Ping g400 fitting overview every 18 months, the golf industry asks the question what will ping do next. Ping has come out with a modern version of the anser putter with its new tr1966 line. Jul 08, 2015 in this installment of fried eggs we explain how to make necessary loft adjustments to the ping g30 driver. After providing a few simple measurements, you can quickly get a static fitting for any type of club, or a complete set. With the g30 this level of gain came at a slower 100mph, so there is likely to be a distance improvement for amateur swing speeds, but it will probably just be a yard or two gain over g30, which is what i found in my trackman session. The anser driver sits neatly between the two in terms of both looks and performance. Ping s 2002 g2 driver was one of the first 460cc driver heads on the market and made waves on tour and in the amateur game. The anser is the winningest model in pga tour history, and its newest iteration has the traditional heeltoe ballasts that boost moi, plus pleasing contours, a clean top rail and simple alignment line. New smaller head has a cg slightly lower and more forward than standard, a plus for faster. It is important to see this success in the context that ping was still being operated out of a garage. Trajectory tuning technology helps you optimize your launch conditions to increase distance and accuracy. Question of buying used ping driver g30 vs anser clubs. We took a couple of our original models and 3d scanned them, said marty jertson, ping s senior design. The company offered some irons and drivers in its anser.
The ping anser hybrids are built for players who want a blend of control and forgiveness that is ideal for a broad range of skill levels. The four shafts that are available without an upcharge are pings proprietary tfc 800d, aldila phenom 50, fujikura blur red 60 and mitsubishi diamana ahina 70. I hit the anser at a demo day a while back and was fit into 8. With its lowspin head, the anser driver represents a fully optimized design solution that generates ideal trajectories for maximizing distance and. A movable 16gram tungsten weight slides around the skirt of the clubhead to three different positions. From golf magazine clubtest 20 march 20 ping anser driver category. Ping g10 driver ping g10 3 wood and g5 rescue club all in very good condition with hardly any rub marks or damage, grips are very good the 3 wood has a proforce shaft and the rescue club has a aldila shaft it has a small rub mark on shaft hope. Nov 09, 2012 ping has followed up the mightily impressive g20 with its first ever adjustable driver, the anser.
In the 70s, ping decided to offer a complete range of golf clubs. Nov 08, 2012 overall, the ping anser driver produced slightly above average distance numbers across the board, and well above average numbers for 2 of our testers. The speedoptimised g400 is teamed with an ultimately forgiving 460cc size which boasts a larger moi than any other driver on the market. Oct 11, 2012 forgiveness the ping g20 offers incredible forgiveness, but without the streamline looks or workability of the i20. One of the lowestspinning drivers in its category delivers some monster drives for fast swingers with high spin rates.
Ping has followed up the mightily impressive g20 with its first ever adjustable driver, the anser. In thin air i need a little more help with launch angle so i put a more flexible shaft in the anser. Thanks to the brands trajectory tuning technology, you can finetune the club to match your. Ping driver, along with the highest moment of inertia of any ping driver. At times i hit all of these well but not consistently.
Driver distance secrets what manufacturers wont tell you. Accuracy and spin as a group, our testers missed the center line by an average of 14. Ping you pretty much have to order it from ping wrx or they may not honor the warranty on the driver if someone else installed a shaft. Pga golf professional andy proudman looks at the ping anser adjustable driver. This is by far the longest, best feeling driver i have ever hit my distance off the tee increased by a. Ping g410 enhanced club set illegal non conforming world. They have the ahina, the rip and the blur shafts available for the new anser if i remember right and their stock shaft the tfc 700something, which really is a pretty darn good shaft compared to some. We do believe that the majority of golfers would probably be better served by ping s g20 driver especially if youre wise enough to place a premium on fairways. What are the best golf club driver ping driver for men today. And ping golf putters deliver consistent feel and greenside control for all your most difficult putts. With its lowspin head, the anser driver represents a fully optimized design solution that generates ideal trajectories for maximizing distance and accuracy.
Tungstenweighted with a forged face, creating a faster, more forgiving driver. 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 dictates. The anser driver delivers a lower spinning flight than the i20, but launches the ball higher so, in theory, you should get more distance. 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. Powered by a forged, maragingsteel face, g410 fairways launch the ball easily and deliver faster ball speeds that maximize distance.
The ping anser driver has given me some more distance and accuracy. 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. On the range the anser driver was a joy to hit and the tuning options for shaft and loft did make a difference. Ping s online fitting application that can help you play your best. I have one driver for distance, the other for carry. The anser driver allows players to adjust loft by plus or minus a half degree to optimize your launch angle and spin rate. Trajectory tuning technology allows you to hone in your launch angle and spin rate to increase distance. The variablethickness face helps generate incredible ball velocity, while the external sole weighting positions the cg low and raises the moi providing a midhigh launch that adds to distance and forgiveness. With its lowspin head, the anser driver represents a fully optimized design solution that generates ideal trajectories for maximizing distance. More heelside weighting and a lighter swing weight help square the face to create righttoleft shot bend rh golfers. The ball flight is also high although not as high as the g20 on first inspection, which translates to added distance it boasts a 460cc head with a high moi, so if you do get one out of the toe or the heel, the results arent horrendous. The most notable feature of the new ping anser driver is its trajectory tuning technology. The driver is adjustable for loft half a degree up or half degree down.
Anser is ping s first adjustable driver, and it is much more. Lee westwood thought it was so good, ping had to wrestle it out of his hands after two generations of ping drivers passed him by. Jul 23, 2018 because the g10 and g400 launch very similarly launch and backspin virtually identical our data gives a great idea how much more efficient head technology has become. I am 76 year old and l have lost a lot of distance, particularly with my driver. The anser driver with adjustable loft offers you the ability to finetune your trajectory through a combination of loft adjustment and shaft selection. To make the new models spot on to the originals, ping engineers relied on scans of the original anser and anser 2 to study the contours and radius details that karsten, who died in 2000 at age 88.
The ping anser driver features trajectory tuning technology which allows the player to add or subtract the loft in 12 degree increments. I have a set of ping anser forged irons i bought last year. The next generation ping womens driver maximizes forgiveness and distance through a higher moi, faster face and lighter overall club weight. Buy products related to ping golf driver products and see what customers say about ping golf driver products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. New and cheap drivers from top brands like callaway, taylormade, and wilson, to name a few. The anser driver is ping s first adjustable driver offering golfers the ability to finetune their trajectory through a combination of loft adjustment and shaft selection. The distance is comparable between most models, but ping always seems to win out with forgiveness. How the ping anser putter, one of the most iconic clubs in.
Pros distance easy to hit excellent from a variety of lies. These clubs bridge the gap between the gameimprovement characteristics of the g series and the control and feel of pings i series. Epics power is based on our innovative new jailbreak technology, which fundamentally changes the way the head and clubface behave at impact to deliver more ball speed and distance. Subscribe to meandmygolf to see more professional golf.
External sole weighting positions the cg low and raises the moi, which provides a midhigh launch that adds to distance and forgiveness. In addition to loft tuning, shaft fitting is an important step for optimizing launch and ensuring a driver with the correct weightbalance combination, feel, and timing that lead to consistency and comfort. Get the best deals on ping anser driver shaft when you shop the largest online selection at. Best golf drivers for distance and accuracy in 2020. Get the best deals on ping anser driver when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. Enough forgiveness so that poor hits deliver serviceable results. The blade design and medium head weight make this putter proficient from any distance. As the name implies, the ping answer driver will answer you when ever you need it, this is a highly forged club with the best of technology crafted to offer you optimum flight and better speed and distance gain and control.
Tungsten weighting closer to the face promotes low, stable spin. Ping engineers brief was to offer adjustability without affecting the driver s performance. All he did at the wgcbridgestone invitational, where he finished fourth, was average 328. In this installment of fried eggs we explain how to make necessary loft adjustments to the ping g30 driver. Save big on ping anser closeout wood sale haggin oaks. The ping anser driver comes available with 4 stock shafts, which i think is awesome, better than other companies offer stock. Golfers coming from an older ping driver will probably see even more yardage gains. Overview the ping g410 driver is the first sliding weight driver from ping, built for speed, distance, and customizable performance. Conversely i need to get the g25 launch angle down a bit so i put the ahina in a higher spin head. Unfollow used ping drivers to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. Stroke tempo is critical to improving your game on the green. Ping g410 enhanced club set illegal non conforming worlds.
I was a 2 handicap golfer 25 years ago, now making a comeback and playing off 9. I went with the heaviest weight and lowest launching shaft because ive typically found plenty of launch with previous ping drivers. 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. All 3 of those are better options forgiveness wise imo than the sldr and anser and might suit your needs a little better. I also really liked the 910 d2 and think that its a great driver and has very balanced forgiveness and workability.
This is because the construction features a stiffer sole than the other ping drivers a welcome side benefit of the adjustable design. I currently have a g20 driver in the bag, comfortably the most consistent ive ever used and the anser features similar properties. I would recommend this driver for golfers at any level. On most other adjustable drivers in the past, these two aspects went handinhand. The faces have a large hitting surface, which provides forgiveness on shots missed toward the heel or toe and adds distance and accuracy to misshits.
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. Unfollow ping anser driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. We do believe that the majority of golfers would probably be better served by pings g20 driver especially if youre wise enough to place a premium on fairways. With the anser driver, ping offers four performance shafts. Ping anser golf driver as the name implies, the ping answer driver will answer you when ever you need it, this is a highly forged club with the best of technology crafted to offer you optimum flight and better speed and distance gain and control. 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. This technology allows for effective loft adjustment 0.
Pings g30 ls tec driver offers a lowerspinning trajectory than the g30. The center of gravity in the ping anser fairways is placed for a slightly lower than launch with low spin rates to promote distance. Apr 27, 2015 i found 2 deals on used ping drivers on craigslist. Great big bertha epic gbb epic represents a paradigm shift in power, speed and ultimately distance. The 5 best golf sport club driver for men ping drivers 2020. Overall, the ping anser driver produced slightly above average distance numbers across the board, and well above average numbers for 2 of our testers. The ping g is going to be overlooked because its looked at as game improvement, but this driver is a. Renowned golf brand ping was founded on a putterand the company maintains a proud tradition of stateoftheart putter technology.
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