G425 Driver Owners/Testers...Which stock shaft?

[dach818]

1 hour ago, IL2AZ said:

Just went through this with Ping.  I bought the G425 LST driver and Max 3 wood and those grips are borderline unplayable due to the flexing in the butt cap if you play near the end of grip as I do.  I live in Phoenix so I went to the factory and showed them and they told me it was within spec.  Had to pay for a new shaft for the driver because they wanted to add an extension and regrip with non Arrcos in the driver.  Pretty disappointing.  The 3 wood I just told them to regrip as I don't mind a little shorter 3 wood, but wanted both clubs to be the stock swing weight.  How on earth they feel it is acceptable for a grip to flex that much is beyond me.

That's terrible.  After reading this thread, I noticed the same thing on my driver.  It sucks that we either have to get the shaft extended or play it shorter once the grip has to be replaced.  If I had known, I would have ordered my driver +1/2 in length to account for this.

 

[tbone18]

3 hours ago, dach818 said:

That's terrible.  After reading this thread, I noticed the same thing on my driver.  It sucks that we either have to get the shaft extended or play it shorter once the grip has to be replaced.  If I had known, I would have ordered my driver +1/2 in length to account for this.

 

the easiest solution is if you are not going to use the Arccos grip then order with the stock tv 360.

[kess13]

https://www.golfworks.com/universal-golf-shaft-extensions/p/gw1047/
 

these are pretty easy to use with some epoxy.

[Chotia1991]

On 1/30/2021 at 1:04 PM, jeffrey r said:

 

I was killing time spec'ing things out on a G425 Max for a hoot, and saw the Rogue White 60 on TGW as a $200 up-charge, and on Golfusamanhattan and Carl's as no up-charge.  Not sure which is right, but it would seem odd that the 70 would be no up-charge, while the 60 would be an up-charge.  And for whatever reason, the AV Blue seems like an up-charge, while the AV Orange is no up-charge. 

 

Anyway, assuming the Rogue White 60 is in fact no up-charge, that could be a bit of a game-changer (for me at least).  That is a real, premium shaft that is playable by a wide range of golfers.

I just ordered my g425 max with the rogue white 70 because I saw it was free (couldnt believe it!)

 

I put in the special order notes to provide the Rogue white 60 stiff if possible because I didnt understand why they would charge $210 for the 60 and not the 70 lol

[ttm27]

The Arcos grips being stock is really annoying IMO.  With Cobra and Ping.  

[Htk084]

On 4/13/2021 at 2:20 AM, Chotia1991 said:

I just ordered my g425 max with the rogue white 70 because I saw it was free (couldnt believe it!)

 

I put in the special order notes to provide the Rogue white 60 stiff if possible because I didnt understand why they would charge $210 for the 60 and not the 70 lol

Did they ever get you that rogue 60?  Lol

[Celeras]

I was Googling this information because lately I have been feeling like my launch has gotten a little low with the Tensei Orange. I had a Tour with my G400 and was curious if that was the difference... shocked to see that chart say the Tensei is supposedly higher launching.

 

[ironhand]

I realize this thread is a bit dated but am in the same situation - I have a G400 and am considering the 425. Part of the reason is to get a shaft that better matches my age and ability. Just wondering if you did move to the G425 and, if so, we’re you happy with the transition? Thanks!

[erikro]

Any more updates on this topic? 

[Deep Sunoji]

On 1/30/2021 at 8:53 AM, The Frase said:

As a huge Ping driver fan who still games the G400, it is a forgone conclusion that I will be buying the G425 on February 4th.  I am curious to those who have hit this already, which stock shaft are you going with?  Obviously, I will get fitted properly and can make a more educated decision at that time, but I am looking for comparisons between the stock Alta CB Slate and the Tensei Orange CB.  Interesting to see from their own website and graphs that they are calling the Alta Mid Spin, Mid Launch and the Tensei Mid Spin and Mid High Launch.  Could that be accurate?  I am certainly intrigued by the Tensei and the added weight in butt of shaft and have read many positive reviews on this concept.  My challenge is that I am looking for higher launch so may have to go with the Alta.  Interestingly enough, I put the old Alta CB Blue in my G400 head as I didn't like the Alta copper shaft as it was a bit too whippy in the stiff shaft.  Perhaps getting the Alta Slate in the 45 1/4 vs. the 45 3/4 could tighten up the Alta and give me the best of both worlds.

 

Will find out for myself soon enough but looking for some feedback on what I can expect.          

What did you end up going with? Been playing G425 Max 9 degree, Alta CB 55 for about 4 months and the results have been amazing. Ball flight is a little higher but it could just be me as I tend to hit my irons and woods higher as well. PING’s Alta CB 55s stock shaft was good but 55x turned out even better. Current handicap 18, swing speed 105-110, can drive occasionally over 300, but consistently over 270.