The new Ping G15 hybrid offers great distance, incredible forgiveness, and loads of versatility in a new package.
PING has been a major innovator in the industry for quite a while. No one can argue the significance of the innovations they’ve created to help all players. Even in PING’s inception, Karsten Solheim made history as being the first to use heel-toe weighting in the custom putters he created. 50 years later, that tradition of forward thinking and advancement continues, as the new G15 lineup is evidence of how far along they’ve come.
Up until this point, my experience with PING clubs had been limited to their drivers and putters. Though I never pulled the trigger on it, the Rapture V2 Driver was (in my opinion) one of the best drivers I had ever hit. The G10 however wasn’t too far behind it, which is the reason I was pretty excited to have the opportunity to review the hybrid in the latest of PING’s G-series.
The PING G-Series are a great option for anyone either new to the game or one who’s looking for an all-around solid club with a good degree of forgiveness. Normally, hybrids fit in great with this demographic, though there are always golfers who want to play long irons over the hybrid counterparts. The G15 hybrid might be that perfect blend of iron and hybrid that changes some players’ minds.
Design The compact shape of the G15 hybrid’s 17-4 stainless steel head is much shorter in length (from face to back) than most other fairway wood-inspired hybrids. Instead, think of this hybrid as being more like a driving iron, similar to the hybrids made popular by Adams. The intention of this design is to make the player set up to hit this hybrid the same way they would with a regular iron.
Perimeter weighting is provided by a large internal toe pad in order to provide forgiveness and assists in locating the center of gravity low and close to the face for a high launch and low spin. In fact, PING is calling the G15 their longest and most forgiving hybrid to date, thanks to the previously mentioned toe pad.
Performance To be completely honest, I wasn’t very comfortable with the long iron replacement at first. Luckily, first impressions don’t equate to the lasting opinion, and this club is proof of that. At address, what seems like a large amount of offset – if you’ll pardon the pun – really threw me off. The irons I play have a very minimal amount of offset, and going from one extreme to the other took a little bit of getting used to.
The other problem I had was the stock rubber grip, which was a little too small. Still, this is such a minor issue, it’s really barely worth mentioning. After having the grip swapped for a midsize New Decade Multi-Compound, my experience was considerably better. I’m not sure if it was a mental thing or not, but in my mind, it reinforces how important of a role the comfort of the hands play in the golf swing. As a side note, the red and black New Decade Multi-Compound was a great match for this club.
It was immediately obvious after my first trip to the driving range that this hybrid is a real beast. It didn’t seem to matter where on the clubface contact was made, it still launched the ball long and straight. With that in mind, the feel isn’t much different on a perfectly struck shot than it is on one struck near the toe (which can be both a blessing and a curse, depending on who you ask). This may be a drawback to some, but I don’t think anyone could complain about the performance this club delivers.
Launching the ball off the deck was extremely easy. I believe this is partly attributed to the shape of the head in that I found myself less likely to go at the ball like a fairway wood, and more likely to swing it as intended, like an iron. This has been something I’ve fought in the past and is part of the reason I went back to a 3-iron instead of a hybrid. This hybrid makes me re-think that choice. The flat sole glides smoothly across the ground and I never had a problem with it getting stuck when I tried to attack the ball on a steeper angle. Every shot would land softly and roll out just a bit.
Conclusion Game improvement is definitely the name of the game with the G15 hybrid. The club is ridiculously easy to hit, and would be a great addition to any mid to high handicapper’s bag. Better players may not like the amount of offset, but that will certainly help anyone that fights a slice. No one can deny the level of consistency this club can bring to your game, even if you have problems making consistent contact at the same area on the clubface. Though the G15 will not be the most workable club, you can be confident in the fact that it will get you out of any lie without a problem. All in all, my overall experience with the club was great, as it’s very long and very forgiving. I’d undoubtedly recommend it to anyone looking for a great hybrid.
UK and American Bingo players accused of stealing ping pong balls. Instances of A1B1 (Nobingo) syndrome confirmed
After the big bingo demonstrations seen in the UK and USA it’s now the turn of Ping Pong players to complain. Reports are coming in that UK and USA bingo players are looting ping pong sports halls and taking all their ping pong balls. Although unconfirmed, some bingo players have also taken marker pens and colored spray paint for uses unknown.
Hisomwin Eysdown, 28, national ping pong coach is enraged. “It is silly for bingo players to steal our balls. As everyone knows the size of a certified ping pong ball is 27.7mm diameter whereas the legal size for a bingo ball is 25.3mm. They will simply get stuck in the blower pipe!” He did add though. “Look, I know A1B1 (Nobingo) syndrome is a problem at the moment and I feel for bingo players in America and Britain, but countries like France and Italy are dealing with the problem without bingo players resorting to stealing ping pong balls. Those countries have supplied hundreds of bingo bags containing plastic tiles with the numbers 1 to 90 printed on. This system works just as well without the need of a machine. Why isn’t our government doing something?”
As previously reported, online bingo operators, both in the UK and USA seem to be enjoying the situation. A spokesman for an online bingo website, who particularly asked not to be named, had this to say. “I really feel for bingo players who are unable to play local bingo and especially do not condone the stealing of ping pong balls but there is a solution. Play online bingo. It’s just the same as playing at your local bingo hall but better. Our particular website will give any online bingo player to try out the games and when a deposit is made we will give them a 200% bonus. Even our prizes tend to be better. We have ,000 and ,000 coveralls playing every hour with a chance to win an incredible 0,000. Plus our chat rooms are friendly and our chat masters are always having fun games and bonus games for lucky players. Bingo games start from just 10c per bingo card, are easy and fun to play” Mr Ivor Winningcard, 35, of Winsconsin, USA had more to say but we had to stop him.
If you really want to play bingo please do not resort to stealing ping pong balls. Join internet online bingo now and remember both UK and American bingo players are very welcome.
I donât think as golfers we really appreciate what goes into making top quality golf equipment. Save to say that if you thought it was one big production line with gadgets and robots sticking shafts into heads before them being dropped into a box youâre a way off the mark. They even paint on by hand the trademark Ping colour code dot that signifies the lie angle of irons!
As a postscript I put theRapture V2in play last week on a trip to Scotland and it went like a bomb so I now feel safe to change my whatâs in the bag line-up. Who knows that list might be about to change further as Iâve got a set of Ping S57s to trial. Could my MacGregorâs be about to be reunited with the Superquad under the stairs? Iâm due to play this weekend coming so I report back on how they went after that
The mass properties of tungsten and titanium are optimized in the Rapture® V2⢠Driver to create a high launching, lower spinning driver that delivers the performance expectedfrom a multi-metal design. The visible, dense tungsten weight pads in the back of the lightweight titanium head expand the perimeter
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weighting and position the center-of-gravity low and away from the face.The 460cc head is slightly elongatedby extending the face height and aggressively sloping the crown. The thin face is precisely machined and plasma-welded to deliverhigher ball speeds for greater distance.
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Loft      Length       Offset       Lie        Head Weight     Swingweight  9.0°     45.75″        No           58.00°   200g                   D3  10.5°   45.75″        No           58.00°   200g                   D3
To be honest I hadnât even been window-shopping for a new driver. Naturally I have given each new 1-wood that has come into the office in the last few months a waggle and once over but that was where the interest started and finished. I really was that happy with the Superquad. PING Rapture V2 driver video review PING Rapture V2 driver review PING Rapture V2 irons  However a visit to the Pingâs European HQ at Gainsborough changed all that. Iâd headed up to Lincolnshire with GMâs commercial manager Andrew Boxer for a meeting with Ping Marketing manager Dave Fanning and a tour of their fitting facility and factory.
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the density and shape of the tungsten sole plate positions the center of gravity (CG) for higher launching, longer flying shots. The concentration of the 61-gram tungsten sole plate, which represents 34% of the club headâs mass, allowed our engineers to move the CG location lower and farther from the face for increased launch and lower spin.
The shallow face and wider sole of the large, stainless steel head ensures stability and forgiveness while producing a high trajectory. Its three-part construction combines the tungsten sole and stainless steel body with a plasma-welded, machined steel face to increase ball speed for greater distance.
Club       Loft        Length        Lie Head        Size         Swingweight
3W         16.0°     43.00″        56.5°               171cc       D1 5W         19.0°     42.50″        57.25°             165cc       D1
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Ping Rapture V2 iron9.99 is made up or a tungsten sole weight, a titanium face and a stainless steel body to allow for an innovative game improvement design. The lightweight titanium face allows weight to be relocated to the wider tungsten sole that positions the centre of gravity ideally for a higher launch angle and increased MOI. As a result the Ping Rapture V2 can incorporate stronger lofts to increase distance without sacrificing any control. The incorporation of a deeper Custom Tuning Port with elastomer inserts increases face stability for a solid feel and a uniform response across the whole clubface.
Ping Rapture V2 Irons 9.99 combine the key properties of various materials to deliver a club that Ping claims produces an optimal performance. The Rapture V2 iron is made up of a tungsten sole weight, a titanium face and a stainless steel body. The lightweight titanium face allows weight to be relocated to the wider tungsten sole that positions the centre of gravity ideally for a higher launch angle and increased MOI. As a result the Ping Rapture V2 can incorporate stronger lofts to increase distance without sacrificing any control. Ping have also introduced a variable offset throughout the set as John now explains. In addition a deeper Custom Tuning Port on the back of the clubface increases face stability and gives a solid feel across the whole clubface. These are ideal for higher handicappers as they are very easy to hit and the extra weight in the sole can get you out of most bad lies.
Ping Rapture V2 Irons are incredibly easy to hit and very forgiving. Even the longer irons – which I would not normally have in my bag – produced a consistent strike. They do look big which will inspire confidence in some and put others off. I found them a pleasure to play with and I certainly knew that with Rapture V2′s in my hand any bad shots would be entirely my own fault. The weight and feel of the clubs also gives you the confidence to hit them from a variety of lies. For the higher handicappers searching for a bit more consistency and forgiveness the Ping Rapture V2′s are a very tempting proposition.
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Compared to the i15 Series, Ping says their new G15 Series have been engineered for the higher handicappers who are seeking a maximum forgiveness driver that delivers distance and accuracy. Its G15 driver has already created scoring history in the bag of Pingâs professional golfer on agreement Mark Calcavecchia–he fired a Tour-record nine successive birdies in the recent Canadian Open.
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The 460cc titanium head has a larger face than its predecessor and is longer front to back than the G10. Weight savings from the thin crown are positioned as an external sole weight to optimize the center of gravity for higher trajectories and reduced spin. Â A larger face is designed to increase ball speed and provide consistency across the entire hitting surface.
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Loft      Length      Offset      Lie        Head Weight       Swingweight  9.0°     45.75″       No           58.0°    204g                     D3  10.5°   45.75″       No           58.0°    204g                     D3
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The elongated, low profile design of the G15 Fairway Wood offers a long, forgiving option for golfers who rely on the confidence of a larger head. An external weight pad on the sole of the stainless steel head positions the center-of-gravity low and farther back to provide higher trajectories and increased distance.
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Club     Loft      Length     Lie       Head Size      Swingweight 3W      15.5°    43.00″     56.0°   154cc              D1 5W      18.5°    42.50″     56.5°   147cc              D1
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The technology of the G15 Iron provides the high-launching, maximum forgiveness benefits that the majority of golfers rely on to bring consistency to their iron play. The stainless steel ironâs cavity design features a new Custom Tuning Port (CTP) which expands the perimeter weighting and increases the moment of inertia. Weight savings from a thinner face is re-positioned to the toe for added forgiveness on mis-hits and its wider sole produces a higher launch angle. Stronger lofts combine with a center of gravity located low and farther from the face to produce longer shots without sacrificing the higher trajectory required in a maximum forgiveness iron.
Features:
*New Custom Tuning Port (CTP) saves 7 grams which is re-positioned to perimeter for increased MOI
*Stronger lofts for increased distance without sacrificing launch angle
*Wider sole positions center of gravity lower and farther back for increased launch angle *Weight savings from thin-face design is reallocated to toe for increased MOI. *Investment cast 17-4 stainless steel, heat treated *Available 4-PW, GW
Color: The new PING Color Code Chart features two new color codes â yellow (1.5° upright) and purple (1.5° flat)â to bring the total number of available lie angles to 12. Each of the 12 color codes is separated by .75° to provide golfers a more precise fit for improved accuracy and consistency
Numerous advancements, including a dual durometer face, set the G5i putter series apart from the rest.
High-tech polyurethane materials are used to produce this advanced dual durometer insert. The combination of the soft back insert and firm impact surface provides optimal sound and feel for ultimate performance. Achieve consistency with the new precision-milled insert cavity.
New thru-holes and sole cavities increase the moment of inertia. The G5i Putterare approximately 10% more forgiving than previous models. Alignment is improved with a ball-width, crescent-shaped top rail. To further assist in alignment, a new Optigraphic Alignment System was installed in the back of each model. You’ll feel your confidence growing with every stroke.
The Craz-E has a head weight of 355g, /- 2 ° lie adjustment, and a stepless taper-tip shaft. It is face-balanced and features a Blue Winn pistol-style grip with a dual-textured pattern for improved feel.
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The new PING Color Code Chart features two new color codes â yellow (1.5° upright) and purple (1.5° flat)â to bring the total number of available lie angles to 12. Each of the 12 color codes is separated by .75° to provide golfers a more precise fit for improved accuracy and consistency. Download a PDF color code size chart. The technology of the G15 Iron provides the high-launching, maximum forgiveness benefits that the majority of golfers rely on to bring consistency to their iron play. The stainless steel ironâs cavity design features a new Custom Tuning Port (CTP) which expands the perimeter weighting and increases the moment of inertia. Weight savings from a thinner face is re-positioned to the toe for added forgiveness on mis-hits and its wider sole produces a higher launch angle. Stronger lofts combine with a center of gravity located low and farther from the face to produce longer shots without sacrificing the higher trajectory required in a maximum forgiveness iron.
Features:
New Custom Tuning Port (CTP) saves 7 grams which is re-positioned to perimeter for increased MOI Stronger lofts for increased distance without sacrificing launch angle Wider sole positions center of gravity lower and farther back for increased launch angle Weight savings from thin-face design is reallocated to toe for increased MOI. Investment cast 17-4 stainless steel, heat treated Available 4-PW, GW
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In my experience, Ping i15 Driver provides above-average workability and distance. This driver is not going to be a good fit for everyone. If your modus operandi off the tee is to try to hit a straight ball every time, this may not be a good fit for you. If you struggle with a slice, then there are definitely better choices for you. But if you want to move the ball both ways off the tee, then this is one of the more workable recent driver options that I’ve come across.
Golfers who want to work the ball, who make consistent middle-of-the-clubface contact with the ball, and who hit a reasonable number of fairways a round may well find a new friend in Ping i15 Driver.
While my first outing with this driver did not live up to my expectations, it has been steadily winning me over since that first experience. I’m not sure Ping i15 Driver is going to boot the incumbent out of the bag, but I’m certainly going to give it the chance this spring, and so far as I can tell, it’s going to be a close race.
The G15 driver provides maximum forgiveness with improved distance and accuracy. Golfers of all skill levels can play the G15. Additional weight helps launch trajectory. It is a worthy successor to the popular G10 driver. Ping i15 Driver is aimed at the better golfer. Its sleek all-black scheme features a lower, piercing trajectory with ability to work the ball.
There’s just something about an all black driver that evokes fast cars and sunglasses. You know, it’s just a cool thing that makes you feel good. There’s a reason rock stars are so partial to black. Golf club sets are very popular for them, ping has presumably given Ping i15 Driver driver its rock star livery for a reason (read: “performance”). Ping i15 Driver is “tour-style,” which is marketingese for “you better have game.”
While that is really overstating the level of skill required, Ping i15 Driver is clearly the more demanding and higher performing of PING’s two new drivers. Finding the one that’s the best for you is the real secret. So (as callaway x-20 asks) are you a G-Man or an i-Guy?” According to the site, the G-Man desires “maximum power and forgiveness,” while an i-Guy seeks “traditional look and feel.” Frankly, I’m probably more of an “H” guy myself… I need some forgiveness (a little “G”) while also being able, on my better days, at least, to take advantage of some “i” qualities.
The early buzz about this driver was that “hackers need not apply.” Guys talked about this driver the way they talk about muscleback clubs… “We’re not worthy!”
After all that talk, I had a certain level of concern that this driver would be too much for me, particularly on those days when my swing is not at its best. But after several rounds and couple small buckets of range balls, I can say that you shouldn’t be afraid to try this driver provided you make reasonably good contact on most swings and don’t fight a fade. Forget that “traditional look and feel” bit, it’s more accurate to say that Ping i15 Driver is for players looking to work the ball off the tee.
After all that talk, I had a certain level of concern that this driver would be too much for me, particularly on those days when my swing is not at its best. But after several rounds and couple small buckets of range balls
The Ping Anser is the company’s first forged irons in more than ten years. It carries the noted Ping brand name of Anser, named in honor of an early forged style by company originator Karsten Solheim.
These 2010 Ping Ansers has been for sale in Japan since early 2010, yet now are launching in other markets. The clubheads are forged from 8620 steel and have tungsten sole and produced lines. Though forged, they do have numerous game-improvement standards for example a hollowed sole cavity, lower core of gravity and progressive offset.
Ping Tour-S Wedges
Such as the S56 irons, the Ping Tour-S wedges were inside Louis Oosthuizen’s bag during his 2010 British Open victory, creating the ideal time to of this Ping merchandise lauch propitious.
The “Rustique” versions have a finish created to tarnish and obviously corrode after some time. Each models get some clubhead patterns with machined faces and lines.
The Ping Tour-S Wedges often are available in 10 lofts ranging from 47 degree to 64 degrees using the brushed silver chrome finish and 17-4 stainless steel constrution.
The 8620 steel styles with Rustique finish includes 3 lofts (52, 56 and 60).
These 2010 Ping Ansers has been for sale in Japan since early 2010, yet now are launching in other markets. The clubheads are forged from 8620 steel and have tungsten sole and produced lines. Though forged, they do have numerous game-improvement standards for example a hollowed sole cavity, lower core of gravity and progressive offset.
In addition, if you want to know more details about the Ping Golf’s 2010 Lineup, you can visit the official website about the Ping.