The ping g30 driver has undergone a number of changes, but how does it compare with the g25 driver. Used taylormade m1 460 driver in very good condition. Just to make sure we are all informed regarding the ping i20 driver, louis oosthuizen is a taylormade r11 driver and taylormade rbz 3 wood and rescue user. Taylormade m2 v ping g400 we took two of the most popular models on the market and put them up against each other. Finding the right driver for your game is a tricky business. Each of the clubs were built with the stock lofts and shafts m2 2017 28. Jan 20, 2017 ping i200 v i irons comparison test ncg verdict. Adam scott rocked up to the recent players championship in florida with an eightyearold driver. Nov 04, 2015 the m1 driver is noticeably larger than the m1 430. Lastly, ping used a new t9s face material for the driver that has a high strengthtoweight ratio, giving the g30 a hotter, livelier face. Sound is always a concern with a composite driver, but the taylormade m1 driver sounds decent. The performance of taylormades m1 and m2 drivers, of course, is validated by the use of the line by taylormades tour players. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests which is the longest drive comp between the taylormade sldr vs ping i25 on gc2 using real golf balls to determine which golf driver.
Sep 05, 2017 finding the right driver for your game is a tricky business. Our taylormade 2017 m2 v ping g driver test took place on the range. Taylormade s m1 driver line might be the best fitting driver line available right now. Havent hit the other two, but the i20 whew solid driver. Jul 15, 2012 the white headed changeable r11s is a popular driver among pros and club golfers is hit against the players i20 from ping golf. Paul ohagan tests both models to find out the ping g30 launch is a particularly. They want irons to be consistent so you can hit the right numbers time after time. Jan 11, 2016 taylormade m1 offers fuji pro, misubishi kuro kage silver, and an aldila rogue silver thereby offering different low mid and high launch shaft options. Featuring a new 6layer carbon crown and additional carbon toe panel, the 2017 m1 driver has 43% more carbon than last years model.
For many golfers six yards carry distance isnt enough to warrant splashing out on a new driver, but its exactly how much our pro gained jumping from a fiveyearold x hot to the rogue. The taylormade m1 driver fitting starts with 2 heads, the 460 or the 430. Racing stripes and a new shaft in the ping i25 driver combine with low back cg for. Looks taylormade m2 a lot of people who i have talked to have loved what taylormade have done with their multi material design on the m range. Stock graphite shafts available in regular, stiff, or xstiff flex. The most notable thing about the new g410 driver is that its the companys first. Ping g15 driver is a very popular option in the middle of the golf club drivers price range. The tw737vs, with their slightly larger shape and stronger lofts, could be perfect. May 19, 2012 in this testing thread, we selected 75 members to test a taylormade m1 2017 7iron and taylormade m2 7iron. I have used a g20 for the past 3 years and have been very happy with this club. In this testing thread, we selected 75 members to test a taylormade m1 2017 7iron and taylormade m2 7iron. This years taylormade m1 driver has 43% more carbon fiber, and 64% more fronttoback center of gravity adjustability, which means more choices for the golfer. Resembling its counterpart the g20 driver more than its predecessor the i15, the i20 driver has incorporated technology to complement the needs of. I must also add that if you do go with the pings i highly recomend getting a fitting from a ping fitter.
The ping i20 driver is built for players who want a lower launch profile, more boring shot trajectory and extremely low spin rates, all in a package that offers forgiveness and plenty of distance. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Golf monthlys neil tappin has put together his headtohead driver test. Beginning the process of getting fitted for new irons for next season.
Apr 16, 2016 taylormade m1 vs m2 driver taylormade has caught its fair share of heat over the years for promises such as 17 yards longer. The i20 with its black stunning looks and low spin design. Just bought this driver as i switched from the taylormade. M2 fairway vs ping g fairway winchester golf academy. According to taylormade fitter jason werner, the sldr is a more drawbiased driver companys current m1 460, m1 440 and m2 models. I guess all the jokes left a little sting because you wont find any such claims for the new m1 and m2 drivers, yet this may be the first driver that i actually think goes farther than most. Taylormade 2017 driver m2 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. The head weight is also 3 grams lighter 203 grams vs.
Taylormades new m3 and m4 irons, with ribcor technology. Ping g400 lst driver vs taylormade m1 460 driver head to head. After seeing the ball fade too much with those drivers, jason had andrew try the companys m2 dtype driver 9. The allnew m1 driver takes multimaterial construction to the next level to deliver distance, forgiveness and complete personalisation. Take the taylormade m1 driver, it is the most adjustable driver you can find. Taylormade made the best even better with the new m1 driver. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as taylormade sldr c series or cobra mens fly z xl driver. The taylormade m1 driver was created with a multimaterial design of titanium and carbon composite, and allows golfers to personalize performance to fit their swing.
The white headed changeable r11s is a popular driver among pros and club golfers is hit against the players i20 from ping golf. When we tested the new m2 alongside the new m1 our anonymous big. Whether you are on the tee or from the fairway the ping g20 fairway was forgiving and also easy to shape shots and we think the g20 fairway will be hard to beat in the market. The previous i15 driver had a compact feel about it, but with the i20 driver, ping have increased the forgiveness to move the handicap range for this club up to mid. I believe that the great majority of golfers are never going to be convinced to be properly fit so to introduce a new club aerodynamic changes notwithstanding with a single stock shaft option. Dec 30, 2016 taylormade also offers the 2017 m2 dtype model for those fighting fade to slice tendencies. Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998 taylormade, salomon and adidas joined forces, this event brought together some of the most innovative companies in their fields. We used trackman to measure three shots with the m1 vs. The weight savings come from reducing crown thickness, introducing a new finishing process and a new streamlined skeletal titanium body. Apr 19, 2012 just to make sure we are all informed regarding the ping i20 driver, louis oosthuizen is a taylormade r11 driver and taylormade rbz 3 wood and rescue user. The ttrack system allows you to move the front track 15 gram weight to provide a draw, neutral or fade setting and the back track 10 gram weight allows you to adjust for high, medium or low launch. Theres a thread here, somewhere, where ping is quoted that the i20 is more forgiving than the g15. The 460 is going to be aimed at the largest segment of golfers, while the 430 will fit the lower handicap or those that preferneed some spin reduction and prefer a smaller head.
As taylormades longest driver to date, the m1 feature an extremely low cg that allows for an efficient power transfer for increased ball speed. Have been playing with my great, longlasting set of ping i3 osize black dot clubs since sophomore year of high school. Deciding on m1 vs m2 depends on if you are looking to shape it or bomb it. Fairway woods used ping, taylormade, odyssey, cleveland. Ping g driver test took place on the range at reunion resort in orlando. Taylormade 2017 m2 v ping g driver test national club golfer. 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 ping i20 driver has a neutral set up and a very nononsense design. Other notable players who carry the m1 driver include gary woodland, j. The g30s predecessor, pings g25 driver, was one of the most awarded drivers in our 2014.
Rocketbladez vs i20s rick shiels pga golf coach youtube. This is not a flamboyant club although the sleek dark looks and nice head shape mean it looks very classy. The i20 does have a nice feel and sound and is a players club. We would normally use our anonymous big hitter for a test of this nature, but seeing as we were in florida we had to draft in his american cousin, randy. Jason day and dustin johnson, two of the pga tours best players, both play the m1 driver. Sleeker, more pearshaped head improves aerodynamics. Designed to take multimaterial construction to the next level, the new m1 features a 6layer carbon crown, a carbon toe panel and skeletal ti body for weight savings and lowered cg placement. Apr 22, 2012 according to taylormade fitter jason werner, the sldr is a more drawbiased driver companys current m1 460, m1 440 and m2 models.
Lets just tell everyone this is the longest driver we ever made. Aug 04, 2011 i am buying a new set of clubs i will be getting them fitted to my swing the whole nine yards. Sep 05, 2017 ping g400 lst driver against taylormade m1 460 driver head to head style using launch monitor data to look at performance as well as my personal feedback on looks and feel between the two clubs. Ping are not a company who chase distance with their irons.
With weight toward the heel as well as a slight offset, the 2017 m2 dtype delivers an average of 12 yards draw bias. Which one wonping g, callaway epic or taylormade m1. Jul 27, 2011 the standard ping tfc169f shaft was very stable and for those with higher swing speeds, the tour version with its stiffer tip and lower torque is a great alternative. Longest driver taylormade m1 vs ping g ls tec driver duration. The larger front to back dimension makes the head more oval than round, and it makes the crown and face appear a bit taller. Ping g400 max driver waldila rogue 125 silver 60s cobra lexi blue f7 5 wood waldila rogue black 70s cobra lexi blue f7 hybrid waldila kuro kage 80s ping g410 irons wrecoil 95s ping glide 5560 wedges wrecoil 110s. Ping could have easily made the i200 longer than i simply having the same loft. Buy new and used taylormade m1 driver from the best golf shop. The gseries tends to be more forgiving while the iseries was more workable. Ive done the research and the testing so lets take a look at the differences in construction and performance.
The second advancement that the g30 implements is the use of turbulator technology on the crown of each wood, which ping claims improves aerodynamics for. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as taylormade kalea or callaway xr 16. I was impressed by how easy, straight and long the g20 driver was. This makes the i25 driver more forgiving than the i20 as well as reducing the. They have fifteen different lie angles i belive for their irons.