Ping G410

[nova6868]

Put me down as a guy that would love to see re-done TiSi tec fairway woods

 

Some of these were very long, but I heard later that due to manufacturing issues/tolerance, quite a few of them had an illegal COR. So that's not coming back.

 

[gibsonsg4]

got some info today from my local clubfitter, they tested them last week

 

- much smoother crown, no more turbulators etc much more like a classic driver

 

- color scheme is black and red

 

- movable weights at the back

[Stanks]

got some info today from my local clubfitter, they tested them last week

 

- much smoother crown, no more turbulators etc much more like a classic driver

 

- color scheme is black and red

 

- movable weights at the back

 

I don't know how to feel about that. I actually rather enjoy the crown layout with the accents. It can help to line up the ball.

[mosesgolf]

is Ping following the old TM business model of regularly releasing new equipment? I for one like it. :D

[GoGoErky]

is Ping following the old TM business model of regularly releasing new equipment? I for one like it. :D

 

No they have and are on 18-24 month cycle. A few times like the first lst head and the g400 Max we’re outside of that but it’s nice to see with the max they are holding to that timeline too

[norge5]

got some info today from my local clubfitter, they tested them last week

 

- much smoother crown, no more turbulators etc much more like a classic driver

 

- color scheme is black and red

 

- movable weights at the back

I know it's not important but I don't care for black and red scheme in general. Nothing against titleist but I think of black and red as titleist. Have to see it.

[gibsonsg4]

got some info today from my local clubfitter, they tested them last week

 

- much smoother crown, no more turbulators etc much more like a classic driver

 

- color scheme is black and red

 

- movable weights at the back

I know it's not important but I don't care for black and red scheme in general. Nothing against titleist but I think of black and red as titleist. Have to see it.

 

dunno, my guy said it looks awesome and the performance was awesome as well, better than g400

[Socrates]

got some info today from my local clubfitter, they tested them last week

 

- much smoother crown, no more turbulators etc much more like a classic driver

 

- color scheme is black and red

 

- movable weights at the back

Your local club fitter needs to pay better attention (or stop drinking before happy hour). The G410's still have turbulators. The dragonfly is gone - at least outwardly.

[Green Valley]

Saw them first hand yesterday. Definitely impressive. Wouldn't let me take pictures though

 

Did you see the irons?

[Wooderson]

Saw them first hand yesterday. Definitely impressive. Wouldn't let me take pictures though

 

Did you see the irons?

 

Yes need G iron info!!! G series with I series offset and they will be in the bag.

[braincramp52]

got some info today from my local clubfitter, they tested them last week

 

- much smoother crown, no more turbulators etc much more like a classic driver

 

- color scheme is black and red

 

- movable weights at the back

I know it's not important but I don't care for black and red scheme in general. Nothing against titleist but I think of black and red as titleist. Have to see it.

 

dunno, my guy said it looks awesome and the performance was awesome as well, better than g400

 

 

I'll be the judge of that! :) I don't know how they could perform better than the G400 unless a person was fitted better.

[steve 67]

Is G410 MAX coming. I read no, but a search of some pictures for G410 found they trademarked G410 MAX, so??? (didn't find any pictures)

 

https://www.trademarkia.com/company-karsten-manufacturing-corporation-673573-page-1-2

[tbone18]

maybe in 2020. That's when G400 Max is due for replacement.

[MojoEd]

maybe in 2020. That's when G400 Max is due for replacement.

 

If they stick to the 18 month schedule, then it could be as early as fall 2019 for the max driver and g700 irons.

[matchavez]

Is G410 MAX coming. I read no, but a search of some pictures for G410 found they trademarked G410 MAX, so??? (didn't find any pictures)

 

https://www.trademar...673573-page-1-2

 

I just love the category:

 

Class (028) - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.

[Nixhex524]

got some info today from my local clubfitter, they tested them last week

 

- much smoother crown, no more turbulators etc much more like a classic driver

 

- color scheme is black and red

 

- movable weights at the back

I know it's not important but I don't care for black and red scheme in general. Nothing against titleist but I think of black and red as titleist. Have to see it.

 

dunno, my guy said it looks awesome and the performance was awesome as well, better than g400

 

I have bought into this too many times... Even if it's true, the G400 is so good its not like losing anything by sticking with it. I do like black and red though, will be interested to see it, but I refuse to keep buying into the hype!!!

[cardoustie]

If it comes with heel and toe weights like the old TM stuff I would be amped. Fixed weights better than sliding in my opinion

[Dunny51]

I was watching a TXG YouTube video and Ian said the new Ping drivers don’t look anything like the G400 drivers, for what it’s worth

[matchavez]

I was watching a TXG YouTube video and Ian said the new Ping drivers don't look anything like the G400 drivers, for what it's worth

 

Well, we can confirm that everyone says the adjustability neck is new and not backwards compatible...

[Socrates]

I was watching a TXG YouTube video and Ian said the new Ping drivers don’t look anything like the G400 drivers, for what it’s worth

The only outward difference when you look down in the address position, is the dragonfly is absent. Same profile and colour. Only when you flip it over, do you see the real difference. Tim Clarke would likely boot it off D vs D because it doesn’t have enough shelf appeal. ;)

[bear87]

Saw them first hand yesterday. Definitely impressive. Wouldn't let me take pictures though

 

Did you see the irons?

 

Yes need G iron info!!! G series with I series offset and they will be in the bag.

 

+1 for this potential set up. Would love the G400 irons, but my misses are LEFT. Less offset and G level forgiveness--sign me up.

[eerogolf]

Ping does have a trademark for Blueprint. So maybe they will stay with that for the irons if they make them for production.

[Clarinetmonster2]

This is not meant to be a snarky question at all. I'm just wondering about what is so fantastic about the G400 series drivers? I have hit the full lineup save the SFT and I liked how forging they were and easy to hit but I definitely found the distance lacking, esp compared to the long guys like my TS2 and the Rogue. I found my TS2 to be comparably long to the Rogue but comparably forgiving and straight to the G400 in general. I believe it was between 10-15 yard difference between G400 and the TS2 for me. Granted my TS2 was custom fit and the G400's we were just going with whatever shafts they had there.

The reason I'm asking is I've heard so many say that the G400 is the best driver ever, or that they've ever hit etc. I feel like I'm missing something.

[BMuller23]

This is not meant to be a snarky question at all. I'm just wondering about what is so fantastic about the G400 series drivers? I have hit the full lineup save the SFT and I liked how forging they were and easy to hit but I definitely found the distance lacking, esp compared to the long guys like my TS2 and the Rogue. I found my TS2 to be comparably long to the Rogue but comparably forgiving and straight to the G400 in general. I believe it was between 10-15 yard difference between G400 and the TS2 for me. Granted my TS2 was custom fit and the G400's we were just going with whatever shafts they had there.

The reason I'm asking is I've heard so many say that the G400 is the best driver ever, or that they've ever hit etc. I feel like I'm missing something.

Can’t do apples to apples comparison with one club you were fit for versus one you hit with whatever shaft they had. I would argue with the G400 max it is more crucial to get fit to see the full potential due to the high launch and relative higher spin. With that being said I did feel like the max was far superior on bad shots compared to the rogue and every bit as long in my case. Haven’t hit TS line yet but haven’t heard anything on here other than that Titleist did a pretty good job with it.

[GoGoErky]

This is not meant to be a snarky question at all. I'm just wondering about what is so fantastic about the G400 series drivers? I have hit the full lineup save the SFT and I liked how forging they were and easy to hit but I definitely found the distance lacking, esp compared to the long guys like my TS2 and the Rogue. I found my TS2 to be comparably long to the Rogue but comparably forgiving and straight to the G400 in general. I believe it was between 10-15 yard difference between G400 and the TS2 for me. Granted my TS2 was custom fit and the G400's we were just going with whatever shafts they had there.

The reason I'm asking is I've heard so many say that the G400 is the best driver ever, or that they've ever hit etc. I feel like I'm missing something.

Can’t do apples to apples comparison with one club you were fit for versus one you hit with whatever shaft they had. I would argue with the G400 max it is more crucial to get fit to see the full potential due to the high launch and relative higher spin. With that being said I did feel like the max was far superior on bad shots compared to the rogue and every bit as long in my case. Haven’t hit TS line yet but haven’t heard anything on here other than that Titleist did a pretty good job with it.

 

Agree on the max, it’s a head that with the right shaft will deliver some good forgiveness and distance.

 

In my limited time with both ts2/3 and trying a few shafts it wasn’t able to hang with my g400. Going to do a fitting in the spring but the g400 is just too good

[QuigleyDU]

is Ping following the old TM business model of regularly releasing new equipment? I for one like it. :D

 

ping is basically yearly, this past year they released the g400 then a few months later the max. which in my mind is essentially the same club so i will call it one release. and for what it is worth TM has significantly slowed their releases.

[Valtiel]

This is not meant to be a snarky question at all. I'm just wondering about what is so fantastic about the G400 series drivers? I have hit the full lineup save the SFT and I liked how forging they were and easy to hit but I definitely found the distance lacking, esp compared to the long guys like my TS2 and the Rogue. I found my TS2 to be comparably long to the Rogue but comparably forgiving and straight to the G400 in general. I believe it was between 10-15 yard difference between G400 and the TS2 for me. Granted my TS2 was custom fit and the G400's we were just going with whatever shafts they had there.

The reason I'm asking is I've heard so many say that the G400 is the best driver ever, or that they've ever hit etc. I feel like I'm missing something.

 

The G400s pushed the MOI envelope a huge amount. If the 400's you were hitting were shorter then they weren't setup properly, which you basically admitted.

[GoGoErky]

is Ping following the old TM business model of regularly releasing new equipment? I for one like it. :D

 

ping is basically yearly, this past year they released the g400 then a few months later the max. which in my mind is essentially the same club so i will call it one release. and for what it is worth TM has significantly slowed their releases.

 

Ping is every 18-24 months. How has TM slowed releases? They’ve released a new m family of clubs every year and were releasing the r woods every year before that. Only change they’ve really made is keeping 730, 770, 790 irons while adding 760 so we will get two years with most of the p series. Only big change from any of the companies is Callaway going to an 18-24 month cycle on each line even though they release various iron lineups each year

[QuigleyDU]

is Ping following the old TM business model of regularly releasing new equipment? I for one like it. :D

 

ping is basically yearly, this past year they released the g400 then a few months later the max. which in my mind is essentially the same club so i will call it one release. and for what it is worth TM has significantly slowed their releases.

 

Ping is every 18-24 months. How has TM slowed releases? They've released a new m family of clubs every year and were releasing the r woods every year before that. Only change they've really made is keeping 730, 770, 790 irons while adding 760 so we will get two years with most of the p series. Only big change from any of the companies is Callaway going to an 18-24 month cycle on each line even though they release various iron lineups each year

 

if i remember correctly, and that is a big if. they used to release multiple drivers per year. they would release one, then a variant, than a tp, Then something else. maybe that was just the stereotype.

[GoGoErky]

is Ping following the old TM business model of regularly releasing new equipment? I for one like it. :D

 

ping is basically yearly, this past year they released the g400 then a few months later the max. which in my mind is essentially the same club so i will call it one release. and for what it is worth TM has significantly slowed their releases.

 

Ping is every 18-24 months. How has TM slowed releases? They've released a new m family of clubs every year and were releasing the r woods every year before that. Only change they've really made is keeping 730, 770, 790 irons while adding 760 so we will get two years with most of the p series. Only big change from any of the companies is Callaway going to an 18-24 month cycle on each line even though they release various iron lineups each year

 

if i remember correctly, and that is a big if. they used to release multiple drivers per year. they would release one, then a variant, than a tp, Then something else. maybe that was just the stereotype.

 

I do remember that happening but I think it wasn’t the norm. But there’s definitely that stereotype for a few brands even if not reality