Ping G10

ShriekingSheet

So all I've heard about since I've started back to golf is that this driver is the bees-knees yadda yadda yadda.

So I got a hold of one - a surprising amount of s/h ones floating about for such a new club so I suspected something was up with the hype:quality ratio.

Anyway, I had an old TiSi Tech and needed an upgrade so i got one without hitting it.

Picking it up for a waggle in my house I thought 'hmmm, this feels awkward and looks a bit toe'd in'

Hitting it on day 1 I though 'eh, this is the same as every driver I've ever hit'

But on Sunday, especially in the wind I just completely turned around on the situation. You just need to get the feel for it and man, it just peels it. It puts so little spin on the ball it's ridiculous - playing in wind was a doddle.

Anyway, my verdict is that asthetically and the general feel of te club when you pick it up - it's not great. But when you hit it and actually watch the ball fly, it's pretty evident why there's a lot of guys using them.

Mister Sifter

I bought one of these at the start of the year. It's been a bit hit and miss so far.

When i first got it, i really struggled with it. Hit alot of severe hooks, which had never been a fault with other drivers i've had.

As the weeks have gone on i'm starting to really like it. Played yesterday and hit it really well. I hit a couple of loose ones, but i'm certain it was to do with poor swings rather than the club.

I have to agree with you Shriek, it takes a bit of gettign used to, but once you get going with it, it's one hell of a club!

I have the 3-wood to match it and i'm also becoming a big fan of it too.

I'll go out later in the week now and not hit a single fairway now after saying that!!:rolleyes:

ImDave

The G10 is one of those clubs in particular that really requires selecting the correct shaft. There are three standard options that you will see in stores; The UST ProForce V2, the Graffalloy ProLaunch Red and the stock Ping TFC 129D. Basically, the V2 provides a higher launch angle, the ProLaunch proides a lower angle with low spin rate, and the TFC is somewhat of a middle ground, although the average golfer will find it provides a fairly high launch angle. Many customers have told me they have noticed a substantial improvement between the G5 and G10, and have attributed this to correct loft/shaft selection. Ping really seem to have hit the nail on the head with the shaft options in the G10 line.

ShriekingSheet

Absolutely good point on the shaft issue.

There's never been such a good choice of shafts available off the shelf in a given model as far as I can see. The V2 and the Grafalloy are both quality.

I also think (as with the old TiSis) the "Ping" shaft is actually made by Aldilla who don't make any bad shafts. This may or may not be in the small manuf print but as far as I know, Aldilla are the brains behind all "Ping" driver shafts whether they let it be known or not.

I have the ProLaunch Red with the S flex in a 9 degree. Like I said, it can feel cumbersome when you pick it up but when you drop it from the top and down through the ball it doesn't budge - really solit hit off it.

Graeme, the hooking thing is defo from the fact that the club is set up closed. This is a pain in the ass as it's just to compensate for the majority of golfers who slice. You just have to swing more from the inside and bash it down the right. In fairness, forcing you to do this will get you more yards in itself. That said, I don't agree with it and would prefer a straight set up but unless you're on tour...

WHIP IT!

I have the G5 and would prefer the head squarer alright, hitting alot of snaphooks lately when I get a little quick..

Buddy in work (5hcp) got a Ping Rapture and is loving it so far...

rigal

Graeme1982 wrote: »

I bought one of these at the start of the year. It's been a bit hit and miss so far.

When i first got it, i really struggled with it. Hit alot of severe hooks, which had never been a fault with other drivers i've had.

As the weeks have gone on i'm starting to really like it. Played yesterday and hit it really well. I hit a couple of loose ones, but i'm certain it was to do with poor swings rather than the club.

I have to agree with you Shriek, it takes a bit of gettign used to, but once you get going with it, it's one hell of a club!

I have the 3-wood to match it and i'm also becoming a big fan of it too.

I'll go out later in the week now and not hit a single fairway now after saying that!!:rolleyes:

Sorry to skew from the point here but Graeme something you could try is having the grip offset slightly so the face sits neutral or slightly open at address. I've been told that some tour pro's including Harrington get this done to some of their clubs. The pro at leopardstown recommended that I do it with my driver and it's worked great for me.

Mister Sifter

rigal wrote: »

Sorry to skew from the point here but Graeme something you could try is having the grip offset slightly so the face sits neutral or slightly open at address. I've been told that some tour pro's including Harrington get this done to some of their clubs. The pro at leopardstown recommended that I do it with my driver and it's worked great for me.

Thanks Rigal! That's not a bad shout. I've been thinking about getting a thicker grip on it too... maybe an extra couple of wraps.

PhilipMarlowe

I'll echo the difference the shaft makes... I tried out several different combinations today (see the other custom fitting thread) and for someone who tended to pull and hook some shots, having the correct shaft (for you) can make a huge difference.
I also hate drives that appear toed-in. I'm getting the TP version of a Taylor Made 3 wood which sits sweet to my eye but couldn't justify the expense of the TP driver. The regular superquad doesn't seem toed-in to my eye at least.

JCDUB

Jesus lads this is interesting!
I have the G5 in a 7.5deg with the aldila 75g stiff shaft, and was always of the opinion that Ping just keep bringing out new versions of clubs with extremely slight variations on the same thing so that people with more money than sense keep upgrading them.
I reckon there is absolutely no difference between the G5 and the rapture, and there didn't seem to be a great difference between the G2 and the G5, but from what you lads are saying there's a big difference in the G10.

I tend to hit the ball fairly high (hence the 7.5deg), so anybody know what the best shaft option would be, or more appropriately, what the equivalent of the Aldila is in the new range?
Shrieking sheet how much did you pay for yours second hand (if you don't mind of course)?

WHIP IT!

JCDUB wrote: »

Jesus lads this is interesting!
I have the G5 in a 7.5deg with the aldila 75g stiff shaft, and was always of the opinion that Ping just keep bringing out new versions of clubs with extremely slight variations on the same thing so that people with more money than sense keep upgrading them.
I reckon there is absolutely no difference between the G5 and the rapture, and there didn't seem to be a great difference between the G2 and the G5, but from what you lads are saying there's a big difference in the G10.

I tend to hit the ball fairly high (hence the 7.5deg), so anybody know what the best shaft option would be, or more appropriately, what the equivalent of the Aldila is in the new range?
Shrieking sheet how much did you pay for yours second hand (if you don't mind of course)?

That reminds me actually, the day I bought my G5, the pro in the shop told me he hadn't bothered upgrading from the G2 as he didn't see enough difference and was used to his G2 which was custom fit...

I had an old MacGregor that I needed to upgrade from anyway so I wanted the newer club.

stockdam

A closed clubface is what puts me right off most drivers. Ok so I could grip it open but that's another compensation I'd rather avoid.

I went for a Titleist driver for that very reason.....one of the few that sit square.

My destructive shot is a snap hook and I certainly don't want a closed faced driver. Grrrrr...........I wish club manufacturers would stop designing drivers for those who probably should not be using them and would do better with a 5 wood or a hybrid off the tee.