Launch monitor numbers for the ping g30 the g30 launched with 2300 rpm and went nearly 300 yards. Pings g30 ls tec driver is only slightly different than the companys. The crown turbulators reduce aerodynamic drag to help increase clubhead speed and ball velocity for gaining distance. Aug 03, 2017 the g30 did quite well in mgs most wanted driver test s few years ago. Like the popular g30, pings new series consists of three models the g, g ls tec and g sf tec.
It came in great shape and if i hit the sweet spot i get about 20 yards more than the fly z. Rated 4 out of 5 by ken from very good driver was using a cobra fly z and bought this ping to try out. Crown turbulators reduce aerodynamic drag to help increase clubhead speed and ball velocity for gaining distance, and lofts are adjustable plus or minus 1 degree. Cg is back and low not as far back as g30 for optimized spin with a high moi. There might other drivers that will be the ping g in one category or another, but as an overall combo it is almost impossible to beat the new ping g ls tec driver. My mishits are blocks and the occasional push slice. For those using a g30 driver, the good news was that the.
I went from the g25 and found a person selling a used g30 ls on craigslist locally and picked it up. The cg center of gravity is place more forward than a standard g30 to promote a lower launch angle and spin rate. The two testers hit the drivers in the same loft 9 degrees in both the g g30 and g ls tec g30 ls tec, 10 degrees in the g sf tec g30 sf tec and with the same shaft pings tour 65x at 45. Mark tested the new ping low spin g30 driver and talks about how and how it might help you play some better golf. The ping g30 ls tec driver clearly fits into the g category, with the same head shape and turbulators on the crown to improve aerodynamics and add distance.
The g30 was already the best allaround driver in golf and with the addition of the g30 ls tec to the family, ping has put a stranglehold on the title of best driver line up. The g drivers employ more traditional, pearshaped club heads made. And to save a few bucks, is it really that much better than the g30 or g30 ls tec. Jan, 2015 the ping g30 ls tec driver clearly fits into the g category, with the same head shape and turbulators on the crown to improve aerodynamics and add distance. Touches like a thin crown modeled on a dragonflys wings save weight thats pushed low and deep for less spin and more forgiveness. On the sole, the lettering for the g30 and the loft are white on the counterfeit, but gray on the authentic club. Vortec technology reduces turbulent wake during the downswing for faster clubhead speed with improved stability and forgiveness to help generate distance. How do people compare the forgiveness of the g vs g ls tec. I dont know my exact smash factor or anything but my driver swing speed is around 105ish and i carry the ball pretty close to 250 for whatever that helps with.
In the g30 line, only the g30 ls tec used a highfriction face finish. Not as low spinning as leading drivers with low, forward cg. The g30 did quite well in mgs most wanted driver test s few years ago. Finally as before there is the low spin or ls tec version that is the same head but with the weight in the sole and internally adjusted to create a lower spinning club. The ping g sf tec driver has all the advancements and distance of the new g driver with lots of help for the slicer. Besides the g, the line features the lowspin ls tec and the slicefighting sf tec. The g30 ls tec has up to 400 rpms less than the standard g30 driver for improved control. All three g drivers have the same head shape and aerodynamic features. There are other new drivers with lower spin, there are some that look a little more traditional, there are those that sound a little better, but the over all package of the ping g30 ls tec is almost impossible to beat. Like the standard g30 and g30 sf tec, the ls tec is a 460cc model that looks nearly identical at address when compared to its siblings. Player b used a 9 degree g ls tec and g30 ls tec with a diamana ahina 70 x shaft. This will replace the ping i25 driver as the better player model, with the i woods taking a break from the ping range for now. The new g30 tour driver is also available in a 10 or 12sf straight flight tec model that features heel weighting with a lighter swing weight to promote straighter ball flights.
The cg is 8 percent closer to the face than in the standard g30, which lowers spin rates by up to 400 rpm. Wrench is not included the g30 ls tec lowspin technology driver offers a unique combination of low, stable spin with a high moi for added distance with accuracy and control. I think the g30 to be the best allround line of driver in golf due to their unique abilities, their unprecedented combo of forgiveness and distance. I have to work at hitting it higher but that is exactly what i need to work on to increase distance with more carry. Ping say this should reduce spin by 400rpm, but for me it was more in the 200 rpm range with the 10. Each driver was set at 9 degrees with a d1 swing weight. Discussion ping g vs g ls tec vs g30 vs g30 ls tec. Compared to other companies capitalizing on the lowspin driver phenomenon, the g30 ls tec is not nearly as lowspinning, but it is slightly more forgiving. Ping golf drivers generate incredible ball velocity and feature a lowspin design which minimizes curvature.
The ball seems to jump off the face of this driver with minimal spin. Pings g30 ls tec driver is only slightly different than the companys widely acclaimed g30 driver, but for the new driver s target market highspeed, highspin golfers its the little things that make the difference. If you are seeking a low, stable spin with an industryleading moment of inertia for long, accurate drives that rolls upon landing the g30 ls tec driver is an ideal option. While other companies have used carbon composite constructions to make the crowns of their drivers lighter, ping continues to push the limits of lowdensity, ti 811 titanium bodies that also debuted on the g30 driver. Given the target market, the g30 ls tec only comes in 9. Combined with a lighter swingweight, these factors improved shot bend in player testing by 12 yards compared to the g30 standard driver, steering the ball into the fairway. A better gamer for 2016 last year i gamed the ping g30 ls for any part of the season i wasnt testing new drivers.
An extremely lowback cg position optimizes launch and heightens moi. I do not notice much difference in forgiveness between the 2 drivers. Ping g30 ls tec driver is lower spinning option of the popular ping g30 driver incorporating turbulators and light t9s titanium face. The first thing i noticed is the the raised turbulators on the crown go right to the edge on the real driver and there is a gap on the fake. Ping g30 ls tec driver vs ping g30 driver golf monthly. The stock tfc 419d shaft has a higher balance point that allows the head to be slightly heavier than previous gseries drivers, further increasing moi and club head momentum for greater energy transfer at impact.
Ping g30 driver, 9 ls tec, ping alta stiff shaft, rh, good. The internal weighting that the ls tec has built low and toward the face was first introduced with g30 ls tec, is the driving principal difference from the other two g series drivers. While, as previously mentioned, the g30 ls tec is still 460cc, ping has refined the actual footprint of the. After testing all of the g30 models the sf tec draw bias g30 remained the driver of choice for me. Used ping g30 ls tec driver in very good condition 9. Ping g30 std vs ping g30 sf tec gloucester golf centre. Basically, these drivers are the nec plus ultra of the ping g30 line.
Ping g driver adjustment chart best picture of chart. The big difference between the two is a centre of gravity that is slightly more forward in the ls tec. The g25 remains the best ping driver ive ever owned. The cg is back and extremely low slightly forward of the standard g30 driver to generate approximately 400 rpm less spin while maintaining a high moi for exceptional flight control and distance on offcenter performance. While other companies have used carbon composite constructions to make the crowns of their drivers lighter, ping continues to push the limits of lowdensity, ti 811 titanium bodies that also debuted on the g30. Result for our test we used the low spin version of each driver, a 9. When i went for a driver fitting last year my fitter wasnt able to find a realistic headshaft combo that was worth paying money for including the g. Crown turbulators and an adjustable hosel optimize clubhead speed and launch. The g30 ls tec driver is available in two loft configurations. Pings g30 ls tec driver is only slightly different than the companys widely acclaimed g30 driver, but for the new drivers target market highspeed, highspin golfers its the little things that make the difference. In february 2015 another version was released called the ping g30 ls tec with the ls standing for low spin.
We tested the latest ping g30 drivers, the sf tec and the standard to see if the difference between the two is as noticeable as ping would have you believe. The main technology incorporated into their built is the specially designed center of gravity, which is 8% closer to the drivers face than in the regular g30 line, thus promoting a significantly lower spin rate. Im getting a new driver and its going to be a ping g30. Mark tested the new ping low spin g30 driver and talks. My solidproffered hits are push draws with a mid launch. So many things i said about the g30 ls could be repeated here. Identifying counterfeit ping g30 driver golf club brokers blog. It looks like the ping g ls tec driver is shaping up to be my 2016 gamer. Watch golf monthly digital editor neil tappins ping g400 driver vs ping g driver vs ping g30 driver test to see if modern technology really made a difference to performance become a free subscriber to golf monthlys youtube page now. All three models the neutral g, the antislice sf tec and the lowspin ls tec are big drivers, but they also have little features that make them play large.
Loft can be adjusted by adding or subtracting up to 1. Jun 15, 2016 each driver was set at 9 degrees with a d1 swing weight. I wasnt alone, it was the best selling driver last year as well so many others found what i. Great driver, performs well on off centre hits, tested ls tec before buying which is longer but i like the drop and stop i get from high launch on the standard g30. While the g has low spin, the g ls tec takes things even lower to optimize launch conditions and maximize distance for players with excessive spin rates. Introduction while the standard g30 driver was the one frequently dubbed the best driver in golf, the ping g sf tec driver was the one that, in. The ls tecs weighting is slightly more forward for less spin, and the sf tecs heel weighting combats a slice. Weight is positioned near the heel to help square the face at impact. Jan 11, 2016 as with the g30, the g driver will be available in a standard model, along with ls tec low spin, and sf tec straight flight variants. Ping golf g30 ls tec 9 driver stiff tour 65 black dot men right hand very good see more like this. At address, the ls looks nearly identical to the g30. Apr 26, 2017 differences between counterfeit ping g30 and the authentic version. Also we test the low spinning g30 ls tec driver, but we. The stock shaft is the ping tfc 418d soft r, r, s, x.
While pings g driver, like the g30 before it, is the best overall driver in golf, the g ls tec will be, for many players, the longest. How to adjust ping g30 driver loft settings powerupidaho. Built on the best of the best ping has developed through the years. The 460cc g30 ls tec driver is a good fit for anyone seeking low, stable spin with an industryleading moi for long, accurate drives. While the ls tec is pure g30, there are some distinctions between it and the other two models in the g30 driver family. Whether you need the lowest possible spin, help with a slice, or just overall forgiveness and distance, your new driver should be a ping g30. Differences between counterfeit ping g30 and the authentic version. The low spin technology isnt meant for everyone, that role belongs to the notsostandard g series driver. The g30 sf tec driver is for golfers whose swing path produces tee shots right of their intended target. The g30 launched with 2300 rpm and went nearly 300 yards. Split the fairway like never before with the g30 driver. The ping g30 ls tec low spin technology driver is a perfect fit for faster swing speed players who are looking for a lower spinning head to give them maximum distance with control. Designed for performance, the aerodynamic head features a higher strengthweight ratio and a thinner, hotter t9s face for maximum distance.
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