons zzlite true temper zz lite 115. He regularly is near the top statically in driving distance tournament after tournament.
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. Shaft comparison chart by ping drivers and irons fairway. Used rh ping g30 9 driver ping tfc 419 graphite shaft senior sr flex. 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 the 75 to 85 mph range. Dec 10, 2014 a comparison of the ping g30 driver fitted with tfc 419 stiff and the tour 80 stiff shafts. The shaft shows comparison of stiff flexes of each shaft. Make sure you are buying the right golf shaft for your set of clubs. The next generation of ping s proprietary counterbalanced shaft is lightweight and highlaunching while offering more stability and a consistent feel. Lie angle is based on black color code at standard length. 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. 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. Actually a number of pros have their driver woes too. Jun 25, 2010 similar to the iron shafts each driver shaft has different flex torque and weight that can be customized. Well the ping g20 driver is going to get you bubba long.
I recently bought a g20 12 degree with a regular shaft. A comparison of the ping g30 driver fitted with tfc 419 stiff and the tour 80 stiff shafts. The stock shaft is pings proprietary tfc 189d, which comes in 5 flexes, from softr to tourx. 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. My swing speed is a little bit slower than you dewade247, 9095 but i also wanted higher. Click on the links below to view the oem shaft replacement guides for each of the major manufacturers in the industry. This is done to have a bit more mass in the club head without it feeling overly heavy. 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. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex. The g20s large, variablethickness face generates faster ball. Soft regular, regular, stiff, tour stiff and tour xstiff. Ping staff player bubba watson is known for his length off the tee. Nov 28, 2012 the new g20 has been optimized for performance and durability. Ping year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt.
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. 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. Mar 19, 20 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 has developed state of the art shafts specifically designed for the g30 driver line to achieve the greatest results for all skill levels. The tour versions have a bit less rotation and a little extra weight. The ping g20 driver is long, forgiving and consistent, traits that all golfers should prize in their drivers.
Ping g400 v ping g v ping g30 driver comparison youtube. Aldila rogue silver is one of the lowest trajectory shaft and it is one of the reasons that many tour players prefer this shaft. 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. I love these pings on the course and hope to shoot more into the 70s with them. 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 new cfs control, feel, stability steel shaft was designed to increase the transfer of energy from the swing to the golf ball while providing better feel and trajectories. Esthetics the g20 is, like most 460cc clubs, does have a bit of a bulky look to it. Ping designed the g25 with the thinnest face of any ping fairway wood to create faster ball speeds and more distance. I like ping products and try all its stuff eventually. 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. Ping g25 driver shaft specifications there are two types of shafts available with a variety of specs for each. With a combined moi over 9,000 and a deep cg, improved accuracy leads to tighter dispersion. I shoot in the low 80s and sometimes break into the 70s.
Ive owned the g5, g10, g20, rapture, and rapture v2 drivers and the g20 is my least favorite. It has a huge face and appears the largest at address. The shaft ping tfc 169d shaft both the regular and tour versions have some weight distributed above the center point. I absolutely love this driver and find it very forgiving, especially when i dont have a great shot, which i still tend to out drive my golf partner on bad shots. July 3, 2012 we liked the ping g20 driver a lot, but we like the ping g20 fairway wood even more. The new g20 has been optimized for performance and durability. Add the fact that pings shafts are almost 46 in long, this will invite wayward. Info oem shaft replacement guide replace your oem shafts properly.
The default standard length with the ping tour 65 shaft is 45. In addition to the changes in the club head, ping has engineered a new steel shaft to work optimally with the g20 iron. The ping g20 irons are very similar to the g15s, with a slightly wider sole. Distance is generated with a new version of pings proprietary tfc 169d highbalancepoint shaft technology, which allows the golfer to swing a heavier clubhead at the same speed with a high moi. Rated 4 out of 5 by ken from very good driver was using a cobra fly z and bought this ping to try out.
I tested the g20 15 degree 3 wood with a stock tfc 169f shaft in regular flex. The g25 moves closer to the i20 in terms of sound and feel. I purchased a ping g20 senior flex 12 deg from callaway preowned in like new condition. I was in need of a new driver and tested many drivers before going with the ping g20, 9.
These are design specifications that may vary due to manufacturing tolerances. 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. He went online and bought the exact same shaft as is currently in the driver in stiff but 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. Jul 03, 2012 july 3, 2012 we liked the ping g20 driver a lot, but we like the ping g20 fairway wood even more. The ping g20 fairway wood is my favorite performer of the entire g20 line up. 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. I own a g20 4 wood, and the ping g20 driver seems like a larger version. The ping g25 driver still gives you all the forgiveness you are used to from their g drivers. External weight that places the cg position to generate high launch and low spin.
Similar to the iron shafts each driver shaft has different flex torque and weight that can be customized. The tfc 189d is available in five different flexes. Ping year club model shaft description shaft manufacture. Apr, 2019 ping g25 driver shaft specifications there are two types of shafts available with a variety of specs for each. Ping year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex. Ping still refrain from going down that route and while the g20s performance more than merits this decision, it would be lovely to think that an adjustable version could deliver even more. Make sure you know the correct type of golf shaft to replace your current shaft with. The face angle is slightly closed to square, while i tend to prefer square to slightly open. The shafts are available in soft r, r, s and x flexes, and come with a new adjustable hosel that allows golfers to increase or decrease loft as much as 1 degree from. 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. I found it to be an easier and longer combo than previous g series ping. 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. 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. New pull ping alta cb 55 red driver shaft regular 44.
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. The next generation of pings proprietary counterbalanced shaft is lightweight and highlaunching while offering more stability and a consistent feel. It came in great shape and if i hit the sweet spot i get about 20 yards more than the fly z. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft weight tip dia. No, the look is not my favorite, and if i hadnt purchased two used superfast 2. But one companys senior shaft may be noticeably more or less flexible than another manufacturers senior shaft. 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. The ping tfc 129 driver shaft uses graphite material with a flex of soft, regular, stiff, or xstiff. Ping g20 iron specifications describe loft angle, lie angle, length, bounce angle, offset and swing weight for each club. Sft has turbulators and the t9s face to help make it the longest and straightest driver ever.
Dec 11, 2018 but one companys senior shaft may be noticeably more or less flexible than another manufacturers senior shaft. 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. 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. Aug 04, 2015 ping has performed their own testing to categorizes the shaft to compare different performances. The tour 65 shaft is available at an upcharge default standard length is 45. Ping just made driving the ball easier the one club that most amateurs struggle with is the driver. The g20s large, variablethickness face generates faster ball speeds and increases moi for maximum forgiveness the. 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. Esthetics the g20 is, like most 460cc clubs, does have a bit of a bulky look. Ping g20 shafts clubs, grips, shafts, fitting the sand.