The more flexible shafts produce higher ball flight while stiffer versions of the tfc 189d create a. Whether thats a softer, lighter shaft with a higher launch or a heavier, stiffer shaft with a lower trajectory, a ping certified club fitter can help you find the shaft that brings consistency to your game. Distance in the i20 driver is certainly generated by the aerodynamic, 460cc clubhead itself. If youre trying to buy a used set from an acquaintance or over the internet, you can get specific. Ping year club model shaft description shaft manufacture. July 3, 2012 we liked the ping g20 driver a lot, but we like the ping g20 fairway wood even more. It is very forgiving, great to look at and scary long. The i20 shaft tfc707 is a pretty decent one, and the one in the g20 tfc169is somewhat weaker. For those new to this shaft, its based on the zz65, but has been expanded from the original hard stiff flex. Mark hits the better players driver from ping golf and talks about.
The tfc 189d is the stock shaft that weighs 58 grams with 4. Sdt provides tip stiffness for stronger players, producing greater accuracy. Conversely, golfers with faster swing speeds generally require lowerlofted drivers and firmer shafts. What are the loft angles of the ping i20 w and u wedges. We tested the stiff flex, stock ping cfs shafts in these irons.
Where ping hits the mark on the i20 is that they have produced a driver which is all business and somehow still all pleasure. Replacement shaft mpf code 1995 eye 2 irons zzlite true temper zz lite 115. Ping year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. In standard ping fashion, the i20 irons will be available both lefty and righty in 39, pw, uw, sw, and lw configurations. To emphasise the importance of a proper fit with any i20 product, ping offers two stock shaft options. A player with longer arms relative to his height will need a shaft that extends out from the club at an angle closer to the ground than a player of the same height with relatively short arms. Spargo golf will custom order your set, and you will receive clubs directly from ping golf located in phoenix, arizona. Winner of the 2012 golf digest editors choice award, the ping i20 iron set offers better players a premier level of distance and shotshaping control to finetune the scoring element of their game. Ping has developed state of the art shafts specifically designed for the g30 driver line to achieve the greatest results for all skill levels. While the ping i20 driver was generally regarded as being for better players, or at least higher swing speed players, ping is doing what i think is a better job of defining the i25 player. Both shafts deliver a solid, stable feel and consistent performance, solheim said. He went online and bought the exact same shaft as is currently in the driver in stiff but the club pro will not change it.
How to hit the ball then the turf with your irons magic drill duration. Make sure you know the correct type of golf shaft to replace your current shaft with. Golfwrx was invited to test drive pings i20 irons in late 2011, and after hitting them i told. The px is not a real px, but one made for ping, and although it is higher launch, it is supposed to give a flatter trajectory, hence good distance. Their distinctive matteblack finish eliminates glare. The tfc 189d is available in five different flexes. Tip to butt ratio was 56%, indicating a mid launch. Like other club manufacturers, ping always is trying to build a better driver, iron, hybrid or putter, so it has launched many lines over the years. Find you shaft and use the chart to identify the right shaft for you. In the driver, fairways, and hybrids, golfers can choose ping s tfc 707 series, or the project x black from true temper. Ping g driver shaft options below youll find a list of custom shaft options that are available from ping golf at no additional charge. It felt a little lighter than the tfc707 in the i20, but there are 3.
The anser driver looks like the offspring of the g20 and i20. The i20 does have a nice feel and sound and is a players club. Resembling its counterpart the g20 driver more than its predecessor the i15, the i20 driver has incorporated technology to complement the needs of better players. Rated 5 out of 5 by loren from great value ping i20 irons are fun and easy to use as presented date published. Ping i20 drivers in stock for next working day delivery. The standard shaft offering will be ping s proprietary cfs shaft. The measurements are compared with the ping color chart, which a pro shop selling the. That can be seen in the descending weight as the shafts get shorter. For comparison with other shafts on this site, the 6 iron butt stiffness was 12.
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. The year indicated is the specifications noted at that time and may not reflect any changes made during the life of the product. Ping has built golf clubs since karsten solheim developed a putter in 1959, and irons since 1961. The stock shaft in both g30 and g30 sft is ping s tfc 419 high balance point shaft. Appearance black nonglare finish is very appealing, no distractions of any. I dont know why the iron shafts were not individually tested but it. I have gained at least 15m in length of the tee and was not the shortest hitter before this. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft weight tip dia. To some degree, the tip stiffness compresses through out the set. The ping i20 driver has an aerodynamic 460cc head is.
I tried the pwr65 shaft and it did indeed perform well with good resposiveness. The following iron specification information has been compiled from product brochures, golf magazines, and from inquiries to the manufacturers. The information is listed in alphabetical order by manufacturer name and. We recommend that you get fit for the shaft that allows you to play your best golf. The i20 hybrids were awarded gold in the 2012 golf digest hot list. This was done using the vector ball flight monitor. To get the most distance from your driver, you must optimize the launch angle. Project x shafts incorporate stepless design technology sdt where each individual shaft throughout the set is comprised of a specific taper length. The gseries tends to be more forgiving while the iseries was more workable. The reality is that depending on a variety of swing characteristics, golfers of all ability levels, and even different swing speed ranges, could benefit from a lower spinning driver like the i25. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex. The progressive head size and offset throughout the set maximizes the characteristics youre looking for in each iron. One of the thing that the shaft does not show is the spin rate, and thats another whole different subject. Its easy to see why, considering how the i20s compact head, low cg and forgiving face make it easy to launch the ball high and land it softly on the green from heavy rough or tight lies.
Whether thats a softer, lighter shaft with a higher launch or a heavier, stiffer shaft. Click on the links below to view the oem shaft replacement guides for each of the major manufacturers in the industry. The ping i20 hybrids, a golf digest hot list gold medal winner in 2012, are designed for a high launch, great distance and excellent workability, a combination that appeals to players across a variety of skill levels, especially better players who will love the clean look and shape. Make sure you are buying the right golf shaft for your set of clubs. 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. A low density titanium alloy saves weight to allow ping engineers to strategically place tungsten weights to increase forgiveness while optimizing cog for low, penetrating tee shots. Was hitting titleist, and had my mind set on some new ap2s.
One of my playing partners has a ping i20 and is looking to change the shaft from a standard ping regular shaft to the standard ping stiff shaft. Replacing the shaft on your golf clubs can be affordable and easy. I did not hit the i20 with either of the stock shaft offerings and we all know how much a shaft can alter the feel of a particular club. Resembling its counterpart the g20 driver more than its predecessor the i15, the i20 driver has incorporated technology to complement the needs of. Performance the ping i20 irons are ideal for a player with a single digit handicap, however, a mid handicap player can also get away with. Info oem shaft replacement guide replace your oem shafts properly. In a market dominated by adjustability, ping makes quite a case that a driver doesnt have to require a toolbox. But without a doubt, this design will also bolster a golfers confidence and sense of power at address. I head over to memorial park golf course because its close.
Stock graphite shafts available in regular, stiff, or xstiff flex. Not only does the new g20 driver feel light despite a head weight around 7 grams heavier than the g15, but the paint job is a few shades lighter with a silvery gray finish that does a great job at absorbing glare and reflections. Both the tfc and project x black shafts are black and fit the dark i20 head nicely. It has a black graphite cross hatching look that is simply stunning. The matte black finish on the crown helps hide the 460cc head and displays a tough, industrial look.
After purchasing a i20 driver i went to buy some new irons. In general, the slower your swing speed, the more flexibility you want in your clubs shaft. Soft regular, regular, stiff, tour stiff and tour xstiff. Ping i20 stock shaft question clubs, grips, shafts. I have purchased the ping i 20 with 62g shaft and 4. The performance, weighting, responsiveness pwr shaft family that ping introduced this year with the new i25 driver and fairway woods line has revolutionized the fitting process. The looks of the i20 driver are classy, classic and a bit raw.
With a relatively low swing speed, the senior flex helps you square the clubhead at impact and generate more power. Dense tungsten sole weights elevate moi across the clubface and position the cg for lowspin, penetrating trajectories and long, accurate drives. I ordered mine with the stock project x black shaft. 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 finally jumped into the adjustable driver game with the anser driver. I was impressed by how easy, straight and long the g20 driver was.
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