Far from resting on their laurels Ping golf equipment have managed to improve the new ping G15 driver with some excellent new developments. As big fans of the G10 version we couldn't wait to see the Ping G15 driver on the range to see if the changes had had the desired affect and we weren't disappointed. At address you can see the G15's longer head design and it looks great with the new alignment aid first used in the Rapture wood and which thankfully replaces the moon graphic from previous G drivers. The feel and forgiveness of the Ping G15 driver is excellent and the club feels a little more alive and more explosive than the G10. Ping G15 driver is a worthy successor to the G10 and it has certainly raised the bar.
Like its predecessor, the G15 is a 460cc titanium driver meant for golfers seeking maximum forgiveness. This is where the similarities end, however.
The Ping G15 driver has numerous technological improvements over the G10. The G15 attains a higher MOI by lengthening the head from front to back. Additionally, a 7% larger face increases ball speed and provides consistency across the entire hitting surface. Lastly, weight savings from the ultra thin crown are positioned as an external sole weight to optimize the center of gravity for higher trajectories and reduced spin.
The improvements don't end at the clubhead though. The new PING TFC 149D shaft allows for a five gram increase in head mass without increasing swingweight or overall weight. All of these seemingly small changes on this piece of golf equipment should result in higher ball speeds and an increase in MOI.
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I purchased these to have something more forgiving since I was playing Ping I3 blades. Since I don't play as often I decided to buy something that would dampen mishit. I have a personal driving range and I found that my swing fault followed me, go figure :) Anyway, my 1st round was a disaster, but it wasn't the clubs. After the disaster I practiced all week with them, along with a major revision in my setup and shot 73 in my second round with them. So, they were redeemed. One thing I've noticed is that the offset is hidden well in the design of the club. I have never cared for offset, but it's almost invisible in this club. They feel really good in my hands and the thicker sole from the Ping's now seem normal.