Pings g driver has enhanced aerodynamics, a new crown design based on a. Ping john solheim interview in gold putter vault with. These are the most stable drivers ping has ever offered. The ping g400 driver has 15% less drag than the g driver during the downswing. The newest, stoutest club in ping s g30 driver series is the g30 ls tec. In the final segment of our threepart series, were showing data specific to low swing speeds 75 90 mph.
The ping g ls tec driver is very similar to the g driver in terms of sound. Buy new and used ping g400 ls tec driver from the best golf shop. Ping successfully developed the idea that large, forgiving drivers like its new g line dont have to come with an aerodynamic liability. The lowspin head produces 350 rpm less backspin than the standard g driver. One of the reasons both the g400 driver have such a good sound and feel is the forged face. No other word captures the essence of a well struck golf shot than the company that made golf brands famous. While ping s g driver, like the g30 before it, is the best overall driver in golf, the g ls tec will be, for many players, the longest. All the major brands tested, no more guesswork this is your 2019 most wanted utility iron test.
Ping g400 sft vs ping g400 max driver test national club golfer. The new ping g ls tec driver is designed to produce a much lower spinning ball flight to give players straighter outcomes on mishits. Taylormade 2017 m2 v ping g driver test national club golfer. Equipment panelist donnie baucom puts the ping g through its paces against his gamer, the g30. Randy managed to get ball speeds with the ping g up to 169mph which is really impressive. And of course, we also stock models from previous years. To describe it succinctly, just think about the g30 on steroids and youll get a pretty good. Here we have a look at two driver vying for a position in my bag. Ping and taylormade are trying to sell a straighter drive this year. The latest releases from taylormade, callaway, ping, titleist, mizuno, cleveland, cobra and many others. Ping gseries ls tec driver ping drivers golfbidder. New rare tour issue sim max taylormade 8 driver head only.
Jan, 2015 the ping g30 ls tec driver provides something never seen before in the ping g range a model designed specifically for players looking to reduce spin, often generated by faster than average. We are seriously impressed with all three ping g driver models, theres something within the range for every golfer. Ping g ls tec driver ping tour 65 shaft discount prices. Aside from that, our testing of the ping g ls tec driver so far has left us with nothing but praise. Weve broken down our driver test results into three different swing speed categories. If youre in the market for a fairway wood in 2019, this test is for you. Tungstenweighted with a forged face, creating a faster, more forgiving driver. Ping g410 driver and woods overview ping g410 plus driver. The cg is back and extremely low slightly forward of the standard g30 driver. The turbulators and the dragonfly crown are fairly busy, but at least they have a purpose. To learn more about it, click through to tech story on the g400, g400 lst and g400 sft drivers.
That combination means it should be on the test list for anyone looking to keep spin down off the tee. Everyone has their own preferences it just depends on your swing and feel. The ping g400 lst driver has the look and feel of the g400 but with significantly lower spin introduction. So now that i explained what the g30 ls tec isnt, lets talk about what it is and why it exists. All our golf clubs are ready to be shipped for next working day delivery. Three positions draw, neutral, fade for the 16gram tungsten back weight shift the center of gravity cg location by. Nov 23, 2017 we are seriously impressed with all three ping g driver models, theres something within the range for every golfer.
They believe that adding weight to clubs can affect a golf shots path or its trajectory, but equipment experts will tell you the results are psychological. I have never really been a huge fan of ping golf, mainly because of an instance. Ping calls it dragonfly technology, and it occupies the space behind the companys turbulators, which were introduced with the g30 driver. Virtually all companies are featuring innovative technology that offers players the ability to change the loft, lie and face angle on their drivers. The term personalization has become a buzzword in the driver marketplace. Customengineered for the player who desires low, stable spin with forgiveness, the g ls tec features a cg that is extremely low slightly forward of the standard g driver. This years top drivers all come in lofts of 8 degrees all the way up to 14 degrees.
Dragonfly technology uses ultrathin crown sections to save 8 grams of weight in the head, optimizing cg and moi, and vortec technology. Ping g ls tech driver vs taylormade m1 driver youtube. Numerous golfers, from pros to recreational hackers, have added weight to their drivers or other clubs for years. Ive found the best golf drivers for mid handicappers right here to get you that same nonchalant. Ping g ls tec technology dragonfly technology ultrathin sections were created by removing eight grams from the crown to better position the cg for high launch low spin with a high moi, adding to forgiveness in the ti. And even though ping is not promising additional yards, you can bet some golfers can and will hit it farther. If you are a high handicap golfer consider drivers. The ping g was up first but wed like to stress that randy had a good warm up before the test started so he was nice and loose. The 460cc g30 ls tec driver is a good fit for anyone seeking low, stable spin with an industryleading moi for long, accurate drives. The best driver specifications for golfers over 50. There was no real advantage by going first or second. I just bought the ping g ls with the extra stiff tour shaft in it last week and love it.
One way to explain the improved launch conditions is that i hit the g400 drivers. Ping do not allow an add to basket button on their hardware. Obviously, the best driver on the market for top tour pros may be different than the driver a high handicap golfer needs. 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. Liam came to see us at our performance fitting studio to test the taylormade m2 driver. Golf digest may earn a portion of sales from products. The next generation ping womens driver maximizes forgiveness and distance through a higher moi, faster face and lighter overall club weight. Dragonfly technology, vortec technology, turbulators and a strong t9s face created ping s longest, most forgiving driver ever. The ping g400 driver s highdensity tungsten back weight and dragonfly technology help bring the combined moi heeltoe and highlow over 9,000 gram cm 2 for the first time and position the center of gravity lower and farther back than any current driver on the market making it the most forgiving driver. Taylormade m2 driver 2 handicap golftube test youtube. The textured crown and infinity edge form a pleasing address view. While the g has low spin, the g ls tec takes things even lower to optimize launch conditions and maximize distance for players with excessive spin rates. The g400 lst low spin model is customengineered with tungsten weight closer to the face for promoting low, stable spin with control. Due to manufacturer restrictions, all new not including closeouts items including logo overruns from adams, adidas, ben hogan, callaway, cleveland, club glove, cobra, footjoy, mizuno, never compromise, nike, odyssey, ping.
A first narrow your choices by knowing your handicap or level. Jan 28, 2016 taylormade m2 driver, tested by james whitaker and 2 handicap golftube tester liam bennett. A lighter face helps position the cg lowback for improved launch conditions and forgiveness. Highmoi model generates low, stable spin with the shotshaping control provided by the g410 driver familys movableweight technology. Do yourself a favour and make sure you get properly fitted to ensure your set up maximises your ultimate carry distance potential. Since it came out, the ping g ls tec driver has been in my bag, so i was thrilled to hear that the g400 line would include an lst driver. Golfbidder stocks hundreds of drivers from all of the top manufacturers. In this driver test, joel tadman and mike harris put the ping g up against the g30 driver it replaces having been custom fit for both to see which is the best overall package. Weve got turbalator technology on the crowns of these clubs to help them move faster through the air. Tungsten weighting closer to the face promotes low, stable spin.
Ping g ls tec driver ping tour 65 shaft adjustment tool included the g ls tec lowspin technology features a cg that is extremely low, with a high launchangletospin ratio, engineered for the player. You just know where its going and the shape its taking to get there. The most comprehensive fairway wood test in the world. All three g drivers have the same head shape and aerodynamic features. The ping g ls tec driver does have a lot going on when you look down a the crown. Best golf drivers for golfers over 50 and senior golfers. The new ping g driver ls tech driver were designed with speed generating aerodynamics that reduce drag 37% and increase carry distance 34 yards. While pings g driver, like the g30 before it, is the best overall driver in golf, the g ls tec will be, for many players, the longest. As weve done in the past, for 2018, were again segmenting our data to provide more meaningful information to the individual golfer. Its also a lighter, faster and thinner face to get those great ball speed numbers. The multimaterial design combines reduced drag, a forged face to increase speed and distance, and a tungsten back weight for producing our fastest, most forgiving driver, ever.
Only one coupon code is valid per customer per order. The newest, stoutest club in pings g30 driver series is the g30 ls tec. This illustration shows how the deeper profile compares to the g400 standard driver, the 460cc head featuring dragonfly technology to thin the crown and position the cg low for maximizing moi. Please call our store on 01249 714466 to order this item. Having unshakable confidence standing on every tee box is easily the best feeling in golf. Golf driver buying guide choosing the right driver steps for finding the right driver to put in your bag. Inspired by biomimicry, ping engineers analyzed the dragonflys intricate wing pattern to design ultrathin crown sections for extreme cg and maximized moi. Prove faster is better off the tee with the ping g sf tec driver.
The ping g ls tec driver low spin is exactly what you expect from the g series. Best golf drivers for mid handicappers 2020 golf sidekick. From the patent of the ping anser putter to the iron frenzy that followed the unveiling of the ping eye2, ping. The cg is extremely low slightly forward of the standard g driver. The small amount of distance you might lose out on the occasional perfect longest driver with a g400, youll make up with the g400 max as its so damn easy to hit straighter consistently. I am not sure that i would consider this a 2017 driver, but my vote went to the ping g ls tec. Customengineered for the player who desires low, stable spin with forgiveness. Get the best deals on golf club shafts when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. To describe it succinctly, just think about the g30 on steroids and. The two driver heads are the standard g30, and the g30 sft straight flight technology. A more efficient airflow is produced by the turbulators on the crown and the vortec technology. It does take time to settle into a new driver but when you do, man.
Lets take a look at five awesome slicefighting clubs on the market in 2020. What makes it different from the standard g is the fact that it provides 9 yards more fade correction, being a big banger for many golfers, being excellent for moderate swing speeds due to its higher spin numbers. The two testers hit the drivers in the same loft 9 degrees in both the g g30 and g ls tecg30 ls tec, 10 degrees in the g sf tecg30 sf tec and with the same shaft ping s tour 65x at. The g drivers employ more traditional, pearshaped club heads made possible by an eyecatching change to the geometry of their crowns. Vortec technology minimizes wake turbulence for faster clubhead speed and stabilizes clubhead. I was comparing drivers for 3 days with the g, m1, xr pro, and m2 and after all the testing my numbers and misses were best with the g ls. Loft one of the most important aspects of selecting the correct driver is picking the best loft.
The g30 lineup consists of two adjustable driver heads, adjustable fairway woods, nonadjustable hybrids, and irons. The g ls tec low spin driver produces about 400 rpm less spin than. Ping also sells a g400 sft straight flight technology driver, which has added draw bias. Reviewing clubs, accessories, apparel, travel, and everything related to golf. Well i had a short relationship with the ping g ls tec. The fact that my g is still holding its own against the latest 2017 releases has me very excited to see what ping will release later this year. Ping g ls tec tour driver the new for 2016, the ping g series drivers feature a faster head design which reduces drag up to 37% and increases carry distance up to 4 yards. The ping g30 ls tec driver clearly fits into the g category, with the same head shape and turbulators on the crown to improve aerodynamics and add distance. All three models the neutral g, the antislice sf tec and the lowspin ls tec are big drivers, but they also have little features that make them play large.
Ping g ls tec driver the new for 2016, the ping g series drivers feature a faster head design which reduces drag up to 37% and increases carry distance up to 4 yards. The cg is back and extremely low slightly forward of the standard g30 driver to generate approximately 400 rpm less spin while maintaining. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey. 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.
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