Obviously, the big piece of technology on the club are the turbulators. Editing the equipment pages of golf monthly has meant that i have tested almost every driver that has been launched in the last seven years. Jul 23, 2018 g30 also introduced a lowerspinning lstec and slicebusting sftec models, allowing a single driver model to be tailored to different types of golfers. Nov 14, 2014 i tried really hard to convince myself to pick up a sldr but after hitting the g30 i backed off.
To generate faster clubhead speed and ball velocity for longer drives, turbulators were engineered onto the crown of the 460cc head. An extremely lowback cg position optimizes launch and heightens moi. G400 driver tungstenweighted with a forged face, creating a faster, more forgiving driver. This is accomplished by using ping s turbulator technology that promotes more efficient air flow around the clubhead during the swing, ultimately. However, many people on here seem to be looking for lower launching divers and i, for one, do not need a high launching club as i get pretty decent height now, though nothing excessive. Designed for performance, the aerodynamic head features a higher strengthweight ratio and a thinner, hotter t9s face for maximum distance. Sep 26, 2015 ping g30 driver windfall a bogey golfers experience with his new prize its not often i win a contest, so it was quite the thrill when i was informed that ping would be shipping me a new g30 driver as a prize for the newport cup prediction contest held here at the sand trap all ping needed from me were the specifications. The taylormade sldr driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system. The g30 lineup consists of two adjustable driver heads, adjustable fairway woods, nonadjustable hybrids, and irons. Taylormade m4 driver v ping g400 max driver by joshua masters.
The g30 drivers centre of gravity is the lowest and furthest back of any ping driver, ever. I also really liked the 910 d2 and think that its a great driver and has very balanced forgiveness and workability. Switched to the ping g10 and hit until the g20 came out, hit it until the g30 came out and just went with the g400 last month. Jun 08, 2015 the standard ping g30 is designed as a fullsized, 460 cc driver aimed at a wide array of golfers. The ping g30 sf tec driver has all the characteristics that make the g30 exceptional, plus a little extra help for those who fight a slice introduction. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests which is the longest drive comp between the taylormade sldr vs ping i25 on gc2 using real golf balls to determine which golf driver. The most noticeable feature of the g30 driver, both visually and.
Ping g30 vs taylormade sldr 430 how to effectively play golf. Lastly, ping used a new t9s face material for the driver that has a high strengthtoweight ratio, giving the g30 a hotter, livelier face. Just because the head is great, make sure to pair it with the best fitting shaft for you to get the most out of it. As with a good bit of whats in this story, the inspiration for vortec came from an unusual place. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as taylormade m1 or taylormade r15 460. For golfers that tend to misshit from heel to toe the most forgiving drivers are the callaway xr, ping g30 all models, titleist 915 d2 and taylormade aeroburner.
The standout feature of the g30 driver visually and technically is the turbulators that sit on the crown of the club. Jan, 2015 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. Jun 15, 2016 launch monitor numbers for the ping g30 the g30 launched with 2300 rpm and went nearly 300 yards. Editing the equipment pages of golf monthly has meant that i have tested almost every. By adjusting the sliding weight, players can adjust for a draw, fade or neutral ball flight all with just the twist of a wrench. Taylormade rsi1 vs ping g30 how to effectively play golf. Like i said before, they do a great job of helping the golfer line up their shot, but, i think that was more of a happy accident as that is not the reason why they are there. The second advancement that the g30 implements is the use of turbulator technology on the crown of each wood, which ping claims improves aerodynamics for. I think i hit clubs better that have higher spin and cg away from the face. The ping g30 driver is the 7th incarnation of the range that started with the market leading ping g2 driver six years ago. 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. The newest, stoutest club in pings g30 driver series is the g30 ls tec.
The crown pattern was inspired by a dragonflys wings, and allowed thickness to be reduced from 0. See which club could help your golf golf game and why. Jul 21, 2014 once again ping has had to wrestle with the issue of improving one of the best selling drivers in the market. The gseries drivers are the follow up to pings incredibly successful g30 line, the bestselling drivers for the majority of their 18month product. Aug 25, 2015 ping pings g30 adapter is fairly straightforward. When i look on the ping website, it lists the g30 as a high launching driver. Ping g25 is a very popular option in the middle of the golf club drivers price range.
The g30 driver s cg position is the lowest and farthest back of any ping model, ensuring optimal launch conditions and an even higher moi in both axes for extreme forgiveness and. Crown turbulators and an adjustable hosel optimize clubhead speed and launch. I hit it side by side with my r1 and was blown away at how the sldr was just like my old r5 series drivers. The g25 has the highest moi and lowest cg of any ping driver, and each loft can be adjusted up or down half a degree.
Aldila vs proto 60 stiff flex driver shaft fits ping g30 g. A better gamer for 2016 last year i gamed the ping g30 ls for any part of the season i wasnt testing new drivers. The ping g30 isnt just hype, it delivers on its promises of faster ball speeds yet super forgiving. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape. The two driver heads are the standard g30, and the g30 sft straight flight technology. An emphasis on speed with no sacrifice in performance sets the new g30 drivers apart. Unlike the g30 driver and fairway woods, the g30 hybrid doesnt feature turbulators on the crown. The ping g30 driver is the 7 th generation of a line that started with the ping g2 driver six years ago. Golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the ping g30 vs taylormade sldr 430 on trackman at ping europe hq.
Ping claims the g30 is 7 yards longer than the g25, and between the added speed from the turbulators and the lowerspin launch, we saw at least 7 yards of extra distance. For those using a g30 driver, the good news was that the performance was still strong. G400 max vs g30 vs g20 vs g10 designer marty jertson told us. All 3 of those are better options forgiveness wise imo than the sldr and anser and might suit your needs a little better.
The g30 just provided me with so much confidencea with r15 i can be a little erratic. Split the fairway like never before with the g30 driver. As always, you have to like the look of the driver at address so that you have confidence in your tee shot. Ping g30 ls tec driver vs ping g30 driver golf monthly. Golfers coming from an older ping driver will probably see even more yardage gains. A very low and deep back in the head cg position is undeniably the best place to position the cg for distance, forgiveness, and accuracy. In this video we put my taylormade drive up againt the latest ping g series to see how the newer technology might help.
The taylormade sldr driver is the newest taylormade driver and utilizes a sliding adjustable weight on the sole plate of the driver with an adjustable 12position hosel. Then there are big and small plus and minus signs indicating that you can add or subtract 0. That said the g400 blows it away, more forgiving and 510 longer all day. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as taylormade sldr c series or cobra mens fly z xl driver. Continue to read about the advancements the ping is making in the golf club market. Ping g15 driver is a very popular option in the middle of the golf club drivers price range. Both drivers are currently available for preorder and. Please make compare between speedblade vs rsi1 or sldr iron vs. The next generation ping womens driver maximizes forgiveness and distance through a higher moi, faster face and lighter overall club weight. New listing ping g30 driver 9 degree alta 55 graphite shaft regular flex righthanded 65339g. Jan 11, 2016 the most noticeable visual distinction between the g30 and the g driver is most certainly the latters addition of what ping calls vortec technology. Sldr vs ping i25 on gc2 using real golf balls to determine which golf driver is.
The silver face just looks right as it sits behind the ball. Adam scott rocked up to the recent players championship in florida with an eightyearold driver. Editing the equipment pages of golf monthly has meant that i have tested almost every driver that has been launched in the last seven. Since grip size influences your wrist action, and therefore the direction of your shots, it is commonly used by fitters to affect ball flight. The ping g30 launch is a particularly interesting one for me. But i think i will wait until i can get my hands on comparing a g30 vs r15 vs 915 vs cobra. For our test we used the low spin version of each driver, a 9. Pings g30 ls tec driver offers a lowerspinning trajectory than the g30. I have been using the g25 driver since the first day it was launched in january 20.
Apr 24, 2015 todays comparison is between the ping g30 driver and the ping g25 driver. Ping has always prided itself on fitting and the g30 is no different. Hot new drivers to boost your distance and direction. In particular, the spin numbers were excellent this was spinning at around 1700rpm and delivering a launch angle of 11. The head weight is also 3 grams lighter 203 grams vs. Ping offers a variety of grip sizes and styles to fit different hand sizes and texture preferences. There are other new drivers with lower spin, there are some that look a little more traditional, there are those that sound a little better, but the over all package of the ping g30 ls tec is almost impossible to beat. This 460cc driver combines the forgiveness that made its predecessor, the g25, so popular and increased distance by reducing drag. I wasnt alone, it was the best selling driver last year as well so many others found what i found, oncourse success.
If youre the rest of the golf equipment industry, thats not just impressive, its scary. Upon first inspection of the club, the slider technology seemed very familiar. Ping calls it dragonfly technology, and it occupies the space behind the companys turbulators, which were introduced with the g30 driver. Jun 05, 2015 i was having it regripped yesterday and decide to borrow a g30 stiff shaft in 10. The gains ping realized in evolving from g25 to g30 were again realized in the evolution from g30 to g driver. Speed without sacrifice, that is what the ping g30 driver offers.