The ping i15 driver is the first driver to be aimed at the low handicap. It began with one man, karsten solheim, a norwegianborn immigrant who came to america and loved the game of golf. But discussion about the i25s engineering feats will likely take a backseat to a more obvious change to the new club. Hit it strong off the tee with ping golf drivers from dick s sporting goods. Nov 09, 2009 feel this is an area this driver stands above the rest in my opinion. Now, in 2009, ping has released the 15 line of clubs, including new i15 and g15 irons.
Gday had the opportunity to hit an i15 demo in the nets at hog and it felt fantastic to me. Ping g series driver 12 degree loft regular ping tour shaft. Ping g15 update the ping g15 driver and irons have been the talk of the forum boards for a couple weeks now and although we cant get much info from ping golf directly there are those insiders out there leaking rumors and pre release info. The ping i15 driver won a gold award for this years todays golfer drivers test foudn in issue 269, it is also the first driver ping have made for the better player. Its is a little hotter out of the centre of the face than the g15 driver, but it is. Nov 20, 2009 i have tried the i15 7 iron out of the fitting cart a few times, but got to a ping demo day yesterday and really liked the i15s.
Ping i15 driver 8 graphite tfc 700 stiff 460 titanium golf club. This driver is designed for the workability that better players need. Movableweight technology offers a simple way to customize your driver for a desired ball flight so you can hit a lot more fairways. The ping i15 driver is the first driver to be aimed at the low handicap golfer from ping. The anser putter began a long and proud history of truly innovative equipment design throughout pings entire product line ultimately resulting in over 400 patents that has set ping at the top of the list of golf design and manufacturing companies. Enhance your game with a ping golf driver, the perfect addition to any golfers bag. In the design of the ping i15 iron, ping engineers focused on the better player who prefers an iron set that offers the control to play a variety of shots. Pings colour code system is designed to match a golfer to the right setup of iron. The ping rapture provides the recreational player the necessary technology to gain distance and accuracy. Highmoi model generates low, stable spin with the shotshaping control provided by.
Trying to organize a demo set to get a better idea out on the course. The face and grooves are precisionmilled to provide a flat surface for ensuring consistent ball speeds and reliable ballstriking. The new g15 driver is a 460cc titanium powerhouse, constructed with pings ultrathin crown technology and external weighting for a higher trajectory with lower spin. The ping i5 is a stainless steel, midsize perimeter weighted iron that features a reduced offset. Find all toprated ping golf drivers including styles named to the 20 golf digest hot list and more. Make sure you know the correct type of golf shaft to replace your current shaft with. Jul 27, 2009 the new ping i15 3 wood offers everything a better player is looking for in a fairway metal.
From the looks of the longer hosel, the bore to ground measurement should be longer than a standard driver, if this is the case a shorter shaft would be needed to create the same overall length compared to a deeper hosel, all this taking into account a consistent. Since grip size influences your wrist action, and therefore the direction of your shots, it is commonly used by fitters to affect ball flight. I just purchased ping i15 irons at golftown in toronto. And from what ping told us it was for more then just the looks in their case. The ping i15 driver is a players driver that offers shotshaping control to golfers who can make consistent contact and place a greater importance on workability over forgiveness. Distance the ping g15 driver performed well above average in the distance category. The ping golf driver features an internal weighting and a hosel that promotes a penetrating flight. Jan 30, 2010 ping says that the i15 has a muted sound, and id have to say that, for a ping driver, that is true. The reason i got nasty was the fact that all of you just bashed and bashed and bashed without even talking about the ping i15. This is done through the weight pads in the back expanding the perimeter and positioning the centerofgravity low and away from the face.
I originally went to buy a set of callaway x irons from 2009 they were a great deal but i just couldnt get the feel that i wanted out of these. Like the i15 driver this is very much aimed at the better player and the club head footprint is noticeably smaller than the easier to hit g15 but if you are confident and are looking for that little bit more in performance then you should certainly give this a go. We would certainly recommend the ping i15 driver for those golfers who enjoy a handicap in single figures. The black finish has a look that inspires confidence and just looks fun to play. I wonder if this is part of pings strategy to produce loads of hype for the new g15 series. Ping year club model shaft description shaft manufacture. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft weight tip dia. In the g15 lineup its split between the player and the game improvement player. Weight is positioned slightly further forward to help produce those low. Most midhigh handicappers need more spin and are prone to fading the ball which the majority are.
Click on the links below to view the oem shaft replacement guides for each of the major manufacturers in the industry. The beautifully crafted glossy black design sits slightly open at address. I have had the ping i15 axivcore xflex driver in my bag for a good 23 years. They are, however, slightly larger than the previous generation i10 irons. Ping i25 driver, fairway woods and hybrids golfwrx. Ping touts this driver as the lowspin, lower launching companion to the g20 driver. The i15 driver has been around for 18 months now and although it is likely to be replaced later this year, its still a. Consnegativesthis driver is considered a game improvement driver. The ping i15 is quite clearly a driver that has been designed for the better players out there. Actually, the rapture comes in with a mid launch and low spin rate, making it a very desirable driver for the recreational player looking for a straight driver. The ping i15 irons feature a relatively compact face size. Ping has presumably given the i15 driver its rock star livery for a reason read.
The ping i15 driver is a fadebiased driver that belongs in the bag of only better players, designed for golfers that can work the ball in either direction. From the looks of the longer hosel, the bore to ground measurement should be longer than a standard driver, if this is the case a shorter shaft would be needed to create the same overall length compared to a deeper hosel, all this taking into account a. I ended up getting the 47 iron in yellow dot, and the 8pw a shade flatter in the blue dot. The ping story ping is a company that got started the same way that so many of todays classic allamerican sagas do. With smaller heads and a heavier feel than the g15s the i15s sit powerfully behind the ball and you get the impression that they will give better players more control. Golf drivers are made to send the ball flying as close to the green as possible, making them one of the most important golf clubs for any player.
As for the stick, the new ping tfc 149d shaft has a high balance point that enabled designers to add an extra five grams of head mass without beefing up the swing weight. Compared with its counterpart, the ping g5, the top line and sole are slightly thinner. Nov 12, 2009 the new g15 driver is a 460cc titanium powerhouse, constructed with ping s ultrathin crown technology and external weighting for a higher trajectory with lower spin. Head is fade biased, but very easy to work ball flight draw or fade. The small head design and ping matt finish the i15 irons are tour proven all around the world. Info oem shaft replacement guide replace your oem shafts properly. See how the better players ping irons performs and see if it could help you with your golf. The titanium carbon finish of the ping golf driver enhances the aesthetic appearance of the club.
The titanium carbon finish of the ping golf driver enhances the aesthetic appearance of. Created as a progressive set, the longer irons are larger for more forgiveness and the mid and shortirons are smaller to ensure workability and control on approach shots. Mar 04, 2011 see how the better players ping irons performs and see if it could help you with your golf. Traditional pearshaped 460cc titanium head is engineered with a bulge crown design and deeper face to optimize energy transfer for greater ball speed and the solid feel preferred by better golfers. The i15 driver has been around for 18 months now and although it is likely to be replaced later this year, its still a truly sensational product. The shaft is heavy and the ping i15 driver is not very forgiving on miss hits with. The ping rapture is similar in shape to the g10, but incorporates a crescent shape with tungsten weights in the heel and toe that allow an optimal launch combined with a manageable spin rate. Taller golfers are more suited to the upright colour codes or lie angles. The next generation ping womens driver maximizes forgiveness and distance through a higher moi, faster face and lighter overall club weight. The year indicated is the specifications noted at that time and may not reflect any changes made during the life of the product. An eightgram counterweight in the grip end helps shift the cg higher, allowing for an increase in energy transfer and momentum, resulting in more ball speed and greater forgiveness. I must say that i visited the store twice prior to making my purchase decision. Who the i15 is not for is the mid handicapper and certainly not the high handicapper. Look bottom line this thread was supposed to be about the ping i15 driver i am appalled that i was the only one who posted real data about my swing and how the ping i15 driver helped my game and the adjustments.
The set is available in 2 through 9 irons, a pitching wedge, a utility wedge, a sand wedge and a lob wedge. Click on the links below to view the oem shaft replacement guides for. Ping says the i15 driver is designed for better players who work the ball. Tungsten weights provide a higher moi and increased forgiveness. Highmoi model generates low, stable spin with the shotshaping control provided by the g410 driver familys movableweight technology. One of the major reasons why i did so great with this driver is due to my fitting experience at an actual driving range. The new ping i15 3 wood offers everything a better player is looking for in a fairway metal.
The new ping i15 irons are a welcome development to the popular i10 iron and have hit a great balance between serious players performance and cavity back forgiveness. I dont think i would have considered this club if i were at a local golf shop hitting a net. May 17, 2011 the ping i15 driver is the first driver to be aimed at the low handicap golfer from ping. Movableweight technology offers a simple way to customize your driver for a desired ball flight so you can hit a lot more. This premium finish helps ensure impact consistency and distance control from the rough and wet conditions while adding to the highend appeal of the club.
I am 61 years of age and about 18 handicap, swing peed 9 2 97 mph and this driver is down the middle and really looooong for me. The ping g15 driver is a gameimprovement driver helping golfers get more distance and accuracy out of each drive. Feel this is an area this driver stands above the rest in my opinion. Ping year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex. Recently put the g15 driver, 4 wood and 2 hybrids in the bag and i love them all stock graphite i will probably need to get fit for the irons cause i might be leaning towards the graphite shafts, since i like. Ping offers a variety of grip sizes and styles to fit different hand sizes and texture preferences. Ping drivers, ping woodshybrids, ping iron sets, ping wedges.
It seems ping has listened to the feedback from their loyal customers and made some welcomed changes to the i15 line. G400 driver tungstenweighted with a forged face, creating a faster, more forgiving driver. The information is listed in alphabetical order by manufacturer name and. Ping says that the i15 has a muted sound, and id have to say that, for a ping driver, that is true.
The next generation of ping s proprietary counterbalanced shaft is lightweight and highlaunching while offering more stability and a consistent feel. Shorter players are more suited to the flatter colour. Jul 27, 2009 the new ping i15 irons are a welcome development to the popular i10 iron and have hit a great balance between serious players performance and cavity back forgiveness. Was curious if anyone has personally reshafted the i15 driver yet. I am curious what the bottom of bore to ground measurement is. Nov 26, 2015 in the design of the ping i15 iron, ping engineers focused on the better player who prefers an iron set that offers the control to play a variety of shots. Ping golf mens set driver, fairway wood, hybrid, irons, putter clubs cart. At address, the 460cc head sets up much smaller and the matte black finish is wonderfully inconspicuous. Great selection of ping golf clubs at callaway golf preowned. Black is back and has been popping up more and more on oem models in the past couple seasons. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. Nov 26, 2015 the ping i15 driver won a gold award for this years todays golfer drivers test foudn in issue 269, it is also the first driver ping have made for the better player. When you hit it on the money, however, the i15 drops in tone and sounds solid, a little like how a good softball bat sounds when you drill one.
When you hit it on the money, however, the i15 drops in tone and sounds solid, a little like. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex. The following iron specification information has been compiled from product brochures, golf magazines, and from inquiries to the manufacturers. Hit it strong off the tee with ping golf drivers from dicks sporting goods. Ping k15 ti driver, ping i15 3 wood, and ping i15 20 degree hybrid all with. Pings g series golf clubs have proved extremely popular among mid and highhandicappers due to their extreme forgiveness and easy playability.
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