Was hitting titleist, and had my mind set on some new ap2s. Rory mcilroy shares tips to improve your drive golfpass. The tw737vs, the model i tested, has a slightly larger head and strongest lofts, making it the longest and most forgiving of the three forged irons in the tw737 lineup. While much of the talk is about the racing stripes on the crown, the real benefits of this driver are the perfect feel and excellent performance which includes long distance, low spin and strong trajectory. Tested mizuno, titleist, then for fun tried the ping i20s. While the ping i20 driver was generally regarded as being for better players, or at least higher swing speed players, ping is doing what i think is a better job of defining the i25 player.
The ping i25s are intended for players that reside in that gap between the gameimprovement g series and the low handicapper. Ping began its life as a golf manufacturer by producing putters, in which shaft flex or stiffness is inconsequential. Cant afford new obviously so im looking for a set of irons that are definitely crossover. Ive played a lot of golf in 2012 and the i20 irons have stood up to the test. Its a little off topic but does anyone know what the upcharge is for a motore speeder 7. Mark hits the better players driver from ping golf and talks about who might enjoy this low spinning golf driver.
Ping i irons vs ping i25 irons become a free subscriber to rick shiels now become a free subscriber to peter finch now htt. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex. Paul ohagan tests both models to find out the ping g30 launch is a particularly. Gold represents the flattest setup at 334 degrees from neutral. I hit a drive 286 last night on a bumpy uphill fairway. Workability and distance control are key attributes of these multimetal irons. Anyhow, i have a set of i10 irons 4w, currently blue dot but can be easily bent as you know, can be shafted with either zz65 stiff or czlite stiff, or just the heads.
Ping g400 vs g vs i25 vs anser head weight youtube. Ping i25 irons, golf magazine clubtest 2014, best golf irons. Rated 3 out of 5 by sweet spot golf from average condition rating is not accurate to the condition expected. Winner of the 2012 golf digest editors choice award, the ping i20 iron set offers better players a premier level of distance and shotshaping control to finetune the scoring element of their game. Similar to the i15 driver, the i20 will not be for everyone. I swing my driver around 95 and get about 250260 from it. The i20 isnt the most forgiving driver on the market but it offers incredible feel, distance and. I20 driver vs i25 drivers for mac since we dont hit that far anymore we play from the senior tees and i have purchased a set of hybrid irons clevelands because i lost a lot of distance with regular irons. Clubfitters interviewed at edwin watts and golfsmith say ping. Bulge is the curvature of the face from its heel to its toe, while roll is the curvature of the face from the crown to the sole. Longest drive comp ping g25 vs callaway razr fit xtreme driver duration. The face of every driver has bulge and roll while irons have none or very little.
Difference between ping g25, g20, and i20 iron sets. After hitting 20 or so balls, the result was nice soft feel, great ball flight. The i series of drivers should be lower spinning, even considering the g30 ls tech. It is a version of a tour velvet grip, but with more cutout space. The reality is that depending on a variety of swing characteristics, golfers of all ability levels, and even different swing speed ranges, could benefit from a lower spinning driver like the i25. All 3 are really good, i hit the 54 and the ap2, had a set of i20s, excellent club but about to be replaced by the i25, one thing i did notice was that the 54 was half a club short on the aps, same shaft ctapers, but consistently the titleist was longer, the titleist. If you are looking for a driver that is super easy to hit, you may want to try the k15 and g20 instead.
From there, brown is flat by 3 degrees, orange by 214 degrees, purple by 112 degrees and red by 0. If you are swinging your 7 iron 9095 that is pretty sick. The adjustable i25 driver is focused on optimal spin, accurate alignment, and effective shaft fitting for maximizing distance and accuracy. But the company eventually began making a variety of clubs and, like all golf club manufacturers, now offers clubs with different shaft flex options. I didnt notice that the ping i20s irons have much higher bounces than the anser irons or even the i15s. By placing the ctp lower in the head than prior versions, it will increase the ability to provide optimal launch angles throughout the set higher in the long irons, flatter in the scoring irons. The ping g30 driver has undergone a number of changes, but how does it compare with the g25 driver. The ping i20 irons are design as a progressive set of irons with a low glare satin finish this basically means, the long irons have a slight offset, while the shorter irons do not. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests which is the longest drive comp between the taylormade sldr vs ping i25 on gc2 using real golf balls to determine which golf driver. Ping i irons vs ping i25 irons become a free subscriber to rick shiels now become a free subscriber to peter finch now. Have absolutely no bias in companies and will try anything.
As with all i series clubs by ping, the i25 requires a little bit more consistency in order to get optimal results. Ping took a different approach to club length, adding a quarter of an inch in the 3 through 9iron from the i25 and strengthening the lofts by 1 degree in the 3 through 8iron. It looks pretty good and the trajectory from all the irons is great. Houston country clubs par 3 14th hole was playing 197 yards across the ravine into the slightly uphill green. Save up to 90% on products certified by professionals. Ive made no secret that golf clubs dont really turn me on the way they do many of my peers. With a lighter overall weight, the g le2 irons utilize coreye technology to increase face flexing for more ball speed and higher max height. Even with the increased launch and various tech tweaks within the irons, i20 vs i25 thing that stayed the same in. Every shot swept the ball rather than hitting the clean crack of thinner clubs. Hey there im selling my whole golf club set with a bag. Personally i prefer the look of the new i25s but the i20s still look great. I was thinking about getting the i20s but found a spanking deal on a previously hit set of i15s didnt even consider the anser set due to their higher price. Ive had them now on a number of my clubs, drivers and irons and really like them.
Have looked around for info on weight etc but all the i20 stuff is gone now that the i25 line is out i20s are sharp, i just went with ap2s and i have s as well and love the iron head. The most impressive thing about them is the consistency of distance they offer crucial for a man of lee westwoods calibre but also handy for us mere mortals. Tungstenweighted to raise the moi, the ti 811 driver offers two industryfirst design attributes. Hey friends, im thinking of upgrading from my ping i20 irons. Preowned ping golf eye irons 8 iron set their price. The gs were so thick, the irons almost seemed like hybrids.
The i25 pw seems better too more like part of my dedicated wedge set than the rest of the i25s. Im looking for a little more distance and about the same level of forgiveness. I have gone full circle now in my golf equipment started playing when i was 25 and bought ping now i am 65 hc 9 and have played with a fruit salad of irons and drivers throughout. G400 iron faceflexing technology launches the ball faster and higher with tourlevel distance and stopping power. After purchasing a i20 driver i went to buy some new irons. Posted 29 september i also consider a fixed hosel a positive. The progressive head size and offset throughout the set maximizes the characteristics youre looking for in each iron. The ping i25 driver will send your ball racing down the fairway. In regards to forgiveness i found the longer irons fractionally easier to hit vs i20 longer irons but the shorter irons are virtually the same forgiveness as the i20s.
You could say they were more forgiving, but it was more difficult to manipulate the ball flight, and personally, i did not like the feel of them. The ping i20 driver is built for players who want a lower launch profile, more boring shot trajectory and extremely low spin rates, all in a package that offers forgiveness and plenty of distance. If you buy a set of used ping irons that need adjusting, the lie angle can be bent to proper position. Irons ping i20vokey sm4 driver taylormade r1 phenom s55 nov 10, 20. Clubs are left hand list of clubsitems 49 ping g20 irons, and ping g20 iron wood ping g20 u wedgegap wedge ping g20 wedge taylormade tour preferred sand wedge with golf pride grip callaway 3 wood nike 3 wood callaway xhot driver taylormade ghost putter with tigershark grip taylormade bag can deliver. The i20 is really best for players who want to have. Resembling its counterpart the g20 driver more than its predecessor the i15, the i20 driver has incorporated technology to complement the needs of. The more you put in to this driver, the more you will get out of it in all areas. Ping i25 and the ping s55 irons pictured above i25 iron on the left. Take your game to the next level with a new driver or iron set from ping golf. Ping irons dont normally feature a ferrule, but these do and, combined with the black and silver cavity, this creates a classy look.
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