Ping G10 Driver

WHAT OUR TESTER SAID:
I’ve used previous Ping drivers such as the G2 and G5 and found this one to be slightly better in terms of distance, accuracy and feel.

MODEL AND SHAFT PLAYED: Ping G10 9.5º loft fitted with stiff Ping TFC129D graphite shaft, also 10.5º loft fitted with regular Ping TFC129D graphite shaft.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: The G10 is a stunning looking driver – you just want to swing away when you see the big, dark head and copper-coloured shaft.

VERDICT: I used both models of the driver during our road test and found that they both offered a nice launch and long ball flight, but I preferred the 10.5º regular shafted model. It delivered a slightly higher ball flight and more carry. Feel at impact was strong and solid, with a reassuring thud off the clubface. I also liked the way the club set up at address with a nice amount of the face showing behind the ball. I also liked how square it looked at address – unlike some others I’ve tried with a rounded face, which can be a bit off-putting and lead to alignment problems. I’ve used previous Ping drivers such as the G2 and G5 and found this one to be slightly better in terms of distance, accuracy and feel. Overall it is a very hittable club that is incredibly easy to swing.

FACTS & FIGURES

SUITABILITY: All players
SHAFTS: Ping TFC129D, ProLaunch Red and V2 High Launch graphite
GRIPS: Golf Pride
LEFT-HANDED MODELS?: Yes
HOW MUCH?: $499
PING SAYS: “Engineers optimised the G10 drivers’ crown, sole and face structure interaction to ensure maximum energy transfer to the ball.

The 460cc driver features a larger profile with a taller face and deeper crown that produces a higher moment-of-inertia for greater forgiveness and increased ball velocity.

“Thinner crown and face designs provided discretionary weight which is positioned inside the clubhead to lower the centre of gravity for reduced spin and higher launch.

“The G10 driver is also available in a draw version, which features a hosel positioned farther forward than the standard G10 to assist in squaring the face at impact and an internal weight pad to promote easier clubhead rotation.”

For more information please purchase a copy of the January issue of Golf Australia or contact American Golf Supplies on (02) 9524 8233 or visit www.pinggolf.com