In a driver market where flash and adjustability are starting to take over, the i20 is a refreshing dose of traditional design with a slick look. For the last 18 months, pings g30 driver has been dominant. The launcher xl270 driver one three new ultralite drivers released by cleveland golf in 2011. The ping g20 driver is included in the awardwinning gseries driver line.
The fabulous g20 may not feature adjustability, but its packed full of technology to help improve your game. The drivers have the lowest, most rearward cg of any ping drivers ever, and their smaller size is said to improve their aerodynamics so golfers can swing them fractionally faster. Control is a distance comparison to the unnamed reference club isnt it. Jan 11, 2016 the most noticeable visual distinction between the g30 and the g driver is most certainly the latters addition of what ping calls vortec technology. Be sure to check out our selection of used cleveland drivers as well. Cleveland golf started off as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs from the 1940s and 1950s. Got fitted and with the shaft i went with fujikura blur 005 s i was within a few yards on all 3 clubs. Where i did notice a performance gain was in the g20 hybrids and woods.
The ping i25 driver is an adjustable driver that focuses on reducing spin, accurate alignment, and shaft options, to help you gain more distance and accuracy. Its been adored by players of all skill levels, and the sales numbers have been crazy. Being the very first set of clubs in pings g set, the g10 is a classic set that holds fond memories for many golfers. Todays comparison is between the ping g30 driver and the ping g25 driver. The ping g driver is faster than the g30 and has a bit more forgiveness. For 2012, cleveland brings that old school looking driver back paired with new school performance. The best way to describe the entire ping g20 lineup is solid and dependable. The gold sole plate, mahogany paint, classic shape and deep face create a stunning look. The ping g30 driver is the 7 th generation of a line that started with the ping g2 driver six years ago. I was impressed by how easy, straight and long the g20 driver was. The g20 woods are easy to hit, but g25 just kept go further. The g20s large, variablethickness face generates faster ball speeds and increases moi for maximum forgiveness the.
An external weight pad optimizes the centre of gravity for a powerful ball launch, but with low spin which ensures great distance. If you insist on buying off the rack, the g25 is a better place to start than most. Ping unveiled its new g driver earlier this year at the hyundai tournament of champions with the goal of increased aerodynamic efficiency leading to greater distance. Ping g410 5u wdg 105s cleveland rtx 54 cleveland rtx 58 seemore si5, si3 and directed force 2. Stock graphite shafts available in regular, stiff, or xstiff flex. Due to manufacturer restrictions, all new not including closeouts items including logo overruns from adams, adidas, ben hogan, callaway, cleveland, club glove, cobra, footjoy, mizuno, never compromise, nike, odyssey, ping, sun mountain, taylormade. I own a g20 4 wood, and the ping g20 driver seems like a larger version.
Not only does the new g20 driver feel light despite a head weight around 7 grams heavier than the g15, but the paint job is a few shades lighter with a silvery gray finish that does a great job at absorbing glare and reflections. Jul 23, 20 ping g25 driver while the g25 is the updated version of the g20 and the sixth release in the gseries of drivers, it feels different enough from the prior model to make it feel like more of a new club than an iteration on last years release. Golfers looking for maximum control off the tee may want to look elsewhere. I only see the results for the cleveland 588 custom driver.
No, the look is not my favorite, and if i hadnt purchased two used superfast 2. The gseries tends to be more forgiving while the iseries was more workable. The largest, deepest driver face in golf means the largest effective hitting area for incredible confidence on the tee. The most noticeable feature of the g30 driver, both visually and. The g20 driver helps launch the ball high with low driver spin for improved distance and accuracy off the tee. Features and benefits of the 20 cleveland classic xl driver. Coming from scottsdale i am a ping fan but fell victim to the taylormade rocket balz marketing machine. My original take on the cleveland classic was that i simply did not buy into the classic looks concept the fact that it was designed to evoke memories of the old persimmon woods was not. Ping produces some of the most wellengineered, highestperforming clubs on the market, and although they can fly under the radar at times, the g20 driver should certainly grab your attention with its performance. Not to get all sappy on you, but the presence of cleveland golf near the top of.
Cleveland classic xl driver cleveland drivers golfbidder. The g has already been added to the bags of ping staffers bubba watson and david lingmerth and i set out to see if its worth adding to yours as well. As with a good bit of whats in this story, the inspiration for vortec came from an unusual place. Oct 17, 2014 the best way to describe the entire ping g20 lineup is solid and dependable. Golf drivers used ping, taylormade, odyssey, cleveland.
The larger 460cc head and new titanium construction provides a higher moi at impact for straighter drives. But this tall face offers amazing forgiveness and is very low spin. Ping g25 driver while the g25 is the updated version of the g20 and the sixth release in the gseries of drivers, it feels different enough from the prior model to make it feel like more of a new club than an iteration on last years release. Rated 5 out of 5 by jeb from great product and value the product performs to the skill set of the user. The performance and adjustability is up there with the anser driver, but without the price tag, so all in all the ping i25 is a worthy successor and should. 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. Rbz, r11s, ping i20g20, razr fit, cleveland classic, 910d2d2 by fairwaygolfusa, february 22, 2012 in general equipment talk 2012 battle of the drivers. Golf world heads to monte rei in portugals eastern algarve to put ping s g400 up against cobras king f8 and cleveland s launcher hb to find best midpriced driver. They made their debut at the 2011 pga merchandise show and have since been aiding the driver market in their own weight loss initiative. Golf world heads to monte rei in portugals eastern algarve to put pings g400 up against cobras king f8 and clevelands launcher hb to find best midpriced driver. Targets mid to highhandicap golfers who are trying to hit it straighter with a consistently high.
The value of the ping g20 driver rates 8 out of 10. Clubhead, shaft, launch, spin, and performance are compared. Drivers test ping g400 vs cobra king f8 vs cleveland. He regularly is near the top statically in driving distance tournament after.
The fw goes straight and i would suspect the g20 driver to be a straight shooter. Ust mamiya proforce avixcore 69 red tours flex darrin sloan, 36, knew exactly what he wanted from a new driver. The ping g30 driver is the 7th incarnation of the range that started with the market leading ping g2 driver six years ago. Cleveland ti460 vs ping g5 if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The look of the cleveland classic might be my favorite looking driver in the last 4 of 5 years. Ping g2 driver vs cleveland launcher 460 if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. G25 driver tested against g5, g10, g15 and g20 golfcentraldaily at 4. The groove pattern on frontlines forged aluminum face is designed to create equal speed across the face on every hit, whether center of the face or off center. I saw the g25 and thought either it or the 9d3 might kick the r11s out of the bag this year. The largerprofile g20 s generate fast ball speeds for maintaining distance, even on mishits, for ensuring long, straight results. Despite being the highest spinning driver in the ping lineup, the company. One thing is for sure, the ping g410 stands out as it is unlike any other driver on the market. One year later, pings g25 remains one of the best drivers on the market.
I didnt noticed any performance difference between the g25 and g20 irons which convinced me to save the cash and buy the g20s. In addition to their hibore driver and other new, innovative drivers, they have gone back to their roots producing classically styled drivers. Once again ping has had to wrestle with the issue of improving one of the best selling drivers in the market. I havent had a ping driver in the bag for a long time but i did like the sound and feel of the g20. The midtohigh handicap ping fan should definitely check out the i20 driver. Overall, the club looks average but performs great. Golfers of all skill levels can find success with the g20. Im thinking about getting a ping hybrid to help me out out the rough after whats typically a poor tee shot with the anser. Ping produces some of the most wellengineered, highestperforming clubs on the market, and although they can fly under the radar at times, the g20 driver should certainly grab your attention with its. Jun 15, 2016 ping unveiled its new g driver earlier this year at the hyundai tournament of champions with the goal of increased aerodynamic efficiency leading to greater distance.
May 25, 2012 2012 driver comparison continues with callaway razr fit, adams speedline fast 12, ping g20, and cleveland classic 290 added to the list. The ping g20 driver is a great driver and a worthy successor to the g15. Dec 20, 2017 golf world heads to monte rei in portugals eastern algarve to put ping s g400 up against cobras king f8 and cleveland s launcher hb to find best midpriced driver. The i25 driver certainly looks a more classic shape than the g25 and the racing stripes on the crown give it a distinctive look and one which i am sure we will see on all ping drivers soon. Adam scott rocked up to the recent players championship in florida with an eightyearold driver. I like the shape of the head as it has a good balance of aerodynamics and size. Thorough is what you, our reader and the golf consumer, deserve.
The ping g20 driver is long, forgiving and consistent, traits that all golfers should prize in their drivers. The standout feature of the g30 driver visually and technically is the turbulators that sit on the crown of the club. Shop our selection of ping drivers and find the perfect one to help you smash balls off the tee and down the fairway synonymous with innovation, quality and service in the world of golf, ping engineers classic golf drivers with visible, new technology that actually works. Ping staff player bubba watson is known for his length off the tee. I just purchased the ping g20 and found it to be the best ping driver i have ever hit.