With a heavier tungsten toe weight for added forgiveness, a maragingsteel face for faster ball speed and max shot height, and a more compact and stable head, pings third crossover family combines the precision and control of an iron with the speed and forgiveness of a hybrid. Nov 26, 2015 the big change for the adjustable i25 fairway wood can be found in the face. 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. But the ping g driver is certainly in that conversation. Callaway built its brand on the popularity of the original big bertha driver. Leading the callaway pack was the big bertha 815 alpha no black diamonds at 4. Big bertha alpha, now comes with forgiveness the big bertha name returned in 2014 with 2 models, the regular and the alpha. In this totally impromptu video, revolution golfs ceo justin tupper, talks to jason finley, director of marketing at callaway, to learn more. Thats equivalent to the number that selected the ping g30 16. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the latest ping i25 driver on gc2.
Which driver from the ping g and i range of golf clubs might help your. 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. But discussion about the i25 s engineering feats will likely take a backseat to a more obvious change to the new club. As a recipient of ping regional fitter of the year honors, 2nd swing golf has the tools and expertise to find you the perfect ping driver for your game. I was impressed by how easy, straight and long the g20 driver was. Jan 21, 2015 pings i25 driver is part of a complete i25 range also featuring i25 irons and i25 fairway woods and hybrids. The name ping is virtually synonymous with high quality woods and the new i25 fairway wood is no exception. It turned callaway into the brand of metal woods for many years.
The ping g30 driver has undergone a number of changes, but how does it compare with the g25 driver. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 double black diamond driver. The biggest differences in the i25 from the i20 are the addition of an adjustable hosel, racing stripes on the crown, and a new family of ping shafts that. I have been swinging my irons pretty well this summer and these fit right into the bag with no adjustment whatsoever. Epic driver vs 2016 great big bertha who has tried both when i ordered my epic driver back in january and did not get it until third week in february, i borrowed a friends gbb fusion driver because i had traded in my ping g30 driver. Callaway unveils big bertha irons and hybrids swingu. Callaway big bertha driver vs ping i25 driver comparison and. I had a driver that a was a few years old and bought it off the rack. The callaway big bertha v series driver is a lightweight driver designed to help golfers get more club head speed and more distance. It was a great driver for cutting spin and hitting really long drives, but it wasnt very forgiving. My dillema is that im still not that good of a player so i should obviously use the g25. For years, big bertha was a name golf fans far and wide knew would help get them off the tee.
Ping g30 v callaway big bertha driver whos the longest 25 aug. Weve already seen the release of the callaway big bertha drivers and x2 hot line of equipment, taylormade tour preferred irons, speedblade irons and the new sldr 430 driver as well as the new cobra bio cell drivers. Was hitting the great big bertha 267 carry but fought the draw so i bought the ls tec and i got a nice fade with 275 carry average. I went with a 4iron uw gap wedge and play the tour gorge sw54 and lw58. Ping i25 vs callaway big bertha alpha subscribe here facebook. Nov 26, 2015 pings i range has always been aimed at the better player with high swing speeds looking for workability and a penetrating flight. The adjustable i25 driver is focused on optimal spin, accurate alignment, and effective shaft fitting for maximizing distance and accuracy. The gseries tends to be more forgiving while the iseries was more workable. 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. Ping golf i25 eighteen under pareighteen under par. When callaway announced that in 2014 they were going to resurrect that name, they clearly had huge shoes to fill. Today, ping golf announced the i25 line of equipment for 2014, which will be available on february 14. With the callaway gbb epic driver we see a raft of improvements and new technologies which should make the new product more forgiving.
He laughs at how stressed or peeved i get at slow players in front. Of course i am comparing the ping g30 to the g ls tec so not quite. With the i25, ping is putting that in the past and delivering a driver that you will absolutely see both on tour and at your local course. Paul ohagan tests both models to find out the ping g30 launch is a particularly.
But to spice thing up a little we put it up against 4 of its predecessors. An updated look and advances in construction make this one of the best drivers of the year. The ping i25 driver will send your ball racing down the fairway. New ping g400, g, g30, g25, i25, anser torque wrench. Pings excellence in the driver market looks to continue with this beauty. I saw the g25 and thought either it or the 9d3 might. Ping i25 on gc2 using real golf balls to determine which golf driver is. Movableweight technology offers a simple way to customize your driver for a desired ball flight so you can hit a lot more fairways. Find all toprated ping golf drivers including styles named to the 20 golf digest hot list and more. But discussion about the i25s engineering feats will likely take a backseat to a more obvious change to the new club. The alpha model had the gravity core and offered really low spin. The i20, ping s previous offering in this line, was a nice lowerhitting, lower spinning driver.
Ping i25 vs callaway big bertha alpha subscribe here rickshielspgagolf facebook. When it comes to used or preowned golf drivers, callaway golf preowned has the deepest selection coupled with fast shipping and excellent customer service. Just about every golfer either played one or at least has heard of the big bertha driver. New ping g400, g, g30, g25, i25, anser torque wrench and. Feb 19, 2014 2014 most wanted driver testers picks. He always reminds me that patience is a virtue, which calms me down for approximately 2. Ping i25 driver, fairway woods and hybrids golfwrx. I just dont understand the people in front that take 5 minutes. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as taylormade m2 dtype or callaway mens big bertha 815.
Callaway big bertha v series driver pga value guide. The biggest differences in the i25 from the i20 are the addition of an adjustable hosel, racing stripes on the crown, and a new. I did a basic fitting recently and found out that i am better fit to a stiffer shaft profile rather. Get your own callaway big bertha driver clubtest index. The new i25 driver offers this in abundance, with a contemporary new look and additional forgiveness thrown in that will even attract some loyal gseries users. Hit it strong off the tee with ping golf drivers from dicks sporting goods. Steve t, ge lexington email protected ping i25 the ping i25 is a more forgiving version of the i20, while for allowing adjustability in the hosel. We took the new callaway big bertha 2014 driver and put it through its paces on the simulator in the golfbidder showroom. When just hitting some balls on the driving range, you dont have to worry about hitting a few bad shots.
I seem to hit it quite well, but would there be any real benefit to a 2019 upgrade. Best golf irons comparison chart for 2019 one of the best things you can do for your iron game is simply to experiment on the practice tee. Callaway big bertha vs big bertha alpha, titleist 910 d3 vs 9 d3, taylormade jetspeed vs sldr, ping i25 vs g30. I compare the callaway big bertha fusion and the ping g drivers in this oncourse test for golfers wanting to see how much a driver can really help your golf game. New ping g400, g, g30, g25, i25, anser torque wrench and instruction guide, 100% money back guarantee, fast shipping. Consistently less distance and more prone in my hands to slicing usually hit a slight draw with the rbz resulting in more dispersion. Jul 30, 2014 the i20, pings previous offering in this line, was a nice lowerhitting, lower spinning driver. Callaway big bertha 2014 vs four previous callaway drivers. The great big bertha was a fantastic product one of the best drivers out there in 2016 so we were keen to see how the new model compared.
Both are really good companies, but i have never liked callaway irons, they just look funny at address to me, while i have played callaway woods on and off since the big bertha came out in the 1990s. Apr 24, 2015 or, take a look at our recent comparison articles. I had the taylormade rbz driver an up grade from my old great big bertha and then got fitted for ping irons and decided to go with the ping driver also what would bubba do. Mar 24, 2014 the much anticipated 2014 ping lineup is finally here and one of the most talked about clubs of the year is the new ping i25 driver. I think the hybrids ping g and steelhead xrs are about equal but i opted for the steelhead xrs. Evenflow black ping 410 lst 9deg driver evenflow black ping g 3w. Subscribe to my channel and watch any of my other videos, i appreciate your feedback. I havent had a ping driver in the bag for a long time but i did like the sound and feel of the g20.
Jul 03, 2014 the ping g30 driver has undergone a number of changes, but how does it compare with the g25 driver. Tungstenweighted to raise the moi, the ti 811 driver offers two industryfirst design attributes. Callaway biggest big bertha i used to use a relatively small driver at about 190cc. Golf drivers used golf clubs callaway golf preowned. Dec 07, 2014 i play a lot of solo rounds or as 2 with my buddy. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the callaway big bertha fairway wood against the ping g25 fairway wood on gc2. Find out how the i25 performed in our 2014 hot list. Tungsten weighting lowers the cg and raises the moi to increase forgiveness and improve accuracy. Now, big bertha will be helping those golfers get to the green, too. Big bertha alpha driver vs big bertha driver youtube. Callaway unveiled wednesday its new big bertha irons series, which it claims can help make golfers up to two clubs longer. I still use the ping glide 50 degree wedge which has been a strokesaver for me, but for a sand wedge i use a mack daddy 55 degree.
Ping routinely releases products on the gameimprovement side as well as producing club options for better players. Some say drive for show putt for dough but you cant get into birdie position without a long and accurate drive from a golf driver you trust. It was relased into the marketplace in february 2014. The newest great big bertha is aimed at a wide range of players looking for a driver that can.
Callaway changed peoples perceptions of whit irons can do in 1991 with the advent of the big bertha. Rated 1 out of 5 by bobby d from average was a bit below expectations avg. Callaway big bertha vs taylormade sldr subscribe here. It combines all the features golfers have come to expect from the company and a driver players can feel good about. Callaway big bertha 2019 or callaway rogue x comparing. Bridgestone j15 cb 5pw nike engage 52 square, 56 toe sweep. The performance, weighting, responsiveness pwr shaft family that ping introduced this year with the new i25 driver and fairway woods line has revolutionized the fitting process.
Emmett brantly he graduated from campbell university with a bachelors degree in professional golf management. The adjustable i25 driver is focused on reduced spin accurate alignment and effective shaft fitting for maximizing distance and finding fairways. What we mean by game changing irons are ones that can actually help improve the game of a wide variety of golfers. Ping i25 the shorter than average shaft is probably half the battle for me anyway. For the i25, ping made a few important changes that should reap big benefits for golfers.
Callaways two new big bertha alpha drivers are designed to help both types of players. Tour players said they like to see more clubface when hitting from tight lies and the rough. Callaway big bertha vs ping g25 fw challenge youtube. Great video, would you say that these are still great drivers today. Ping g30 v callaway big bertha driver whos the longest. Usually the clubs purchased are in much better shape so i will have to be careful about ordering anything in average condition. I was never ables to swing as hard as i could possibly can because there was a very small face on the driver meaning a.
Ping i25 the best overall driver for me with the best feelsound and decent figures. Ping i25 19 hybrid aldila tour blue s ping 410 crossover 4 iron. Solid performance, good forgiveness, and fairly low spin. Racing stripes and a new shaft in the ping i25 driver combine with low. Ping i25 vs g25 driver im looking for a new driver and was wondering how different these two are. Jan 02, 2014 i25 driver pings new i25 driver has a center of gravity that is more forward than the companys g25 driver to help golfers reduce spin on their tee shots. Callaway big bertha the big bertha provides for maximum for forgiveness while allowing the golfer adjustability with the sliding weight. So with all of that out there, it is once again my opinion that big bertha is a good driver, but one that does not differentiate itself in any. Callaway big bertha i wasnt that impressed with this club until the last day.
Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre test which driver is the longest and the straightest between the ping i25 vs ping g30 driver. At first glance the changes between the ping i25 driver and the previous ping i20 driver seem to be quite small, but this masks some big differences the 460cc head has been tweaked a little to make the centreback portion of the crown a little lower to move the weight lower and further back for a lower centre of gravity cg and lower spin, but you have to look quite closely to see this. If theres one certainty in the golf industry, its that the oems will always continue adding to a successful franchise. But when i middle it i get up to 288 carry now wow. Hi guys, just tested the ping g30 driver against the callaway big bertha to see which hits it further. Oct 24, 2016 i compare the callaway big bertha fusion and the ping g drivers in this oncourse test for golfers wanting to see how much a driver can really help your golf game. Some golfers need a driver with a low center of gravity, while others need a driver with a higher center of gravity. With the same shaft and loft, i launched higher because of the lower cg. Im really happy about the performance of this driver because the m1 and m2 didnt work for me and the callaway big bertha was good, but i was looking for just a little more of everything. Ping i25 its the most playable driver in pings iseries, mixing a variable thickness face design with a heavy tungsten weight in the heel and toe of the sole. Combining most of the forgiveness of the g25 with very low spin, the i25 could very well steal much of its big brothers spotlight as well as its spot in golfers bags. So ping has made the face taller, enlarging the face, and also added the racing stripes to assist alignment.
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