The faces have a large hitting surface, which provides forgiveness on shots missed toward the heel or toe and adds distance and accuracy to misshits. The speedoptimised g400 is teamed with an ultimately forgiving 460cc size which boasts a larger moi than any other driver on the market. Jul 23, 2018 the max only launched in january, but its already seen as the ultimate driver for lots of golfers. Ping drivers instock at golf discount, your authorized ping. The anser driver with adjustable loft offers you the ability to finetune your trajectory through a combination of loft adjustment and shaft selection. The weighting of the club head optimizes it for a mid to highlaunch, but the adjustable loft allows players to tune their trajectory up or down as the shot dictates. I think the i20 driver has greater feel, but its not in the same area code when distance. I hit the anser at a demo day a while back and was fit into 8. The 5 best golf sport club driver for men ping drivers 2020. Question of buying used ping driver g30 vs anser clubs. The g400 drivers streamlined shape offers a big advancement in aerodynamics and stability. So this driver, this ping g410 plus has the lowest farthest back, the center of gravity is as low and as far back as any driver on the market right now.
Nov 09, 2012 ping has followed up the mightily impressive g20 with its first ever adjustable driver, the anser. This is by far the longest, best feeling driver i have ever hit my distance off the tee increased by a. This modal can be closed by pressing the escape key or activating the close button. The new anser driver is the companys first adjustable big dog designed to finetune ball flight through a combination of loftalteration and shaft selection. On the 2011 ping anser irons, golfers could only see the top line of the irons at address.
They have the ahina, the rip and the blur shafts available for the new anser. The original ad for the ping anser that appeared in golf world in 1966. The ping anser is available in four different lofts. With adjustable drivers becoming an even more common trend in the golf market, ping has joined taylormade, titleist, cobra, and others with their first adjustable driver, the ping anser. So this driver, this ping g410 plus has the lowest farthest back, the center of gravity is as low and as far back as any driver. Accuracy and spin as a group, our testers missed the center line by an average of 14. What are the best golf club driver ping driver for men today. It also happens to be one of golfs highestlaunching drivers, and more golfers do like the way it looks, sounds. Today, ping is synonymous with innovation, quality and service in the world of golf. This is by far the longest, best feeling driver i have ever hit my distance off the tee increased by a minimum of 20 yards. When browsing ping golf clubs, youll immediately notice patterns in their naming convention. None more so than the new batch of drivers for 2019. Pga golf professional andy proudman looks at the ping anser adjustable driver. Ping anser, ping g25 the loft angle is adjustable by about 1.
The ping g410 driver is the first sliding weight driver from ping, built for speed, distance, and customizable performance. Originally called a plumbers nightmare due to its unusual hosel design, the original club also had some durability. It has been optimized to give the best of all types of performance forgiveness, distance. A combination of design technology and custom fitting options allows the anser to be tuned to each individual players swing for maximum distance and optimized. The g30s predecessor, pings g25 driver, was one of the most awarded drivers in our 2014 gear trials. Head design in order to reduce the drag of the 460cc head, the anser features a crown curvature that cuts through the air and maximises head speed to increase distance. The ping g400 max uses a smart design that will keep your offcenter ball strikes closer to the target without robbing you of distance, which is sure to make the game of golf a lot more fun to play. Small in diameter, the hosel maintains the size and look of pings traditional fixed hosel and when added to the lowspin head, the anser driver represents a design solution that generates ideal trajectories for maximizing distance and. How to measure and shorten golf driver shaft length. Miles of golf conducted a product comparison of the new ping anser driver against the ping g20 using players of various swing speeds. Nov 26, 2015 the new anser driver is the companys first adjustable big dog designed to finetune ball flight through a combination of loftalteration and shaft selection. Get the best deals on ping anser driver when you shop the largest online selection at.
So now when you hit a little bit more off the toe it twists less and you transfer more energy into the golf ball. Many good players hesitate to play an iron that has a visible sole at address. These ping drivers and irons were wellreceived but couldnt get even close to the success and popularity of its putters. Golf discount, your authorized ping dealer, offers a selection of ping drivers with features such as crown turbulators that reduce aerodynamic drag to increase clubhead speed and ball velocity for added distance. The anser driver sits neatly between the two in terms of both looks and performance. Each player hit the same loft driver using a g20 and an anser and ball flight variables were gathered using trackman, a dopplerbased ball flight monitor. I will say i never got along with triangular shaped drivers such as the superfast, 909, etc and got along more with pear shaped drivers. So do yourself a favor, buy a ping 20 anser driver headcover today from 2nd swing golf and enjoy saving the value of your golf clubs until. Im now usually 35 to 50 yards in the fairway ahead of my playing partners. The aim is to tune the club to the golfer rather than adjust it and the. Ping is a familyowned company founded in 1959 in the garage of karsten solheim.
Golfers can adjust the loft by halfadegree up or down using the supplied wrench. In thin air i need a little more help with launch angle so i put a more flexible shaft in the anser. The anser driver, which performs tremendously well, is a real looker. Im wondering if its worth the investment to buy the g30 at this time cuz usually the price goes down fast after season, or i should go with the anser. I am 76 year old and l have lost a lot of distance, particularly with my driver. Save up to 90% on products certified by professionals. Nov 08, 2012 overall, the ping anser driver produced slightly above average distance numbers across the board, and well above average numbers for 2 of our testers. A combination of design technology and custom fitting options allows the anser to be tuned to each individual players swing for maximum distance and optimized launch. For drivers pre2015 anser or i models were designed with the better players in mind, while the g or rapture models were designed for golfers seeking maximum forgiveness and easy launch post2015 all ping drivers. Cobra king pro drivers these drivers have a fade setting which can be used to lower the lie angle. Rounding out the top drivers for golfers with swing speeds less than 100 include the wilson d100 and the ping anser.
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, ping s third crossover family combines the. The anser fills a void between the popular g20 and i20, giving the best of both worlds. In the 70s, ping decided to offer a complete range of golf clubs. The following year i bought the ping anser 3 wood and it has given me 2030 more yards and going as far as others with their driver. Subscribe to golf monthly magazine subscription deal 1shaft options the ping anser driver is available with three highend shaft options, in addition to the stock tfc 800d. Keep your clubs protected and it will save you in the long run. The company offered some irons and drivers in its anser line that had already been launched with putters. Dec, 2018 ping is one of the most famous brands in golf and some of its products down the years have been truly innovative. Ping anser drivers in stock for next working day delivery.
For all ability levels, the external weighting of the large, forgiving g20 driver helps launch the ball high with low spin for maximum distance and accuracy. Ping introduces g710 distance iron with arccos caddie smart grips. Miles of golf has a qualified staff and various fitting components to help fit you for the best combination. Subscribe to meandmygolf to see more professional golf.
As the name implies, the ping answer driver will answer you when ever you need it, this is a highly forged club with the best of technology crafted to offer you optimum flight and better speed and distance. Ping anser 12 driver golf club flex s shaft diamana ahina. The ping anser driver has given me some more distance and accuracy. The ping anser driver offers a nice allaround blend of distance, feel and forgiveness, with the added benefit of adjustable loft angles that allow you to finetune your shot trajectory. As usual, testing was done at tarks indoor golf, a state of the art indoor golf facility located in saratoga springs, ny. I would recommend this driver for golfers at any level.
Ping drivers instock at golf discount, your authorized. Karstens frustration with his putting inspired him to design a putter, which made a pinging sound when striking a golf ball. With a combined moi over 9,000 and a deep cg, improved accuracy leads to tighter dispersion. But in the 20 model, the sole is visible behind the top line on the 3 and 4 irons.
I rate the ping anser over the g series and would like to see more of the same in pings future designs. From the pioneering anser putter to the eye 2 irons and g2 driver, we list some of our favourite clubs through the years 10 best ping clubs of all time anser putter. Ping signs tania tare, influencer, trickshot artist. The ping anser driver is ping s first adjustable driver, thanks to the new lightweight, adjustable hosel. Best drivers list because it is at least before the launch of the g30 in late july golfs most forgiving driver. Pings proprietary highbalance point shaft enables you to swing the clubhead with more mass at the same speed, generating fast ball speeds at a high moi for long, straight drives. Jul 26, 2012 the ping anser driver is pings first adjustable driver, thanks to the new lightweight, adjustable hosel. Ping you pretty much have to order it from ping wrx or they may not honor the warranty on the driver if someone else installed a shaft. From the pioneering anser putter to the eye 2 irons and g2 driver, we list some of. Ping has followed up the mightily impressive g20 with its first ever adjustable driver, the anser.
The ping anser driver sees ping move into the world of adjustable drivers and. Oct 11, 2012 forgiveness the ping g20 offers incredible forgiveness, but without the streamline looks or workability of the i20. The weighting of the club head optimizes it for a mid to highlaunch, but the adjustable loft allows players to tune their trajectory up or down as the shot. The variablethickness face helps generate incredible ball velocity, while the external sole weighting positions the cg low and raises the moi providing a midhigh launch that adds to distance. Oct 16, 2019 in the 70s, ping decided to offer a complete range of golf clubs. Conversely i need to get the g25 launch angle down a bit so i put the ahina in a higher spin head. Apr 27, 2015 i found 2 deals on used ping drivers on craigslist. Overall, the ping anser driver produced slightly above average distance numbers across the board, and well above average numbers for 2 of our testers. Thanks to the brands trajectory tuning technology, you can finetune the club to match your. The center of gravity in the ping anser fairways is placed for a slightly lower than launch with low spin rates to promote distance. How the ping anser putter, one of the most iconic clubs in. Small in diameter, the hosel maintains the size and look of ping s traditional fixed hosel and when added to the lowspin head, the anser driver represents a design solution that generates ideal trajectories for maximizing distance.
It means ping can lay claim to the max being golfs most forgiving driver. I just got the anser too, and now my curiosity has peaked over the g25. Jul 10, 2012 ping, which has utilized an adjustable fitting system with interchangeable heads and shafts since 2008, unveiled its first readytopurchase adjustable driver this week at both events on the pga. The ping anser driver features trajectory tuning technology which allows the player to add or subtract the loft in 12 degree increments.
The variablethickness face helps generate incredible ball velocity, while the external sole weighting positions the cg low and raises the moi providing a midhigh launch that adds to distance and forgiveness. I have one driver for distance, the other for carry. As the name implies, the ping answer driver will answer you when ever you need it, this is a highly forged club with the best of technology crafted to offer you optimum flight and better speed and distance gain and control. The driver features all the usual ping benefits with a 460cc head with stunning matt finish to aid confidence, sole weighting to keep the centre of gravity low for powerful flight and high moi for lots of forgiveness. Apr 19, 2012 for our test of the ping i20 driver we collected detailed performance data from 4 testers who were asked to hit a series of shots on our 3track equipped simulators from aboutgolf. Trajectory tuning technology allows you to hone in your launch angle and spin rate to increase distance. A movable 16gram tungsten weight slides around the skirt of the clubhead to three different positions. Ping with its own anser for the adjustable driver game.