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As a single digit hdcp player, I had been a long-time Ping I player. With some health issues and no longer being able to hit a lot of range balls, I switched to the G25s a few years ago. After my first round with these, could not believe it took me so long to make the change. The difference in forgiveness was remarkable. Plus, I still have some workability with these too. I've done some preliminary testing with the new G irons with favorable results. Performance looks positive but would rather of had all brushed stainless finish.

[color=#ffa500]Ping G430Max 10.5 Fujikura Ventus Velocore Red
Callaway 3 Paradym Hzrdus Silver
Ping G430 Hybrid 19, 22
Ping G430 Irons Nippon Pro Modus3 105
Ping S159 SW
Bobby Grace Smart Fit F-18[/color]

LabGolf Mezz Max

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I put the G's to the 28 handicap test today in Austin. I hit the G's, GMax, AP1 716, Callaway XR, Cobra King F6, and Mizuno JPX-EZ with regular steel or regular graphite shafts. The G's hit nice high draws, the GMax and Mizunos just wanted to go straight and high. The Cobra's really surprised me - flew high, straight, and far! The Callaways and Titleists were OK but did not like feel of XRs and the AP1's were not as forgiving on my toe hits. For me, it's kind of same swing same result, better swing better result. The G's and the Cobras won the day - not enough to kick the G30's out of the bag for now but the Cobras are a real contender!

G's on order - Driver, 5 wood, 3 hybrid, 4 to PW ... YAY!

Navy Vessel IV Pro Bag

Woods: G430 HL Driver, 5 wood & 4 hybrid Alta Quick 35 shafts

Irons: G710 6-UW Alta Quick 45 shafts

Wedges: S159 56° & Eye 2+ SW

Putter: 2023 White Hot Versa Seven DB 33"

Balls: Srixon Q-Star or Callaway SuperSoft

GPS: Garmon Approach S12

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I put the G's to the 28 handicap test today in Austin. I hit the G's, GMax, AP1 716, Callaway XR, Cobra King F6, and Mizuno JPX-EZ with regular steel or regular graphite shafts. The G's hit nice high draws, the GMax and Mizunos just wanted to go straight and high. The Cobra's really surprised me - flew high, straight, and far! The Callaways and Titleists were OK but did not like feel of XRs and the AP1's were not as forgiving on my toe hits. For me, it's kind of same swing same result, better swing better result. The G's and the Cobras won the day - not enough to kick the G30's out of the bag for now but the Cobras are a real contender!

G's on order - Driver, 5 wood, 3 hybrid, 4 to PW ... YAY!

 

Keep swingin' em AC!

Ping G430 Max 9* w/Ping Tour 2.0R
Ping G425 5W w/Ping Tour 75R

Ping 425 4H w/Ping Tour 85R

Srixon ZX5 MkII 5-W KBS Tour Lite R

Cleveland CBX Zipcore 48/54, RTX 58 DG 115 Spinner

Ping Anser Milled #5

 

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Just couldn't get along with the chrome. Scratched up so easy and just looked out of place. Took the scotch brite to it to give it more of a satin look.

 

Looks great. The chrome is offputting on this iron. Which type of Scotchbrite pad?

 

Look close at the photo and you will see green shards in the cavity. Green, maroon, gray, all will work. I'm almost ready to do my set. Just waiting for a little more bag chatter first.

Ping G400 Max driver w/Aldila Rogue 125 Silver
Ping G425 5 wood & hybrid
Ping G30 irons w/Recoil 95S

PXG Gen3 XP irons w/MMT 80S
Ping Glide wedges w/Recoil 110S
Ping Redwood Anser - the "real deal!"

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Just couldn't get along with the chrome. Scratched up so easy and just looked out of place. Took the scotch brite to it to give it more of a satin look.

 

Looks great. The chrome is offputting on this iron. Which type of Scotchbrite pad?

 

Look close at the photo and you will see green shards in the cavity. Green, maroon, gray, all will work. I'm almost ready to do my set. Just waiting for a little more bag chatter first.

Thanks, Nessism.

 

I asked you a question in another thread that you may have missed, so I'm asking again here.

 

I demoed the GMax w/AWT 2.0 shaft in a 7 iron and really liked it. You mentioned I should demo more than just the 7 iron, especially since the shafts are heavier in the shorter irons. How do I do that? Do those Ping fitting cart have more than just 7 irons. Fitting is relatively new to me.

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So I've got a set of eye 2 4-pw(and like how easy they are to hit) what g irons should I look at if I only want 3 wedges and like a 52 and 58 combo? (I'm totally ok with bending to 53/54 if it fits just don't wanna buy anything new)

G25s. ;)

Ping Traverse

GT2 10*

GT2 4/7W

GT1 H 26*

T150 7-PW

SM10 54/58*

SC SS  NP 2.5+

ProV1X

 

Super Bowl LII/LIX Champions Fly Eagles Fly! 

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Thanks, Nessism.

 

I asked you a question in another thread that you may have missed, so I'm asking again here.

 

I demoed the GMax w/AWT 2.0 shaft in a 7 iron and really liked it. You mentioned I should demo more than just the 7 iron, especially since the shafts are heavier in the shorter irons. How do I do that? Do those Ping fitting cart have more than just 7 irons. Fitting is relatively new to me.

 

Well, hopefully there is a shop in your area with demo clubs. At minimum I suggest swinging the long irons in the shop so you can judge club heft. Some people are sensitive to weight so some swinging, even if there is no ball striking involved, should help you judge.

Ping G400 Max driver w/Aldila Rogue 125 Silver
Ping G425 5 wood & hybrid
Ping G30 irons w/Recoil 95S

PXG Gen3 XP irons w/MMT 80S
Ping Glide wedges w/Recoil 110S
Ping Redwood Anser - the "real deal!"

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I've had my G's for over 3 months now and I can't see myself getting anything else for a long time unless Ping comes out with new G series that I think are even better. And that will be a tall task.

Callaway Elyte Mini 11.5

Taylormade Sim2 Max 3HL

Titleist TSR1 20° Hybrid

Ping G440's 5-SW

Odyssey ai-one 7T Milled DB

 

 

 

 

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Hopefully you'll include the Rapture rejects under your super shovel umbrella. They're just a fancy G series iron anyway.

 

Started with G5's (didn't work out), moved to the I3 O-size (so-so), brief stints with G15's, Eye2 (twice), and I5's (twice). The Raptures are the best fit I've ever had with a Ping iron. Going to take a lot to move me away from them. Only thing I've even looked at in the past 3 years is the Wishon 771, but I don't think they would be enough of an upgrade to spend the money.

Cobra ZL
Titleist 915f 5w
Cobra Fly Z XL 5h
Ping Rapture v1 6-PW
TM ATV 56 SW
Odyssey Mini-T putter

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I've had my G's for over 3 months now and I can't see myself getting anything else for a long time unless Ping comes out with new G series that I think are even better. And that will be a tall task.

You said it all right there.

Had and have lots of irons, i seems i like to switch out irons every time out just for fun.

Picked up a set of G's maybe 4-6 weeks ago and i can't seem to pry them out of my bag.

Haven't demoed or bought an iron since. Dang i'm cured, TY Ping G. lol

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Hopefully you'll include the Rapture rejects under your super shovel umbrella. They're just a fancy G series iron anyway.

 

Started with G5's (didn't work out), moved to the I3 O-size (so-so), brief stints with G15's, Eye2 (twice), and I5's (twice). The Raptures are the best fit I've ever had with a Ping iron. Going to take a lot to move me away from them. Only thing I've even looked at in the past 3 years is the Wishon 771, but I don't think they would be enough of an upgrade to spend the money.

 

Yes, the Raptures, K-15 and Karstens all were grandfathered in since they are basically G irons on steriods.

 

Welcome to the club.

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Add me to the G-Men club. I picked up a set of Ping G25 5-SW late last year. I have had them out for two range sessions and one round with all the warm weather we have been having in the Mid-Atlantic. So far I really like them. Now I just need the warm weather to stick around a little longer. Dropped into the low 40's today after mid 60's yesterday.

Driver: Cobra Aerojet
5W: Ping G430
3H & 4H: Ping G410
5H:  Ping G
6 - SW: PXG 0311 XP Gen 6
58*: Cleveland RTX Zipcore Full Bounce
Putter: Odyssey 5K Doublewide

Grips:  Golf Pride MCC Plus 4

Ball: Callaway Chrome Tour

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Very soon, I should be playing all G Woods, G LST driver, G 15* and G Hybrid...the rest are iBlades, Glide wedges (50, 54, 58)...

DRIVER: Callaway AI Smoke TD 10.5*, Ventus TR Blue 6TX at 45"
3 WOOD: Callaway AI Smoke TD 15*,  Ventus TR Blue 6X, at 42.5"
7 WOOD: Callaway AI Smoke TD 20*, Denali Black 70g S Flex, tipped 1" at 41"

IRONS: Callaway Apex '24 MB 7-10, CB 4-6 -- DG TI S400

WEDGES: Callaway OPUS 50S, 54S, 58C -- DG TI S400
PUTTER: LAB OZ.1i, specs: 34", 69 lie, 2 deg FP, stock steel shaft (White Hot Pro V-Line as back up)
BALL: Callaway CT (current gamer), Srixon Z-Star Diamond, -ProV1X and ProV1

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Long-time G-Man, first-time member. Had G2's for a long time, G15 driver and then got G's last summer. If someone could convince me I'd be better off with Glide wedges, I'd put those in my bag as well.

Ping G400 Max 10.5*
Cobra F8 7W
Cobra F8 4H
Mizuno 919 Hot Metal 5-GW
Callaway MD3 54*
Callaway MD PM 58*
Ping Sigma G Tyne

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So after a stint with the ie1 and the Callaway apex I've gone back to the G25 irons. For me they are such a solid set of irons. Nice flight and inspire confidence in every shot. Also picked up a G30 driver and am really hitting some nice drives with it. Except for the putter I'm all Ping.

Callaway rogue st max 10.5

Callaway rogue st 3hl & 7 wood 

Callaway apex 21 5 hybrid
Callaway ai200 5 - aw irons

TaylorMade 56 & 60* high toe wedges
Odyssey #7 putter

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I opted for the G Series after picking the game up again after a 5 year break. I previously gamed a set of 2008 Big Bertha's. the new G's feel like razors in comparison. Once I decided on the G irons the rest of the bag followed suit. If there was a G cart bag I'd of had one as well;

-Ping G driver 9*

-Ping G 3 fairway 14.5*

-Ping G crossovers 3, 4 & 5

(all the above have the Alta 70 stiff shaft)

-Ping G irons 6 to SW (AWT 2.0 R shafts)

-Ping Glide LW 58* (CFS Wedge shaft)

-Ping Sigma G Anser putter with Super Stroke 2.0 Pistol GT grip

-Ping Pioneer cart bag

-Clubs are all gripped with Golf Pride MCC Plus 4 midsize

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I opted for the G Series after picking the game up again after a 5 year break. I previously gamed a set of 2008 Big Bertha's. the new G's feel like razors in comparison. Once I decided on the G irons the rest of the bag followed suit. If there was a G cart bag I'd of had one as well;

-Ping G driver 9*

-Ping G 3 fairway 14.5*

-Ping G crossovers 3, 4 & 5

(all the above have the Alta 70 stiff shaft)

-Ping G irons 6 to SW (AWT 2.0 R shafts)

-Ping Glide LW 58* (CFS Wedge shaft)

-Ping Sigma G Anser putter with Super Stroke 2.0 Pistol GT grip

-Ping Pioneer cart bag

-Clubs are all gripped with Golf Pride MCC Plus 4 midsize

 

Very nice!

Callaway Elyte Mini 11.5

Taylormade Sim2 Max 3HL

Titleist TSR1 20° Hybrid

Ping G440's 5-SW

Odyssey ai-one 7T Milled DB

 

 

 

 

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