While we’ll eventually get around to discussing things like forgiveness, playability, and all-around solid performance the hallmarks of the G-series, the cutting to the chase of it dictates that we start with the most prominent feature of the new lineup. So take it for the great story that it is and move on. Then again, not everybody can hit it as far as X and Bubba. Of course, when the MyGolfSpy owner (Golfspy X) starts hitting balls over the huge fence with the G30 Driver PING built specifically to contain Bubba Watson’s monster drives, data or no data, we quickly get to thinking that PING might have something special. We’ll share some of the marketing angle with you, but ultimately we believe in the data and not much else. We like that.īubba Long.and I’m talking about more than just this storyĪs we’ve told you countless times, we are #Datacratic. Last month members of PING’s R&D Team invited us down to PING Headquarters in Phoenix Arizona to step us through the new lineup, and let us experience the new product for ourselves.Īs you might imagine, PING’s R&D guys spared us no detail. PING informs us that its Vortec Technology reduces drag by 37% at impact when combined with other aerodynamic features (turbulators and redesigned face/crown transition) of the driver, and drag is reduced by an average of 11% during the entire downswing.Īnother nice touch from PING is that it's once again launching a standard version (which we favoured and tested), an LS Tec (low spin) version for the higher swing speeds and steeper attack angles, and an SF Tec (Straight Flight) version for the slightly higher handicap players.Monday we gave you a first look at PING’s new G30 Series of metalwoods, and today we’re back with some actual details. With less turbulence when bringing the driver down, we felt we were able to get the clubhead down square at impact to the ball much more consistently. We felt much more in control of the head than before. Our favourite feature of the G driver, however, is the new Vortec Technology that better stabilises the head in the downswing through impact. 064' deeper to increase the MOI (6% higher top/bottom 1% higher heel/toe) in comparison to the former G30 driver.įor us, the new Dragon Fly Technology was helping us enjoy a much tighter offline dispersion against the G30 driver, a more consistent ball flight and an increase in distance. The weight has been re-allocated within the structure to move the CG position. PING G430 Irons Review: some MASSIVE changes in 2023!

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