Ping G, G LS Tec and SF Tec Drivers

[swizbeatz]

I might have missed it earlier in the thread - but speaking of digital lofting, has anyone checked the off the shelf lofts of any of these heads? I find it hard to choose a specific loft to request if you don't know the actual lofts of the heads that were used during a demo or fitting.

 

Any reputable fitter should have a loft/lie machine and the ability to check the loft on the head you are demo'ing.

 

Thanks. I appreciate the response but I am aware of that. Good advice for others, just not as helpful for me.

 

I would have thought the demo heads were digitally lofted-otherwise it would be pointless to hit a demo head and order based on results from that head.

 

I'd bet less than .1% of sales are digitally lofted, my pro didn't even know that was an option. So that wouldn't help the masses anyways. I'm just happy its an option that isn't offered by any other companies.

[Hifade]

I might have missed it earlier in the thread - but speaking of digital lofting, has anyone checked the off the shelf lofts of any of these heads? I find it hard to choose a specific loft to request if you don't know the actual lofts of the heads that were used during a demo or fitting.

 

Any reputable fitter should have a loft/lie machine and the ability to check the loft on the head you are demo'ing.

 

Thanks. I appreciate the response but I am aware of that. Good advice for others, just not as helpful for me.

 

I would have thought the demo heads were digitally lofted-otherwise it would be pointless to hit a demo head and order based on results from that head.

 

I'd bet less than .1% of sales are digitally lofted, my pro didn't even know that was an option. So that wouldn't help the masses anyways. I'm just happy its an option that isn't offered by any other companies.

 

Agreed, it's nice it's an option. However, I'd bet 99% of the players out there.....including on this site, would not be able to tell the difference, nor would it make a difference in their game. For example, having something digitally lofted at 9* when most of their OTR drivers stamped 9* probably measure between 9.5* and 10* makes more of a difference in the 6" between their ears than it does anywhere else. Just saying......

[jimes]

I would like to order my GLS to be the same loft as the demo I tested but I doubt the measuring technique used at the local golf shop is as precise as the digital method used at PING. Given the tolerance of +\- 1* that means if I just order it as the same stated loft it could come back as much as 2* higher or lower. I'm a 3 hdcp and that would make a noticable differance to me.

[RonSwanson]

For anyone who has ordered and received a digitally lofted head. What was your build tag like?

 

I just received mine, with other issues, but from what I can see on the build tag, I'm not sure loft was actually checked.

 

I placed my order to be digitally lofted to 9.5. The build tag shows a 9* head, hosel - "custom +.6", then down in custom options it says "CSTM OPTIONS: <digital loft/lie> -set to 9.5 deg.

 

The hosel position listed is throwing me because I didn't order the shaft installed at that position and the custom option wording says "set to 9.5". It gives me the feeling this is any old head stamped 9* set to the +.6 hosel setting.

 

Any help would be appreciated.

[Hifade]

I would like to order my GLS to be the same loft as the demo I tested but I doubt the measuring technique used at the local golf shop is as precise as the digital method used at PING. Given the tolerance of +\- 1* that means if I just order it as the same stated loft it could come back as much as 2* higher or lower. I'm a 3 hdcp and that would make a noticable differance to me.

 

PING's SOP is to produce product that, a majority of the time, has more loft than stated/stamped. You will not find a 9* stamped driver with 8* of actual loft; rather, most of the time, you will see the 9* stamps measuring 9.5* to 10*.

[RonSwanson]

For anyone who has ordered and received a digitally lofted head. What was your build tag like?

 

I just received mine, with other issues, but from what I can see on the build tag, I'm not sure loft was actually checked.

 

I placed my order to be digitally lofted to 9.5. The build tag shows a 9* head, hosel - "custom +.6", then down in custom options it says "CSTM OPTIONS: <digital loft/lie> -set to 9.5 deg.

 

The hosel position listed is throwing me because I didn't order the shaft installed at that position and the custom option wording says "set to 9.5". It gives me the feeling this is any old head stamped 9* set to the +.6 hosel setting.

 

Any help would be appreciated.

 

Here is the build sheet.

 

It's the completely wrong shaft as well, so I'm questioning everything at this point.

 

 

[jimes]

I would like to order my GLS to be the same loft as the demo I tested but I doubt the measuring technique used at the local golf shop is as precise as the digital method used at PING. Given the tolerance of +\- 1* that means if I just order it as the same stated loft it could come back as much as 2* higher or lower. I'm a 3 hdcp and that would make a noticable differance to me.

 

PING's SOP is to produce product that, a majority of the time, has more loft than stated/stamped. You will not find a 9* stamped driver with 8* of actual loft; rather, most of the time, you will see the 9* stamps measuring 9.5* to 10*.

 

If the error is on the side of extra loft that's better. I think I would be safe just ordering the OTR 9* but I would rather pay an extra $15 and remove all doubt.

[Geaux Gators]

It looks like to me that the tag states that it is 9.5 at the neutral setting. That's what you wanted right? I may not be reading it right but that is what it looked like to me.

[RonSwanson]

It looks like to me that the tag states that it is 9.5 at the neutral setting. That's what you wanted right? I may not be reading it right but that is what it looked like to me.

 

No, it's in the + setting, which I didn't order. That's why it makes me think it's just a stamped 9* head set in the + to make it "9.5".

[3_Jack_Par]

For those of you who have cut the driver down to your desired playing length, how are you getting the swing weight back up? Do the same weights fit the G as the G30? I am not afraid of some lead tape, but if I can order a heavier weight to screw in that would be nice...

If you order it from Ping, they'll put in the weight to get to your desired swingweight (if you specify that). Otherwise, you're probably going to have to order an aftermarket weight or throw on some lead tape. Unless something changed since last year, Ping doesn't sell the weights separately.

First of all, everyone should put cotton inside of their PING drivers. Sounds so much better. And, you can trace the weight onto some lead tape and cut it out, and just screw it on under the weight. Works great and dampens sound as well.

The cotton trick isn't technically legal unless you pack the head all the way full to the point where it can't move around. Whether anyone would ever check or be able to verify that if they did check is another thing altogether.

 

I honestly didn't mind the sound of my G30 LST (and the G LST isn't as loud, and sounds better to me), but when I cut it down and put in an aftermarket weight, the weight didn't have the rubber coating of the OEM weight, which make it sound really harsh. I put a rubber washer around the base of that weight and lined the weight port with lead tape, which further muted the sound. Unfortunately, at one point a piece of the tape came loose, and started rattling around. I thought something had broken loose inside the head, but I finally took the weight out to check and figured out what it was.

[wobgon]

The first folks that reported on these drivers made a big issue about how much quieter they were than G30.....Recently, i hear more people saying that the new ones sound worse which has been my finding..........What say you.

[Mcgeeno]

I got mine hotmelted right from the jump, so I'm digging the sound.

 

The truth is always in the middle though, I find.

 

Sound is a hard thing to really nail down, it can differ so much from person to person.

[3_Jack_Par]

The first folks that reported on these drivers made a big issue about how much quieter they were than G30.....Recently, i hear more people saying that the new ones sound worse which has been my finding..........What say you.

I thought it sounded less loud and metallic than the G30 LST. I hit both in the same session, so it was easy to compare.

[StarFleetGolfer]

The first folks that reported on these drivers made a big issue about how much quieter they were than G30.....Recently, i hear more people saying that the new ones sound worse which has been my finding..........What say you.

 

 

About the same to me, maybe a little louder in the G

[Peanut191]

Hitting my G30 LS side by side with the G LS, the G LS was not as loud and tinny sounding. This was in a launch monitor room and not outside, so I don't know if that would change anything, as I'd guess the G would be less loud outside as well. Now, maybe I wouldn't be able to notice the difference as much outside as I did in the hitting bay.

[BDoubleG]

Just got my first round in with the G. I've been hard pressed to find something to permanently beat out my 910D2, but I think this has finally done it. I was averaging 287 off the tee with the D2 last time I was out with it (I lose some distance with spin), and averaged 306 off the tee with the G. It also has a waaay better feel and sound than the G. It actually reminded me somewhat of the 910D2 off the face. Accuracy wasn't awful either...8/14 fairways, but I was never past the first cut, which is phenomenal for me.

[ekimox]

The first folks that reported on these drivers made a big issue about how much quieter they were than G30.....Recently, i hear more people saying that the new ones sound worse which has been my finding..........What say you.

 

Agreed. They still sound horrible. The standard G sounds a little better but the LS Tec is atrocious.

[Green_in_Reg]

The first folks that reported on these drivers made a big issue about how much quieter they were than G30.....Recently, i hear more people saying that the new ones sound worse which has been my finding..........What say you.

 

Agreed. They still sound horrible. The standard G sounds a little better but the LS Tec is atrocious.

I took mine to the range this morning and was amazed how loud it was. It did not seem that loud indoors! Which brings me to the topic that has been discussed over & over again... What is the best way to mute sound? Yarn? I had a G25 that had hot melt, but I'm interested in the yarn approach.

[Holy Moses]

The first folks that reported on these drivers made a big issue about how much quieter they were than G30.....Recently, i hear more people saying that the new ones sound worse which has been my finding..........What say you.

 

Sounds pretty much the same as the G30 to me...ear-piercing.

[wobgon]

Just got my first round in with the G. I've been hard pressed to find something to permanently beat out my 910D2, but I think this has finally done it. I was averaging 287 off the tee with the D2 last time I was out with it (I lose some distance with spin), and averaged 306 off the tee with the G. It also has a waaay better feel and sound than the G. It actually reminded me somewhat of the 910D2 off the face. Accuracy wasn't awful either...8/14 fairways, but I was never past the first cut, which is phenomenal for me.

I don't understand what you are saying.

[wobgon]

Hitting my G30 LS side by side with the G LS, the G LS was not as loud and tinny sounding. This was in a launch monitor room and not outside, so I don't know if that would change anything, as I'd guess the G would be less loud outside as well. Now, maybe I wouldn't be able to notice the difference as much outside as I did in the hitting bay.

You may be surprised when you get it outside.

[3woodvt]

I can't figure this sound thing out but believe what all are saying about the G LS. The G is very quiet for me...maybe its the B330s balls I'm playing with...anyway it's night and day difference vs the G30LS. Sounds the like the LS series continues to be an issue for ping. Performance continues to be outstanding which usually trumps everything else. Keep it coming. Guess more are going for the LS instead of G.

[Holy Moses]

Hitting my G30 LS side by side with the G LS, the G LS was not as loud and tinny sounding. This was in a launch monitor room and not outside, so I don't know if that would change anything, as I'd guess the G would be less loud outside as well. Now, maybe I wouldn't be able to notice the difference as much outside as I did in the hitting bay.

You may be surprised when you get it outside.

 

Yep. Way worse outside.

[drvrwdge]

Hotmelt. Had 5 grams added to me i25 and its night and day. Sound like a shotgun blast on video ha.

 

I know the i wasn't as loud as the G30 but hotmelt is the way to go.

 

[3woodvt]

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Hitting my G30 LS side by side with the G LS, the G LS was not as loud and tinny sounding. This was in a launch monitor room and not outside, so I don't know if that would change anything, as I'd guess the G would be less loud outside as well. Now, maybe I wouldn't be able to notice the difference as much outside as I did in the hitting bay.
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You may be surprised when you get it outside.[/quote]

Yep. Way worse outside.
[/quote]Man I wish Ping would have went with a new letter....all this G30 G GLs G30LS....gets a little confusing....

G is quiet
G LS is same as G30LS or G30....I think I've interpreted all this correctly. I'm going to have to hit a G LS after reading all this to confirm....Glad I got the G

[Holy Moses]

Hotmelt. Had 5 grams added to me i25 and its night and day. Sound like a shotgun blast on video ha.

 

I know the i wasn't as loud as the G30 but hotmelt is the way to go.

 

 

Sounded like a wedge

[wobgon]

Hitting my G30 LS side by side with the G LS, the G LS was not as loud and tinny sounding. This was in a launch monitor room and not outside, so I don't know if that would change anything, as I'd guess the G would be less loud outside as well. Now, maybe I wouldn't be able to notice the difference as much outside as I did in the hitting bay.

You may be surprised when you get it outside.

 

Yep. Way worse outside.

Man I wish Ping would have went with a new letter....all this G30 G GLs G30LS....gets a little confusing....

 

G is quiet

G LS is same as G30LS or G30....I think I've interpreted all this correctly. I'm going to have to hit a G LS after reading all this to confirm....Glad I got the G

G wizz.......

[drvrwdge]

Hotmelt. Had 5 grams added to me i25 and its night and day. Sound like a shotgun blast on video ha.

 

I know the i wasn't as loud as the G30 but hotmelt is the way to go.

 

 

Sounded like a wedge

 

A wedge??

[Peanut191]

Hitting my G30 LS side by side with the G LS, the G LS was not as loud and tinny sounding. This was in a launch monitor room and not outside, so I don't know if that would change anything, as I'd guess the G would be less loud outside as well. Now, maybe I wouldn't be able to notice the difference as much outside as I did in the hitting bay.

You may be surprised when you get it outside.

Well, I've been playing a lot less recently and the very slight difference in numbers really didn't give me a reason to want to even try to bring a demo outdoors for a round to try out. On the bright side, the G head did look better shape-wise compared to the G30. Just wish they would have hidden the whole "dragonfly" thing. The new one is a great club, but I just didn't see enough difference to sway me into even trying it out on the course. Could be my loss, but I'll live with it. Like anything else, it can be enough difference for many guys to get one, just not for me.

[gambit]

Hotmelt. Had 5 grams added to me i25 and its night and day. Sound like a shotgun blast on video ha.

 

I know the i wasn't as loud as the G30 but hotmelt is the way to go.

 

 

Sounded like a wedge

 

A wedge??

 

More like a driver wedge.