Ping i25 Driver, Fairway Woods and Hybrids: In-hand photos

[Batman1971]

[quote name='drbonesvt' timestamp='1391655923' post='8607383']
[quote name='Batman1971' timestamp='1391652990' post='8607149']
[quote name='drbonesvt' timestamp='1391651516' post='8606993']
saw the i25 in person today, the lines on the driver are very subdued, actually kind of liked them. Going to have to put it up against the anser - tete-a-tete see which one wins, sets up very nice though
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Will look forward to hear your thoughts & comparisons on that one mate .
I can't wait to wind one up
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Anser looks smaller at address (I know they are both 460cc, I think b.c. of the lines on top it makes the i25 look larger), I do not sole the driver, but the i25 sets on ground better than the anser. The 9.5* GRANTED i only saw one 9.5* i25 doesnt look as closed as the other anser 9.5* heads that I have seen in the past, IMOP.
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Thanks drbonesvt , appreciate the analysis . Will be very interested to hear your thoughts on the differences between the 2 in terms of launch , forgiveness , spin & feel .

[drbonesvt]

Anyone hit the i25 3w against the hi core fw wood offerings? xhp / sldr etc

[drbonesvt]

Anser vs i25 driver

Lofts 8.5 and 9.5

shafts tested Tour Spec 7.2x vs Ping Tour 75x

[attachment=2055917:Tested anser driver.pdf]

[drbonesvt]

[quote name='drbonesvt' timestamp='1391726496' post='8611945']
Anser vs i25 driver

Lofts 8.5 and 9.5

shafts tested Tour Spec 7.2x vs Ping Tour 75x

[attachment=2055917:Tested anser driver.pdf]
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Had an AOA of +1* , and about 1.47 smash

[JC671]

[quote name='drbonesvt' timestamp='1391726496' post='8611945']
Anser vs i25 driver

Lofts 8.5 and 9.5

shafts tested Tour Spec 7.2x vs Ping Tour 75x

[attachment=2055917:Tested anser driver.pdf]
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Nice review! Looking forward to our local rep getting one so I can get some cuts in.

[drbonesvt]

[quote name='peterra671' timestamp='1391729385' post='8612219']
[quote name='drbonesvt' timestamp='1391726496' post='8611945']
Anser vs i25 driver

Lofts 8.5 and 9.5

shafts tested Tour Spec 7.2x vs Ping Tour 75x

[attachment=2055917:Tested anser driver.pdf]
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Nice review! Looking forward to our local rep getting one so I can get some cuts in.
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Thanks , your going to like it, I think the i25 is anser performance in a more user friendly package. It will be easier to get your max performance out of it.

[lvmike]

[quote name='drbonesvt' timestamp='1391726496' post='8611945']
Anser vs i25 driver

Lofts 8.5 and 9.5

shafts tested Tour Spec 7.2x vs Ping Tour 75x

[attachment=2055917:Tested anser driver.pdf]
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Terrific review! Thanks for taking the time to write that up.

I'm bagging a SLDR that I don't think anything can unseat but now that I've read this thread there's much doubt in my mind.

[drbonesvt]

[quote name='lvmike' timestamp='1391731232' post='8612359']
[quote name='drbonesvt' timestamp='1391726496' post='8611945']
Anser vs i25 driver

Lofts 8.5 and 9.5

shafts tested Tour Spec 7.2x vs Ping Tour 75x

[attachment=2055917:Tested anser driver.pdf]
[/quote]

Terrific review! Thanks for taking the time to write that up.

I'm bagging a SLDR that I don't think anything can unseat but now that I've read this thread there's much doubt in my mind.
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I beat a couple of white rocks with the sldr, got similar numbers where close to my anser , however , that was with a 9.5 sldr head - which is impressive . A really good set up was for me was using a 430 head with a tp TS 83x shaft out of a 3w to test. Ball speeds where similar and dist , but again sldr. 9.5*. Sldr as others said, best feeling TMAG wood in awhile. But I cannot get along with the slightly higher lie angle on the sldr. Sldr is some quality equipment

If I could get a flat lie angle sldr 430 without buy/pay tour issue prices, I'd piss my pants.

Driver isn't so bad, I can get away with it as its on a tee , I just don't like the look, but the fw makes me want to come over the top.

[station2station]

It appears Westwood has officially bagged the i25 driver. Wonder which event he is playing next? He is skipping Pebble but he played it last year...

[StarFleetGolfer]

What's the release date?

[station2station]

[quote name='Golfjunki71' timestamp='1391739433' post='8613309']
What's the release date?
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[StarFleetGolfer]

[quote name='station2station' timestamp='1391740853' post='8613481']
[quote name='Golfjunki71' timestamp='1391739433' post='8613309']
What's the release date?
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Wk13? 2013? feb 13?

[scratchswinger]

They are already out here, I hit the driver today. I have a hard time believing that those stripes took more than a minute to develop, with that said it does not look bad. I don't think the driver is anything special compared to other drivers on the market. If I was looking to buy a new driver I would consider it. My initial thoughts are that I would game it over the BBA.

[ahbot]

[quote name='scratchswinger' timestamp='1391742471' post='8613683']
They are already out here, I hit the driver today. I have a hard time believing that those stripes took more than a minute to develop, with that said it does not look bad. I don't think the driver is anything special compared to other drivers on the market. If I was looking to buy a new driver I would consider it. My initial thoughts are that I would game it over the BBA.
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That driver you hit is gonna be better with a new 757 Speeder next week. I like the I25 over the SLDR base on feel.

Yes the driver is out at selected shops. Its not suppose to be out so I won't name where I got mine.

[chrisgilly09]

Excellent write-up drbonesvt, my thoughts exactly. Tell you what, I'll give you a couple mph ball speed for some of that launch angle, win-win lol

[Batman1971]

[quote name='drbonesvt' timestamp='1391726496' post='8611945']
Anser vs i25 driver

Lofts 8.5 and 9.5

shafts tested Tour Spec 7.2x vs Ping Tour 75x

[attachment=2055917:Tested anser driver.pdf]
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Drbones you are a legend !
Thank you for going to all that trouble .
That really confirms to me that the I25 can offer me a great package .

[lvmike]

[quote name='drbonesvt' timestamp='1391732003' post='8612423']
[quote name='lvmike' timestamp='1391731232' post='8612359']
[quote name='drbonesvt' timestamp='1391726496' post='8611945']
Anser vs i25 driver

Lofts 8.5 and 9.5

shafts tested Tour Spec 7.2x vs Ping Tour 75x

[attachment=2055917:Tested anser driver.pdf]
[/quote]

Terrific review! Thanks for taking the time to write that up.

I'm bagging a SLDR that I don't think anything can unseat but now that I've read this thread there's much doubt in my mind.
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I beat a couple of white rocks with the sldr, got similar numbers where close to my anser , however , that was with a 9.5 sldr head - which is impressive . A really good set up was for me was using a 430 head with a tp TS 83x shaft out of a 3w to test. Ball speeds where similar and dist , but again sldr. 9.5*. Sldr as others said, best feeling TMAG wood in awhile. But I cannot get along with the slightly higher lie angle on the sldr. Sldr is some quality equipment

If I could get a flat lie angle sldr 430 without buy/pay tour issue prices, I'd piss my pants.

Driver isn't so bad, I can get away with it as its on a tee , I just don't like the look, but the fw makes me want to come over the top.
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I have an i25 fitting scheduled for Saturday. That, coupled with your review, may end up being the end of my SLDR.

Thanks again for the info. Truly helpful.

[drbonesvt]

[quote name='lvmike' timestamp='1391754577' post='8614593']
[quote name='drbonesvt' timestamp='1391732003' post='8612423']
[quote name='lvmike' timestamp='1391731232' post='8612359']
[quote name='drbonesvt' timestamp='1391726496' post='8611945']
Anser vs i25 driver

Lofts 8.5 and 9.5

shafts tested Tour Spec 7.2x vs Ping Tour 75x

[attachment=2055917:Tested anser driver.pdf]
[/quote]

Terrific review! Thanks for taking the time to write that up.

I'm bagging a SLDR that I don't think anything can unseat but now that I've read this thread there's much doubt in my mind.
[/quote]

I beat a couple of white rocks with the sldr, got similar numbers where close to my anser , however , that was with a 9.5 sldr head - which is impressive . A really good set up was for me was using a 430 head with a tp TS 83x shaft out of a 3w to test. Ball speeds where similar and dist , but again sldr. 9.5*. Sldr as others said, best feeling TMAG wood in awhile. But I cannot get along with the slightly higher lie angle on the sldr. Sldr is some quality equipment

If I could get a flat lie angle sldr 430 without buy/pay tour issue prices, I'd piss my pants.

Driver isn't so bad, I can get away with it as its on a tee , I just don't like the look, but the fw makes me want to come over the top.
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I have an i25 fitting scheduled for Saturday. That, coupled with your review, may end up being the end of my SLDR.

Thanks again for the info. Truly helpful.
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Awesome - let us know how it turns out, best part about it, whether SLDR or i25, you going to have some really good equipment

[station2station]

[quote name='Golfjunki71' timestamp='1391741542' post='8613571']
[quote name='station2station' timestamp='1391740853' post='8613481']
[quote name='Golfjunki71' timestamp='1391739433' post='8613309']
What's the release date?
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Wk13? 2013? feb 13?
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I think you can figure it out.

It's probably not 2013 or the 13th place on the Mayan calendar. Having all those children in your house is making you agitated.

Yes Feb 13th the gear [s]arrives in store[/s]. (edit: can be sold)

[station2station]

[quote name='scratchswinger' timestamp='1391742471' post='8613683']
They are already out here, I hit the driver today.
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The fitting carts have been out a month - but you can't take a driver home until next week.

[Beastmode Broker]

i really liked the i25
it was a freaking cannon and longer than anything I hit all year
but could not find a proper shaft

the tour S was too soft and spinny for me
the tour X was awesome when hit on the nails, but I was left AND right w it
love everything about the head, but would need some time to test a different shaft outside
same for the 3w

i was more confused after hitting it than anything else
all that was in the fitting cart w stock shafts, which I THINK would be fine
gut was telling me to order tour X 65 PWR driver and tour S tipped 1/2-1" in the 3w

but who knows

[scratchswinger]

[quote name='station2station' timestamp='1391791870' post='8616551']
[quote name='scratchswinger' timestamp='1391742471' post='8613683']
They are already out here, I hit the driver today.
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The fitting carts have been out a month - but you can't take a driver home until next week.
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If you say so.

[ahbot]

[quote name='scratchswinger' timestamp='1391792446' post='8616623']
[quote name='station2station' timestamp='1391791870' post='8616551']
[quote name='scratchswinger' timestamp='1391742471' post='8613683']
They are already out here, I hit the driver today.
[/quote]

The fitting carts have been out a month - but you can't take a driver home until next week.
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If you say so.
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I guess I was wrong to take one home last night. I won't post pictures until next week.

[station2station]

I'd love to see someone post a photo of an i25 they bought and took home - and the receipt for proof. PING is brutally strict about early release. Like the damn iPhone

I'd laugh if someone had one early at home. That would be awesome!!!

They aren't my silly rules. I just am eagerly awaiting and my retailers have them in stock but can't sell them yet.

[JaxBeachNole]

[quote name='drbonesvt' timestamp='1391726496' post='8611945']
Anser vs i25 driver

Lofts 8.5 and 9.5

shafts tested Tour Spec 7.2x vs Ping Tour 75x

[attachment=2055917:Tested anser driver.pdf]
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Sounds like some good work, thanks

[ahbot]

[quote name='station2station' timestamp='1391792943' post='8616687']
I'd love to see someone post a photo of an i25 they bought and took home - and the receipt for proof. PING is brutally strict about early release. Like the damn iPhone

I'd laugh if someone had one early at home. That would be awesome!!!

They aren't my silly rules. I just am eagerly awaiting and my retailers have them in stock but can't sell them yet.
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I'm at work and I'll post pictures tomorrow. I won't post pics of my receipt to protect the seller. Scratch was with me when I bought it.

[station2station]

I trust you because I know you guys - wow! Incredible. I'm jealous. My retailer has piles of them in shopping carts with a sign on them saying "DO NOT SELL UNTIL FEB 13".

...probably 250 pcs. of woods

[etotheo]

The demo's are all out there. Had a good session last night with the i25 driver. The 8.5* with the 65 PWR stiff gave me some good numbers.

[ahbot]

I just ordered my 757. Should be here on Monday. Going to reshaft and put the i25 9.5 757 up against my SLDR 9* Chrome set up.

[Ruleschamp]

Station, I saw them on the selling floor at both PGA Superstore & Golfsmith here in the Dallas area last Sunday. I'm headed that way this afternoon so I'll try to remember to take a pic and post, if they haven't sold out.