To reduce a slice, heavier weights are placed by the clubheads heel, while the clubs lighter weights are set by the toe. G410 lst driver highmoi model generates low, stable spin with the shotshaping control provided by the g410 driver familys movableweight technology. Ping only gives you two standard options on the shafts. The main goal of this line of drivers has always been to offer golfers better forgiveness and maximum distance. Windtunnelproven turbulators in the crown reduce drag, improve air flow and clubhead speed for greater distance. Similar to the g25, a custom tuning port was also added to the rear portion of the sole that allows golfers to achieve a desired swing weight with aftermarket shafts. With the g30 driver, ping has their most radical product offering to date. Indeed, two clubs that weigh the same may have different swing weights. The stock weight is 10 or 12g depending on the shaft option. G410 lst driver highmoi model generates low, stable spin with the shot. Nov 28, 2012 all the heads weigh 204g and have a swing weight of d3. Youll hear about how the 2 will effect swing weight, etc. Designed for performance, the aerodynamic head features a higher strength weight ratio and a thinner, hotter t9s face for maximum distance. Adding weight to your driver may improve your game off the tee.
This is accomplished by using pings turbulator technology that promotes more efficient air flow around the clubhead during the swing, ultimately resulting in faster ball speeds. The g30 sf tec driver option is engineered for players whose shots typically end up right of the intended target. I did the same thing last night the stock weight alone. The ping g series has been around for over a decade now, and the g30 is the most advanced. In player testing, the g30 sf tec driver, which features weight closer to the heel and lighter swingweights, improved shot bend by 12 yards when compared to the g30 standard driver. Add weight to your driver golf club for more distance pga. Golf replacement weight with screw for ping g30 driver head. Both drivers are currently available for preorder and. Also, you arent going to find any movable or sliding weights on this club that.
Cutting driver shaft the 19th hole mygolfspy forum. For example, if one of the identicallyweighted clubs has a heavier head, it will have a greater swing weight. If you have a ping driver or fairway woods, you really need to get these weights. With my slightly slower 100 mph swing on gc2 i was seeing about the same ball speed on a 10. One thing about the g30 thats part performance, part feel is its counterbalanced tfc 419d shaft, which has a higher balance point to help give pings heavierthanstandard, 206gram g30 driver head a conventional swing weight of d3 at 45. Combined with a lighter swingweight, these factors improved shot bend in. The precise amount of increase or decrease will depend on the clubs overall characteristics. This modal can be closed by pressing the escape key or activating the close button. Third, the saved weight allows for the clubs center of gravity to be lower and farther back than any previous ping driver. Swing weight does not measure a clubs total weight, but rather its distribution. The precise amount of increase or decrease will depend on. From what i read, the r9 comes out of the box at d4 but today at ny golf center, they told me it was now c9 with newly cut down shaft and new grip, lamkin crossline. Just wanted to find out what the average length and swing weight for each of these club category.
This 460cc driver combines the forgiveness that made its predecessor, the g25, so popular and increased distance by reducing drag. May 10, 2017 the stock weight is 10 or 12g depending on the shaft option. Jun 15, 2016 each driver was set at 9 degrees with a d1 swing weight. Heavier, d4 swing weight also creates more fade bias. Felt good in my hands, look good at address and then bang 240 average carry.
Jul 03, 2014 high balance point shafts are part of every club in the g30 metalwood lineup. In this installment of fried eggs we explain how to make necessary loft adjustments to the ping g30 driver. Built on the best of the best ping has developed through the years. I took the weight out of my g30 driver, put it on the scale, and it came in at just over 6 grams. Ideal for customizing the swingweight and feel of the ping g30 drivers, the ping g30 head weights are offered in 8g, 10g, 12g, 14g and 16g weight options. It wont fix a swing fault which causes slices and fades. Jan 11, 2016 compared to the g30, the g driver provides a 37% reduction in drag when the face is in the square position as wed like it to be at impact, and an 11% reduction during the downswing. These clubs may not literally add weight, but the principle is the same as adding tape. The sf tec is heel weighted as it is, so any increase in weight will merely increase the static swing weight and weaken the flex. A golf clubs swing weight measures its resistance to being swung in a circle, according to. The head weight is also 3 grams lighter 203 grams vs. As a general rule, however, to increase swing weight from d2 to d4, add four 2inchlong strips of. Moving weight forward or backward this is the hot adjustment of 2015 cobras flipzone and nikes flexflight are both good examples of it.
If you consistently hit the heel or toe of the driver, you might adjust the weight to move the sweet spot towards your normal contact point. When bubba watson did the comparison, he was able to gain approximately two mph in swing speed when using the g30 driver over the g25 which gained him approximately 10 more yards in. Since the g25s release in late 2012, ping engineers have been coordinating with developers, compiling substantial data from ping consumer input and testing. The heelweighted head has a lighter swing weight to promote righttoleft shot movement. All of that aerodynamic blah blah blah manifests itself as. I did the same thing last night the stock weight alone was 4 grams and the screw was 2 grams on mine. Golf club shaft flex guide everything you need to know.
Generally, golfers with slower swing speeds require morelofted drivers and moreflexible shafts to achieve the proper launch conditions. A club that moves more efficiently throughout the swing moves faster. Ping g30 sf weights general equipment talk mygolfspy forum. The tour versions have a bit less torque and a few more grams of weight. There is also a new blue tfc 419d shaft that has a higher balance point to keep the swing weight the same for the fractionally heavier g30. Ping golf launches all new g30 driver golf grinder. I have an r9 driver stock 65g motore shaft that i just chopped down to 44 from 45, but dont know enough about swing weight to rebalance it without some guidance. To get the most distance from your driver, you must optimize the launch angle and spin rate of the ball by selecting the proper loft and shaft flex for your swing speed.
A very low and deep back in the head cg position is undeniably the best place to position the cg for distance, forgiveness, and accuracy. The ping g series has been around for over a decade now, and the g30 is the most advanced model yet. They have the ping tfc 169d and the tour version of the shaft. Weights when you shop the largest online selection.
The new g30 tour driver is also available in a 10 or 12sf straight flight tec model that features heel weighting with a lighter swing weight to promote straighter ball flights. Feb 19, 2015 page 1 of 2 ping g30 driver weights posted in golf equipment. Fits the g30, g, g sftech and lstech drivers and fairways. Split the fairway like never before with the g30 driver. If, for example, we were to add 2 grams of weight to the handle end. Many golfers believe they can add yards to their drive by making their driver golf club longer and lighter. Aug 25, 2014 the g30, like the g25 before it, is the best allaround driver ive tested and a driver i would blindly recommend to any player. Speed without sacrifice, that is what the ping g30 driver offers. When you include the tour shaft options, theres simply nothing negative to say about the ping g30 driver. The sf tec is heel weighted as it is, so any increase in weight will merely increase the static swing weight and weaken the flex slightly.
Fourth, the g30 line includes a heelweighted and lighter swing weight. An extremely lowback cg position optimizes launch and heightens moi. Launch monitor numbers for the ping g30 the g30 launched with 2300 rpm and went nearly 300 yards. High balance point shafts are part of every club in the g30 metalwood lineup. Im guessing this is your problem, since you would hardly be using a draw bias driver if. But ping g30 driver defied all odds by improving one of the bestselling drivers on the market. The g30 sf tec driver is for golfers whose swing path produces tee shots right of their intended target.
Adding tape to the grip will decrease the swing weight. Oct 18, 2018 but ping g30 driver defied all odds by improving one of the bestselling drivers on the market. Movableweight technology offers a simple way to customize your driver for a desired ball flight so you can hit a lot more fairways. The ping g30 sf tech driver has a 460cc clubhead with weight positioned strategically in the heel and a lighter swingweight that combine to improve shot bend by 12 yards in player testing. Cutting down driver shaft and swing weight golfwrx. Start by using a launch monitor to analyze your golf swing speed. Clubs with movable weights typically have ports into which weights are screwed. Aug 25, 2015 if you consistently hit the heel or toe of the driver, you might adjust the weight to move the sweet spot towards your normal contact point. Average swing weight and length on tour clubs, grips. The center of gravity cg of the g30 driver is lower and farther from the face compared to the g25 driver to increase the moment of inertia for even more forgiveness. Golf weight 6g 8g 10g 12g 14g 16g with screw and wrench choice for ping g30 driver and fairway wood, g ls tec driver,g series ls tec driver head clubs 5. Heel weighting and lighter swing weight promote straighter ball flight.
As my fuji fuel snapped on sunday, i had best get the g30 back out of retirement. Jul 08, 2015 in this installment of fried eggs we explain how to make necessary loft adjustments to the ping g30 driver. Crown turbulators and an adjustable hosel optimize clubhead speed and launch. Tried 3, ping g30 sf, sliced but 20yrd more carry, callaway xr16, went left strangely then the cobra f7 with weight at the back.
A comparison of the ping g30 driver fitted with tfc 419 stiff and the tour 80 stiff shafts. I did try the 12 gram weight for fun, but that really slowed my swing speed down. If you have a ping driver or fairway woods, you really need to get these weights and test out the full capabilities of the club. The g30 drivers centre of gravity is the lowest and furthest back of any ping driver, ever. A quick and easy way to increase a clubs swing weight is to add lead tape to the club head.
With the new adjustments, the g30s loft can be increased or decreased by. In player testing, the g30 sf tec driver, which features weight closer to the. Weight is positioned near the heel to help square the face at impact. Determining which golf shaft flex your need stiff, regular, senior, etc. The replacement screws weight with screw is suitable for ping g30 driver head clubs. This is accomplished by using pings turbulator technology that promotes more efficient air flow around the clubhead during the swing, ultimately. Each driver was set at 9 degrees with a d1 swing weight. G400 max vs g30 vs g20 vs g10 designer marty jertson told us. With the new adjustments, the g30s loft can be increased. Dec 10, 2014 a comparison of the ping g30 driver fitted with tfc 419 stiff and the tour 80 stiff shafts. Numerous golfers, from pros to recreational hackers, have added weight to their drivers or other clubs for years. Ping explains the turbulators on its new g30 driver, and why. They believe that adding weight to clubs can affect a golf shots path or its trajectory, but equipment experts will tell you the results are psychological.
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