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 second advancement that the g30 implements is the use of turbulator technology on the crown of each wood, which ping claims improves aerodynamics for. 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. Ping g25 is a very popular and one of the more expensive options.
An alltitanium head, the xr 16 performed exactly as callaway promised when jailbreak superseded it. I am a longtime ping iron guy, and have been playing my original version raptures for many years. Tungsten weighting closer to the face promotes low, stable spin. Ping routinely releases products on the gameimprovement side as well as producing club options for better players. Callaway xr16 driver suggestions for replacing the shaft.
Our equipment guru covers differences between the taylormade m1 and m2, callaway xr16 and great big bertha alpha 816, and ping g driver. 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. Get more distance and forgiveness off the tee add one of the best drivers of 2020 to your bag. It also happens to be one of golfs highestlaunching drivers, and more golfers do like the way it looks, sounds. The g30s predecessor, pings g25 driver, was one of the most awarded drivers in our 2014 gear trials. Reviews by mike chwasky, mark dee and brendan mohler. 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. 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. Fujkura speeder evolution 565 sflex like a diesel engine, george needed some time to warm up during his fitting. 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. I purchased in february 2016, my new driver callaway xr16 10.
The g30 drivers centre of gravity is the lowest and furthest back of any ping driver, ever. Callaway big bertha v series fairwayholz callaway xr fairwayholzer. Ping g400 max v callaway xr speed drivers golf monthly. 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. 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. Jun 08, 2015 the standard ping g30 is designed as a fullsized, 460 cc driver aimed at a wide array of golfers.
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. Sep 03, 2014 having read several websites i am torn between ping g30 and callaway xr irons. Jun 15, 2016 launch monitor numbers for the ping g30 the g30 launched with 2300 rpm and went nearly 300 yards. 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. Longest drive competition ping g30 vs callaway great big. Iave always played with titleist woods just always pleased my eye and found them solid. I have tried both out at the shop and both are giving me the same type shots but pings are cheaper. 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. This is accomplished by using pings turbulator technology that promotes more efficient air flow around the clubhead during the swing, ultimately. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such. 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. Ping g400 is a very popular option at the top of the price range.
G410 driver ping g410 lst driver ping i25 driver ping rhapsody driver. Tungstenweighted with a forged face, creating a faster, more forgiving driver. The next generation ping womens driver maximizes forgiveness and distance through a higher moi, faster face and lighter overall club weight. Plus, if you find a lower price on a driver somewhere else, well match it. The ping g30 isnt just hype, it delivers on its promises of faster ball speeds yet super forgiving. Longest drive competition ping g30 vs callaway great. 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. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the. This is accomplished by using ping s turbulator technology that promotes more efficient air flow around the clubhead during the swing, ultimately. 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.
The most noticeable feature of the g30 driver, both visually and. One thing i will say is the cally xr speed is beautiful behind the ball it sits lovely itas a real. Jun 19, 2018 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. Cobra max irons vs callaway xr irons for beginner clubs. Dec 02, 2014 hit 4 new drivers callaway bb alpha 815, titleist 915d2, taylormade r15, and ping g30 on the launch monitor. The ping g30 driver is the 7th incarnation of the range that started with the market leading ping g2 driver six years ago. Callaway mens xr 16 is a popular option on the higher end of the price range. Adam scott rocked up to the recent players championship in florida with an eightyearold driver. I was originally driven to buy the xr but now that the g30s are in the competition i cannot decide. I went and hit a bunch of clubs and ended up with ping g30 irons. The ping g30 driver is the 7 th generation of a line that started with the ping g2 driver six years ago.
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. Launch monitor numbers for the ping g30 the g30 launched with 2300 rpm and went nearly 300 yards. Crown turbulators in the 460cc head help generate greater clubhead speed and ball velocity for consistently longer drives that find the fairway. According to ping, its tour players are using between 0. Dick s sporting goods carries the latest drivers from the games top brands, like callaway, taylormade, cobra and more. Best drivers list because it is at least before the launch of the g30 in late july golfs most forgiving driver. 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. But once he did, he began pounding drives down the left center of the kingdoms range.
Speed without sacrifice, that is what the ping g30 driver offers. Photography by michael chini finding the perfect driver for you should be your new gears resolution. Longest drive comp callaway big bertha v series vs ping g30 driver subscribe to rick shiels golf pga for more golf gear. 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. Callaway xr speed driver vs xr16 national club golfer.
The new t9s face material is strong, lightweight and thin, optimizing face deflection for. Movableweight technology offers a simple way to customize your driver for a desired ball flight so you can hit a lot more fairways. The speed step crown has been fine tuned, reducing drag on the downswing, allowing you to swing the driver faster. I hit my driver set to the aforementioned specs, the xr 16 in stock stiff shaft. 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. 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. Each driver hits 2 rounds of 3 golf shots and which ever sends the golf ball the longest total distance. Pitting the callaway xr driver against the ping g30 driver to see who is the longest. G400 max vs g30 vs g20 vs g10 designer marty jertson told us.
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. Driver test ping g400 vs callaway epic vs taylormade m1. Obviously, the big piece of technology on the club are the turbulators. Highmoi model generates low, stable spin with the shotshaping control provided by.
Ping g30 v callaway xr irons to follow me on social media. 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. Ping g driver produkttest, empfehlung, preisvergleich golf post. Apr 24, 2015 todays comparison is between the ping g30 driver and the ping g25 driver. Jul 21, 2014 once again ping has had to wrestle with the issue of improving one of the best selling drivers in the market. Jul 23, 2018 an alltitanium head, the xr 16 performed exactly as callaway promised when jailbreak superseded it. If you want faster clubhead speeds and forgiveness then check out the ping g30, the forgivenator. Ping g30 ls tec driver vs ping g30 driver golf monthly. This 460cc driver combines the forgiveness that made its predecessor, the g25, so popular and increased distance by reducing drag. Apparently it is just built for outrageous speed and the race.
The standout feature of the g30 driver visually and technically is the turbulators that sit on the crown of the club. Out of the 3, the gbb felt the best and launched the exact trajectory i was looking for and went dead straight. 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. Ping g400 v ping g v ping g30 driver comparison golfsty. 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. The results callaway xr16 driver results callaway xr speed driver results. I tested the callaway xr speed driver with the new project x hzrdus blue shaft which is 65g and has a flex of 6. As always, you have to like the look of the driver at address so that you have confidence in your tee shot. 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. Ping has always prided itself on fitting and the g30 is no different. 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. 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. Almost half the price of the latest and greatest, but they work well for me. Best golf drivers 2020 curbside pickup available at dicks. Lastly, ping used a new t9s face material for the driver that has a high strengthtoweight ratio, giving the g30 a hotter, livelier face. Plus, if you find a lower price on a driver somewhere else, well match it with our best price guarantee. I tried different shafts for my swing speed and the bottom line was the 10. Longest drive competition ping g30 vs callaway great big bertha the format is very simple. Callaway has pushed the limits of artificial intelligence to find a driver design that could not have been conceived by any human. Hit 4 new drivers callaway bb alpha 815, titleist 915d2, taylormade r15, and ping g30 on the launch monitor. All of my epic testings were done with a neutral setting. Callaway steelhead xr 3wood comparison took place at the golf shack at moor allerton in leeds.
All of that aerodynamic blah blah blah manifests itself as. 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. 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. 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 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 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. 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. The most notable thing about the new g410 driver is that its the companys first adjustable driver model. I went for a driver fitting back in january to see if the epic could out do my ping g30 that i had been fitted for a year earlier.