Going back to confidence from the previous paragraph, the r15 460 is even larger and more forgiving than the r15 430, which resulted in my most confident swings of the day with an average club head speed of 115. In the case ping k15 irons, the irons chosen ranged from a 7 iron on. Ping k15 driver discount prices for golf equipment. Proprietary technology and ultra light aerospace materials provide the best combination of increased speed and accuracy for the longest, straightest drives. I was delighted to discover that the k15 is an even easier club to play. Mar 04, 20 just wondering has anybody ever made a move from the ping k15 driver to a g20, and did they notice a difference. Larger surface area is highly forgiving on offcenter hits and generates faster ball. The complete guide to maximizing driver distance practical golf. Distance and accuracy driver ping g15 driver with graphite, 460cc titanium head, ultra thin crown technology, weight savings, ping g15 driver is designed to increase ball speed and provide consistency across the entire hitting surface. I bought this club with the aim of providing more accuracy and distance. I love the k15 driver, and k15 3 wood and g15 4 wood.
Tungstenweighted with a forged face, creating a faster, more forgiving driver. The club arrived in better condition than i expected, much to my pleasant surprise. Tomorrow im either buying the ping g15 driver or the k15 theme. Like most mid handicappers, my normal bad shot off the tee was an awful slice but this club has cured that, i now, more often than not, hit it straight or with a bit of a draw. Workability isnt a strength of the k15 but if you are fighting a slice this is definitely a driver to try swinging a few times. Rated 5 out of 5 by dm from ping g15 excellent driver ping g15 driver is known for being very forgiving, meaning you get good distance with offcenter contact. Buy ping k15 headcover in golf club head covers and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Ping k15 drivers in stock for next working day delivery.
If you improve by 15 mph you will gain 33 yards in distance, and so forth. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. The best driver i hit all day was the r15 460 head. Slicing the ball is one of the most common problems in golf and fixing it can be difficult. Get the best deals on ping k15 golf clubs when you shop the largest. The big advantage here is that you can swing harder and still turn your hands over, and.
In other words, its long, but its not the longest driver in existence. Machine was telling me that i had about 3400 less spin on the g15 then the g10 and getting about 1015 yards more distance. This is the ultimate test of all the new drivers on the market for 2018. It is engineered with straight flight technology sft which promotes natural club head rotation by concentrating approximately 10% of the head mass towards the heel. Larger surface area is highly forgiving on offcenter hits and generates faster ball speeds for added distance.
Tomorrow im either buying the ping g15 driver or the k15 sign in to follow this. Dec 18, 2011 ping k15 driver is designed for golfers who are seeking high forgiveness, long distance and high accuracy. The k15 driver offered plenty of distance and forgiveness, just as you would expect from any new ping driver. Even on mishits, the shots seem to have respectable distance and were fairly straight. Its easy to see why club face contact in the correct spot, combined with your maximum swing speed will explode your drives like you would never believe. Jailbreak is the driver breakthrough of the last few years. Lightweight club requires minimal effort to crank drives a good. Additionally, i replaced the stock shaft with a lighter model and have found great results. The ping driver shafts come in a variety of specifications that produce different impact, spin, and loft on a golf ball during contact. I hit the ping k15 driver about the same distance i hit the g15. Offcenter hits didnt cause much of a distance loss at all. The heel weighting and high moi are designed to give high handicap golfers ultimate forgiveness off the tee. Just about every golfer who has ever been fitted for a club, whether he knows it or not, was almost certainly in part fit using the process ping pioneered nearly 40 years ago.
Unfollow ping k15 driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. If youre trying to buy a used set from an acquaintance or over the internet, you can get specific information about the clubs, including the age, by looking at the clubs and contacting ping. Ping k15 driver is designed for golfers who are seeking high forgiveness, long distance and high accuracy. Although improved loft, not distance, was the clubs original goal, the potential distance a club can attain is always an important consideration. Ping k15 headcover in golf club head covers for sale ebay. Ping year club model shaft description shaft manufacture. Available in adjustable, ultra light and offset drivers to fit all swings. In testing against the industryleading junior driver, the titanium g812 driver generated 3.
Jul 23, 2018 jailbreak is the driver breakthrough of the last few years. The g15 driver is engineered for golfers seeking a maximum forgiveness driver that delivers distance and accuracy. Nov 26, 2015 the new k15 has been engineered with 10% of the head mass in the heel, making it considerably easier to square the head at impact, thus eliminating the dreaded slice. Drivers are typically lofted between 8 and 11 degrees, so drivers with lofts of 9. Hybrid golf clubs were developed in the late 1990s to help golfers hit higher, more accurate shots. I pulled my back a little latter in the game and the club still seemed to hit the greens despite me pulling out of my swing a little. The ping g400 driver has 15% less drag than the g driver during the downswing. In recent years, with the birth of the fitting cart, and tools like mizunos shaft opti. Best golf drivers for distance and accuracy in 2020. You see, during impact with the driver, the toe of the club is actually moving up to 15% faster than the heel. Booming drives make your playing partners green with envy. See if the ping driver would help your golf and help you hit more fairways. Sep 15, 2010 the k15 driver offered plenty of distance and forgiveness, just as you would expect from any new ping driver.
The ping k15 driver has a high launch trajectory with low spin. This is accomplished but putting as much weight as possible low and back in the clubhead to optimize the center of gravity location. Jan 07, 2020 best golf drivers for distance and accuracy in 2020. I was interested to try the ping k15 driver because i was a big, big fan of the g15 and i was interested to see how the two compared. I was hitting towering drives with a slight draw one after another. Get the best deals on ping k15 golf clubs and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at.
Why ping g15 driver is better than k15 driver distance and accuracy driver ping g15 driver with graphite, 460cc titanium head, ultra thin crown technology, weight savings, ping g15 driver is designed to increase ball speed and provide consistency across the entire hitting surface. Get the best deals on ping k15 driver regular and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at. They have become popular with a broad spectrum of players, including some top professionals. My buddies give me a hard time about my 12 degree driver but it is exactly what i needed. All things being equal, a longer driver shaft will allow you to swing the club faster, which could add more distance.
I found that it went high, straight and far on almost every drive a pretty rare experience for me. The club is overall very lightweight which will help golfers increase club head speed for added distance off of the tee. Combining a largeprofile 460cc head and a club face that is longer heel to toe, k15 driver provides low and back center of gravity which helps to create strong trajectories and low backspin, leading to high moi. I went with the original rapture hybrids, and they are outstanding. The head, shaft, swingweight and length of the g812 driver are carefully optimized for the targeted player. Increased launch angle also means youll get more carry on your drives for more distance. Start of my game yesterday and the club hit very well. The only driver over these years that has come close has been the taylormade sldr. May 09, 2011 the ping k15 driver is for golfers looking for help with launch and direction. Ping year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex.
Jan 15, 2014 will a shorter driver give you more distance. This is mainly due to the increased radial distance from the golfer, but also because the driver head is rotating around the shaft. I tried it and my slicing banana shots were reduced to mere straight pushes. The ping k15 driver has an elongated head design that combines with an external weight pad to position the center of gravity for higher launching and longer carry drives.
Jul 28, 2010 the k15 is a good looking driver, albeit slightly more awkward at address than the g15, and in trademark ping fashion gives you plenty of confidence. Tomorrow im either buying the ping g15 driver or the k15. The k15 is also able to offer distance gains by combining a largeprofile, 460cc head, and a club face that is longer heel. On a monitor, this driver goes a bit further by about 5 yards, which with an 85 mph swing is a good distance, but is not as consistent as the ping k15. The g15 is extremely forgiving and my distance increased too. Designed to increase distance for senior golfers and slower swing speed players. Typical wear youll see on a value condition club is moderate to heavy ball marks and scratching on the. Ping g15 driver 9 degree used golf club at globalgolf. The additional loft makes the club much more forgiving and far more accurate. Pings innovative straight flight technology sf tec places approximately 10% of head mass toward the heel to help square the face for splitting fairways. Though tests were conducted at 150 yards with the club of the.
The ping k15 driver was is rated as one of the best game improvement drivers by golf magazine testers. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft weight tip dia. I have k15s driver, 3 wood, 5 wood, irons 5 to lwedge including uwedge, swedge and wedge. Im guessing if i could hit the cobra straight i would get the same distance. Get the best deals on ping k15 driver regular and upgrade your home workout gear with.
My game has improved significantly thanks to this club. The head, shaft, swingweight and length of the g812 driver are carefully optimized for. A golf clubs loft refers to the club faces angle relative to the clubs shaft, according to pga pro mark blakemore. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. How much of a difference would a 12 degree driver make. Currently gaming a k15 driver that ive had in the bag for the last 4 years. Anyone still gaming a k15 and have compared it to newer offerings. The k15s traditional shape inspires confidence at address and the sleek black paint job frames the ball very nicely. Like other club manufacturers, ping always is trying to build a better driver, iron, hybrid or putter, so it has launched many lines over the years. Zipgolfer may receive a small commission from our partner should you choose to purchase this item. Ping k15 purple dot degree 4h senior graphite 0610864. The straight flight technology certainly delivers and for players who struggle from the tee would certainly benefit from the consistently high and straight ball flight. Its been serving me well, but ive been toying with the idea of a new driver for a bit more distance, especially since the k15 has been around for 7 years now. Just wondering has anybody ever made a move from the ping k15 driver to a g20, and did they notice a difference.
Nov 17, 2010 club face through the hitting zone for consistently straight tee shots. That weight was then relocated throughout the club to help increase moi and reduce twisting on impact. The ping g15 driver is a gameimprovement driver helping golfers get more distance and accuracy out of each drive. Hybrid golf club distance comparison to irons golfweek. Im not one to make an impulse purchase but i bought this driver and it has transformed my game. A bit more feedback regarding where the club face impacted the ball might be handy, however. Ping k15 driver just about every golfer who has ever been fitted for a club, whether he knows it or not, was almost certainly in part fit using the process ping pioneered nearly 40 years ago. Wed jan 15, 2014 by dave phillips drivers generally come standard at 4546 inches in length, the longer the driver shaft the potential exists for more distance, theoretically your swing arc would be wider and therefore you could create more speed. The next generation ping womens driver maximizes forgiveness and distance through a higher moi, faster face and lighter overall club weight. Pings new driver features, straight flight technology, by positioning 10 percent of the heads mass toward the heel. The ping k15 driver is also able to offer distance gains by combining a largeprofile, 460cc head, and a club face that is longer heel.
The moi is sizeable for consistent performance across the hitting surface. Rated 5 out of 5 by indyvic from k15 driver went back to the k15 and havent looked back. The numbers speak for themselves our test pros data was right on the money for ball speed, launch angle and carry distance, which ultimately delivered an excellent blend of carry distance and forgiveness. The first 9 holes the club hit straight and long and my score reflected that. The driver shafts come in the ping tfc 129, pro launch red, v2 high launch, and diamana blue 63. I got the club on a tuesday and had no time to test. Sf tec helps to promote more face rotation, in turn creating straighter ball flight.
Straight drives are the reason we designed the k15. Hit it strong off the tee with ping golf drivers from dicks sporting goods. Straight flight technology provides substantial heel weighting to help square the face for exceptionally straight drives tee shot after tee shot. Regardless of handicap, if you do struggle at times to contain a slice, this is arguably the best driver out there and whats even more brilliant about it is that it doesnt. Find all toprated ping golf drivers including styles named to the 20 golf digest hot list and more. Ping only makes drivers in graphite because the material produces the longest distance on drives. Ive found this to be very true, as i get decent distance on even my poor swings. The higherlofted driver is typically a better choice for an amateur player. May, 2011 i suspect that this type of shaft would be the only way i could play a 12 loft driver, but if this combo with the pl red still produces too much distance loss, i will inevitably give my 10.
The k15 is designed for maximum forgiveness and to keep spin low, reducing the chances of landing in the rough. Pings g series golf clubs have proved extremely popular among mid and highhandicappers due to their extreme forgiveness and easy playability. The leastlofted golf club, other than a putter, is the driver. Bums me out because my only other ping club 5w k15 i absolutely love. Best driver for 90 mph swing speed in 2020 golf sidekick. New and cheap drivers from top brands like callaway, taylormade, and wilson, to name a few. Played most all of the newer high tech drivers in recent years and most were as good as advertised and for my game about same distance in most cases.
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