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

[70sinsight]

2 minutes ago, toddba11 said:

Total tax was $48, free shipping, I admit I overpaid, but it was a year-end gift to myself…..bought on night of 11/24, arrived 11/29, pretty impressed with shipping……

I've been scrolling through ebay looking at sellers from Japan the last week trying to hold off. . .

[capking]

When should we actually be able to see these in the fitting carts in North America?

[halfsumo]

Hit my LST again today vs. my TSR3. Man, they are totally different but both awesome. I am definitely keeping both for a while. I have the stock Tour Chrome in stiff on the LST and it works great, but potentially a little light. The TSR I had fitted and has an extra +4 grams in the head, is 1/4 longer and has a much stiffer shaft so it feels much more sledgehammer-like than the LST. The LST I can turn over much easier, probably due to the shaft and weight, which I kind of like. The LST this year I think has a bit of a more shallow face on the driver which I'm not sure if I like or not. My main miss is low on the face and for whatever reason I feel like I tend to hit low on the face more often with shallow faced woods.  If I had to split hairs on these, I would say that might be a deciding factor. I kind of prefer the deeper face of the TSR...for now. 

[lekimann]

I finally was able to go to the range and my thoughts on the G430 lst 9 degree.

 

- it seemed to launch lower than other drivers with the same loft. it seemed to want to go straighter and not curve too much to the right as other drivers.

- it sounded interesting. i had the g425 max before and that was very loud. This has a similar sound but not quite as loud. i was hitting in a covered stall so that might have made it seem louder than it actually is. it sounded like a ping, literally. not the thwack of the stealth or other taylormades.

- the face seemed to get ball marks on it fairly easily. I guess this is a good thing if you want to see where you hit it. couldn't do that with the stealth.

I really like this driver. It doesn't carry further than the stealth I think and launches a lot lower, but it might go longer due to the rollout. I am okay with the sound and it seems to be pretty forgiving. 

I will be playing today and tomorrow and am curious how it performs on the course with some non-range balls. 

 

It does feel cool playing a driver that won't come out for another couple months here in the US.

[eric61]

49 minutes ago, lekimann said:

I finally was able to go to the range and my thoughts on the G430 lst 9 degree.

 

- it seemed to launch lower than other drivers with the same loft. it seemed to want to go straighter and not curve too much to the right as other drivers.

- it sounded interesting. i had the g425 max before and that was very loud. This has a similar sound but not quite as loud. i was hitting in a covered stall so that might have made it seem louder than it actually is. it sounded like a ping, literally. not the thwack of the stealth or other taylormades.

- the face seemed to get ball marks on it fairly easily. I guess this is a good thing if you want to see where you hit it. couldn't do that with the stealth.

I really like this driver. It doesn't carry further than the stealth I think and launches a lot lower, but it might go longer due to the rollout. I am okay with the sound and it seems to be pretty forgiving. 

I will be playing today and tomorrow and am curious how it performs on the course with some non-range balls. 

 

It does feel cool playing a driver that won't come out for another couple months here in the US.

Good stuff here, thanks for sharing. Not sure if it'll be possible, but if you get a chance to take both the G430 LST and the Stealth out today and tomorrow and can tee them both up and play two balls on a few holes, I'd love to hear more about the comparison!

[BrrrIce]

Sorry if this has already been mentioned but I played Westin Kierland in Scottsdale today and they are fitting into 430 since last week. You can’t get it before the release “some time in January” but you can get fit and ordered so you should be able to pick it up the day of release. The person I spoke with wasn’t 100% certain on all shafts they have but they have the stock options and ventus. 

[Morry]

On 12/7/2022 at 8:42 AM, lekimann said:

I finally was able to go to the range and my thoughts on the G430 lst 9 degree.

 

- it seemed to launch lower than other drivers with the same loft. it seemed to want to go straighter and not curve too much to the right as other drivers.

- it sounded interesting. i had the g425 max before and that was very loud. This has a similar sound but not quite as loud. i was hitting in a covered stall so that might have made it seem louder than it actually is. it sounded like a ping, literally. not the thwack of the stealth or other taylormades.

- the face seemed to get ball marks on it fairly easily. I guess this is a good thing if you want to see where you hit it. couldn't do that with the stealth.

I really like this driver. It doesn't carry further than the stealth I think and launches a lot lower, but it might go longer due to the rollout. I am okay with the sound and it seems to be pretty forgiving. 

I will be playing today and tomorrow and am curious how it performs on the course with some non-range balls. 

 

It does feel cool playing a driver that won't come out for another couple months here in the US.

Thanks for this 

 

one question is your comment on it not wanting to curve too much to the right 

sounds like it has a bit of draw bias is my question 

let me know your sense

appreciated

 

 

[AzSuperHack76]

If anyone wants to pull the trigger on the g430 Max Golfpartner USA has a few in stock.

 

I may or may not have picked up the only g430 LST they had.....

 

 

[toddba11]

Ok, this pains me to a degree, but I think the Ping Max30 has kicked the Titleist TSR2 out of the bag…….I don’t do trackman or any type of launch monitors, just on course results and feel…….variables aside (short tees, weather resulting in pin seeking opportunities, good wedge play from 110 yards in)) shot my lowest round of the year today, gamed this head 3 rounds…….the Tensei Pro White 1K may have something to do with it, but I hit this shaft in the Titleist heads too, going back to the 917……blessed, looks like the Max is going to stay in the bag…..

Edited December 12, 2022 by toddba11

[Strategery]

1 hour ago, toddba11 said:

Ok, this pains me to a degree, but I think the Ping Max30 has kicked the Titleist TSR2 out of the bag…….I don’t do trackman or any type of launch monitors, just on course results and feel…….variables aside (short tees, weather resulting in pin seeking opportunities, good wedge play from 110 yards in)) shot my lowest round of the year today, gamed this head 3 rounds…….the Tensei Pro White 1K may have something to do with it, but I hit this shaft in the Titleist heads too, going back to the 917……blessed 

[Morry]

On 12/8/2022 at 11:22 PM, Morry said:

Thanks for this 

 

one question is your comment on it not wanting to curve too much to the right 

sounds like it has a bit of draw bias is my question 

let me know your sense

appreciated

 

 

Anyone have a view here?

thanks

 

[lekimann]

Took the G430 LST 9 Degree out to the course the past two days. Some thoughts

Sound - It sounds pretty nice. Not sure how to describe it, but it sounds very fast and powerful

forgiving - had a few bad drives but i think they would have been worse if I had my stealth

 

i don't know if it is more draw bias, maybe? my ball was going a lot lower than normal so I actually had to adjust it up 1 degree. I think that closes the face so maybe that is why it is not going so much to the right?

[Strategery]

I am so psyched to try the G430 LST w/ Ping Tour 2.0 Chrome/Black. If no joy, I could always fall back to the TSR2 which is probably even better.

[Morry]

6 hours ago, lekimann said:

Took the G430 LST 9 Degree out to the course the past two days. Some thoughts

Sound - It sounds pretty nice. Not sure how to describe it, but it sounds very fast and powerful

forgiving - had a few bad drives but i think they would have been worse if I had my stealth

 

i don't know if it is more draw bias, maybe? my ball was going a lot lower than normal so I actually had to adjust it up 1 degree. I think that closes the face so maybe that is why it is not going so much to the right?

I think that's exactly why

appreciate the clarification - thank you

 

pumped to try this Max with loft and hammer it 

 

[odshot68]

Would be nice if they offered mca or Fuji stock shafts. Not a huge fan of cb or stock softer tip models. 

[halfsumo]

4 hours ago, odshot68 said:

Would be nice if they offered mca or Fuji stock shafts. Not a huge fan of cb or stock softer tip models. 

I think the Kaili White is a stock offering in Australia, so maybe it will be in the US as well. Also, the new tour shafts are pretty stiff tip.

[odshot68]

I’ve never like the tour shaft they used. The last shaft I really liked was an old tfc shaft they had back in the g25 line. I believe Aldila made that shaft

[ANimz]

On 10/3/2022 at 2:56 PM, RacineBoxer said:

The million dollar question we're all waiting for is whether or not these drivers sound better. 

Alex Etches did a youtube review on the Max, and the sound was noticeably better.  

[kekoa]

I got the g430 max last week.  Took it to my back yard net cold and strained my back really bad.  Just now getting back on my feet, but I probably can't start making swings for another week or so.  By then, the driver will be released to retail lmao!!    Needless to say I'm pounding my head against the wall as the driver is just sitting in my bag.  

[halfsumo]

1 hour ago, odshot68 said:

I’ve never like the tour shaft they used. The last shaft I really liked was an old tfc shaft they had back in the g25 line. I believe Aldila made that shaft

There's a new Tour Black shaft, worth a look

Edited December 12, 2022 by halfsumo

[AzSuperHack76]

My 430 LST just showed up. Orders on a Friday from Golf Partner USA and it showed up today. 4 days from Japan, they are falling apart, last driver showed up in 3 days. 😜

 

I’ll follow up this weekend when I get a chance to get it out. 

[SwingBlues]

6 hours ago, AzSuperHack76 said:

My 430 LST just showed up. Orders on a Friday from Golf Partner USA and it showed up today. 4 days from Japan, they are falling apart, last driver showed up in 3 days. 😜

 

I’ll follow up this weekend when I get a chance to get it out. 

 

Looking forward to your review 😀 👍

[AzSuperHack76]

Driver looks great. The Tour 2.0 shaft is new so I’ll be interested in how it performs. 61g mid launch shaft is right in my wheelhouse. 
 

Again I can’t say enough good things about Golf Partner USA. 

[eric61]

16 minutes ago, AzSuperHack76 said:

Driver looks great. The Tour 2.0 shaft is new so I’ll be interested in how it performs. 61g mid launch shaft is right in my wheelhouse. 
 

Again I can’t say enough good things about Golf Partner USA. 

 

Looks awesome. I'm definitely eager to hear your feedback on all of it -- particularly the Tour 2.0 shaft. I have the hybrid version, 85 stiff, in my iCrossover, and am getting along really well with it so far.

[Catrick_Pantlay]

Well that looks awesome! 

17 minutes ago, AzSuperHack76 said:

Driver looks great. The Tour 2.0 shaft is new so I’ll be interested in how it performs. 61g mid launch shaft is right in my wheelhouse. 
 

Again I can’t say enough good things about Golf Partner USA. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[J_Tizzle]

Are you guys just reaching out to Golf Partners USA and they're ordering them from Japan?  I checked their website and see one Max on their site but thats it.

 

I mean I should probably wait and get fit, but you know...

[AzSuperHack76]

2 minutes ago, J_Tizzle said:

Are you guys just reaching out to Golf Partners USA and they're ordering them from Japan?  I checked their website and see one Max on their site but thats it.

 

I mean I should probably wait and get fit, but you know...

It’s whatever used/demo they have in their inventory. They had a handful of drivers last week and looks like they are down to just the one now. 

[J_Tizzle]

22 minutes ago, AzSuperHack76 said:

It’s whatever used/demo they have in their inventory. They had a handful of drivers last week and looks like they are down to just the one now. 

 

Gotcha, thanks!

[Ghostwedge]

5 hours ago, AzSuperHack76 said:

Driver looks great. The Tour 2.0 shaft is new so I’ll be interested in how it performs. 61g mid launch shaft is right in my wheelhouse. 
 

Again I can’t say enough good things about Golf Partner USA. 

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That is one flat out good looking rocket launcher you have purchased. ✔Look forward to your impressions.

[AzSuperHack76]

Ping has a winner in the G430 LST.
 

First off it’s a bomber, longer than my PXG Gen 5. Nice mid trajectory with lots of roll out for me, definitely low spin, but no knuckle balls, very, very  playable.

 

It’s the most forgiving LST driver I’ve hit from Ping, it’s just as forgiving as the standard PXG Gen 5. I tend to live out on the toe at times and that’s where the driver shined. No crazy hooks, just wanted to hug the right side of the fairway with the high toe miss. 
 

I played it today with the small +, in the flat setting to put it at 10 degrees, and the weight in the fade position, super nice fade all day today which is my preferred shot shape. Found a couple more fairways than normal. The head shape inspires a lot of confidence at address, with the predictable ball fight today I was able to really go at it a few times. 
 

Sound, the sweet sound of carbon in a Ping head, it was glorious. I absolutely despise the sound of Ping drivers, they sound like frying pans hitting rocks at times. Every one in the group loved the sound of it. 
 

5.8 handicap, weakest part of my game is the driver. Today it was definitely a strength. 
 

 

Edited December 19, 2022 by AzSuperHack76