SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted April 10, 2014 SPY VIP Share Posted April 10, 2014 It is looking like Golfspy Tim and I will be infiltrating Ping HQ early next week. I have no idea what we will be doing while we are there, but I thought that I would go in armed with a batch of questions from our beloved forum members. So... What are your questions for Ping? Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey golf Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 That sounds like it will be very fun. I have one question. Why is the Rapture mini driver so expensive compared to the other clubs such as the Callaway 2 Deep and the Taylormade Mini-Driver? I'm really curious because I don't see why it has to be so much especially being more expensive than their drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RookieBlue7 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I'd guess the tungsten plate increases tooling costs. I'd like to know if they know how many Jim Wells putters are out there? And if so, were they all out of his personal collection or is that just the way they designate tour/sponsored players putters? In The BagDriver: TaylorMade M2 (2017) w/ Project X T1100 HZRDUS Handcrafted 65x Strong 3 wood: Taylormade M1 15* w/ ProjectX T1100 HZRDUS handcrafted 75x3 Hybrid: Adams PRO 18* w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4 Hybrid: Adams PRO 20* (bent to 21*) w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4-AW: TaylorMade P770 w/ Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Black Onyx S400 SW: 56* Scratch Tour Dept(CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerLW: 60* Scratch Tour Department (CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerXW: 64* Cally XForged Vintage w/ DG X100 8 iron tiger steppedPutter: Nike Method Prototype 006 at 34"Have a ton of back-ups in all categories, but there are always 14 clubs in the bag that differ depending on the course and set-up. Bomb and gouge. Yes, I'm a club gigolo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted April 11, 2014 Author SPY VIP Share Posted April 11, 2014 After seeing Bubba's driver, I want to know... Can PingWRX make me a G25 driver with the i25 alignment graphics? Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverRick Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Does Ping need some testers???? But Driver, FM, Hybrid, Wedges, Bag, heck, I am easy. Paradym 12° on T P T POWER 18 Hi Driver SIM TI 3W on T P T POWER 18 Hi Fairway SIM2 Rescue 3H on T P T POWER 18 Hi Hybrid GAPR Mid 4 on Graphite Design AD DI 7S P790 Black 5-G on TGI 80S ES21 54° & 58° on Wedge DF2.1 on White ProV1 Precision Pro NX7 Pro All Iron grips are BestGrips Micro-Perforated Mid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puttdog23 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Why have they not made a piper S in any of the TR series??? Need one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnfats95 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I use a Pickemup B for a putter but would like to cut 2 inches off of it. I assume this will affect the swing weight or balance or something of the putter. How big of a deal would it be if I did that? "I'd play a ladies set of clubs if it allowed me to break par." PING G410 LST Fujikura Pro 2.0 Tour Spec 6 Titleist 17, 19, and 21 degree 818 H2 Hybrids Ping G700 5 - GW Titleist Vokey SM7 54 Wedge Titleist Vokey SM7 58 Wedge Evenroll ER3 Snell MTB-X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP Tony Covey MGS Posted April 11, 2014 SPY VIP Share Posted April 11, 2014 I'd guess the tungsten plate increases tooling costs. I'd like to know if they know how many Jim Wells putters are out there? And if so, were they all out of his personal collection or is that just the way they designate tour/sponsored players putters? Bingo. Tungsten + Titanium. = more expensive than steel (Callaway *Deep, TaylorMade Mini). MyGolfSpy is only major golf site that refuses advertising from large golf companies. With your support we can keep it that way. Donate Today Follow @GolfSpyT Subscribe to the MyGolfSpy Newsletter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmikecpa Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Any thoughts in introducing the Rapture driving iron in more lofts? Love the look, feel and ball flight but the loft just does not fit into my bag right now. WITB 2024 Driver: Qi10 LS 9* Ltd. HZRDUS RDX Smoke Blue 60g TX Fairway: BRNR Mini Driver Copper 13.5* HZRDUS Yellow HC 76g 6.5 Fairway: Sim 19* HZRDUS RDX Smoke Red 75g 6.5 Hybrid: Sim2 Rescue 22* Matrix Black Tie 85x Irons: X Forged CB 5 - PW MMT 105 TX Wedges: Jaws Raw 50*, 54* & 58* TTDG "OG" Spinner Putter: Toulon Madison BGT Fire 34.75" Ball: Z Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chal Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 How long is the backorder for the ping ketsch putters? Driver: Taylormade SIM 8^ Shaft: Evolution III 6X 3 Wood: Titleist TSi3 13.5^ Shaft: Project X Smoke Black RDX 6.5 2 Hybrid: Callaway Mavrik Pro Shaft: Project X EvenFlow Black 85X 3/5 Hybrid: Titleist 816 H2 Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana Whiteboard 85X Irons: Taylormade P790 Shaft: UST Recoil 110 S (6-PW) 50 Degree: Taylormade P770 Shaft: UST Recoil 110 S 55/60: Cleveland RTX Zipcore Shaft: DG Spinner Tour Issue Putter: Bettinardi MK Armlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Why did they choose to not offer a S55 2 iron? Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy WD Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I'd be curious if they're going to make a low forward cg driver like the sldr. Also, what sort of process do they go through to get the distinct ping sound/feel? @GolfSpy_WD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted April 11, 2014 SPY VIP Share Posted April 11, 2014 I want you guys to do an online fitting and an in house fitting right in front of them Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoffer Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Are they considering offering adjustable lofts in the next G series of fairway metals and hybrids? Ping G30 driver 9.0 Tour 65 X 45"Cobra Bio-Cell 3-wood ATX Tour Blue TX75 42.5" Cobra Bio-Cell 3-4 Hybrid Irod 85F5 40.5"Cobra Amp Forged 4-GW KBS Tour S+Titleist SM4 wedges 56 & 60.Ping Tomcat C with Super Stroke 3.0 grip Bridgestone B330 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey golf Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I want you guys to do an online fitting and an in house fitting right in front of them I'd really like to see this comparison of results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 How do they view themselves in the big golf marketing game? Do they want to be as big as Tmag or Nike? Do they want an extended line like those guys or Callaway? Do they want to be viewed like Titleist, for the serious golfer? What do they perceive as their niche, and what do they want to be in 5 years? 10 years? What does Ping look like in 2015? Has the ANSER series of irons and woods run its course? Does Ping view the line as successful? If there was one thing they could improve about their company, what would it be? What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfurr Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Would they ever consider going to direct sales, with a consumer web ordering system where the end user can directly customize clubs? I'm thinking not since they pride on the fitting system and partnerships with local club shops. Any plans for a traditional blade-type wedge? Are "counter-balanced" putters several manufacturers are releasing just a means to try to unload to the market the leftover belly/long putter head components? (I ask this as a new owner of a PING cb putter ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RookieBlue7 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 And if they're looking for a group of MGSers to try the new line I'll volunteer my services lol. Seriously I'd like to know why they rarely do a CS putter In The BagDriver: TaylorMade M2 (2017) w/ Project X T1100 HZRDUS Handcrafted 65x Strong 3 wood: Taylormade M1 15* w/ ProjectX T1100 HZRDUS handcrafted 75x3 Hybrid: Adams PRO 18* w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4 Hybrid: Adams PRO 20* (bent to 21*) w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4-AW: TaylorMade P770 w/ Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Black Onyx S400 SW: 56* Scratch Tour Dept(CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerLW: 60* Scratch Tour Department (CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerXW: 64* Cally XForged Vintage w/ DG X100 8 iron tiger steppedPutter: Nike Method Prototype 006 at 34"Have a ton of back-ups in all categories, but there are always 14 clubs in the bag that differ depending on the course and set-up. Bomb and gouge. Yes, I'm a club gigolo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighFade Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 No questions, just make sure to give us the details when you're done. Have fun! There is no spoon. WITB TaylorMade M3 Callaway Diablo 15° Callaway Diablo 18° Callaway Steelhead XR Pro 4-W Mizuno TP-4 50, 54, 58 TaylorMade Rossa Monza Spyder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playing_a_round Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Are they working on a driver with more adjustability? In the Bag: Driver-Ping G20 10.5 Fairway-Ping G20 4w Hybrids- Ping G15 20* & 23* Irons-Ping i25 5-U Wedges- Vokey SM4 54* & 58* Putter-Nike Method Core MC01w Ball- Titleist NXT Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted April 13, 2014 Author SPY VIP Share Posted April 13, 2014 Great questions so far. Keep 'em coming! Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_divots Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 With the i series irons: please make an option with slightly less offset in the long irons to better match up with some other "players" irons that offer forgiveness with less offset. I think there is still room for such an option in the slight gap between the S series and the i series. My question: will you do this? "Glute Activator" *Please accept my contributions of participation and intellectual property sharing as substitute for monetary renumeration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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