One thing i will say is the cally xr speed is beautiful behind the ball it sits lovely itas a real. The g30 drivers centre of gravity is the lowest and furthest back of any ping driver, ever. G400 max vs g30 vs g20 vs g10 designer marty jertson told us. Launch monitor numbers for the ping g30 the g30 launched with 2300 rpm and went nearly 300 yards. Callaway has pushed the limits of artificial intelligence to find a driver design that could not have been conceived by any human. Ping g400 v ping g v ping g30 driver comparison golfsty. Longest drive competition ping g30 vs callaway great big bertha the format is very simple.
Tungstenweighted with a forged face, creating a faster, more forgiving driver. 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. But once he did, he began pounding drives down the left center of the kingdoms range. Plus, if you find a lower price on a driver somewhere else, well match it with our best price guarantee. Callaway steelhead xr 3wood comparison took place at the golf shack at moor allerton in leeds. Best golf drivers 2020 curbside pickup available at dicks. I tested the callaway xr speed driver with the new project x hzrdus blue shaft which is 65g and has a flex of 6. 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. Ping g25 is a very popular and one of the more expensive options.
Sep 03, 2014 having read several websites i am torn between ping g30 and callaway xr irons. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as taylormade r15 460 or callaway big bertha alpha 815. Aldila vs proto 60 stiff flex driver shaft fits ping g30 g. Once again ping has had to wrestle with the issue of improving one of the best selling drivers in the market. I left with the callaway xr os with an upgraded version of the available recoil graphite shaft i went with the recoil es 760 in the f3 flex. Ping g driver produkttest, empfehlung, preisvergleich golf post. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as katana voltio iii driver or cobra golf king ltd. Callaway xr speed driver vs xr16 national club golfer. Reviews by mike chwasky, mark dee and brendan mohler. Callaway xr16 driver suggestions for replacing the shaft. The most noticeable feature of the g30 driver, both visually and. 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 tech driver has a 460cc clubhead with weight positioned strategically in the heel and a lighter swingweight that combine to improve shot bend by 12 yards in player testing. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such. The ping g30 driver is the 7 th generation of a line that started with the ping g2 driver six years ago. The speed step crown has been fine tuned, reducing drag on the downswing, allowing you to swing the driver faster. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as cobra golf king f9 or callaway mens xr 16. Continue to read about the advancements the ping is making in the golf club market. An alltitanium head, the xr 16 performed exactly as callaway promised when jailbreak superseded it. Apr 24, 2015 todays comparison is between the ping g30 driver and the ping g25 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. Todays comparison is between the ping g30 driver and the ping g25 driver.
I am a longtime ping iron guy, and have been playing my original version raptures for many years. G410 driver ping g410 lst driver ping i25 driver ping rhapsody driver. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the. The next generation ping womens driver maximizes forgiveness and distance through a higher moi, faster face and lighter overall club weight. 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. All of that aerodynamic blah blah blah manifests itself as. Jul 23, 2018 an alltitanium head, the xr 16 performed exactly as callaway promised when jailbreak superseded it. The ping g30 driver is the 7th incarnation of the range that started with the market leading ping g2 driver six years ago. It also happens to be one of golfs highestlaunching drivers, and more golfers do like the way it looks, sounds.
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 had a driver fitting today at my local range i went in with a open mind but i sort have had my mind set on a ping g400 max. Driver test ping g400 vs callaway epic vs taylormade m1. Jun 15, 2016 launch monitor numbers for the ping g30 the g30 launched with 2300 rpm and went nearly 300 yards.
Photography by michael chini finding the perfect driver for you should be your new gears resolution. Crown turbulators reduce aerodynamic drag to help increase clubhead speed and ball velocity for gaining distance, and lofts are adjustable plus or minus 1 degree. Out of the 3, the gbb felt the best and launched the exact trajectory i was looking for and went dead straight. Tungsten weighting closer to the face promotes low, stable spin.
This is accomplished by using pings turbulator technology that promotes more efficient air flow around the clubhead during the swing, ultimately. I went and hit a bunch of clubs and ended up with ping g30 irons. Ping g30 ls tec driver vs ping g30 driver golf monthly. Crown turbulators in the 460cc head help generate greater clubhead speed and ball velocity for consistently longer drives that find the fairway. Hit 4 new drivers callaway bb alpha 815, titleist 915d2, taylormade r15, and ping g30 on the launch monitor.
I purchased in february 2016, my new driver callaway xr16 10. Our equipment guru covers differences between the taylormade m1 and m2, callaway xr16 and great big bertha alpha 816, and ping g driver. Apparently it is just built for outrageous speed and the race. The xr16 was the first driver callaway created in conjunction with boeing with a speed step crown to improve aerodynamics weve got similar technologies in the xr speed to help it move faster on the downswing. Almost half the price of the latest and greatest, but they work well for me. Callaway xr vs ping g30 iron custom fit i went to the golf usa shop where i know a guy that works there is a great fitter, very popular guy. Unlike the last few drivers callaway has released, the xr has no gravity core, no moveable weights or any other centre of gravity cg moving technology. Longest drive competition ping g30 vs callaway great. The callaway xr 16 pro driver was just three yards behind the other two models, perhaps because it generated around 150 rpm more spin than both the m1 and ping g ls tec. Longest drive competition ping g30 vs callaway great big. The new t9s face material is strong, lightweight and thin, optimizing face deflection for. 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. If you want faster clubhead speeds and forgiveness then check out the ping g30, the forgivenator. I have tried both out at the shop and both are giving me the same type shots but pings are cheaper.
Callaway big bertha v series fairwayholz callaway xr fairwayholzer. Ping g30 v callaway xr irons to follow me on social media. Adam scott rocked up to the recent players championship in florida with an eightyearold driver. Ping g400 max v callaway xr speed drivers golf monthly. Ping has always prided itself on fitting and the g30 is no different. Jul 21, 2014 once again ping has had to wrestle with the issue of improving one of the best selling drivers in the market. 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. Cobra max irons vs callaway xr irons for beginner clubs. It generated just 3mph less ball speed and between fivesix yards less carry than the rogue, which considering the cost of a new driver is actually pretty reasonable. The ping g30 isnt just hype, it delivers on its promises of faster ball speeds yet super forgiving. This 460cc driver combines the forgiveness that made its predecessor, the g25, so popular and increased distance by reducing drag. 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.
That fits with pings recommendation that golfers will get the best performance from a g driver if they use less loft than they needed with g30 models. The standout feature of the g30 driver visually and technically is the turbulators that sit on the crown of the club. Jan 11, 2016 compared to the g30, the g driver provides a 37% reduction in drag when the face is in the square position as wed like it to be at impact, and an 11% reduction during the downswing. Longest drive comp callaway big bertha v series vs ping g30 driver subscribe to rick shiels golf pga for more golf gear. I tried different shafts for my swing speed and the bottom line was the 10. The results callaway xr16 driver results callaway xr speed driver results. Speed without sacrifice, that is what the ping g30 driver offers. According to ping, its tour players are using between 0. Plus, if you find a lower price on a driver somewhere else, well match it. Ping routinely releases products on the gameimprovement side as well as producing club options for better players. The most notable thing about the new g410 driver is that its the companys first adjustable driver model. Callaway mens xr 16 is a popular option on the higher end of the price range.
Get more distance and forgiveness off the tee add one of the best drivers of 2020 to your bag. The g30s predecessor, pings g25 driver, was one of the most awarded drivers in our 2014 gear trials. Ping g400 vs callaway epic vs taylormade m1 vs titleist 917 watch our headtohead test of the biggest drivers of 2017, as golf monthly digital editor neil tappin hits the ping g400, callaway epic, taylormade m1 and titleist 917 on a foresight sports gc2 launch monitor. Obviously, the big piece of technology on the club are the turbulators. At first, it looked as though george might post a ridiculous distance gain with a taylormade m1 460. The ping g30 driver is the 7th incarnation of the range that started with the market leading ping g2 driver six years ago 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. 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. Best drivers list because it is at least before the launch of the g30 in late july golfs most forgiving driver. Iave always played with titleist woods just always pleased my eye and found them solid. Lastly, ping used a new t9s face material for the driver that has a high strengthtoweight ratio, giving the g30 a hotter, livelier face. Each driver hits 2 rounds of 3 golf shots and which ever sends the golf ball the longest total distance. Callaway xr 16 driver designed in collaboration with the engineers at boeing, the xr 16 is the most aerodynamic 460cc driver callaway have ever produced.
The xr16 was the first driver callaway created in conjunction with boeing with a speed step crown to improve aerodynamics weve got similar technologies in the xr. Dick s sporting goods carries the latest drivers from the games top brands, like callaway, taylormade, cobra and more. Movableweight technology offers a simple way to customize your driver for a desired ball flight so you can hit a lot more fairways. Ping g400 is a very popular option at the top of the price range. Pitting the callaway xr driver against the ping g30 driver to see who is the longest. All of my epic testings were done with a neutral setting. Dec 02, 2014 hit 4 new drivers callaway bb alpha 815, titleist 915d2, taylormade r15, and ping g30 on the launch monitor. Highmoi model generates low, stable spin with the shotshaping control provided by. I hit my driver set to the aforementioned specs, the xr 16 in stock stiff shaft. Jan 14, 2015 the callaway xr driver replaces the very successful x2 hot driver and it has a lot to live up to as the previous model was one of the best selling drivers in the market. Well i hit all of their demo clubs and the two that stood out the most as my favorites were the xr and the g30 irons. 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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