Tour Ping G430 LST and Max drivers, G430 Max fairway wood & G430 hybrid – 2022 Shriners Children's Open

[StillCantPutt]

3 hours ago, xandersingh said:

Has it arrived yet? Worried if there are fakes on the market yet or anything. Havent ordered from oversees before!

Has not arrived yet but seller has 100% perfect feedback. I’d be shocked if it’s a knockoff. 

[halfsumo]

I'd be much less worried about ordering from Japan than from NYC, or Los Angeles regarding fake equipment. In fact, I never buy anything from those locations unless it's very clear the seller is reputable. 

Edited November 19, 2022 by halfsumo

[Davethegolfer]

Ok so after playing a full round with demo LST I then played 9 holes in practice with ..... 10.5 Max HL fitted with 45 gram soft regular Alta Quick shaft. Results were simply stunning, I can't get my head round it. I can only assume this is kinda what the autoflex is like. Either way I'm scratching my head. My gamer shaft is Ventus Black 6S for reference 

[Ghostwedge]

16 hours ago, Davethegolfer said:

Ok so after playing a full round with demo LST I then played 9 holes in practice with ..... 10.5 Max HL fitted with 45 gram soft regular Alta Quick shaft. Results were simply stunning, I can't get my head round it. I can only assume this is kinda what the autoflex is like. Either way I'm scratching my head. My gamer shaft is Ventus Black 6S for reference 

Whay is stunning and what can't you get your head around ? Going to need a summary - thanks !

[shoreline9]

On 11/16/2022 at 4:35 PM, beluga99 said:

I think it's in Jan 2023?  Not sure why they released the last couple of iterations, the G425 and G400 from memory in AU/NZ first.  Maybe supply chain issues, smaller market easier to service?  Someone more knowledgeable could chime in. 

Demo heads will be shipped Jan 3, available early Jan. 

[karstens_ghost]

On 11/19/2022 at 5:08 PM, BubbaBallesteros said:

The LST 3 Wood?

I went back to check this specifically, and no. Just Drivers in LST. Asking price is NZ$1299.

 

Hell No.

[Pastit]

39 minutes ago, karstens_ghost said:

I went back to check this specifically, and no. Just Drivers in LST. Asking price is NZ$1299.

 

Hell No.

Can 1/2 clubs be bought then ? C £600 for a new head and a stock shaft. Someone is taking the ——.

[Davethegolfer]

7 hours ago, Ghostwedge said:

Whay is stunning and what can't you get your head around ? Going to need a summary - thanks !

Higher, longer, straighter. Probably too high so I'm going to try it in the 9 degree head. The straightness was the most impressive result. I play off 10 at a tight tree lined course where my driving is my nemesis. Whilst 9 holes in practice isn't decisive it certainly has me thinking and hopeful that this could be what I have been searching for. What I do know is that this combination would likely never be offered to me in a fitting. Hope that helps- cheers

[SwingBlues]

I'll put this here for those looking at 410 vs 525 vs 430

 

Also if you're a TOE MISS player and oogling the G410, G425 or G430, this should give you some insight.. enjoy

 

 

 

The guy is a toe hit disaster that not even the 425 Max can stop his crazy hooks...unfortunately thats my miss too and I never got along with the 425 LST (but I did like the 410 LST though)

 

😂

Edited November 22, 2022 by SwingBlues

[StillCantPutt]

On 11/19/2022 at 12:04 PM, xandersingh said:

Has it arrived yet? Worried if there are fakes on the market yet or anything. Havent ordered from oversees before!

It arrived in 2 days and it’s real. 

[70sinsight]

38 minutes ago, StillCantPutt said:

It arrived in 2 days and it’s real. 

Do you also have the 425? Would be interested to see if it is lower spinning on similar strikes. Think Etches said it was

[xandersingh]

43 minutes ago, StillCantPutt said:

It arrived in 2 days and it’s real. 

2 days! wow! please post your thoughts after you put it through its paces!

[StillCantPutt]

1 hour ago, 70sinsight said:

Do you also have the 425? Would be interested to see if it is lower spinning on similar strikes. Think Etches said it was

I don’t have the 425. Ventus black TR being built up for a range session on Friday. Will compare against my Stealth+ and let you all know. 

[endy]

On 11/23/2022 at 3:35 PM, StillCantPutt said:

I don’t have the 425. Ventus black TR being built up for a range session on Friday. Will compare against my Stealth+ and let you all know. 

That sounds like a low spinning machine! 

[StillCantPutt]

Initial impressions with the G430 LST. It’s going straight in the bag. 
 

Need to get on a launch monitor to confirm, but the ball feels hotter off the face than the Stealth+ I’ve played since January. The top of the driver frames the ball so perfectly at set up, it makes it easier to hit the center of the face. I have a 9* and lofted 1.5* down and the ball just goes forever. Same shaft, same tipping/length/grip etc. Ping has a massive winner with the G430 line, IMO. Sound is a little tinny, but I honestly don’t mind it and kind of prefer it over the muted dead sound of the Stealth+. 

[70sinsight]

47 minutes ago, StillCantPutt said:

Initial impressions with the G430 LST. It’s going straight in the bag. 
 

Need to get on a launch monitor to confirm, but the ball feels hotter off the face than the Stealth+ I’ve played since January. The top of the driver frames the ball so perfectly at set up, it makes it easier to hit the center of the face. I have a 9* and lofted 1.5* down and the ball just goes forever. Same shaft, same tipping/length/grip etc. Ping has a massive winner with the G430 line, IMO. Sound is a little tinny, but I honestly don’t mind it and kind of prefer it over the muted dead sound of the Stealth+. 

What's your swing speed if I may ask? And I'd love to see spin numbers one you get it on the monitor. Especially on low misses. I "may" have some of those time to time. 

[StillCantPutt]

39 minutes ago, 70sinsight said:

What's your swing speed if I may ask? And I'd love to see spin numbers one you get it on the monitor. Especially on low misses. I "may" have some of those time to time. 

Swing speed is 120. Playing it with a Ventus Black TR tipped 1” at 45.25”. 

[70sinsight]

22 minutes ago, StillCantPutt said:

Swing speed is 120. Playing it with a Ventus Black TR tipped 1” at 45.25”. 

I've never played tipped but have wondered if it would make a noticable difference. I'm at your speed also and play the Tour Z RPG M5+ which seems stiff enough, but I could still lose a couple hundred more rpms. Mostly I need to move my strike up a bit, but even centered strikes seem to be around 2500 with my 425 and Left Dash. 

[NewDecadeMultiCompound]

2 hours ago, StillCantPutt said:

Initial impressions with the G430 LST. It’s going straight in the bag. 
 

Need to get on a launch monitor to confirm, but the ball feels hotter off the face than the Stealth+ I’ve played since January. The top of the driver frames the ball so perfectly at set up, it makes it easier to hit the center of the face. I have a 9* and lofted 1.5* down and the ball just goes forever. Same shaft, same tipping/length/grip etc. Ping has a massive winner with the G430 line, IMO. Sound is a little tinny, but I honestly don’t mind it and kind of prefer it over the muted dead sound of the Stealth+. 

 

any chance you have/hit the g430 lst 3 wood?

[Celeras]

I'm sure it's answered somewhere in here already but couldn't find it, is the adjustable hosel the same as 410/425 or a new iteration?

[Strategery]

1 hour ago, StillCantPutt said:

Swing speed is 120. Playing it with a Ventus Black TR tipped 1” at 45.25”. 

[StillCantPutt]

47 minutes ago, Glassmen61 said:

 

any chance you have/hit the g430 lst 3 wood?

Haven’t hit it/seen it. 

[StillCantPutt]

13 minutes ago, Celeras said:

I'm sure it's answered somewhere in here already but couldn't find it, is the adjustable hosel the same as 410/425 or a new iteration?

Same

[hokiealumn]

6 hours ago, StillCantPutt said:

Initial impressions with the G430 LST. It’s going straight in the bag. 
 

Need to get on a launch monitor to confirm, but the ball feels hotter off the face than the Stealth+ I’ve played since January. The top of the driver frames the ball so perfectly at set up, it makes it easier to hit the center of the face. I have a 9* and lofted 1.5* down and the ball just goes forever. Same shaft, same tipping/length/grip etc. Ping has a massive winner with the G430 line, IMO. Sound is a little tinny, but I honestly don’t mind it and kind of prefer it over the muted dead sound of the Stealth+. 

Any chance you can show some address pictures with the hosel at -1.5 as you stated. My SS is very similar to yours and my currently playing the Callaway TDLS but do not like the fade bias and I need a driver in the 6.5-7.5° window so this has me very intrigued. 

[DuyGG]

Decent chance I'm going get the 5/7 wood. I've been enjoying my TM mini driver, but my inner club hoe will definitely try the driver too. 

[Morry]

Hoping the max fairways are as neutral for bias as possible 

[Davethegolfer]

1 hour ago, Morry said:

Hoping the max fairways are as neutral for bias as possible 

They look very neutral to my eye and I cannot stand even the slightest notion of the face pointing left

[RodrigoNicely]

On 11/25/2022 at 5:52 PM, Glassmen61 said:

 

any chance you have/hit the g430 lst 3 wood?

Nobody has. Some issues with it went back to Ping. No pictures or release date as of now. Standard fairways will be full go

[CLA225]

9 degree 430 lst is coming in tomorrow, I have played the 425 lst the last 13 months with Very high success. Finished 2022 with 12 high end amateur wins, with a super high fairways hit %. I’ll do some testing on trackman Tuesday- Wednesday and report back in.

[Teebs]

Spoke to the fitter at Ping and the G430 range is going to be available early January for fitting in the UK. Looking forward to trying to hybrid but might also get some numbers from the driver. Currently gaming a Rogue ST Max but I'm not 100% convinced it's perfect for me (although it does go exceptionally well..).