josmi15 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Great write ups so far!!!!!! Looking forward to reading more!! Keep up the great work! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy revkev 1 Quote Titleist 917D2 10.5 Ben Hogan GS53 3 Wood PING G425 MAX 5 Wood Cleveland UHX Launcher 3 Iron PING G30 5-PW Cleveland RTX 3.0 50/10 V-MG Cleveland RTX 3.0 54/14 V-FG Cleveland RTX 3.0 58/12 V -FG EVNROLL ER-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommc23 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Looks good guys Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk revkev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Interesting....it's as if Ping doesn't want you to swap them out. Cobra sells different weights directly on their site. Good to know it's an option if you want to experiment with things... I am curious about the "LST" (low spin) versus "SFT" (straight flight) versus G400 (no changes)... did ALL of the testers get the LST version? No we have a 400 and 400 Max in the mix I think but no SFT. It's very interesting to me that both downlowkey and I ended up in the LST. We obviously have very different games so I can't wait to see how that head performs with our contrasting styles. I'm also anxious to see what he sets his head to. I've done some experimenting with that already and think I've found my sweet spot there. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy StrokerAce 1 Quote Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00sportsman Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Interesting....it's as if Ping doesn't want you to swap them out. Cobra sells different weights directly on their site. Good to know it's an option if you want to experiment with things... I am curious about the "LST" (low spin) versus "SFT" (straight flight) versus G400 (no changes)... did ALL of the testers get the LST version? I had continually gotten the SFT as the recommendation when I used the nFlight online fitting, but when I actually got to a launch monitor it wasn't even close. I hit the regular G400 better than the SFT, and I'm a lefty that can really lose it left in a bad way. I went into a little more detail about the fitting in my intro if you want to take a look, but long story short I ended up with the Max. StrokerAce, Rickp and ole gray 3 Quote I always try to remember that I'm not good enough to get mad! My Bag: G400 Max G30 3W King S9-1 5W Aeroburner 3 Rescue/Hybrid G400 5-UW RTX4 52* and 56* 2Bar Mallet Traverse II Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Nice jobs as well T and Sportsman. Now we have to sit and wait for the Stage 2's Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy revkev, TSauer and cnosil 3 Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbmullin Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Great start, looking forward to reading about how the testing progresses. revkev 1 Quote DRIVER - Ping G425 SFT Driver Tensei AV 55 Orange Reg Flex Woods - Ping G425 7 wood Tensei AV 65 Orange Reg Flex Irons - Cobra Rad Speed 1 Length UST Recoil 780 Smacwrap Graphite Reg Flex WEDGES- Callaway jaws 52/56/60 PUTTER- Taylormade FCG spider putter 34" BALL- Pro V1x or Tp5X -- trying to figure this one out. Footjoy Tour S golf shoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungkory Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Two Lefties?!!??! HardcoreLooper, STUDque, Nunfa0 and 3 others 6 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max LS Tensei AV Blue S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: 223 Steelfiber PR 95 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50, 54, 58 Steelfiber PR 105 Putter: LAB Link.1 Ball: Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00sportsman Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Two Lefties?!!??! That was my reaction. I usually feel like the only lefty on the planet. Sent from my XT1585 using MyGolfSpy mobile app tommc23, TSauer and Nunfa0 3 Quote I always try to remember that I'm not good enough to get mad! My Bag: G400 Max G30 3W King S9-1 5W Aeroburner 3 Rescue/Hybrid G400 5-UW RTX4 52* and 56* 2Bar Mallet Traverse II Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Two Lefties?!!??! We are slowly taking over the worldðŸ˜... MDGolfHacker justnred, Rickp, 00sportsman and 2 others 5 Quote What's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Stage One – Tester Introduction | 5.1.18 review.jpg Hello, hello! First and foremost I've got to give a huge shoutout to MGS and PING for allowing me to partake in such an awesome review. I've had my eye on the G400 line since they've come out, so I will do whatever I can to make sure my review is as helpful as possible to those that may also have their eye on them. I'm Tyler, the 6'6†lefty in the photo above. That's right, tall and southpaw, two things you don't see too much of in golf. I'm a 27 year-old golfaholic from the small town of Belle, MO. I'm not one of those guys who grew up playing the sport, and I never had any intention of watching or playing golf. I've always been a basketball guy. That was until three years ago when my buddy talked me into buying a box set of Top Flite clubs, and I suddenly fell in love with the game. I had no background in golf whatsoever. Like many new golfers out there, I quickly turned to YouTube and the internet for swing tips, pointers, whatever was available to help me progress. To be honest, I'm quite the information *****, so I loved the learning process. Whether that be golf fundamentals, equipment releases, tour gossip, whatever it was I somehow always had the one up on my buddy who has played all his life. He knew the golf bug hit me hard. I've also been a tinkerer, so the whole club modification process was right up my alley. Changing grips, adding extensions, swapping shafts, paint fill, I love it all. Adding to that the fact that I get to be outdoors competing against myself in some of the most scenic places is absolutely the reason why I will never quit playing the game and I'll always kick myself in the ass for never taking it up sooner. map (2).jpg My game, or lack thereof To this day, I am self taught. The closest fitter is nearly two hours away, and because of that, I've mostly been an off-the-rack kinda guy. I do, however, do plenty of research before I make club selections to make sure I'm getting gear and specs that I think would be best suited for me. I am currently playing around a 12 hdcp, hoping to drop that a little this season. One of my biggest weaknesses right now that contributes to my hdcp is inconsistency. Yes, that's a very broad spectrum, but it's true. I have days where certain areas are great and others are bad and vice versa. Fortunately there is one area where I'm usually pretty confident and that is around the green. Recently my putting and chipping has been pretty reliable, except for the occasional skulled chip shots across the green, but we like to forget about those. My current bag setup is as follows: Driver: Cobra King F7+ | Fujikura Pro XLR8 61 | Stiff Fairway: Callaway XR | Project X LZ 50 | Regular Hybrid: …….. Irons: Ping i200 | 4-PW | N.S Pro Modus Tour 105 | Stiff Wedges: Callaway MD3 | 52-56-60 | Dynamic Gold | Stiff Puttter: Scotty Cameron Select Newport 2 | 36.5†bag.jpg As you can see, I'm pulling a Patrick Reed and not sticking to one brand. Also, I don't have a hybrid because I traded it. Oops. After getting tired of my Top Flites I quickly upgraded to something a little more appealing. I started off with a Cobra Bio Cell, because let's face it, I loved the Cobra blue! I then added the XR 3W, Mack Daddy 3s, Ping G25s and a Cleveland TFI 2135 putter. Since then I've swapped the Bio Cell for an F7+, the G25s for some i200s and the Cleveland putter for, well, lots of different putters. I'm a putter ho. I will be putting the G400 Max to the test against my current gamer, the F7+. One reason I upgraded from the Bio Cell to the F7+ was because I thought it was time I get myself a “real†driver, whatever that meant. When it comes to drivers, there are a few factors that I look at. First, as much as most of us hate to admit it, looks are a big factor in buying a club. One reason why I chose the + version over the standard, probably more forgiving F7 with the gloss finish. Secondly, forgiveness and if the science behind it works. Then the price, because I'm no Jordan Belfort, and I like budget friendly. My driver swing speed tends to be around 100-105 with misses and ball flights being all over the place. Remember earlier when I said inconsistency was my biggest weakness? First Impressions Webp.net-resizeimage (1).jpg Large and in charge. Those are the words that come to mind when talking about the G400 Max. Ping decided to push the limits to the Max as some would say, by creating a 460cc head with a footprint of nearly 5†x 5â€. The G400 line is designed to provide distance through extreme levels of stability and forgiveness. Think of the G400 Max version as the standard head on steroids. Keeping the same design they introduced with the G30, the turbulators make another appearance. That, paired with dragonfly technology and the dimpling “infinity edge†across the back, help create maximum airflow across the head. driver6.jpg driver2.jpg The thin T9S+ forged face flexes more to ramp up ball speed for generating consistently long, straight drives. The face is also textured to increase friction for reducing spin. driver.jpg driver1.jpg Ping has always made gorgeous clubs, but this one takes that to the next level. The matte black paired with copper highlights is the absolute perfect combo. When it comes to driver, I think we can all use a little help. Hitting fairways is crucial for going low and I cannot wait to get this thing out on the course and put it through the wringer. I plan on hitting the course this week, and the driving range this weekend to put it face to face versus my F7+. Here's to hoping the Max can provide the much needed forgiveness my driving game needs. driver4.jpg driver3.jpg driver5.jpg shaft.jpg grip.jpg Great start! Our games are pretty similar, except your about a foot taller, and a bit more clubhead spread.. lol. Some days parts of the game work, some days, it better to hit the 19th hole for a beer instead 😠MDGolfHacker Rickp, TSauer and 00sportsman 3 Quote What's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Nice intros gents. revkev and 00sportsman 2 Quote In the bag: Driver: Darkspeed X 9° UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Blue 7F4 Fairway: Apex UW 19° & 21° Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Black 5.5 Irons: JPX 923 HMP 5-PW UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Wedges: T-22 Denim Copper 48°, 52° & 56° UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Putter Sycamore 005 Wide Blade Bag: Fairway 14 stand bag Balls: Chrome Tour Cart: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8 God Bless America, God save the King, God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSauer Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Any questions or requests from anyone as we enter the second leg of this review? StrokerAce 1 Quote Driver: Aerojet 9* | Hzrdus Black Gen 4 Fairway: G410 3W 13* | Alta CB 65 Hybrid: TS2 18* | Tensei AV Blue 70 S Hybrid: iCrossover 20* | Kai'li White 80 Irons: P790 5-PW | DG S300 Wedges: Vokey SM9 | 52, 56, 60 | DG S200 Putter: Link.1 | Accra x LAB --- LAB Golf Link.1 Review --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungkory Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 MAX testers, do you feel a noticeable difference in head weight? I feel like that's one of the main reasons that I like this driver and I'm having success with it. I like to be able to feel the head, even if it means a couple of lost MPHs. I don't want to thread jack the review with my own review, but I'm curious if anyone else feels the same. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk ole gray, russtopherb and StrokerAce 3 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max LS Tensei AV Blue S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: 223 Steelfiber PR 95 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50, 54, 58 Steelfiber PR 105 Putter: LAB Link.1 Ball: Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 MAX testers, do you feel a noticeable difference in head weight? I feel like that's one of the main reasons that I like this driver and I'm having success with it. I like to be able to feel the head, even if it means a couple of lost MPHs. I don't want to thread jack the review with my own review, but I'm curious if anyone else feels the same. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk When I hit it at the demo day I noticed this as well. Not "heavy" but there was a noticeable difference between this Ping driver and the other ones I hit earlier - TM, Srixon, Cobra, Titleist, Mizuno ole gray 1 Quote Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Axis1 TourHM Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Any questions or requests from anyone as we enter the second leg of this review? I'd like to know if it is better. I know it will be different, but is it demonstrably better. TSauer and HardcoreLooper 2 Quote Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Axis1 TourHM Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSauer Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I'd like to know if it is better. I know it will be different, but is it demonstrably better. Better than the club it's being up against? In my case, it's evident. I'm hitting more fairways than ever have before, and I've only been out a couple of times. This weekend will be the ultimate test. cnosil, StrokerAce, ole gray and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: Aerojet 9* | Hzrdus Black Gen 4 Fairway: G410 3W 13* | Alta CB 65 Hybrid: TS2 18* | Tensei AV Blue 70 S Hybrid: iCrossover 20* | Kai'li White 80 Irons: P790 5-PW | DG S300 Wedges: Vokey SM9 | 52, 56, 60 | DG S200 Putter: Link.1 | Accra x LAB --- LAB Golf Link.1 Review --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Better than the club it's being up against? In my case, it's evident. I'm hitting more fairways than ever have before, and I've only been out a couple of times. This weekend will be the ultimate test. Yes...especially since you and I both have the same driver. That F7+ is only a year old and with that being said is it better; and by being "better", to paraphrase Adam Beach, the only reason to buy something - anything - golf related is if it helps you play better and lowers your score. That's it..plain and simple. Not because of the name, the color, the "cool" features, blah.blah.blah... does it help you shoot lower scores than what you have? HardcoreLooper, BigtazzGolf and MattF 3 Quote Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Axis1 TourHM Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungkory Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 So far, the G400 Max has been "better" for me than my Epic ever was. In terms of distance, I've lost a little bit, but it's only a couple yards at most. It's better because it's straighter for me. If you're going from a recent driver to the Max, you probably won't gain distance, but I'm willing to bet you'd have a hard time hitting it far offline. My testing is very limited to a demo day fitting, 1 driving range session, and 1 round of 18, but in each one I just felt like I was going to be in the short stuff barring anything crazy with my swing. StrokerAce, MattF, 808nation and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max LS Tensei AV Blue S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: 223 Steelfiber PR 95 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50, 54, 58 Steelfiber PR 105 Putter: LAB Link.1 Ball: Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSauer Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Yes...especially since you and I both have the same driver. That F7+ is only a year old and with that being said is it better; and by being "better", to paraphrase Adam Beach, the only reason to buy something - anything - golf related is if it helps you play better and lowers your score. That's it..plain and simple. Not because of the name, the color, the "cool" features, blah.blah.blah... does it help you shoot lower scores than what you have? As for me, it's better. Now, that may not be the case for everyone, maybe even not for you. I'm not sure how well you stroke the F7+, but for me I was very hit and miss. Good days and bad. Now, I still have bad hits with the Max, but that's just golf... at least in my case. I will be carrying both drivers this weekend and hitting two balls off the tee, one with each. We'll see what happens! Maybe my swing improved, maybe the Max really is that good. We'll find out. JAGolfore, MattF, ole gray and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: Aerojet 9* | Hzrdus Black Gen 4 Fairway: G410 3W 13* | Alta CB 65 Hybrid: TS2 18* | Tensei AV Blue 70 S Hybrid: iCrossover 20* | Kai'li White 80 Irons: P790 5-PW | DG S300 Wedges: Vokey SM9 | 52, 56, 60 | DG S200 Putter: Link.1 | Accra x LAB --- LAB Golf Link.1 Review --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 As for me, it's better. Now, that may not be the case for everyone, maybe even not for you. I'm not sure how well you stroke the F7+, but for me I was very hit and miss. Good days and bad. Now, I still have bad hits with the Max, but that's just golf... at least in my case. I will be carrying both drivers this weekend and hitting two balls off the tee, one with each. We'll see what happens! Maybe my swing improved, maybe the Max really is that good. We'll find out. I've had pretty good success with the F7+... I was fit for it, so that helps. I'm also not 6 foot 6 inches tall..(although I wish I was...I play a lot of basketball) Have fun...look forward to the results. TSauer 1 Quote Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Axis1 TourHM Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azstu324 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Better than the club it's being up against? In my case, it's evident. I'm hitting more fairways than ever have before, and I've only been out a couple of times. This weekend will be the ultimate test. That's one takeaway that I remember from hitting the G400 LST on the LM at PGATSS (lots of abbreviations here). This thing just seems unfairly straight with no distance loss. Ping and their voodoo magic! StrokerAce, STUDque, ole gray and 4 others 7 Quote PXG 0311 Gen 5 9°/ Fujikura MotoreX F1 6X F6 3 Wood 14* / Kuro Kage Silver 65X F8 6 wood 20* / Fujikura MotoreX F3 6S RADSpeed Hybrid 24* TS1 4-GW / FCM Precision 6.5 Rifle TSW Wedge - 56/12 EAS 1.0 / Grip master 2.0 MAXFLI Tour CG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTexGolfer Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 My G400 has been a great pick up. It was great with the Ping Tour 65 shaft in it and has gotten even better with the ATTAS Punch. I have never had a straighter driver in my life. Not sure how Ping have done it but this thing is a winner. All but your very worst swings end up ok. yungkory, JAGolfore, 00sportsman and 1 other 4 Quote 400 Driver (8*) UST ATTAS Punch 6S F6 Baffler (16*) Matrix Red Tie 65Q4 816 H1 Hybrid (21*,23*) Diamana S+ Blue 82 HY Z765 (5-PW) +2* Aerotech Steelfiber i110cw Vokey SM5 50.08F 54.10M Aerotech Steelfiber i110cw PM Grind 60* Dynamic Gold S400 TR 1966 Anser 2 Z Star ball Pioneer Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 My G400 has been a great pick up. It was great with the Ping Tour 65 shaft in it and has gotten even better with the ATTAS Punch. I have never had a straighter driver in my life. Not sure how Ping have done it but this thing is a winner. All but your very worst swings end up ok. Sounds like a keeper. Distance from a driver is great, but straight and on line is far better. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 00sportsman 1 Quote In my carry bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai/li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h Launcher CBX 6i-PW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 e12 Contact CURRENTLY TESTING - Mizuno Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I know it's off topic and don't want to go too far afield here but I'm having the same impact with the G30 irons that I picked up a month ago. They are only good if you like forgiving, long, high and straight! Does anyone have any other specific questions for us on driver? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy JAGolfore, 00sportsman, StrokerAce and 1 other 4 Quote Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 From some pics it looks abnormally tall from top to bottom...is that just an illusion? I know it's off topic and don't want to go too far afield here but I'm having the same impact with the G30's that I picked up a month ago. They are only good if you like forgiving, long, high and straight! Does anyone have any other specific questions for us on driver? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk Quote Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Axis1 TourHM Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 @strokerAce I would thinking an illusion. Remember that other than the Max the other three are 445 cc's. To me mine looks like it's lean and mean, as if it shed the winter 10 lbs., if that makes sense. I recall Frank Thomas commenting once that he thought 440 cc's was the ideal driver head size and that we would gradually see drivers drift back to that as the norm. Ping may be setting that trend. As is often the case. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy StrokerAce, 00sportsman, HardcoreLooper and 1 other 4 Quote Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Thanks @revkev... About the shaft... Does it really change color from black to copper based on how you hold the club? @strokerAce I would thinking an illusion. Remember that other than the Max the other three are 445 cc's. To me mine looks like it's lean and mean, as if it shed the winter 10 lbs., if that makes sense. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk revkev and 00sportsman 2 Quote Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Axis1 TourHM Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 My G400 has been a great pick up. It was great with the Ping Tour 65 shaft in it and has gotten even better with the ATTAS Punch. I have never had a straighter driver in my life. Not sure how Ping have done it but this thing is a winner. All but your very worst swings end up ok. Same here with my Max. It worked great with the stock shaft and when I was fit for the Fujikura Vista Pro 65 S, it was like WOW! StrokerAce, yungkory, JTexGolfer and 1 other 4 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Any questions or requests from anyone as we enter the second leg of this review? Yeah, Rev, can I have it when you're done? TSauer, Peaksy68, yungkory and 5 others 8 Quote In the bag: Driver: Darkspeed X 9° UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Blue 7F4 Fairway: Apex UW 19° & 21° Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Black 5.5 Irons: JPX 923 HMP 5-PW UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Wedges: T-22 Denim Copper 48°, 52° & 56° UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Putter Sycamore 005 Wide Blade Bag: Fairway 14 stand bag Balls: Chrome Tour Cart: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8 God Bless America, God save the King, God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaksy68 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Great intros, looking forward to the reviews. Had a quick look at the G400 drivers and fairway today. They certainly look great at address. Enjoy the process, hope they work for you. revkev 1 Quote 849 Pro Evenflow Riptide 6.0 F8 3 & 5 Woods Project X Evenflow Blue 6.0 TS2 7 Wood Project X Evenflow Blue 6.0 MP18 MMC - Project X LZ 5.5 Zipcore Wedges 50,54,58 - Project X LZ 5.5 MLA Tour Mallet 33" Z Star Pioneer bag buggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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