Tomorrow im either buying the ping g15 driver or the k15 sign in to follow this. To determine the most wanted driver, we look at a variety of performance metrics based on data collected with foresight gcquad launch monitors. I compared this to other ping drvers k15,gi5, rapture v2 10. The higherlofted driver is typically a better choice for an amateur player. The summary chart below compares the characteristics of a typical set of 14 golf clubs. This is the ultimate test of all the new drivers on the market for 2018. The k15 is a good looking driver, albeit slightly more awkward at address than the g15, and in trademark ping fashion gives you plenty of confidence. In wilsons club system, d stands for distance, meaning this driver is aimed at midto. My spin rate was the lowest with the two pings the machine reported. Hybrid golf club distance comparison to irons golfweek. Srixon z 585 best driver in a long time cleveland launcher hb best lightweight driver for more swing speed wilson d300 best value dollarperyard ping g400 best and easiest to hit driver for any handicap taylormade m2 201 7 best driver for bargain hunters cobra f max best for pure forgiveness srixon z 585 driver. Designed to increase distance for senior golfers and slower swing speed players.
Machine was telling me that i had about 3400 less spin on the g15 then the g10 and getting about 1015 yards more distance. Dec 11, 2018 ping began its life as a golf manufacturer by producing putters, in which shaft flex or stiffness is inconsequential. For example, many people will ask how far i drive the ball. We explain the new technology inside pings latest driver and show how the pair differ for ball speed, launch. The huge titanium face helps generate amazing ball speeds for straight flying bombers off the tee. I hit the ping k15 driver about the same distance i hit the g15. Significant advancements in custom fitting while increasing both forgiveness and ball speed highlight the g410 plus and sft drivers. Oct 21, 2011 the k15 irons have a wide heavy sole that promotes a high launch easy distance shot. Proprietary technology and ultra light aerospace materials provide the best combination of increased speed and accuracy for the longest, straightest drives. Sep 05, 2017 the ping g400 stretch fairway wood is engineered to excel in one area smashing shots off the tee and it does that brilliantly. Adjust loft and tune cg settings to achieve personalized distance based on your unique swing. They have become popular with a broad spectrum of players, including some top professionals.
Scott hit eight of 14 fairways in the first round at sawgrass, and averaged 297 yards off the tee a decrease of seven yards against. With the king f6 driver, the path to greater distance is through optimized spin and launch. The k15 irons have a wide heavy sole that promotes a high launch easy distance shot. This is mainly due to the increased radial distance from the golfer, but also because the driver head is rotating around the shaft. But the company eventually began making a variety of clubs and, like all golf club manufacturers, now offers clubs with different shaft flex options. However, a typical golfer will likely hit the ball a bit farther with a hybrid than with an iron of the same number.
For the testers, the smallest increase was 37 yards and the biggest was 73 yards. Available in adjustable, ultra light and offset drivers to fit all swings. Tungstenweighted with a forged face, creating a faster, more forgiving driver. Distance alone is probably reason enough to consider the k15. Testing the performance of drivers of different eras miles. I hear ya 2left, but the distance loss was a little too much with that combo, the 12 k15 together with the r flex tfc. While this may reduce confidence over the ball for some, they. Personally, i found the k15 most forgiving and straightest ping fairway wood ever produced. While the ping g25 is extremely forgiving, it still provides some ability to work the ball. Hybrid clubs are numbered and are generally designed to replace the iron with the same number for example, a 3hybrid would replace a 3iron. Jul 10, 2017 watch golf monthly digital editor neil tappins ping g400 driver vs ping g driver vs ping g30 driver test to see if modern technology really made a difference to performance become a free.
Each era showed increases in distance with one exception. Accuracy scores are solid, and realistically i dont think well see many better from a fairway wood. Jul 30, 20 personally, i found the k15 most forgiving and straightest ping fairway wood ever produced. From the hickories in the 1920s to titanium drivers of 2009, there was an average increase of total distance of 26%. The next generation ping womens driver maximizes forgiveness and distance through a higher moi, faster face and lighter overall club weight. So the worst possible place to impact the driver is low on the heel see above. For better players, its also an excellent tool off the turf. When it came to putting a conclusion together, dan and i spent a day at the shack at moor allerton in leeds hitting each driver without using.
Offcenter hits didnt cause much of a distance loss at all. With the way golf clubs and swing training techniques have evolved over the years, tee shots of 250 yards for men and just a couple hundred for women are are no longer acceptable in most golfing c. Ping k15 driver is designed for golfers who are seeking high forgiveness, long distance and high accuracy. The ping k15 driver has an elongated head design that combines with an external weight pad to position the center of gravity for higher launching and longer carry drives. That encourages a low launch angle with high spin, and a. I purchased a ping g20 senior flex 12 deg from callaway preowned in like new condition. In other words, its long, but its not the longest driver in existence. Ping g10 vs ping g15 vs ping g20 driver comparison golfwrx. The destroyer is currently the single most popular professional distance driver, and is the signature driver for 4x pdga world champion, paul mcbeth. I am confident i can achieve more best driving rounds with the k15, but either with a lower launchingspinning shaft in the 12, or by going to a 10. New and cheap drivers from top brands like callaway, taylormade, and wilson, to name a few.
It is engineered with straight flight technology sft which promotes natural club head rotation by concentrating approximately 10% of the head mass towards the heel. May, 2011 i hear ya 2left, but the distance loss was a little too much with that combo, the 12 k15 together with the r flex tfc. Ive currently got a stock rapture v2 with bb, stock g15 draw with tfc, and a k15 reshafted with a bb, and theyre all amazing. Regardless of your skill level, if youve given up on your driver, you can look to get some of that lost distance back with the g400 stretch. Best golf drivers 2018 16 new models tested golf equipment. Jan 21, 2019 tg test pro neil wain puts the new ping g410 driver up against the previous g400. The sales person at the store said that was the best loft for me. Well, that depends on wind, conditions, firmness of the ground, slopes, bounces, and perhaps some other. The leastlofted golf club, other than a putter, is the driver. A bit more feedback regarding where the club face impacted the ball might be handy, however.
Because of its excessive spin rate, the highest lofted driver produced only marginal roll, and the 9degree driver ended up averaging more total distance, despite flying 17 yards shorter in the air. Regardless of handicap, if you do struggle at times to contain a slice, this is arguably the best driver out there and whats even more brilliant about it is that it doesnt. The k15 woods are also higher launching due to the weight in the heal of the club. Best golf drivers for distance and accuracy in 2020. Distance and accuracy driver ping g15 driver with graphite, 460cc titanium head, ultra thin crown technology, weight savings, ping g15 driver is designed to increase ball speed and provide consistency across the entire hitting surface. Tg test pro neil wain puts the new ping g410 driver up against the previous g400. G410 plus significant advancements in custom fitting while increasing both forgiveness and ball speed highlight the g410 plus and sft drivers. In many cases, a hybrid will outperform the samenumbered iron by 5 to 8 yards.
The ping k15 driver has a high launch trajectory with low spin. Best driver for 90 mph swing speed in 2020 golf sidekick. Going back to confidence from the previous paragraph, the r15 460 is even larger and more forgiving than the r15 430, which resulted in my most confident swings of the day with an average club head speed of 115. Golf driver loft distance, degrees, and best club selection. A driver without any discernable weakness, in addition to its strong performance, our testers rated the f9 highly for looks, feel and sound. High control, but with good glide for extra distance potential. How much of a difference would a 12 degree driver make. Ping k15 driver for sale in uk 45 used ping k15 drivers. Unfollow ping k15 driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Watch golf monthly digital editor neil tappins ping g400 driver vs ping g driver vs ping g30 driver test to see if modern technology really made a. Best drivers 2017 national club golfer driver test.
The ping g driver has been in the bag of our editor dan murphy 3 handicap for over a year, while i 17 handicap have been using the titleist 917 driver since august last year. Make sure to put the right shaft in it, and youll be on your way to changing the way your foursome thinks about your driving. Sep 17, 2010 the difference with the g15 driver compared to my little wilson was earthshattering. Ping year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex. Tungsten weighting closer to the face promotes low, stable spin. The destroyer also carries the proven glideturnfade rating of 5 that has been used to produce the three longest disc golf drives of all time. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft weight tip dia. Tour pros understand carry distance versus total distance. Ping g400 v ping g v ping g30 driver comparison youtube.
Ping year club model shaft description shaft manufacture. Ping began its life as a golf manufacturer by producing putters, in which shaft flex or stiffness is inconsequential. The d1 is a middlepoint between the enforcer and the destroyer more glide than the enforcer to. However, the ping g25 produces more distance than the k15, and is still very forgiving for players of all ability levels. Included are the club name, the loft angle, the lie angle, and the typical distance that can be achieved by the average golfer.
Switch between a front cg position that delivers a penetrating ball flight with more roll, and a back cg position that offers a higher, more towering ball flight. I definitely see why you love your rapture v2, as it is a great driver. Drivers are typically lofted between 8 and 11 degrees, so drivers with lofts of 9. Comparison of total distance to include carry distance plus rollout. Also the irons have a titanium face that also promotes a high launch as well as faster ball speeds off the face. The new k15 has been engineered with 10% of the head mass in the heel, making it considerably easier to square the head at impact, thus eliminating the dreaded slice. Testing the performance of drivers of different eras. Movableweight technology offers a simple way to customize your driver for a desired ball flight so you can swing fearlessly and hit a lot more fairways. The straight flight technology certainly delivers and for players who struggle from the tee would certainly benefit from the consistently high and straight ball flight. Nov 28, 2011 ping k15 driver is designed for golfers who are seeking high forgiveness, long distance and high accuracy. Although improved loft, not distance, was the clubs original goal, the potential distance a club can attain is always an important consideration.
Heck, id even make the case that some of our testers could probably replace their driver with this. Ping g410 sf tec 16 degree project x evenflow black 6. A golf clubs loft refers to the club faces angle relative to the clubs shaft, according to pga pro mark blakemore. Nov 26, 2015 the new k15 has been engineered with 10% of the head mass in the heel, making it considerably easier to square the head at impact, thus eliminating the dreaded slice. Why ping g15 driver is better than k15 driver distance and accuracy driver ping g15 driver with graphite, 460cc titanium head, ultra thin crown technology, weight savings, ping g15 driver is designed to increase ball speed and provide consistency across the entire hitting surface. I tried the k15, too, but it was after a hundred swings with the g so my arms were pretty tired. The standard g400 driver had the fastest and slowest ball speeds 162. The best driver i hit all day was the r15 460 head. The ping g400 driver certainly looks smaller, sleeker and more streamlined than the previous ping g model. Learn all about the best new drivers on the market for 2019 below. The k15 is designed for maximum forgiveness and to keep spin low, reducing the chances of landing in the rough.
Our 2019 most wanted runnerup, by the slimmest of margins, the allaround performance of cobras f9 was better than exceptional. These metrics including ball speed, distance carry and total, strokes gained, accuracy, and dispersion shot area. Tomorrow im either buying the ping g15 driver or the k15. Well said, hoosierhacker, and ill just add that the k15 can also be in on this discussion, as it is a sweet driver as well. Many amateurs focus exclusively on total distance rather than how the ball actually got there. The 6 best ultradistance drivers best disc golf discs.
It shouldnt come as any real shock that a group of guys who collectively told us, that the ping k15 was average for looks, slightly better for sound, and feel, and below average for distance, accuracy, and forgiveness, would also tell us that the k15 driver isnt high on their list of must by clubs. With less variation per standard deviation across the board from the g400 max driver, i was not surprised to see it produce a. And all this with his inefficient, pre sean foley swing. We first got our hands on the cobra f7 drivers at their launch event in october last year and had a go with the mizuno jpx900 a couple of weeks later.