For starters, ping has reduced the size of the g400 driver from 460cc to 445cc, which is interesting because ping has always been a company that is known for producing a forgiving golf club, and reducing the size of a driver will generally make that club less forgiving. This design helps maintain an optimal cg and is more aerodynamic. The ping g25 driver is an oversize 460 cc club head with a triangular shape. Details about ping g25 i25 g30 driver fairway wrench adjustment tool. Shaft stiff flex tfc189 graphite shaft, for golfers with faster swing speeds condition good, the g25 adjustable game improvement driver offers maximum forgiveness and provides the ability to add or subtract. The i25 driver certainly looks a more classic shape than the g25 and the racing stripes on the crown give it a distinctive look and one which i am sure we will see on all ping drivers soon. The adjustable hosel is the same diameter as ping s fixed hosels, and the company calls its system trajectory tuning technology. For the highspin player, lowering the loft will reduce your spin. When ping added adjustability to the anser driver, the designers were under strict instructions not to change the shape or internal dynamics of the head. An adjustable driver can change with the player, instead of the player having to buy a new driver. If you consistently hit the heel or toe of the driver, you might adjust the weight to move the sweet spot towards your normal contact point. The new g25 driver, which already has been put in play by bubba watson and hunter mahan both of whom are scheduled to use the new driver at this hyundai tournament of champions, will feature the same threeway adjustability feature found on this summers anser driver.
Ping g25 driver goes adjustable this is the loop golf digest. Forgiveness, distance and easeofuse were all key watchwords, and thats all evident in the latest incarnation g25. Marty jertson, principal designer for ping golf takes us through the new ping g25 driver while on the range at the 20 pga show demo day. But the good news is that ping have lost none of their flair, and the latest model, the g25, is a peach. The ping standard size grip is in fair to poor condition. By the way, when adjusting for more loft, you actually close the face angle a bit. With a ping wrench, golfers can add or subtract onehalf degree of loft to the 8. According to the manufacturers, when the weight moves back, the driver becomes higher launching and lower spinning, and with the weight forward, the ball flight is lower with more spin. This addition to pings g series lineup of gameimprovement clubs is a forgiving, high launching driver to help you get better performance off the tee. The reason ping reduced the size of the g400 driver is aerodynamics. The family is headed by ping s first adjustable g driver that has already been put in play by bubba watson and hunter mahan. While the driver is adjustable, it does need to be noted that there are no adjustments to promote a draw or fade bias. The 12degree model, in particular, is a solid performer for average players.
The g25 is ping s first product in the adjustable head category and allows you to add or subtract one half degree of loft to optimize launch conditions for maximum distance. Under the hood, the ping g25 driver does offer a touch of adjustability. The g25 driver has added adjustability for the first time in any ping driver. Ping g25 i25 g30 driver fairway wrench adjustment tool ebay. I prefer golf clubs that do not offer manual adjustments, but if the club. Ping g25 i25 g30 driver fairway wrench adjustment tool. Review of the ping g25 driver by award winning pga professional matthew conner, his most recent awards golf foundation pga. Tried using this tool for the first time today as my ping g30 head started coming loose from the shaft when i was at the range. How to measure and shorten golf driver shaft length.
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. Up for auction one brand new ping g25 driver headcover. Fits the g30, g, g sftech and lstech drivers and fairways. Please view this huge inventory of headcovers in my ebay store. G25 adjustable driver ping s largestprofile, most forgiving head design. The performance pings trajectory tuning technology allows a player to add or subtract onehalf degree of loft to the 8. The combination of black shaft and charcoal black driver head makes you want to rip the g25 from the first swing.
Pings g25 driver wont turn a golfer into bubba watson overnight, but thanks to a few gamechanging improvements, the companys latest driver is helping amateur golfers maximize distance by doing the same way the pros do launching the ball higher and faster with less spin. I was fit for a g25 driver at the beginning of the season. When taylormade launched the r9 family of drivers, they talked about hosel adjustments in terms of left and right, i. Call ping at 8004746434 to receive a repair call center rcc number. Ping have added adjustability the the g25 driver for the first time and this is a good thing. From the fresh new turbulator looks, traditional matte crown and tfc 419d shaft to the neat blue accent, reliable alignment and satisfying sound, the ping. This is the hot adjustment of 2015 cobras flipzone and nikes flexflight are both good examples of it. Marty jertson, senior design engineer for ping, said that engineers moved the center of gravity cg substantially lower and further back than the companys previous model, the. Not sure whats happening to yours but you might want to take it to a ping authorized reseller.
What really makes the ping g25 driver a great selection is the fact that it has an adjustable loft. Tips for changing your loft on an adjustable driver golf. The performance and adjustability is up there with the anser driver, but without the price tag, so all in all the ping i25 is a worthy successor and should. This addition to ping s g series lineup of gameimprovement clubs is a forgiving, high launching driver to help you get better performance off the tee. The new g25 driver, which already has been put in play by bubba watson and hunter mahan both of whom are scheduled to use the new driver at this hyundai. With its awesome design and great feel it will look the part. I loved that club and it broke my heart when the time came to get rid of it.
Ping s gseries has been among the most successful gear franchises in recent years. Picture shows actual club click for more photographs. But be careful, as it also makes something called the dplane easier to tilt, causing more aggressive offline shots. The small adjustable hosel can alter the loft of each. The ping g25 driver, much like its predecessors, sounds like a great driver for game improvement or for any golfer who wants improved forgiveness and accuracy off of the tee. G25 driver ping s new g25 driver will help golfers do what the pros do to get more distance launch the ball higher and faster with less spin. In fact, the g25 has the largest profile of any driver ping.
The best thing to do is only buy an adjustable driver if you have a swing that is repeatable. Coming from what i would call a odd shaped ping driver in the g20, the g25 hits it out of the park. Ping anser, ping g25 the loft angle is adjustable by about 1. Best golf drivers for golfers over 50 and senior golfers. The only thing that i dont like about the ping is that adjusting the loft either closes or opens up the face. Its not possible to adjust loft and face angle independently.
The ping g25 driver is one of the better drivers of 20. The ping g25 driver complements high forgiveness and distance characteristics with the ability to adjust loft and finetune shot trajectory. Despite their track record of undeniable innovation, my view of ping is one of a. Dont know how they do it, but thats what they said. How to measure and adjust driver lie angle flat vs. Do you have a new ping g driver but no idea how to take advantage of the adjustability options. Its easy to hit and very forgiving for average players looking for extra distance and even a little extra ball speed. The ping g25 driver is a classic selection from the g range of ping drivers and is widely popular. The addition of the adjustable hosel is also new for 20. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video. Per usual, i dont mess with the setting, but thats just me. The sole is also all black with just a big ping and g25 on the bottom so from top to bottom this is a great looking stick.
At this point, i should declare an interest the best driver i have ever possessed was a custombuilt ping g10. Lie angle is an average of the five adjustable loft positions indicated on the hosel. In the test above, each ball carries a similar distance, but the behavior of the. Im not sure if the cs person answering the phone knows what theyre talking about.
Find great deals on ebay for ping adjustment tool and ping putter adjustment tool. The adjustable hosel ping g25 driver is offered in four lofts 8. Ping has always been known for the consistent quality and performance of its clubs, and the g25 meets that standard too. Ping took a driver that was already topquality and made it more adjustable, faster, and more forgiving without compromising on the already awesome features.
The face of the ping g25 driver is larger and the crown is thinner than those of the older ping g20. While other competitors clubs have several adjustable features, the g25 keeps it simple. Golfers can optimise launch conditions for maximum distance through a lightweight, aerodynamic adjustable hosel design using trajectory tuning technology. The default swingweight with the ping distanza shaft is 1 point lower than standard. Title charlie rymer demonstrates what happens when you change your loft on an adjustable driver. You can change the loft by plus or minus a half degree which will make a 1% adjustment to the face angle. Those are independent of each other on my current driver. Desert cove, suite 100 phoenix, az 85029 18004746434 monfri 7. Read and sign the release form if applicable by clicking on the box. Otherwise, these adjustments can serve to confuse you. How adjusting your driver loft changes your ball flight. Good used condition ping g25 driver, right handed, 10. It is a 445cc driver and has an adjustable setting as well. The anser putter began a long and proud history of truly.
Six years later, the conversation has changed to adjusting. Cobra king pro drivers these drivers have a fade setting which can be used to lower the lie angle. Lightweight adjustable hosel is the same size and mass of pings traditional fixed hosels club heads. The ping i25 driver will send your ball racing down the fairway. By way of comparison, to get the same speed gains by changing the size of the driver head, assuming the same shape, ping would have needed to shrink the g25 down to 362cc, and thereby reduce the moi by 34%. This modal can be closed by pressing the escape key or activating the close button. The g25 is the largest profile driver ping has ever produced. Ideal for customizing the swingweight and feel of the ping g30 drivers, the ping g30 head weights are offered in 8g, 10g, 12g, 14g and 16g weight options. Those guys at ping seriously know how to make a driver. I remember with the g25 driver the first generation adjustable hosel, there was a blank setting opposite the square setting that flattened the lie angle without changing the loft or face angle. Th e anser was pings first adjustable driver, now that same hosel is used in the g25 driver. The shaft is a ping tfc 189 graphite shaft, regular flex. Tony covey over the last few seasons, as one company after another introduced adjustable drivers to the market, we heard plenty of grumbling about ping s unwillingness to jump into the fray.