New Ping driver - 2017

[mbbrewer]

New paint job, same driver.

 

We have already reached distance Nirvana. The only way to improve on the driver is to get fitted, get the right shaft, and practice.

What a wet blanket

[JoeyD12]

Sarcasm shows ignorance.

 

Or intelligence.

[Konklifer]

Sarcasm shows ignorance.

 

That's deep.

[gvogel]

Remarkable how some people can confidently dismiss the performance potential of a golf club that they have not tried.

 

And also how some people can confidently exclaim the performance potential of a golf club that they have not tried.

 

Personally, it will come down to how the stock shaft works, for me. I would prefer a little heavier than the Alta.

[GarrettFM]

Remarkable how some people can confidently dismiss the performance potential of a golf club that they have not tried.

 

And also how some people can confidently exclaim the performance potential of a golf club that they have not tried.

 

Personally, it will come down to how the stock shaft works, for me. I would prefer a little heavier than the Alta.

 

Yeah, no, I don't see anyone saying that this will definitely be the best driver. I just see people who are excited to try it -- which, given Ping's record, is reasonable. I was addressing the few who are dismissing the G400 out of hand.

 

I don't get along with the Alta shaft either. The heavier "Tour" shafts work much better for me, and imo are just damn good shafts, period.

[reg1900]

Is it definitely 445cc? Or is still 460 but looks smaller than previous G drivers due to design?

 

Ping has recently really stretched the body of their drivers to get that weight as far back, if you put a Callaway next to a G driver you'd think the Ping is 550cc and the Callaway 400cc. But both are 460.

[Kball10]

Any thoughts as to when this driver will be available for a fitting?

[J13]

Remarkable how some people can confidently dismiss the performance potential of a golf club that they have not tried.

 

And also how some people can confidently exclaim the performance potential of a golf club that they have not tried.

 

Personally, it will come down to how the stock shaft works, for me. I would prefer a little heavier than the Alta.

 

I would then go to their tour shaft.

[Holy Moses]

Looks like a very similar head shape to the Ping G. But a nice new color so that should add 5-6 mph in ball speed.

 

5-6? Try 1-2 for most everyone. And 1-2 is pretty darn good.

[psygolf]

Is it definitely 445cc? Or is still 460 but looks smaller than previous G drivers due to design?

 

Ping has recently really stretched the body of their drivers to get that weight as far back, if you put a Callaway next to a G driver you'd think the Ping is 550cc and the Callaway 400cc. But both are 460.

It is definitely 445(-ish)

[psygolf]

Any thoughts as to when this driver will be available for a fitting?

mid-July(-ish)

[psygolf]

Champ(a) using it on the range, couldn't watch to see if it was in play. Leading the tourney in driving distance & longest drive, I believe.

[TheMoneyShot]

Better photos here...

 

http://golfweek.com/...-at-erin-hills/

 

And Bubba's version

 

http://www.golf.com/equipment/2017/06/12/bubba-watson-spotted-new-ping-g400-driver-erin-hills

 

Thanks for the pics.

 

The looks/feel of Ping drivers have never been my preference at all. I hate those ugly turbulators on the crown. Still looking forward to

testing the new model though.

[snagy2000]

Champ(a) using it on the range, couldn't watch to see if it was in play. Leading the tourney in driving distance & longest drive, I believe.

 

He used it off 1st tee.

[TheMoneyShot]

Champ(a) using it on the range, couldn't watch to see if it was in play. Leading the tourney in driving distance & longest drive, I believe.

 

The guy is a total beast off the tee. What is he averaging with the G400 this week?

[agebert28]

Champ(a) using it on the range, couldn't watch to see if it was in play. Leading the tourney in driving distance & longest drive, I believe.

 

The guy is a total beast off the tee. What is he averaging with the G400 this week?

 

They said on the broadcast somewhere around 338 I believe

[TheMoneyShot]

Champ(a) using it on the range, couldn't watch to see if it was in play. Leading the tourney in driving distance & longest drive, I believe.

 

The guy is a total beast off the tee. What is he averaging with the G400 this week?

 

They said on the broadcast somewhere around 338 I believe

 

Wow, very impressive!

 

What driver was he using before the G400?

[I'_rather_be_golfing]

Anyone know the release price of the driver? I kinda told my wife it's $399. I hope I'm right.

[Stetson]

Anyone know the release price of the driver? I kinda told my wife it's $399. I hope I'm right.

 

That would make it among the cheapest off al major OEMS. G30 was $350, G was $400, thus 450 wouldn't surprise me.

[sandy]

Anyone know the release price of the driver? I kinda told my wife it's $399. I hope I'm right.

 

That would make it among the cheapest off al major OEMS. G30 was $350, G was $400, thus 450 wouldn't surprise me.

 

$429.00 (+$75 for shaft upgrades.)

[tbowles411]

Anyone know the release price of the driver? I kinda told my wife it's $399. I hope I'm right.

You really did that wrong. Go high man! Then when it's less, say you saved her money! See! Everyone wins!

[tbowles411]

Anyone know the release price of the driver? I kinda told my wife it's $399. I hope I'm right.

 

That would make it among the cheapest off al major OEMS. G30 was $350, G was $400, thus 450 wouldn't surprise me.

 

$429.00 (+$75 for shaft upgrades.)

That's reasonable.

[I'_rather_be_golfing]

Anyone know the release price of the driver? I kinda told my wife it's $399. I hope I'm right.

You really did that wrong. Go high man! Then when it's less, say you saved her money! See! Everyone wins!

HA, I low balled her knowing that if I told her it was $500. I'd have an imprint of the back of her hand.

[moonshine]

Champ(a) using it on the range, couldn't watch to see if it was in play. Leading the tourney in driving distance & longest drive, I believe.

Glad you mentioned this...I guess he started having back issues at age 16. Foley claiming phenom status...

[drbonesvt]

Anyone know the release price of the driver? I kinda told my wife it's $399. I hope I'm right.

 

That would make it among the cheapest off al major OEMS. G30 was $350, G was $400, thus 450 wouldn't surprise me.

 

$429.00 (+$75 for shaft upgrades.)

 

+50 for wrx order , measured head

[Stetson]

Anyone know the release price of the driver? I kinda told my wife it's $399. I hope I'm right.

 

That would make it among the cheapest off al major OEMS. G30 was $350, G was $400, thus 450 wouldn't surprise me.

 

$429.00 (+$75 for shaft upgrades.)

 

+50 for wrx order , measured head

 

I'm unfamiliar with this. Are you saying for an extra $50 you can get a head to exact specs rather than what rolls of the production line?

 

If so, what specs are you able to dictate?

[Jrweber77]

Anyone know the release price of the driver? I kinda told my wife it's $399. I hope I'm right.

 

That would make it among the cheapest off al major OEMS. G30 was $350, G was $400, thus 450 wouldn't surprise me.

 

$429.00 (+$75 for shaft upgrades.)

 

+50 for wrx order , measured head

 

I'm unfamiliar with this. Are you saying for an extra $50 you can get a head to exact specs rather than what rolls of the production line?

 

If so, what specs are you able to dictate?

and you're better than the engineer's at Ping how?? Nobody's that good ... no offense

[Stetson]

 

Now I am very confused. Who implied that?

 

I was asking if you can specify 10.5*, D2.5, 1.5* open etc... we all now what rolls off the production line can be +/- 1.5* in loft, lie or angle

[I'_rather_be_golfing]

 

Now I am very confused. Who implied that?

 

I was asking if you can specify 10.5*, D2.5, 1.5* open etc... we all now what rolls off the production line can be +/- 1.5* in loft, lie or angle

I understood what you were saying and I was wondering the same thing.

[Tzoid]

Now I am very confused. Who implied that?

 

I was asking if you can specify 10.5*, D2.5, 1.5* open etc... we all now what rolls off the production line can be +/- 1.5* in loft, lie or angle

I understood what you were saying and I was wondering the same thing.

 

I seriously doubt they will have any more option than the G as far as heads . Hell how about some more shaft options...........