Traditional shaped 460cc clubhead is cast with variable wall thickness from ti 811, a light weight, low density titanium. The anser driver looks like the offspring of the g20 and i20. Golfers can adjust the loft by halfadegree up or down using the supplied wrench. The variablethickness face helps generate incredible ball velocity, while the external sole weighting positions the cg low and raises the moi providing a midhigh launch that adds to distance and forgiveness.
I found 2 deals on used ping drivers on craigslist. With adjustable drivers becoming an even more common trend in the golf market. This modal can be closed by pressing the escape key or activating the close button. Ping i500 forged black dot 4pw, uw iron set club head only 744563 see notes ping i20 8. Pga golf professional andy proudman looks at the ping anser adjustable driver. The most notable feature of the new ping anser driver is its trajectory tuning technology. Full set includes carry bag included are a 460cc, highmoi driver, highlofted fairway wood, easytohit hybrid, perimeterweighted irons, an anser putter, and a lightweight carry bag with padded straps. The shaft in an anser driver is all black, just like the madefor titleist and nike ahinas. Ping only makes drivers in graphite because the material produces the longest distance on drives. This technology allows for effective loft adjustment 0. I dont know how they did it, and, frankly, i dont care.
The next generation of pings proprietary counterbalanced shaft is lightweight and highlaunching while offering more stability and a consistent feel. Nov 26, 2015 the new anser driver is the companys first adjustable big dog designed to finetune ball flight through a combination of loftalteration and shaft selection. Its been adored by players of all skill levels, and the sales numbers have been crazy. Glide forged designed in close collaboration with ping tour pros and company advisors, glide forged wedges are premium quality in their compact design, soft feel using 8620 carbon steel, high spin, and shotmaking versatility. Yes, the ping g400 adapter is also compatible with the ping g400 max driver. Jan 14, 20 pga golf professional andy proudman looks at the ping anser adjustable driver. Using a ping wrench to loosen the clubhead and adjust the loft, you can easily add or subtract 12.
The anser fairway wood allows you to adjust the loft using trajectory tuning technology. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex. With a full set leaning against the wall and examples cut in half showing the inner workings on the table. Pings unique trajectory tuning technology, lightweight hosel sleeve, better club head aerodynamics, and custom shaft offerings make this the most versatile driver in their lineup. With pings new anser driver, our testers averaged 251. Using a ping wrench to loosen the clubhead and adjust the loft, you can easily add or subtract 12 of loft to the standard 8.
Yes, the ping shaft adapter fits the g400 max driver, as well as these other models. The 5th was me, and the ping anser driver basically proved sdjust i need to stop swiping the ball from the outside in, but i basically knew that anyway. The ping anser is a nice driver, but it is a very low spin, low launching driver that requires a fast swing speed. Many good players hesitate to play an iron that has a visible sole at address. Golf weight 6g 8g 10g 12g 14g 16g with screw and wrench choice for ping g30 driver and fairway wood, g ls tec driver,g series ls tec driver head clubs. It is probably a good driver for some golfers, but it didnt work for me. Not surprisingly, for the majority 4 out of 5, the ping anser driver proved to be very low spinning. According to ping, based on the cavity stamp, the putter gore uses on a weekly basis is an original scottsdale anser that was likely made in karsten solheims garage in 1966 although ping can. The anser driver allows players to adjust loft by plus or minus a half degree to optimize your launch angle and spin rate. With this model, ping has introduced adjustability into its fairway woods for the first time, signaling that the company known for its meticulousness feels it hasnt sacrificed performance to sell adjustable clubs. Im wondering if its worth the investment to buy the g30 at this time cuz usually the price goes down fast after season, or i should go with the anser. For the last 18 months, pings g30 driver has been dominant. Enjoy the pictures, video, specs and see what ping has to say below.
It even is very very very forgiving on mishits for the most part. It fits very nicely with their push to be custom fit, yet allows the owner to tweak the club as needed down the road. Ping sigma 2 models anser platinum the anser is the winningest model in pga tour history, and its newest iteration has the traditional heeltoe ballasts that boost moi, plus pleasing contours, a clean top rail and simple alignment line. Since grip size influences your wrist action, and therefore the direction of your shots, it is commonly used by fitters to affect ball flight. An eightgram counterweight in the grip end helps shift the cg higher, allowing for an increase in energy transfer and momentum, resulting in more ball speed and greater forgiveness. As we entered the conference room, in front of us was an array of clubs. The weighting of the club head optimizes it for a mid to highlaunch, but the adjustable loft allows players to tune their trajectory up or down as the shot. With a combined moi over 9,000 and a deep cg, improved accuracy leads to tighter dispersion. Subscribe to meandmygolf to see more professional golf.
After posting about the new iron last friday, we decided to head back to the japan golf fair on saturday and sunday and got to take more pictures of the anser forged, talk to ping japan about it and. Nov 08, 2012 with pings new anser driver, our testers averaged 251. The anser fills a void between the popular g20 and i20, giving the best of both worlds. The ping anser driver offers a nice allaround blend of distance, feel and forgiveness, with the added benefit of adjustable loft angles that allow you to finetune your shot trajectory. Mar 12, 2019 ping has taken my favorite driver, the g400 max, and added new adjustability without sacrificing forgiveness. Replacement shaft mpf code 1995 eye 2 irons zzlite true temper zz lite 115. The information is listed in alphabetical order by manufacturer name and. This driver produces a slightly lower trajectory than the i20g20 model, coupled with reduced spin. Put a new grip on it since the ping grip that was on it was as slick as could be. The year indicated is the specifications noted at that time and may not reflect any changes made during the life of the product.
When we remove our senior tester from the equation, the group average jumps to 263. Golf weight 6g 8g 10g 12g 14g 16g with screw and wrench choice for ping g30 driver and fairway wood, g ls tec driver,g series ls tec driver head clubs 5. The ping driver shafts come in a variety of specifications that produce different impact, spin, and loft on a golf ball during contact. In the last year and a half i have had an adams super ls driver hot club, a cleveland custom driver, a ping i25 driver, and the taylormade sldr driver. New ping g series 9 driver club head only 718681 lefty lh. Apr 27, 2015 i found 2 deals on used ping drivers on craigslist. The anser carries the same name as one of the early iron models karsten solheim produced before he transitioned to the popular investmentcasting process. The anser putter began a long and proud history of truly innovative equipment design throughout pings entire product line ultimately resulting in over 400 patents that has set ping at the top of the list of golf design and manufacturing companies. The ping anser driver sees ping move into the world of adjustable drivers and they have taken their own approach to doing this. The center of gravity in the ping anser fairways is placed for a slightly lower than launch with low spin rates to promote distance. The anser driver with adjustable loft offers you the ability to finetune your trajectory through a combination of loft adjustment and shaft selection. At times i hit all of these well but not consistently.
Ping anser driver adjustment and wrench wrx club techs golfwrx adjuzt average clubs offer a piny value for someone who isnt as interested in cosmetics but cares about performance. For the complete write up on golfwrxs trip to ping hq, click here. Ping have added adjustability the the g25 driver for the first time and this is a good thing. They managed this and came up with ping s adjustbale hosel that weighs the same as the previous. Subscribe to meandmygolf to see more professional golf instructions, tips, and. In golf news and rumors by the golf drill guru august 17, 2012 leave a comment. Hi,is the shaft adaptor for the ping g400 compatible with the ping 400 max driver. The ping anser driver features trajectory tuning technology which allows the player to add or subtract the loft in 12 degree increments. All i want is for the snow to melt so i can find the perfect shaft for the g410 plus and get it on the course. The newest version pushes the forging process to create performance benefits not previously associated with a forged club. There are no markings indicating it as exclusively designed or made for on the ping but it aesthetically is not the same shaft. Save big on ping anser closeout wood sale haggin oaks. Ping has followed up the mightily impressive g20 with its first ever adjustable driver, the anser. Courtesy of ping fans of ping drivers are probably well aware how dedicated to fitting the company is and that they usually offer multiple driver options to cover the.
In my late 50s, my swing speed isnt high enough for this driver. They managed this and came up with pings adjustbale hosel that weighs the same as the previous. New ping g series crossover 4 hybrid club head only 799266. Well, weve already released pictures of ping golfs first ever adjustable driver, but now weve got the lowdown on all the clubs technology, specs. The ping g driver is faster than the g30 and has a bit more forgiveness. The driver features all the usual ping benefits with a 460cc head with stunning matt finish to aid confidence, sole weighting to keep the centre of gravity low for powerful flight and high moi for lots of forgiveness. Performance scoring like the last several driver tests weve conducted, tests of the ping i20 were conducted under our updated testing protocols. The new anser driver is the companys first adjustable big dog designed to finetune ball flight through a combination of loftalteration and shaft selection. Question of buying used ping driver g30 vs anser clubs. Designed in close collaboration with ping tour pros and company advisors, glide forged wedges are premium quality in their compact design, soft feel using 8620 carbon steel, high spin, and shotmaking versatility. John solheim said to the designers that they could do it provided they did not change the head weight. Jul 26, 2012 in the last year and a half i have had an adams super ls driver hot club, a cleveland custom driver, a ping i25 driver, and the taylormade sldr driver. Thanks to the brands trajectory tuning technology, you can finetune the club to match your. But in the 20 model, the sole is visible behind the top line on the 3 and 4 irons.
When ping added adjustability to the anser driver, the designers were under strict instructions not to change the shape or internal dynamics of the head. The 5th was me, and the ping anser driver basically proved that i need to stop swiping the ball from the outside in, but i basically knew that anyway. The weighting of the club head optimizes it for a mid to highlaunch, but the adjustable loft allows players to tune their trajectory up or down as the shot dictates. By adding loft, the face angle closes, when subtracting loft, the face angle opens. Hi, is the shaft adaptor of ping g compatible with ping g 400 max driver. Ping year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. The g400 drivers streamlined shape offers a big advancement in aerodynamics and stability. The anser driver, which performs tremendously well, is a real looker. We do believe that the majority of golfers would probably be better served by pings g20 driver especially if youre wise enough to place a premium on fairways. Even set at 11 degree loft, i couldnt get the ball to go anywhere. Ping finally jumped into the adjustable driver game with the anser driver. Nov 09, 2012 ping has followed up the mightily impressive g20 with its first ever adjustable driver, the anser.