The new anser driver is the companys first adjustable big dog designed to finetune ball flight through a combination of loftalteration and shaft selection. Golfers can adjust the loft by halfadegree up or down using the supplied wrench. The anser driver looks like the offspring of the g20 and i20. I just got the anser too, and now my curiosity has peaked over the g25. Every time i play i leave my th at home and play it. 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. See what i think about the difference in these two drivers. 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. 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. The g25 driver has added adjustability for the first time in any ping driver. New for 20 in the g25 is a shift in color to match the other drivers ping has recently produced, the matter black is similar to the i20 and anser driver. The standard g30 was about 3 yards longer than my g25.
Ping has followed up the mightily impressive g20 with its first ever adjustable driver, the anser. Im looking for a new driver and was wondering how different these two are. In fact, the g25 has the largest profile of any driver ping has ever made. Nov 09, 2012 ping has followed up the mightily impressive g20 with its first ever adjustable driver, the anser.
In the last year and a half i have had an adams super ls driver hot club, a cleveland custom driver, a ping i25 driver, and the taylormade sldr driver. The sole is also all black with just a big ping and g25 on the. Sleeker, more pearshaped head improves aerodynamics. I found 2 deals on used ping drivers on craigslist. Apr 27, 2015 i found 2 deals on used ping drivers on craigslist. Paul ohagan tests both models to find out the ping g30 launch is a particularly. Its one of the most wellrounded drivers weve ever tested and we cant think of many golfers whod be happy to sacrifice 10 yards of carry to game an older ping model. Highmoi model generates low, stable spin with the shotshaping control provided by the g410 driver. They managed this and came up with pings adjustbale hosel that weighs the same as the previous one and this now appears in the g25 driver. Karsten solheim, founder of ping and a former engineer at general electric, set the stage for the manufacturing of high quality. Aldila vs proto 60 stiff flex driver shaft fits ping. The g has already been added to the bags of ping staffers bubba watson and david lingmerth and i set out to see if its worth adding to yours as well.
Nov 26, 2015 the g25 has a larger face than the g20, a lower and deeper centre of gravity, and the more elongated head we have already mentioned. Mar 12, 2019 the ping g410 plus driver had, far and away, the best outofthebox performance of any driver ive tested this year. Taylormade r1 vs ping anser driver longest drive test rick shiels pga golf coach tests the taylormade r1 driver against the ping anser. The next generation ping womens driver maximizes forgiveness and distance through a higher moi, faster face and lighter overall club weight. Hi,is the shaft adaptor for the ping g400 compatible with the ping 400 max driver. 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. It fits very nicely with their push to be custom fit, yet allows the owner to tweak the club as needed down the road. At times i hit all of these well but not consistently. My dillema is that im still not that good of a player so i should obviously use the g25. It is a blend of many of the previous ping drivers, the low spin of the anser, forgiveness close to the g25.
If you have an older ping driver then you could notice a bigger jump as ping say the aerodynamics of the g driver at 460cc are equivalent to g25 at 197cc. Long drive driver shaft 65g shaft with the sleeve and grip. 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. Aldila vs proto 60 stiff flex driver shaft fits ping g30 g. Golf weight 6g 8g 10g 12g 14g 16g with screw and wrench choice for ping g30 driver and fairway wood, g ls tec driver,g series ls tec driver head clubs 5. Hi, is the shaft adaptor of ping g compatible with ping g 400 max driver. Then they switched to a new tip for the g30 and they have continued to use that same tip for the g and g400 as well. Ping say the shaft creates more clubhead momentum at impact, leading to greater ball velocity and forgiveness. Yes, the ping shaft adapter fits the g400 max driver, as well as these other models. This time it is a driver question about ping golf clubs. But a few weeks ago i got to try out the ping anser with the blur 005 shaft and it is the badest driver i have hit.
The anser fw was a little smaller, but barely noticeable. The ping anser driver was their first model with an adjustable hosel and we still think it performs as well as many current models. Ping drivers the dark knight g25 anser and i20 youtube. I will say i never got along with triangular shaped drivers such as the superfast, 909, etc and got along more with pear shaped drivers such as the j38. Ping tfc80d shaft lite seniors flex 44 driver ping g25 i25 anser adaptor. Yes, the ping g400 adapter is also compatible with the ping g400 max driver. I think this is the best looking color for any driver on the market. 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. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre test which driver is the longest and the straightest between the ping i25 vs ping g30 driver. Ping made an effort to keep the adjustable hosel from being a distraction by keeping it the same diameter and mass as hosels on ping s nonadjustable drivers. Ping g20 ping anser driver askgolfguru, mark crossfield answers more questions from the community. G25 driver tested against g5, g10, g15 and g20 golfcentraldaily at 4. Ping is a familyowned company founded in 1959 in the garage of karsten solheim. Today, ping is synonymous with innovation, quality and service in.
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. Jun 15, 2016 ping unveiled its new g driver earlier this year at the hyundai tournament of champions with the goal of increased aerodynamic efficiency leading to greater distance. 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. For everyone from beginners to tour players, the combination of a large, forgiving head, trajectory tuning technology, and a speedgenerating shaft makes the adjustable g25 driver a sound choice for improving distance and accuracy off the tee. Went to a demo day, and it wasnt busy, so the ping guy basically went through a 30 minute driver fitting with me. A combination of design technology and custom fitting options allows the anser to be tuned to each individual players swing for maximum distance and optimized launch. Get the best deals on ping anser driver when you shop the largest online selection at. The anser putter began a long and proud history of truly innovative equipment design throughout pings. The highbalancepoint shaft has been developed specifically for the g25. Just as with the anser driver, you can add or subtract 0.
Movableweight technology offers a simple way to customize your driver for a desired ball flight so you can hit a lot more fairways. The ping g30 driver has undergone a number of changes, but how does it compare with the g25 driver. Jan 11, 2016 so while its not necessarily a story that ping or anyone else has a new driver, whats worth talking about is that pings g driver is anything but your standard fare 2nd generation model. You can add or subtract onehalf degree of loft on the standard 8. Ping have added adjustability the the g25 driver for the first time and this is a good thing. With adjustable drivers becoming an even more common trend in the golf market, ping has joined taylormade, titleist, cobra, and others with their first adjustable driver, the ping anser. Longest drive comp taylormade r1 vs ping anser driver. Ping finally jumped into the adjustable driver game with the anser driver. Thinner crown adds forgiveness, creates higher launch. G400 driver tungstenweighted with a forged face, creating a faster, more forgiving driver. Jun 23, 20 taylormade r1 v s ping anser driver longest drive test rick shiels pga golf coach tests the taylormade r1 driver against the ping anser driver using flightscope at trafford golf centre check out.
There are certainly some confounding variables at work im extremely comfortable with ping drivers and the tensei orange shaft is one ive had success with but the fact remains that this club was crushing it from. Thanks to the brands trajectory tuning technology, you can finetune the club to match your. 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 taylormade m4 is my second favourite driver on the market at the moment the titleist ts2 is the new kid on the block promising faster ball speed and more distance. Ping golf drivers generate incredible ball velocity and feature a lowspin design which minimizes curvature. Yet, somehow ping drivers have been a steady contender in everyones hot list and a. Ping used a different tip back with the anser, i25 and g25. Apr 24, 2015 the g25 driver has added adjustability for the first time in any ping driver. Result for our test we used the low spin version of each driver, a 9. Question of buying used ping driver g30 vs anser clubs. The ping g25 driver complements high forgiveness and distance characteristics with the ability to adjust loft and finetune shot trajectory. With three distinct models standard, ls tec, sf tec, the g drivers can suit everyone from. For those using a g30 driver, the good news was that the. Taylormade r1 v s ping anser driver longest drive test rick shiels pga golf coach tests the taylormade r1 driver against the ping anser driver using.
Ping first entered the world of driver adjustability with the anser last summer. Ping has always been known for the consistent quality and performance of its clubs, and the g25 meets that standard too. The face of the ping g25 driver is larger and the crown is thinner than those of the older ping g20. Sep 28, 2015 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. Yet, somehow ping drivers have been a steady contender in everyones hot list and a staple in golf bags for what seems like forever. Ping g25 is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. Ping golf anserg25i25 senior aldila long drive driver. 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. Longest drive comp taylormade r1 vs ping anser driver youtube.
They managed this and came up with ping s adjustbale hosel that weighs the same as the previous. Miles of golf conducted a product comparison of the new ping anser driver against the ping g20 using players of various swing speeds. Ultrathin crowns reposition the center of gravity low and back in the club head for increased forgiveness. It is a blend of many of the previous ping drivers, the low spin of the anser, forgiveness close to the g25 and feel like the i25. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre test which driver is the longest and the straightest between the ping i25 vs ping g30. Do you think the g25 would be a better club for a 10 handicap vs the i20. The g25 3w and 20 hybrid i tested against the anser were about the same. Longest drive comp taylormade r1 vs ping anser driver duration. We have a demo anser at the local muny here in town were i work at on sundays. The gains ping realized in evolving from g25 to g30 were again realized in the evolution from g30 to g driver. Karstens frustration with his putting inspired him to design a putter, which made a pinging sound when striking a golf ball. Which driver from the ping g and i range of golf clubs might help your. 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. Jul 26, 2012 in the last year and a half i have had an adams super ls driver hot club, a cleveland custom driver, a ping i25 driver, and the taylormade sldr driver.