Debuting in 2012, the r11s driver was the successor to the popular r11 driver. Some players used it as an alignment aid, and others simply liked the look. Each driver had the exact same ping stock shaft and i used the same ball. Nov 26, 2015 5 out of 5 still using the g5, still hitting it long 11 march 2007. The original ping pink driver was designed exclusively as the driver for bubba watson of the pga tour, but its reputation has swept across the golfing world. Feb 10, 2011 the lastest dawn raid happend at dromoland castle in ireland a few weeks ago. Theres a ping golf club for every man, woman or child who plays golf. The lastest dawn raid happend at dromoland castle in ireland a few weeks ago. A lot has been done with spin rates, forgiveness, and shafts since the g5 was current. The club has a traditional shape, with a slightly deep face.
My ping g5 shaft snapped recently so desparetely required a new driver. The ping g5 driver is a modified version of the ping g2 driver which we thought was one of the best value for money drivers around. 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. The latest driver from ping, its g2 driver, was introduced to pings tour players in july. The ping g5 continues to be an overwhelmingly popular driver among public and private players alikequite high praise for a club the company no longer manufactures. The golf driver youre looking for is just a couple clicks away. Scott hit eight of 14 fairways in the first round at sawgrass, and averaged 297 yards off the tee a decrease of seven yards against. I currently am using a ping g5 driver from a few years back, but im looking to upgrade. Nov 26, 2017 the latest driver from ping, its g2 driver, was introduced to ping s tour players in july. One is given to the tournament champion, the other is placed in the vault. The center of gravity has been lowered in the club head to produce a high launch, lower spinning hit at impact. Is it worth upgrading, or is this piece of old technology still on par with todays stuff.
I think the newest ping driver is 7 generations down the road in the g series from the g2. Would upgrading from the 2005 ping g5 to a new taylormade m5 do anything for me for distance. Despite the limit on adjustability compared to some of the most current drivers, vaughn used it to take home his 3rd pga tour title. Sep 19, 2005 some players used it as an alignment aid, and others simply liked the look. A sloped crown, first used by ping in the g5 hybrid, also enhances launch and spin characteristics. New and used golf equipment ping golf drivers 2nd swing golf. The ping g5 driver is a gameimprovement driver that offers maximum distance and forgiveness in a clean, traditionallooking clubhead. Karsten solheim, founder of ping and a former engineer at general electric, set the stage for the manufacturing of high quality. Ping drivers provide high performing models year in and year out and consistently offers something for. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway. Only one coupon code is valid per customer per order. Get a great deal on your new or used ping driver when. For drivers pre2015 anser or i models were designed with the better players in mind, while the g. Ive been real happy with the g2 but wanted to see if there was a difference with the g5.
The rapture hybrids are available in lofts of 18, 21 and 24 degrees. Just a month later, the ping g2 driver has been used by mark hensby to win the pga tour john deere classic, by d. I tried some taylormades and it works better for me than the burner and the tour burner. Tommy fleetwood stranded in england as pga tour looks set to. Ping g30 10 driver excellent condition ping sent me this replacement for one that developed a fault, but i now prefer my callaway xr driver. In the eternal quest for more distance, golfers are always looking for the best driver. Ping g5 drivers in stock for next working day delivery. The drivers and shafts used by the top10 drivers on the pga tour. The titanium 460cc driver s internal weighting system is achieved by moving eight grams of weight from the crown and face to the sole. Com took a look into the driver setups of the top 10 players in the category of strokes gained. That said, it was a great driver in its day, maybe the best on the market at that time and probably underrated as well.
I think the newest ping driver is 7 generations down the road in the g series from the. Donal and the raider put a massive range of clubs through. The ping g5 is a good driver but you need to get used to it. When ping launched its g30 series at the greenbrier classic, the driver and metalwoods received a majority of the buzz and rightfully so. The g5 driver has a reputation for distance and accuracy on tee boxes around the world. Ping g5 driver 2nd swing golf used golf clubs, apparel.
A large head size and improved weight placement give the g5 driver a great moment of inertia for more stability, forgiveness and control. I chose the same shaft that my g2 driver has, the tfc 100. For every tour win with a ping putter, two goldplated replicas of the winning model are made. The center of gravity has been lowered in the club head to. Tungsten weighting closer to the face promotes low, stable spin. Shop our selection of ping drivers and find the perfect one to help you smash balls off the tee and down the fairway synonymous with innovation, quality and service in the world of golf, ping. Ping drivers golf clubs golfbidder used golf equipment. The ping g5 game improvement driver replaces the popular ping g2 driver. As a recipient of ping regional fitter of the year honors, 2nd swing golf has the tools and expertise to find you the perfect ping driver for your game.
New listing ping g series sf tec 10 driver right alta r. Driver and shaft information is based on what that player used in their. Does exactly what it says on the tin 5 out of 5 ping g5 driver 02 march 2007. For the g5, the half moon has been slimmed down and changed enough so that golfers will notice the difference. Times are achangin at ping, and the g5 family is the centerpiece of a grand drivertoputter introduction that is rarely seen in the golf industry these days. Our extensive inventory offers a wide array of drivers from some of the top brands in the industry. Whether you are new to the game or just want a new set of irons for the green, you can find the perfect clubs for you at pga tour superstore. One could argue that adams makes the best hybrid in. Actually the hybrid version of this shaft is the tfc 100h for those really picky folks. When browsing ping golf clubs, youll immediately notice patterns in their naming convention. Tommy fleetwood stranded in england as pga tour looks set to return in june.
Tungstenweighted with a forged face, creating a faster, more forgiving driver. Ultrathin crowns reposition the center of gravity low and back in the club head for increased forgiveness. Pings original rapture golf clubs introduced multi. Cosmetically the ping g5 driver looks different with an updated. Ping pink driver g400 specs the g400 is the next generation of ping drivers after the g2. For the g5, the half moon has been slimmed down and changed enough so that golfers will notice the. The offset version of the g5 driver, with a 14 inch of offset, is great for those golfers looking produce a draw. For all ability levels, the external weighting of the large, forgiving g20 driver helps launch the ball high with.
Ping golf is the golf club fitting leader in the industry and is taking customization of your clubs to the extreme. The ping gold putter vault is created to recognize ping putter wins by tour pros. The ping pink driver g400 accomplished the performance goal and then combined extraordinary function with the flamboyant appearance of pink. Just as a background, i used to play to around an 8 handicap, but now its a good day if i break 90. If rory wins next weekend then im getting a new driver like most of you. Ping g5 driver purchased october 2010 from 3 balls golf. Mid to highhandicap players were originally attracted by the maximumsize head 460cc and its forgiveness, and hardswinging low handicap players gravitated toward its punch off. Ping golf drivers generate incredible ball velocity and feature a lowspin design which minimizes curvature. This g series driver improves upon the very popular g2, featuring a more advanced weight placement for better launch and spin conditions. Ive switched to this driver in the autumn after having a 440sz cobra for a couple of years and the 370 unlimited before that. At golf avenue, you can find the latest models from the amazing ping. Points in a nationwide tour victory, and by karen stupples in her womens british open win. Ping g5 driver for sale in uk 11 used ping g5 drivers.
Ping rapture clubs can still be found available for sale used online today, including on offered by ping itself although the rapture v2 clubs are more common, given. I use a ping g2 driver and it is about the easiest club to hit in my bag and its scary long. All promotions and offers including free shipping exclude all new ping product. Pings original rapture golf clubs introduced multimaterial. Despite the limit on adjustability compared to some of the most current. Ping drivers provide high performing models year in and year out and consistently offers something for golfers of all skill levels. Ping routinely releases products on the gameimprovement side as well as producing club options for better players. Just a month later, the ping g2 driver has been used by mark. Donal and the raider put a massive range of clubs through their paces.
This g series driver improves upon the very popular g2. Shop new and used ping drivers from the fantastic selection available at 2nd swing. Find out whats in the bag of the latest pga tour winner. 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, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. The drives with the g5 consistently produced shots with between 300 to 500rpm less back spin than with the g2. The next generation ping womens driver maximizes forgiveness and distance through a higher moi, faster face and lighter overall club weight.
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