(By Dave Wolfe and Tim Halberg)
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Welcome back to the second half of the coverage of our Mission To PING visit. When we left you yesterday, Tim and I had just finished watching PING Man blast balls out into the research/fitting range at PING HQ in Phoenix, AZ. Prior to that, we spent a full morning exploring PING’s manufacturing infrastructure and engineering philosophy.
After such an exciting morning, there was only one natural next step, lunch.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
It was a beautiful day in Phoenix (i.e. not hot), allowing Tim and myself to enjoy fine chef salads and exceptional cookies at a table outside near the fitting range and putting green. The lunch-time scenery really was fantastic. I know, only yours truly would find a putting green at a golf factory complex to be fantastic scenery, but it really was.
To be fair, it was not just the putting green itself, but also what was happening on that green. While Tim and I were shoveling salad, PING employees descended upon the green, putters in hand. I think that most of them were engineers and fitters since those were the nearby departments. What were they doing on their break? They were putting, naturally.
Though I didn’t get the whole skinny on the nature of the game they were playing, I did catch that this was an ongoing game or league of some sort, and that it is a regular occurrence. No surprise, they all were using PING putters.
It was a bit surprising to see people at work, continuing to do “work stuff” on break. For most of us, the last thing that we want to do on a break is continue doing work stuff that we did all morning. The guys on that green, most of them having spent the morning doing golf related business, were relaxing for a few minutes playing golf.
My simple take from this was that the people who work for PING, at least those out on that green, really are motivated by a love of the game. Maybe I’m reading too much into it, but I have the feeling that my assessment is spot on.
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: ENSO
When I saw ENSO on our itinerary, to be totally honest, I had no clue about what ENSO was. At this point in the day, I wasn’t surprised to learn that ENSO was a data collection and analysis tool. ENSO is a swing capture system that tracks the movement at multiple positions along the club, and does so at an amazingly high rate of capture.
What you end up with is a complete 3D rendering of the golf swing, and with that rendering, lots of data about the performance of the club head and shaft during that swing. PING has recorded thousands of swings with ENSO, from all types of players, trying to catalog the scope of swing profiles, and how shafts behave during those swings.
The ENSO data allows PING engineers to identify the most common swing dynamics, and then to identify shaft profiles that fit those swings. This is the information that the engineers then access when designing the next generation of “stock” shafts. This is the reason that many people feel that the stock shafts in PING clubs perform as well as the aftermarket ones. Sure, there are players who don’t fit the “most common” swing profiles, and the others who must play a prestigious after-market shaft to feel emotionally whole, but the majority of us can probably play great golf with the stock PING offerings. Proper specs identified via a fitting, naturally. Knowledge drives products, again.
ENSO at Work: PING nFlight Motion Fitting Tool
PING’s new nFlight Motion fitting tool is a prime example of how engineering drives product creation at PING. With ENSO, PING was able to create a shaft database that holds hundreds of shaft profiles, generated by thousands of swings. As I just mentioned, PING engineers used this information to create the specs for their graphite shafts, but they also took that data and made a tool for the PING Authorized Fitters to use that information in the fitting environment.
As you can see from the photo, the nFlight Motion system uses a sensor that attaches to the club and an iPhone app to record swing profile data. After the sensor is attached, the golfer getting fitted takes five swings. That swing data is recorded and analyzed by the app, and then as you see from the big “Recommendation” button, the app will then recommend the appropriate shaft for that golfer.
I find this system similar to the putter recommendation feature found PING’s iPING putter app, and also Mizuno’s iron shaft optimizer system. nFlight Motion seems different though as unlike the Mizuno system, the sensor can attach to any club, and secondly, it is powered by ENSO.
I don’t know how Mizuno’s system works, I’ve never talked to their engineers or visited their HQ. I do know that the nFlight Motion system is, again, based upon all of the data generated with ENSO. That data came first, and then PING engineers figured out how to turn it into a tool for their fitters. Data and knowledge drives production.
Anyhow, Tim and I were both too swing self-conscious to record a swing with ENSO, so we looked at Hunter Mahan’s swing instead. Call us chicken if you need to, but neither one of us wanted our swings to be available for that kind of scrutiny.
It was interesting to look at the performance of the shaft at the different parts of his swing. You can easily see when and where the shaft loads, making for simple comparisons with players who don’t load as abruptly, or swing with the same tempo.
There is big time swing science going on with ENSO. The engineer even used the word algorithm, and that always scares me a bit. I may not have the engineering background to fully explain the workings of ENSO, but the guys at PING sure do, and they are using the knowledge generated from ENSO to design your next set of clubs.
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: VIP Fitting (Driver, FW, Hybrid, Irons)
Speaking of new clubs, after being mentally impressed by ENSO, Tim and I headed back to the range for a fitting session. When we got back to our shoes, we had PING hats and visors waiting for us, along with samples of the new PING Sensor gloves. Unsolicited side notes; the gloves are worth checking out, and Tim wears a visor so his hair keeps on looking good.
Once PING chapeau’d, Tim and I were escorted out to the fitting range. We were going to hit balls just like the PING pros! Well, maybe not quite like their pros, but definitely at the same place.
We heard stories about how they had to add more netting to the back of the range after Bubba hit balls over the old netting. For some reason the bus yard behind the range was not feeling love from golf ball barrages.
While walking out to the range, my fitter asked me about my current set and game, allowing me to blather on about what I like and dislike about my current bag of sticks. Arriving at our fitting bay, I was handed an i25 9i to warm up with, subsequently producing pinpoint shots to all parts of the range. This would have been great, if I had been aiming at those spots.
Right away, I remembered my normal feeling about getting fitted for new clubs: I hate getting fitted for clubs.
One of the guys that I play with always comments on how my game is better than my mental state lets it be. Basically, my swing folds a little, or sometimes a lot, under pressure.
So here I am, getting fit at PING HQ by a professional club fitter. It’s likely a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I’m swinging like it’s the first time that I touched a club.
“Golf you say? Why yes, I have played that on my XBOX before.”
It’s not that the i25 was too much horse for me either. Having found out that Tim and I were going to PING a few weeks prior, I had been demoing all of the PING stuff at the local shop. Going into the fitting, I knew that I could hit that set well.
At this point my calming internal meditative mantra of Do you want to build a snowman? was just not working.
So, my fitter and I embarked upon the exciting quest for my usual golf swing. It was there, just hiding under my slowly increasing canopy of nerves. During the iron fitting, we did uncover my usual swing truths, like I need a heavy shaft to improve my tempo. Things got better when the shaft got heavier.
I hit other irons as well, actually hitting the new Karsten iron quite well. It just looks too big to me. The greatest surprise came when my fitter handed me a S55 iron to hit. I hadn’t even hit these at the local shop, as I know that they are too much horse for this kid. I’ll be damned if I didn’t hit three solid shots in a row with them. Now I’m not foolish enough to think that the S55 goes with my game, but I will say that they were WAY more forgiving than I expected.
Anyway, after my fitter demonstrated the patience of Job with my swing, we agreed on the following configuration:
Irons: i25, 5-PW, PING CFS Shaft, Cushin insert, X-Flex, Soft stepped once
The X-flex and the Cushin insert were really mainly about getting the weight up to where it works for me. The Cushin insert does change the feel, and I really look forward to seeing how the feel is on the course. As a non-PING shaft reference, the other shaft that worked well for me was the stiff KBS Tour C-taper, as well as old familiar DG S300.
Having peppered the entire range with the irons, I was ever so pumped to start hitting my historical nemesis, the driver.
We started with a 9.5° i25 driver, shafted with a stiff PWR 75. Nervous as I was, we basically finished the fitting after three piped balls. We tweaked the shaft to the Tour Stiff version and shut the door on driver.
I really like the i25, and I know that the alignment graphics on the top really work for me. While I knew that the stripes mimicked those of old muscle cars, I didn’t know that those stripes on the cars actually helped drivers steer through turns. Turns out the i25 graphics have a purpose beyond looks.
For the metal woods, I hit the i25 and the G25 fairways, finding slightly better numbers with the G25. I like the alignment on the i25, but I like better numbers even more.
The i25 hybrid was almost another automatic fit. I really like the look and feel of that hybrid, and I actually again put some good swings on the ball. Bending it 1° strong filled in the gap nicely between the irons and the fairways. The 7W is a curiosity for me. I’ve never gamed one, usually going the 3H route instead. I am definitely looking forward to seeing how that 7W plays on the course.
Fairways: G25 3W & 7W, PING TFC 189F stiff shafts Hybrid: i25, 22° (1° Strong) PING PWR 80 stiff
For the wedges, I ended up choosing the i25 wedges over the Tour wedges. I felt like I hit the Tour wedges OK, but I also know that not changing club models when I grab a wedge helps me to remain focused. In my current bag, there’s internal dialogue of “oh, these wedges are made by Cleveland, not Callaway”. Now it will be all i25, and hopefully mentally quieter.
It isworth pointing out that the new i25 wedges are not just and afterthought to extend the set to U, S, & L engravings. These wedges have been engineered to be playable. Hosel lengths are different, center of gravities are different, and material has even been removed from the heel to make them easy to open and hit. Watch this video HERE for more information.
I even actually hit three flop shots with the open i25 LW while my fitter watched. Nerves of steel there. Don’t worry, I shanked some immediately after so the balance in the universe is maintained.
Wedges: U (50°), S (54°), L (58°), PING CFS Shaft, Cushin insert, X-Flex, Soft stepped once
In spite of myself, I left the range feeling like I had been dialed into a set that will help me go low this summer golf season. If I can get the numbers with the i25 driver on the course that I had in the fitting, golf is going to be very fun indeed. I also truly applaud the professionalism and perhaps optimism of my fitter. Throughout my flailing, he never once walked away or threw something at me. As far as I know, no tears were shed or clubs broken as a result of our time together. At least not in my presence…
What about Tim?
After reading about my fitting adventure, some of you are wondering what happened with Tim. What clubs did he hit? What did he get fit into? Can we see a close-up of that PING visor?
Don’t worry, we will have Tim’s fitting report as well as play reports from both Tim and myself after we have had some time to play the clubs. To read about Tim’s fitting and our ongoing PING-scapade, just head on over to the MyGolfSpy forum.
If you are not yet a member of the forum, now is a great time to take care of that. Just follow this LINK.
VIP Fitting Room
So we were out on the PING range, getting fit for clubs via Trackman data and the expert eye of the (very patient) PING fitter. As cool as that is, there is actually a level up fitting-wise at PING HQ. You see, there is a room right next to PING Man where you can hit off of real grass, while staying indoors.
Grass indoors? Are you mad?
Oh, it gets better. Not only are you hitting off grass, but also the grass is modular and can be replaced with different types of grass! You have a 6’x6’ patch to hit from that can be adjusted to match your home course grass variety. You are right at the edge of an indoor room, firing balls out into the range. I’m not sure if this truly avoids the not insignificant summer heat in Phoenix, but it definitely will be better than the outdoor range.
How much is the VIP fitting treatment? No clue. I don’t imagine it’s in the if you have to ask price range, but it may well be. As cool as that VIP fitting room is, I was even more impressed with another fitting program offered at PING HQ.
Fitting the Phoenix Golfers
Over near the original building that Karsten purchased to start this now two-block PING leviathan, you will find a building that houses a fitting facility for the people who live in the Phoenix area. Actually, I don’t think that you even need to live around there. You just need to walk in the building.
In this building, trained PING club fitters will take visitors through a full indoor club fitting, using Trackman I assume, telling the golfer what clubs are best for him or her at the end.
Why is this more impressive than the VIP fitting in my opinion? For one, it’s totally free. PING has a commitment to its community, and these free public fittings are one way to give a little back. That and the multitudes of jobs PING provides to the community… “A free fitting, that’s not a big deal. They are going to make money by selling them clubs.”, you say.
Well, you, let me tell you something. PING does not sell clubs out of their HQ. They do the fitting and then send the person to a PING account to buy the clubs. Does PING still make money from that sale? Of course. Would they make more if they hosed the golf retailer and sold direct? Yes they would. But they don’t. Based upon what I saw and heard while I was at PING, the notion of family is paramount to them.
This is a private company, whose head honcho still has the last name of Solheim. PING would not hose the retailers to make a few extra dollars, because they view retailers as part of the extended PING family. Be cynical if you wish, but I was there. I saw the culture at PING HQ. That sense of family is as important as their bottom-line; perhaps even more so. PING fits the public for free, not to make new customers, but because the people of Phoenix are also part of the PING family.
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM: Putter Lab (Fitting & Discussion)
Woohoo putters!!! Out of all of the things on the itinerary, getting fit for a putter at PING was probably the thing I was looking forward to the most. Whereas I had nothing but nerves about my full-swing fitting, I was all Me First! when it came to putters.
As impressive as the fitting range was, I think that the putter fitting (and testing) room was probably more impressive. We were indoors, putting on artificial turf, but don’t for a second think that this was a green that you roll up and toss in the closet when you are done. This green was different. First of all, it is 40’ long. Maybe that works in your house, but the 9-footer in my garage is about the max size for me. Not only is this green 40’ long, but also totally flat.
Seriously, totally flat.
This green rests on top of a monolithic slab of concrete that was poured separate from the rest of the building’s foundation. The base is huge and solid, and likely to confuse archeologists from the year 3705. Don’t worry, it’ll still be there.
The flatness though comes from the slab of marble that rests on the concrete. The marble in your kitchen may be nice, but it cowers in the shadow of this marble’s length and mass. The marble top was then polished to be completely smooth and level. The putter guys showed us some dimple-less golf balls that could be used on the marble surface, achieving putts at about stimp infinity. It’s on this surface that the turf rests.
Short story, there’s no break. If you miss, it’s on you.
For the fitting, I expected some ENSO-esq fancy tech. Instead, I got the iPING app on a iPhone in the cradle attached to the putter. iPING? Still? I guess I had dismissed the app back with the rise and fall of the Anser Milled putter line (love that line btw).
My loss. The iPING app has been updated and is now the key component to the fitting process. The process with iPING is still as simple as it was. You take five putts and it tells you the data. The data has been expanded though since I used it last. My tempo was slow, but consistent. The fitters said that I probably liked a heavier putter (365g is nice).
They also noticed that I press a bit at address, but I don’t return to that same angle with the stroke. Basically, I take loft off at address, but de-loft during the stroke. If we just looked at address, you would think that I need a putter with more loft, but the dynamic data from iPING said that standard loft was OK. BTW, since the fitting, I have been working on starting my hands more neutral, and then returning to the same position with the stroke. So far, it is making a huge difference. In a good way.
The iPING app doesn’t take care of every aspect of the fitting though. While putting with the Scottsdale TR Anser 2, the fitter noticed that I leave the toe of the putter up at address and during the stroke. His call was to go 2.5° flat. This blew my mind. In my garage right now, I have and Anser Milled 5 that is green dot, or 2° up. That means that when I play that putter, my lie angle is off by almost 5°. I was stunned. Please feel free to tell me how getting fit does not make a difference.
Putter: Ketsch, slight arc, 2.5 Flat, 34” (adjustable)
The Ketsch, not the Scottsdale TR Anser 2? That’s right, I went with the Ketsch. You see, although the Ketsch was our 2014 Most Wanted Mallet, I felt like I had to force it a bit to make putts. After the fitting, it makes sense. The Most-Wanted-winning Ketsch is a straight arc, black dot putter. That’s not really my bag. Putting with the slight arc, brown dot Ketsch should be spectacular.
3:45 PM – 4:15 PM: Gold Putter Vault
Many of you know the story behind the gold PING putters. For those who don’t here’s the deal. When a pro, on any professional tour, wins an event with a PING putter, even if the pro is not on staff with PING, PING makes two gold-plated replicas of that winning putter. One is sent to the pro, and another is placed in the Gold Putter Vault at PING HQ.
Should you win a major, that earns you a solid gold putter. Head only, mounted on a tasteful wooden base. Well done Bubba!
Rumor has it that the original Gold Putter Vault was in the closet in Karsten Solheim’s office, nothing like the fancy vault of today. This modern vault is fancy, and it is a vault too. The vault has a real vault door, including a keypad lock. You turn the large dial to release the bolts and the door smoothly slides open to golden goodness.
The first impression is that pros have won a ton of tournaments using PING putters. Some of the win leaders are Seve Ballesteros and Lee Westwood. Lee just added another in Malaysia. It was cool to compare the two since Lee has used seemingly every model available in the PING catalog to win, while Seve’s 50+ gold putters are all Anser 2’s.
Rumor has it that Seve actually took one of his golf putters out and played with it. I guess if you have fifty of them, then one can be a gamer.
Other cool notables for me were the Nome that Hunter Mahan used to win the 2012 Accenture Matchplay event after first rolling the putter on the Tuesday before the tournament, and the Tiger Woods’ putters that he used to win two US Amateur titles.
The scope of the room was more than a bit overwhelming. The amount of golf history represented in those putters was truly amazing. Kudos to whomever convinced Karsten to move them out of the office closet. By the way, there are some gold not-putter clubs in there as well. You can see those and more golden goodness in the gallery at the end of the article.
4:15 AM – 5:00 AM: Innovation Shop Tour
As you can tell, the Innovation shop was uninhabited when we rolled through. It reminded me a bit of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. The Wilder version; not the Depp one. I half expected this scene to play out:
Though lacking in Oompa Loompas, the Innovation Shop was loaded with Innovation, naturally. While PING engineers may put the generation of knowledge at the forefront of their game plan, the need to build and tinker still plays a big role. Here clubs can be customized for engineering runs, the results adding to the ever-expanding PING knowledge pool. Need tungsten plugs in the putter, we got those for you on the table below.
You may also be familiar with this thing called professional golf. While I feel very confident in the quality of the clubs that are made for the masses at PING, tour professionals club needs can be a little more demanding. I’m not going to go to the extreme and talk about the specs for Bubba’s PING gear.
OK, maybe I will, as he did just win the Masters and all. Here is a LINK to Bubba’s bag-o-sticks. As you can see, Bubba has some very specific (and unique) gear needs. This shop is where PING can take care of those needs, not just for Bubba, but for all of their tour pros on all of the pro tours.
5:00 PM: Wrap-up
By the time we rolled into the conference room to wrap up, my brain was more than a little fried. Remember, the information that you are reading here over a couple of days came to Tim and I in one day.
After all was said and done, our hosts asked if we enjoyed our visit, and if we had any questions. For a few moments, Tim and I just sat there, our mouths probably open, exhaustedly stunned. Thankfully, I had some questions from our forum members to fall back upon. I will share the answers to more of these at a future date, but there was one that seemed appropriate at that point.
“Where does PING see itself in the golf marketplace? Is it important to be the top dog like a TaylorMade? Are you in a #fiveyearwar to be #1 like Callaway?”
The reply was something along the line of we want to make the best custom fit products that we can for our customers.
Now that may seem like a cop-out, company-line answer to you, but I believe it 100%.
So What is PING Golf All About?
That was the main questions I had hoped to answer. I think that PING is all about staying true to the core values that have been central to their operation since PING’s inception. They want to make the best products that they can for their customers. Period.
I don’t think that PING really cares about what the other companies are doing. Their engineers expand the knowledge base of club design, using that knowledge to make a better product that meets the needs of their customers.
If we think of the tortoise and the hare fable, PING is definitely the tortoise. I’m not saying that they are slow, but instead, deliberate. PING moves forward at the pace dictated by their science and engineering, not at the sometimes erratic pace of their hare competitors. The other golf companies are likely on PING’s radar, but they are not first on their concern list. Maybe not even top two. Those two spots are held by you, the PING customer, and second, the very extended PING family.
Maybe I’m reading more into my experience with PING than what I actually saw. Maybe other golf companies operate along these same principles, with customers and family coming before profit margins. For some reason, I get the feeling that PING is unique, or a member of a small sub-set of the golf industry.
Regardless, our visit to PING HQ was amazing, informative, entertaining, and just a touch exhausting. Tim and I are grateful that we were invited to be PING’s guests, and that we could take you along for the ride.
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e.
4 years agoi had a used Karsten U wedge. i loved it; even though it was a regular flex instead of a stiff flex. i purchased G30 L, W, 9, 8, 7 in a stiff flex and i must say they are they best irons i ever hit.
i don’t know what you guys did when you made these, but the newer clubs don’t even compare….. the G30s are just magic!!!
Steve Connell
7 years agoI-25
Driver I-25 9.5* pwr s55 45″ Love the stripes
3-wood I-25 15* pwr r-65 42″ Love stripes
Irons I-20 4-LW CFS -R (Great shaft)
Wedges Tour -S 52*,56* 60*
Aly K
7 years agoPing I25 / 10.5 / PWR 55
Ping G25 irons – 5 to U
Ping G25 20* & 23*
Ping G25 3 wood
carlos p
7 years agoIm a i25 for driver
im g 20 for irons
im a g25 for hybrid and 3 wood
George Rodriguez
7 years agoG- man have a G25 12 degree with a 55 gram shaft , senior shaft.
travis grigsby
7 years agoIm both! i-guy in the driver and 3 wood and a G-man in the 5 wood and hybrid! Love getting the extra height and forgivness is the 5 wood. Driver isnt the most forgiving bu see better ball speeds and more overall performance from i25 driver!
W Howard Norman
8 years agoEnjoyed your Ping article immensely . As a recent owner of a G25 driver & 3 wood I was very interested in Ping’s backstory & family culture. I too come from a family business (now in 3rd generation) that reflects the same values that my dad taught me. I can’t wait to schedule a Ping visit when I visit my grandchildren & daughter in Buckeye bordering Phoenix on the west. PS I enjoy your website & the Thorough & Honest Product Reviews. The Recent Driver & Fairway Reviews finalized my Decision to make the Ping purchase. Next is the Putter Decision. Perhaps the factory your will help me decide. Thanks Again
Kenny Griffis
8 years agoG-man
Jason
8 years agoI am a G man
G25 stiff shaft 10.5 loft
stock- shaft, length, grip
joe
8 years agoI would need a 8* i25 with a x flex tour 75 shaft. Cant wait till it arrives. 🙂
Howard
8 years agoI’m G25, 10.5, standard flex +.25″ in length. Thanks!
Joel Kuntzman
8 years agoI currently play a G20, but as I’ve improved, I’ve felt I need less spin. So:
Right handed I25 – 8.5*
Graffaloy Bi-Matrix prototype X-stiff, but if we’re going from the ping customization catalog:
Fujikura Motore Speeder 757 X-stiff
44.5″
Lamkin Crossline full cord grip – 4 wraps
Dean Higgins
8 years agoI use a G25 at 10.5 deg.
44″ length
the shaft is
Mike Marshall
8 years agoI’m a G man, still a bit too green for the i range! Ha. 10.5 degree, 45.75″, TFC189D regular shaft, 360 ID8 white grip. Thanks, keep up the good work. I went and bought a Ketsch off the back of your mallet test and I’m astounded by the results!
Dan D
8 years agoI’m an I25 guy. RH 10.5* (+ position), Stiff PWR75 @ 45″, ID8 Full Cord 360 White +2 wraps
Ken
8 years agoSince I stopped hitting rocks (sorry dad) and started swinging at actual golf balls, I’ve always gone back to my pings! Nothing like the workability & forgiveness in the same club as a ping.
G-25 standard 8.5 x-stiff
Scott
8 years agoi-Guy
Ping i25
10.5
PWR65 Regular
left handed
Dave
8 years agoiGuy. As a relatively new golfer, I’ve never tried Ping but you’ve changed my perception. I’m buying a Ketsch this season!
Eric Toepfer
8 years agoPlay the Anser now, so I would assume I’d be an “I-guy” considering my necessity of a low spin driver. PING i25, 10*, PWR 75 stiff, 45″,sw D3, Aqua grip. Fingers crossed.
Roger L
8 years agoEnvious of your visit!
Love my G15, but would love the new tech even more.
Similar specs as now – G25 head – 9.5 degrees – 45″ – stock stiff – ID8 360 Full Cord White.
Swap the stock head cover with the one on the website accessory page.
Dan
8 years agoThis has been one of the best reads I’ve had in a long time (together with Part 1). Thank you! After swinging as many drivers as I could get my hands on, I am definitely an i25 guy. If I am so fortunate:
Ping i25
8.5*
PWR65 Tour Stiff
Standard length, loft, grip, etc.
Thanks for this great opportunity!
Damon
8 years agoI’m an i25 guy.
i25 9.5 Loft, 45″, Standard grip size, D-3, PWR 75 Tour Stiff.
Johnny E
8 years agoI guy
Johnny E
8 years agoI am an I guy, been playing i10s since 2007.
TwoSolitudes
8 years agoi-Guy!
Driver Fitting Results
Model i25 Loft 9.5°
Hosel Position •[Neutral]
Shaft PING PWR 55
Flex-Regular
Length-45.25″
Bob Landsdowne
8 years agoThe I25 10.5 with the PWR 55 Stiff……hit this so nice and high!!!!!
Tom Duffy
8 years agoI’m an i man. 10.5 degrees, std length, PWR 55 Stiff shaft, with full cord Aqua grip.
Zack
8 years agoGman 10.5 standard stiff
SirShives
8 years agoI love my G5 so it stands to reason I would love a new G25 5x more.
Make mine a G25 10.5* with TFC 189D stiff shaft at 45″ RH
Awesome posts on Ping myspygolf!
Joseph
8 years agoI 25, 10.5 loft, Stiff Shaft Ping PWR 55 Standard Length
The Artful Duffer
8 years agoThat was a fantastic read. I can’t imagine what it’s like in the putter vault. No driver specs to share. The inside looks was enough for me.
Christian
8 years agoG man! Rh, 10.5, TFC regular, -1 inch from standard
Cole Vickers
8 years agoLeft-Handed i25
PWR 75 stiff
9.5
Standard length & grip
Keith
8 years agoI’m an i25 guy!
9.5* PWR 75 Tour Stiff, standard length.
Javier Vigil
8 years agoI actually really liked the Anser Driver, what happened to that line it seemed like it had so much potential.
Terry Reiter
8 years agoG25, stiff, 9.5 degrees! gold grip
David Tiano
8 years agoLove the new I25 driver just don’t have the cash. Currently have a G25 stiff shaft 12 degrees loft.
John Mullett
8 years agoFor the driver I’ll be a G-man (I’m an i-guy for my irons and hybrid 🙂 Nice article, thanks for this! You just confirmed why I went Ping when I bought my new clubs. When my putter arrives, I will be all Ping except the driver – guess we’ll see if this drawing changes that! 🙂
Todd
8 years agoI’m a G man with normal specs and was fitted at the Ping HQ also, loved every minute of it.
Trent maxwell
8 years agoI guy…9.5 with a pwr 65 stiff shaft at 45.25 inches with +2 extra wraps under id8 white ribbed grip in standard setting…
Matt
8 years agoI am an I man. Love the stripes! Std length, 10.5 head, id8 orange grip. Tour stiff shaft. RH.
Marty
8 years agoG man.
Love my PINGs. First set were Eye2s.
No comparable company out there.
Nome TR putter is special!
Scott
8 years agoDriver Fitting Results
Model
G25™
Loft
12°
Hosel Position
•
[Neutral]
Shaft
TFC 189D
Flex
Regular
Length
45.75″
Scott
8 years agoAs much as I love the Racing Stripes I seem to be a G man.
Ryan M
8 years agoi guy…
Driver: i25 RH
Loft: 9.5
Hosel: Neutral
Length: 45.25
Shaft: PWR 75 Stiff
Grip Color Code: Aqua
Ryan
8 years agoi Guy….
I totally love Ping now…
A GREAT article.
Driver: i-25 RH
Loft: 10.5
Length: 44.50
Shaft: PWR 65 stiff
Swingweight D2
Charlie
8 years agoG man. 9.5 x stiff. 44.75 inches.
Robert Saccaro
8 years agoI man
Loft 10.5
Standard Ping length and Graphite shaft on the G20
Robert
8 years agoForgot to mention reg flex. I 25 irons
Rob Slade
8 years agoi Guy Here:
Fitting results
Driver: i25
Loft: 8.5
Hosel position: -1/2 position
Swingweight: D2
Shaft: Ping PWR 65
Shaft Flex: Stiff
Length: 45.25
Grip: 360 ID8
Grip Color Code: White
TedMP
8 years agoG for sure. Very informative article
10.5 degrees,
44.5 inches TFC-189D; stiff
cocheese
8 years agoI have G25 driver and fairway, but I LOVED the i25 that I hit at the store the other day. Better distance and trajectory for me. Simply put, a lovely feeling, sounding, and performing driver. Also the racing striped are key to my eye. They seem to give me more confidence when standing over the ball during a tense tournament with OB on both sides.
i25 9.5*
45.25″
D2
PWR 65 Stiff
Shawn
8 years agoI25, 9.5 loft, 45″, PWR 65 stiff, standard grip size
Mike
8 years agoI25 for me. 10.5 degrees, PWR 65 stiff flex, white 360 ID8 grip, RH. Great contest!
Doug M
8 years agoOutstanding articles! I’ve been playing Ping irons ever since I bought my first set of I2’s in 1985. Currently using G5’s. I’m impressed with Karstens dedication to making golf better for us hackers.
G25
10.5 loft
Hosel +.5″
TFC 189D
Regular flex
45.75″ shaft
360 ID8 grip white
Thanks for the opportunity to get a new toy!
Clark
8 years agoOutstanding MSG write up!!!! I would just love to go thru the fitting you experienced. I’ve been fitted before but nothing like what’s in your article. Thank you!!
I’m a G-Man. Loft — 10.5 degrees … Hosel position +1/2 degree
Length — 45.75 inches
Shaft —- TFC 189D Stiff
Grip —– 360 ID8 Color code GOLD.
Based on PINGS online fitting tool.
Deron
8 years agoI-Guy
i25
9.5 degree
PWR 65 Stiff
White 360 iD8 Grip
RH
Hlynur Thor Stefansson
8 years agoLove this article guys.
I´am an I-Guy
10,5°
PWR 75g S-Flex
44,5″
Gold grip (3 layers total)
Groundhog34
8 years agoG man 10.5 Reg length and flex Winn DriTac mid size grip LEFT HANDED
NevinW
8 years agoI-Guy
9.5 Degrees
PWR 65, Stiff Shaft
44.5″
everything pretty much standard
Thomas
8 years agoG25: RH 10.5, TFC 189D, Stiff, 44.5, White 360 ID8 grip.
Ryan W
8 years agoGman
RH 9.5 TFC 189 Stiff 44.5 inches D4
Michael L.
8 years agoI guy like a fly guy
loft: 10.5
length: -1.75″
shaft: PWR 55 stiff
Michael L.
8 years agoI guy like a fly guy
Steve
8 years agoOld school here…………G10, stock TFC shaft 10.5* – it still works. 8*)
Mark
8 years agoI’m a G man. RH G25, 9.5°, TFC 189D Tour Stiff, 45″, ID8 Full Cord
Dodo
8 years agoAfter the New York Chelsea Piers Demo day I’m a
I-Guy
i25, RH, 8.5, 45.25″, Ping PWR 65,stiff
Craig
8 years agoI am a “G” guy! 9.5. Stiff shaft 45 inches. Thx!
Hiduce
8 years agoI25 guy! 9.5 degrees. 45″ Aldila RIP Phenom 60G stiff shaft.
Tre Mullins
8 years agoI-Guy for sure! Love the racing stripes! 8.5, 44.75″, PWR 75 X-flex. P.S. this would be an amazing birthday present considering its given away the day after my 21st!!
Tre Mullins
8 years ago“””I-Guy for sure! Love the racing stripes! 8.5, 44.75″, PWR 75 X-flex. P.S. this would be an amazing birthday present considering its given away the day after my 21st!!”””
Forgot I was right handed too, and for the grip is doesn’t matter, anything standard size
JOHN
8 years agoI sold my rocketballz 3 & 5 woods because I couldn’t really get any consistency hitting them from the fairway.
I bought a Tight Lies Fairway thinking the shape would help me get the ball airborne, disaster.
I could not hit it at all. Two days later I returned it to the shop I bought it from and at a hefty loss to me they agreed to let me choose another wood. I looked at all the current 3 woods available and said to the salesman that the G25 looked like it sat fantastic on the deck. I bought it without even swinging the club, just on it’s looks.
I played a golf tie the following day, on the first long par four I hit the 3 wood over two hundred yards straight to the middle of the green. My opponent commented you can really hit that club, I laughed and said it’s the first time I have ever swung the club and showed him the price stickers still on the club. Needless to say the stickers have now been removed no way will I be taking this club back. I have used it for four rounds and never once hit anything resembling a duff with it, from the rough or fairway. I can assure anyone that the Ping G25 3 wood has transformed my distance game, and is so much easier to hit than other fairways which are really only any use from the tee in my humble opinion. If I can hit this club with ease so can you, I suggest that golfers give this club a try before making any 3 wood purchase.
Matt wiseley
8 years agoI I I- I would love an I25!
I25
X stiff shaft cut 1/2inch short
1 extra wrap grip
Great article.
Mike OBrien
8 years agoi25 Guy
LEFTY at 9.5°
45″ Aldila RIP Phenom 60G Xtra-stiff shaft.
Medium size Tour wrap grip
GO PING
will
8 years agoI 25 44in, x stiff, 80 gram shaft
Cole Vickers
8 years agoi25
Standard length
PWR 75 stiff
9.5 loft
Bill Johnson
8 years agoDefinitely an I-man…
My specs are 10.5-degree PWR 55 R-shaft, standard length; white standard cord grip.
Great review and thank you both so much!
Jimmy O
8 years agoI-25, 9.5, RH, 45.25″, Aldila Tour Blue 65 stiff, Tour Velvet 58x w/ 1 extra wrap under the right hand 🙂
Eddie Thornburg
8 years agoG25 10.5 regular
AJ Johnson
8 years agoi25 (I like the head size)
Standard length
PWR 65 (tour stiff)
Stiff flex
10.5 loft
Golf Pride tour wrap 2G (oversize)
Stuart Harris
8 years agoG guy. 10º, regular flex, standard Ping shaft, 44″.
George Janson
8 years agoI 25 9.5 loft PWR 75 stiff shaft. standard grip
adan
8 years agoAn G-Man for sure! I can fade it like nobody’s business but draws?….. not so much!
Great job on both articles. Ping me up!
Josh Worley
8 years agoI’m a Ping G25 guy. 9.5 loft with a stiff shaft.
Duncan Castles
8 years agoThat was a good read, thank you.
i25 at 10.5 degrees. PING PWR 55 Stiff at 43.5″. 360 ID8 Full Cord grip white.
Cheers.
Nick
8 years agoI had the same fitter as Dave a month ago. He oozes patience. G-Man, 10.5, Aldila Tour Blue x-stiff, 44.75″
Shane
8 years agoi guy. 9.5 PWR 65 Stiff….everything standard….
Bill Pirillo
8 years agoG20 – Driver
G25 – 3 Wood
Karsten Irons, 3H, 4H, 5H, 6-PW
Tour Wedges – 50, 54, 56
Leftienige
8 years agoHello all , most of you bloggers must be Pro , all these extra-stiff 8.5 degree hitters!!
As someone once said , a man’s gotta know his limtations .
I would be more than happy with a G-model , maximum loft , no longer than 45″ regular-to-light shaft .
All in Left-Hand , please .
Cheers , Nige .
David
8 years agolove the insight as usual .
Ping g25 . 12.5 degree right handed TFC189D, stiff flex @ 45.5 inches. gold full cord grip
Brad Clarke
8 years agoGreat write-up. For me its the Ping i25 w PWR 55, Stiff, at 45″
Andre
8 years agoI.m an G man. I like the forgiveness of the G series.
,G25, 10.5* of loft with the stock PING TCF 189D shaft in Reg Flex.
Standard length of 45.75″, with the stock PING 360 ID8 grip, Gold .
Thanks for the chance to win.
Jackmo
8 years agoHey, I’m a G guy all the way. Ping g25 with 10.5 loft , Fujikura VC 6.2. Stiff shaft, 44.75 length . Can’t wait to get my hands on this beauty!
Joe Golfer
8 years agoI’m a G-Man.
I love the racing stripes on the I series, but I like the size/shape and forgiveness of the G25.
G25, 10.5* of loft with the stock PING TCF 189D shaft in Stiff Flex.
Standard length of 45.75″, with the stock PING 360 ID8 grip, Gold +1/32″ size.
R Bronson
8 years agoWow two great articles. I am a club wacko so the 2 stories were right up my alley.
I am a G man
But would love to try the I25 driver.
10.5 degree
oban gold 65 stiff #4
45″
gold full cord grip
Jim W
8 years agoG25 for sure. 9.5 reg. tFC 189
Steve
8 years agoI would appreciate winning the G25… G-Man
45″ length
12 degree loft
189D-Regular shaft
Thanks for the opportunity
Kevin Sarsfield
8 years agoGreat second article. That fitting opportunity was certainly once in a lifetime…
For me: G25/9.5
TFC189D (Regular)
45.75″
360 ID8 (Gold)
Thanks,
Matt Percy
8 years agoI’m an “I” guy…10.5 standard length and lie. Stiff.
Ineverwinanything
8 years agoI like the g-25…ping regular flex…46″….ping shaft…
David Puddy
8 years agoG man 10.5 loft TFC 189D Stiff 43.5″
jerry hopkinss
8 years agoG-25 man with soft regular Ping shaft & 10.5* would be a work of art for me. Great reporting guys. thank you
Cory
8 years agoOfficially an i-Guy now after ordering i25 irons today 🙂 A matching driver would be sweet!
i25, RH, 10.5 deg, PWR 65 stiff, 45″, std grip
Excellent write-up guys. Lucky dogs.
Ken O'Neal
8 years agoG25 guy
10.5 loft
TFC 189D
REG
45.75
360 ID8
Aqua
Great job guys!
Dave P
8 years agoI’m an i-Guy, thanks for the great story.
10.5* i25
44.5″
PWR75 Tour Stiff shaft
Drew
8 years agodefinitely an i-guy.
9.5 deg. stiff 45″ pwr 75
Dave Sanguinetti
8 years agoG all the way. 46 and 1/4, Phenom 49 gm R, set 1/2* open, Lamkin UTX blue 2 wraps/3 under right hand. Outstanding look at Ping!!!!!!
Greg
8 years agoI’m a G-man
9.5
TFC189D – Reg
45″
Bob McMeans
8 years agoLoved the details of your visit. I have played PING clubs for years. Currently I have s55 irons, Anser hybrids (20* & 23*) I25 driver and 3 wood and Ping anser tr putter. I would love to go to Ping HQ for a tour and fitting.
bradylybbert
8 years agoi25 guy 8.5 stiff
Bob Roundtree
8 years agoI’m a G guy. 10.5* LH, Diamana Ahina 44.5″ stiff, D3 swing weight, with Golfpride CP2 Wrap midsize grip.
ComeOnSense
8 years agoPING G15 9* Aldila RIP 60 g stiff
Peach Larson
8 years agoiGuy
10.5
PWR 65 Stiff
44.5″
Midsize Golf Pride multi-compound white/black
Thanks for sharing…really enjoyed that. Been a Ping iron guy for years.
A good friend of mine (@matthewelfritz) was the very first to pre-order a set of S55’s. Check out the video Ping did of the entire process of making his clubs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haxcbpWo068&feature=youtu.be
Dan
8 years agoG25
45″
65 gram shaft – stiff (not a brand guy here)
Lamkin 3G – 2 extra wraps for right hand
10 degree of loft
D2 swing weight
Lance Sherwood
8 years agoGreat Article! It really conirms my choice to be a Ping homer.
If chosen I would be an I guy.
I25
PWR 65 regular
44.5″ length
360 ID8 orange grip.
Lance Sherwood
8 years agoOh Yeah, 10.5 degree loft.
Bert Swift
8 years agoG25, Matrix X-Con 4, 5.3
Nick Geleng
8 years agoG-Man!
9.5* Tour Stiff Standard Length!
Great review and makes my love for PING grow!
Ping Me
8 years agoNeat to read about a company that’s creating products that helps golfers and not just their bottom line. It’s no wonder that that their clubs hold their value more than other top names.
My ideal specs: G25, right handed, 9.5 loft, TFC189D stiff, 45.5″, 360 full cord aqua.
Lee
8 years agoI-guy
i25 10.5
Standard length
PWR 75 Stiff
jUSTIN
8 years agoJust wondering about the putter fitting, honest question: what does it matter if the putter is toe up at setup and through impact? I like mine toe up…
Chris Cardone
8 years agoI just bought G25 irons, so I’d like G Driver, 9.5, regular shaft. Thanks!
Jerry
8 years agoI-25 guy. Had lots of clubs over the last 40 years, ALWAYS come back to Ping. Gave up my I-20’s in favor of Taylor Made CB Preferred and Jet Speed. Now wish I had them back. Get me an I-25 in this drawing and I’ll come back and get the S-55 irons and I-25 hybrids. Long live PING!!
Jim Lee
8 years agoI’m an i guy. I like the way it looks at address and how it felt when I hit it.
9.5* stiff, with any 60 gram shafts are good.
colinls
8 years agoI’d like to think the I 25 would be my Driver since left is my big miss, less offset makes sense.
Ray Walheim
8 years agoG guy
G25; 10.5 loft; TFC 189D/regular flex; 45.75″
Thanks
Jimmy Rudig
8 years agoI’m a G-man. 45.75″, 10.5*, TFC 189D Stiff Shaft.
Glenn
8 years agoG25 10.5 degree 44.5″ shaft aqua ID8 grips
Ron Badger
8 years agoI’m a G25 man. Demoed the G25 driver and it was awesome!
Mike M
8 years agoGreat write-up on your PING visit.
I am a G man, left-handed. 10.5 loft, TFC189D, stiff flex @ 45.5 inches.
Grip 360 id8 color code gold
Make the new driver happen for this old duffer!!!!
Walter
8 years agoThanks for providing information about the manufacturing thinking, process and FAB of the Ping products.
I would like:
I25
10.5 loft
PWR 55 Stiff
44.5″
Jim Sims
8 years agoGman. I need all the game improvement I can get. Never thought the Ping clubs were ugly!
Bill
8 years agoLoft: 10.5o
Thanks.
Bill
8 years agoModel: G25
Shaft: R-Flex – Ping TFC 189D
Length: 45.75 in. (Std)
Grip: Ping 360 ID8 (White) + 1 Wrap.
Swingweight: Standard
ComeOnSense
8 years agoAnother great post. Interesting club fitting. I’m not so sure about the putting fitting wit the phone on the shaft. The weight of the phone will throw off you swing weight and path, giving you an incorrect feedback. You then remove the phone to play,since its not allow, now your swing path and weight is also off because you are now putting without the phone’s weight on the shaft .
What you guys thing of this?
Kenneth J
8 years agoG25
9.5
Right
Shaft: TFC 189D Stiff
45″
ASmith
8 years agoG Man!!!
Kaz
8 years agoYou know if they care that much about the employees, they have to care about the consumer.
Craig
8 years agoCurrently swing an old favorite G2! Would love to you grade to G25, 10.5 degree, senior flex good standard Ping shaft, standard Ping grip you pick the color!
Kaz
8 years agoG Man 10.5 with a UST VTS silver 6R shaft and the Lamkin iLine grip.
Thanks for the chance, it is a real opportunity.
Evan
8 years agoG-Man here!
8.5* Loft
44″ TFC 189D (Tour X-Stiff)
D3 with the 360 ID8 grip
Awesome write up and thanks for the opportunity!!!
Paul Lim Fat
8 years agoBig fan of ping woods. Still playing with Ping I3 fairway 3 wood 12 deg fitted with bi-matrix shaft. I tried numerous other fairway woods that could not eject this from my bag.
Would love to play this new I25 driver.
I25, 10.5deg 44.5″ length and PWR 55 regular shaft. Grip white size, Swingweight D1
Keith Finley
8 years agoI am a G Man who (occasionally) wishes he was an I Guy…
G25, GDI Tour AD DI-6 stiff, please!
Tom Campbell
8 years agoCan you tell us why Ping Man prefers Pro V 1x? I also like that ball, but am interested as to why the robot does better with the PV 1 rather than other top line balls.
Thank you
Tom C
Tom Campbell
8 years agoI am a G Man…..G20, 10.5* loft….House of Forged Patriot Shaft…..47 inches….R flex.
Irons are G20’s…..3w is Cobra Amp Cell…..hybrid’s = Bobby Jones 20* and Taylor Made 16*
Putter is a Redwood Anser 33.5 inches.
Tom Campbell
Qwagmire
8 years agoG25, Tour X-Stiff Stock Shaft, Yellow Cord Grip
thats my current gamer, and I would love to have a new one.
feh
8 years agoGreat article. How can you play any other brand after reading this? Outstanding work.
I’m i25 kind of guy, 9.5 degree, 45.25″ PWR 75 stiff
Bob
8 years agoI am an i25 guy … 9.5 stiff shaft … 45″ in length.
Dave
8 years agoG 20-Love the Stripe
45.75″
PWR 55 Stiff
Fleeter
8 years agoI am definitely a G- man!!!
G25 10.5 loft Stiff TFC 189D 45.75″.
Thx MGS for the chance
joe
8 years agoa fine job of showing the inside workings of a great American company . this explains how they have remained on the cutting edge all these years I like the i25 graphite design g series red 65 grams regular 45 “
Michael G
8 years agoI’m a G guy! (well that’s my initial so what choice do I have 🙂
Loft 10.5 Stiff shaft.
Thanks for the look at PING!
joe
8 years agoa great article about a fine old American company a good mixture of levity with serious insights your report demonstrates how ping has managed to stay ahead of the pack all these years while avoiding obvious product puffing and product oversaturation thanks for the inside view I like the I 25 driver graphite design g series red 65 grams 45 ” regular
rusty
8 years agoGreat job of taking us through the entire Ping tour via words and photos!
I’m sure I would have sprayed drives all over the place too!
G-25, TFC Reg, 44″, 12*, D0
JJR I
8 years agoI25 10.5, Ping PWR 65 (S), 45.25″ (-0.5″), Ping 360 ID8 (White), Standard swing weight.
Ping epitomizes the quest to provide the highest quality products and provide the highest quality customer satisfaction and service in the entire Golf industry and they deliver on their promises year after year. Have played Eye 2, S59, and now S58 irons as well as Ping putters.
Thank you PING employees…very well done.
Kevin Daunt
8 years agoIm an i man
I25 irons 3-W
I25 woods and hybrid
Anser hybrid
B60 putter
Roberto
8 years agoI 25 , 9.5 loft, tour stiff, 44.5 length.
Jarrod Bigalky
8 years agoWow!! I am truly amazed at the effort put into my Ping’s!! Keep up the great work!!
Charles P.
8 years agoI’m definitely a G-man.
G25
12* Loft
45.75″ TFC 189D Stiff
360 ID8 White Grip
Shaft C.
8 years agoPing I25 Guy!
9.5 loft
PWR 65 Tour Stiff
Standard Length
Golf Pride whiteout grip black!
Thanks!
Richard
8 years agoI have been hitting the Ping G 25 10.5 regular shaft at a golf store and really like the feel and control it offers to a high handicap golfer like me!
Lynne
8 years agoI’m an i25 gal
9.5 degrees
Fujikura Motore F3, R flex
45″
Golf Pride Tour Wrap, white
P.M.
8 years agoPing I25 L.H. 10.5° (digitally loft to 11.5°), grip green size, standard wrap, 44.75, PWR 55 Reg.
Dan Hall
8 years agoI am an I guy..
I25, 10.5* PWR 75, Tour X-stiff, Standard Grip
James Springer
8 years agoG25, Standard specs. Great write up.
Paul Russell
8 years agoIn the UK though, can I still enter?
G Man 🙂 12 degree Ping TFC Stiff
assuming the specs would match my G20 that is.
Really good article, enjoyed it a lot. Had a Ping fitting at the UK factory in Gainsborough before I got my G20 and had a great time. An adjustable counter balanced Ping putter is next on my list. Roll on Christmas!
Ron C
8 years agoDriver wise, I would be a G guy – standard length, 9.5 deg loft, regular flex, one extra tap wrap on the grip.
This was an excellent article. I must admit that it will make me more likely to look at Ping products when I go to purchase new clubs. Apparently a company that cares.
Jim
8 years agoG20, 9.5 degree with tour stiff shaft and midsize gold ID8 grip currently. Love both of the new G and I drivers from Ping and would be happy with either one. Great review and I’m completely envious of getting fit at Ping’s HQ too.
W
8 years agoI-guy here!
i25 10.5 Loft, 44.5, Standard grip size, D-3, PWR 75 Tour Stiff.
Greg
8 years agoG25 please !
std shaft tipped 1/2 inch
std lenght
G.A. Dunn
8 years agoI’m a I25 guy, 10.5 loft, 45.75″, TFC 189D reg, hosel position neutral, ping midsize grip
Helen
8 years agoWhat a fun day and I am delighted to learn the PING is every bit a solid company!
I-25 Girl.
RH
10.5 Loft
Shaft 4.6 torque and 46 grams
Ryu K.
8 years agoI am an i-guy. Although G is awesome too but I prefer I-series clubs. I have the Ping i25 3 wood and 5 wood already but haven’t upgraded my driver yet, hope this could bring me a new i25 driver!
Josh L
8 years agoGreat article! Really nice to hear how much attention to detail is paid by the team at Ping.
I’m an i-guy.
10.5* i25
45″
D3 swing weight
PWR75 Tour Stiff shaft
ex007
8 years agoG25 8.5*
ALD Tour Green 65 (S)
45″
Multi Comp White
d3 swing weight
finish loft @ 9.0 on GG
That’s what PING told me when I had my VIP fitting two weeks ago. Second time I’ve done it. Great, great experience. (BTW, the VIP fittings are free. But you have to have your local PING rep set it up.)
Brandon
8 years agoI’m a G guy. 10.5 degrees, stiff TFC 189D, 44.5″.
Michael Lindo
8 years agoI’m a G25 man. I game a 10.5 with a Fujikura Fuel 60 stiff shaft at 44.5″ with a Ping mid size grip.
Rick
8 years agoGreat #2 article. I love info about putters. I am a proud owner of a Scottsdale mallet adjustable putter. I will be anxious to ry Ping new putters on the market.
Thanks again for you insight.
Teaj
8 years agoWas not going to play a driver as I am hitting the Rapture 3 wood this year but if I were to receive a new Ping i25 driver I would definitely cut down the rapture a bit and game the driver.
Specs:
i25 9.5 (hosel @ -1/2″),
Project X 6.5 (Tipped .75”) @ 44.75” if you can only choose from Ping shafts PWR 75 Tour X-Stiff @ 44.75″,
360 ID8 Full Cord
This was a great look into Ping and makes me feel good about the purchase of my 3 wood this year, the focus on performance and technology and how they play a roll in the engineering of the product is an exciting concept to me. hopefully one day I will get the chance to also do a walk through of the facility.
Thanks again
Regards
Teaj
Teaj
8 years agoNot sure if you really need to say that you are a G-Man or an i-Man if so I am an
i-Man
Thanks agian
GreenDoor
8 years agoOnce again, great insight on a great company.
I25, 10.5 loft, 44.5″, PWR 65 stiff, standard grip size
Neil
8 years agoI want to bomb the driver like Bubba.
G25, 10.5 loft, 45.75″, TFC 189D reg, hosel position neutral, 360 white standard size grip
David W
8 years agoi25. I own and play a G15 (10.5 Stiff that I hit a little high if the wind is up) and a G20 (9.5 tour stiff that I hit a little low without wind) and I would love to step up to the i25. Plus, I love the graphics. 10.5, 44.5, TFC 189D Tour Stiff. I think the 10.5 with the tour stiff would get me to a better trajectory.
David W
8 years agostandard grip. BTW, I couldn’t wait to get to the second part of this story today. I really admire PING and how they do things. The only thing I believe they are doing wrong is not providing an android version of their fitting app and bracket. They are missing out on sales.
Kylmsmit
8 years agoG-guy
10.5 TFC stiff
Justin
8 years agoGreat article! I am definately a big fan of PING and enjoyed reading about your experience.
I am an “I” guy
8.5 I25 44.75″ PWR 65 Tour Stiff 360 ID8 full cord grip (std)
Alex
8 years agoI’m an I guy
My Ping specs
I25
8,5 loft
Hosel pos. -1/2
Shaft Ping PWR 55
Stiff
Length: 45.25″
Grip 360 ID8 red
Kevin Davis
8 years agoG25, 9.5 loft, 44.75″, TFC 189D stiff.
Jed
8 years agoG25, 10.5 loft, 44.75″, TFC 189D reg, 360 standard size grip
Josh
8 years agoG-man!
10.5 degree head
TFC 189D Stiff shaft
45″ length
Wayne
8 years agoG25 12% 44 1/2 regular.
Great part 2 article.
VCURamGolf
8 years agoI guy! Standard length 9.5, neutral hosel, stock shaft!
VCURamGolf
8 years agoX-stiff as well.
Jonah Covitz
8 years agoI am an I guy
Driver Fitting Results
Model i25 Loft9.5° Hosel Position •[Neutral]
Shaft PING PWR 65 Flex Stiff Length 45.25″ shaft Grip360 ID8 Grip Color CodeAqua grip
tom frogley
8 years agoI’m a I guy, play the 910d2 right now but would love the ping stripes to aid squaring the face.. 75g tip stiff shaft built at 44.75 inches and d5 swingweight. Midsize grip preferrebly corded. Love the content , love the writing. Keep it mgs!!!
Jay
8 years agoG-man all the way!
Think I’d be a 10.5º, TFC 189D Stiff shaft, 44.5 inches.
Keep up the good work!
Rober Singh
8 years agoi-guy for sure! 8,5 loft PWR65 Tour-stiff shortened 0.75 inches 🙂
Pierre M
8 years agoThank you for the goodies.
I’d love to get a i25, 10.5 degree, 45.25″ PWR 55 Stiff shaft, 360 ID8 Grip Code White
Thank You!
P.M.
8 years agoSorry, but it’s the PWR 55 regular…
Chris C
8 years agoG-guy
G25
11*, stock shaft, R flex, 45″
Jason Jarrett
8 years agoLefty G25 Loft 10.5° TFC 189D Stiff 44.75″
DL
8 years agowow. great write up. Love Ping.
I-guy
9.5
Diamana B series 60 S
45″
ID8 Aqua
Alex Jenner
8 years agoMany thanks for sharing this great experience. Just received my i25 irons 3 days ago – just awesome. Now it’s the i25 driver missing, which had to be postponed due to budget restrictions 😉
My specs are: i25, nv rip’d stiff, 45″, standard ping grip + 1 tape.
Gabriel Gonzalez
8 years agoOops I mean 45″
Scotty
8 years agoI Guy
9.5 with the pwr 75 with a tour extra stiff at 44.75″
dudy pantalones
8 years agoIm a g-man. Why? Because currently im a sldr man, and Ive been told the G will change my world. I will put that sldr on ebay the day you give me a G, stiff shaft, std length (midsize tour wrap, logo down if youre interested). Whatever shaft is on the stiffer side of stiff, currently gaming the kuro kage silver tini stiff. Also putting ketsch, with karsten tr anser 5 in the garage. Make my set more ping-centric! EDIT – adding this one again, forgot to mention 9.5, unless its a low spinner and i need to loft up like the evil empire says, then im 10.5
Martin Quat
8 years agoSo glad I ordered my G-25 irons. Blue dot Graphite regular flex -0.5 ” length shafts. Driver wish list – regular flex with 12.5 loft
dudy pantalones
8 years agoIm a g-man. Why? Because currently im a sldr man, and Ive been told the G will change my world. I will put that sldr on ebay the day you give me a G, stiff shaft, std length (midsize tour wrap, logo down if youre interested). Whatever shaft is on the stiffer side of stiff, currently gaming the kuro kage silver tini stiff. Also putting ketsch, with karsten tr anser 5 in the garage. Make my set more ping-centric!
Gabriel Gonzalez
8 years agoG-man. 11.5 loft, 43″ TFC 189 ping shaft, r flex, right hand.
Hunter
8 years agoG man!
G25 10.5
PWR 75 S tipped 1 inch with BestGrips leather grip (1 wrap)
Custom University of Memphis blue paint fill
Protected by a 2014 AM driver head cover!
Kevin McCloud
8 years agoG-MAN, Left Handed…10.5 Degrees, , PWR 65 Regular..44″….Love Ping, I still play Eye 2s from 1988.
Jeremy D
8 years agoG25 baby!
9.5 degrees
TFC 189D stiff 45.75″
Grip color white ID8
Jim Spencer
8 years agoI-Guy. I25, 10.5, PWR 65 Tour Stiff, 45″, ID8 Gold grip
Paul Strader
8 years agoI’m an i-guy.. i-25 9.5 degree, 44.5 inches long, PWR 65 Tour Stiff in ping shafts or ideally tour ad di 6 stiff…great pictures of the gold putter vault, have always thought that was the coolest thing ping does
Dwayne
8 years agoI am a G-man.10.5, aldila RIP alpha. 45, stiff
Mark
8 years agoG25 for me, 10.5 degrees, 44.5 inches, TFC 189D Stiff! Thanks for the opportunity!
Jamie Sass
8 years agoI I I…I25 that is! 10.5 degree stiff flex. Lefty. Stock TFC works for me!
PS. Fantastic read
Chris A
8 years agoWhat a great write up,
I25 10.5° Right Handed, Ping PWR 65 Stiff 45.25″, Gold Grip
Thanks
Greg Fitzgerald
8 years agoI am i-man as I have older I-driver and live the driver, I also have ping wedges and really like those as well.
Scott
8 years agoi25 PWR 75 tour stiff 9.5 loft ,
Shawn schaffer
8 years agoI am an i25 guy. Stock length. 9.5* of loft. PWR 65 shaft!
Love these articles. Phenomenal!
luke-donald-duck
8 years agoThis series on PING has been extremely interesting to read through. Pretty cool to hear about that VIP indoor grass fitting! How I’d love to try that once…
Oh, and thanks so much for this opportunity! I’m an I-guy.
i25, RH, 9.5º, 44.75″, PWR 65 Tour Stiff
Josh
8 years agoG-man myself.
G25, 10.5 degree loft, TFC 189d stiff, 45″ length
Michael
8 years agoGman
feh
8 years agoGreat article. How long before Taylormade or Callaway create a marketing campaign using the catch phrase “data supported improvements”?
Right handed i-guy,9.5 degree, PWR 75 Stiff 45.25″, 360 ID8 Gold.
Jacob
8 years ago“I” guy
i25, RH, 9.5, 44,” PWR 75 x-stiff… Thanks.
jondagcl
8 years agoAnother great article.
Here would be my driver specs
i25, right handed, 10.5degree, PWR 65 R-flex, 44.25″
Kevin
8 years agoGreat article.
I am an I guy: I-25 / 10.5*/ PWR 65 / Regular / 44.75″ Thanks, MSG!
Paul
8 years agoI forgot to add the length! I’m an i-guy.
i25, RH, 8.5, 45″, Ping PWR 75, x-stiff
Paul
8 years agoI am an “I-guy”!
i25, RH, 8.5, Ping PWR 75 X-Stiff
Cancallkirby
8 years agoGreat write up. So envious that you guys get an experience like that.
I currently game the G25, 9.5* loft set neutral with an Oban Kiyoshi Black 75gm stiff flex shaft and a golf pride New Decade Multicompoud grip. I bought it second hand off a guy for a steal, however at a Ping demo night I was fitted to the i25, 9.5* loft with the PWR 75 Tour Stiff shaft. (just quietly I preferred the Ping shaft to the Oban Kiyoshi)
Cancallkirby
8 years ago44.5″
HM
8 years agoi15 – 9.5 – 44.5″ – PWR 75 X-Stiff
RussT
8 years agoI-Guy
9.5*
PWR 75 Tour Stiff
44.25″
Thanks for the opportunity MGS1
RussT
8 years agoAnd RH @ D5 SW
Frank Panuzzo
8 years agoPing G25 9.5 adjustable shat reg flex. Great club I also have a dozen of PING golf balls from
The 70 s new
Adam Berger
8 years agoPing I25 9.5 with Tour X-stiff PWR 75
J.J. Sullivan
8 years agoDefinitely an I25 Guy
Dexterity: Right
Loft: 8.5
Length: 44.75
Swing weight: D4
Shaft: PWR 75
Flex: Tour X-Stiff
DJB808
8 years agoI love the I25, but I gotta be realistic: I’m a G25 guy. (I still have yet to part with my G20, lol.)
G-man here! 9.5 degrees, 44.5 inches and the TFC-189D in stiff, please!
blstrong (SeeRed)
8 years agoGreat write up and very envious of your experience! I am happy to read that your experiences support the impression I have of PING and their operation. Sounds like a really great trip.
I play the i20 and would love to update to the i25: RH, 9.5*, PWR65 (S), -1/2″, ID8 grip
Todd
8 years agoGreat write up!
I25 with 10.5 degree
45.25″
Ping PWR 55
Stiff
Ian
8 years agoThanks again for part two. LOVED the inside look. GOOOOOLLLLLLDDDDDD
SteveB
8 years agoI love my Ping s55 and i25 irons that I made into a Combo set. I really want the i25 driver in 8.5 with x-stiff tour 65 shaft…
Great low spin driver…
RoverRick
8 years agoI man. I25, 10.5* Graphite Design Tour AD DI 5 S or PWR 55 S.
J-P
8 years agoIncredible experience and write up. Appreciate all the details of my favorite company in golf.
I had a G25 but I hit the i25 much better at a recent demo day. High launch and very low spin! ~1700-2200 RPM range.
i-Guy
9.5
45″
PWR 65 Tour Stiff
Josh S
8 years agoi series kinda guy, 10.5, std length, PWR 75, Tour Stiff
Thanks for the opportunity.
doc
8 years agoI25 for me! Love the stripes.
I25 9.5 tour stiff.
Awesome article. Keep up the great work
Rich
8 years agoDef a I-guy!
I25
10.5
PWR 65 Stiff
45″
RH
Rob
8 years agoi-25 guy. 10.5 regular, length 44 1/2. Love my i20 but who doesnt like a new toy
Matt
8 years agoWooo!!! Love the in depth tour!
G25 8.5 degree
Tour stiff 45.5
Lefty here
Sen
8 years agoThat gold vault…. wow.
Been to the “regular” putting area, never been to the real putting room at Ping, do you have to make an appointment for it?
i25 10.5 loft standard length Stiff flex PWR 55 shaft.
ryan
8 years agoI see PING is using the SkyPro for the ENZO nFlight App… do you know if they have a partnership with SkyGolf?
Rick E
8 years agoGreat work guys. Always admired Ping’s business model.
I guy!
i25 10.5
45″
PWR 75 Stiff
Sprout
8 years agoi-Guy
9.5*
PWR55 Reg
45 inch
dru_
8 years agoI gotta go “G” Guy. The I is such a nice club, but the G25 just swings so perfectly. If I were to win, I would choose to give the winning club to another winner though. I can honestly say that I am completely happy with the driver in my bag right now. but my putter is a different story… Ping KEtsch would be great, but that’s not this contest 🙂
Rich K
8 years agoi-Guy:
i25 10.5
Ping PWR 65 Stiff
45.25″
Awesome review of their facilities! I’ve changed my entire bag to Ping this season, because of their commitment to fitting. I’ve noticed results from getting fit, and I am sold on their fitting model. Thanks for the chance!
Rich K
8 years agoP.S.: 360 ID8 White
Austen McLellan
8 years agoG25 man, 10.5, tfc stiff with a 44.5” shaft. thanks
Brent
8 years agoNever owned a new driver before! This could get exciting!
(Per Ping’s website)
i25
9.5 degree
-1/2 degree hosel position
45.25″
pwr 75 stiff shaft
360 ID8 Grip Code White
Steve J
8 years agoG25, 9.5* loft, TFC 189d stiff 45.75″ length
Great write-up
Brian Mullins
8 years agoAbsolutely fantastic article guys. This is probably my favorite article I’ve read on the site. Keep up the great work!
I-Guy i25
9.5*
45.25″
Ping PWR 65 Tour X-Stiff
Tim T
8 years agoAwesome write up guys, felt like I took the tour myself! The vault looks amazing in the photos, must’ve been even better in person.
I’d play the I25 driver, 10.5*, w/ their Ping PWR 65 stiff shaft, standard length. Thanks for the opportunity guys!
Brad Wright
8 years agoI am a G-Man!
G25 10.5 45″ Diamana ‘ahina 70 x5ct X-Stiff Flex
Troy Breidenbach
8 years agoI-guy. RH, 10.0 stiff.
Pete
8 years agoI guy.
10.5 loft
44.75 length
Ping PWR55 stiff shaft
360 ID8 grip – Aqua
Hosel position – neutral
Thanks for the opportunity!
Kenny B
8 years agoLove the article! Looking forward to my visit there this fall.
G25
TFC 189D Regular 45.75 inches, Grip 360 ID8 White
Matt
8 years agoI guy for sure. Love Ping clubs. I25 9.5*. Standard length. Stiff pwr 65g. Good write up.
Mike
8 years ago“I am and iMan!”, said Sam-I-am.
Specs for the big stick:
10.5*
Std 45.25
PWR 75 Tour-X
Great job on this Write Up. Very good read.
Mike
8 years ago“I am an…” ***
Mike Smith
8 years agoGreat article. I look forward to more manufacture visits.
G25
10.5* loft
TFC 189D Stiff
Length 45.75″
Brian
8 years agoI-man here: I-25 / 9.5*/ PWR 65 / Regular / 44.75″ Thanks, MSG!
Adam
8 years agoThis is one of the best write ups of its kind that you guys have ever posted IMO. Probably suits my interest more than some but it was well done none the less.
“do you wanna build a snowman” I got some looks at the office with that laugh
Takes some balls to throw that out there. Why when it comes to things you want/need to remember you can puke all over yourself.. but when it comes to these songs from kids movies and musicals you are dragged to you turn in to rainman? You guys reading this can pretend you don’t catch yourself humming those songs but you do…you do.
“I” line I25 TFC PWR65 tour Stiff 9.5 head
Chris
8 years agoI- guy. I would have to be 9.5* std length with tour x-flex shaft.
Jason
8 years agoi Guy
i25
9.5
Ping PWR 65 Tour Stiff
45″
360 ID8 White
Dusty
8 years agoI’d be a G-man
based on their fitting tool I would use: 12 deg, neutral, TFC 189D Reg shaft, 45 inches, 360 ID8 (gold) grip
JollyGrnBucket
8 years agoI’m an I guy.
i25
10.5 (hosel neutral)
Ping PWR 65
45″
usif
8 years agoI have always admired Ping. They always have quality products, they don’t release so much crap at one time, and they are always doing their own thing and not following TaylorMade’s a$$.
CTistheMAN
8 years agoGot some ping irons coming to me very soon, and this article did nothing to settle my impatience! Ha! Definitely an I-guy. — i25 9.5 Ping PWR 75 Tour Stiff 45″
Matt
8 years agoi-Guy at 10.5 with PING PWR 65 TS 45.25″
Great article(s) – the putter fitting and going beyond the app sounded very beneficial.
Marty Herbert
8 years agoI’m an I Guy. Hit the G about 8 miles high. Much better ball flight with the I
Eric
8 years agoAwesome article! G25, 9.5* loft, TFC 189d stiff is my current setup. Itching to hit the I25!
Thanks!
David Feinberg
8 years agoI’m an I guy, already have the irons. Would love to update my Anser driver to an i25..10.5 degrees, PWR 65, stiff
TXGolfJunkie
8 years agoThis is a great read. Totally changes my view on Ping…in a good way.
I’m an I guy.
i25
8.5* (hosel at -1/2*)
Ping PWR 75
Tour Stiff
45.25″
Lefty style.
Anthony Grieco
8 years agoDefinitely an i-guy! (stiff ping shaft 9.5)
I always hit the G way to high. I know Bubba has special shaft and specs but I don’t know how he hits the G without going into orbit.
Klay
8 years agoI’m an I-Guy!
Great timing since I was thinking of upgrading my beloved i20 driver. I currently game with below spec, which I believe will play nicely with i25 as well.
Driver Fitting Results
Loft 10.5°
PWR 55 Stiff
Length: 44.5″
Grip: GolfPride Z-grip
Gil B.
8 years agoI’m definitely an “i25″ guy. If I’m fortunate enough to win the specs for me are: right handed, 10.5°, PWR 65, Regular flex, 44 1/4” total length. Thank you very much for the opportunity to win this tremendous driver. Nice touch to an already great site.
Gary
8 years agoI’m an I man
i25 10.5 + pwr75 stiff
had a SLDR 12* 67 stiff returned using trust distance gaurantee.
Started 2014 with a G15 stiff 10.5
Great article
guy
8 years agog25 12% 44 1/2 regular..really enjoyed the artical
jdcox
8 years agoi’m a G killer. It’s way too good to try anything different. 9.5 stiff. Ping equipment is awesome!
Scott
8 years agoG25 or G30 10.5 stiff TFC 189D 45.75 or whatever stiff stock shaft the G30 will have.
DaveMac
8 years agoReally interesting article, I really liked the Enso information and I would like to get my hands on the nFlight motion app (I have a Sky pro already)
Anyway I am an i player
i25, 10.5 standard length and PWR 55 regular shaft.
Alex
8 years agoG-MAN
g25 10.5 degrees, neutral position, Shaft – Ping TFC 189D Stiff 45″, Grip – 360 ID8, color aqua
Alex
8 years agocan you make that Regular flex, not stiff
Jeff Staniszewski
8 years agoI (hopefully) will be a G-Man
10.5, 45.75″, TFC 189D Regular
Chris
8 years agoi25, right handed, standard specs
golfer4life
8 years agoi-Guy 9.5, 44.5″, PWR 75 TS
Great write up. Enjoyed it a lot…
Steve Cecil
8 years agoi25 for me. Love the look of the graphics on top. 10.5* Regular flex shaft. If I win it would be really easy for me to go to Ping to get fitted. 10 Minutes away!!
DanUsh
8 years agoLoved the whole review. I feel like everyone has anxiety when getting fit of their swing being judged. But the whole tour looked amazing.
I am an I25 guy myself. 10.5 PWR 65 tour stiff 44 1/2 inches.
AV
8 years agoExcellent again.
I am a G-man.
10.5, aldila RIP alpha. 44.75″, stiff.
Thanks!
Charles
8 years agoI am a G Guy,
9.5 degrees. 45″ Aldila RIP Phenom 60G stiff shaft.
Thanks for the inside tour !
Robert Lee
8 years agoI’d go with the G25, 10.5 loft, 44.50″, TFC 189D stiff
mnfats95
8 years agoI25 Aldila tour blue 65 -1/2″ tipped 3/4″
Spencer Jahnke
8 years agoAwesome article.
I’m an I-Guy.
10.5 Degrees
PWR 65, Stiff Shaft
45.25″
Thanks for the opportunity!
steve hyun
8 years agoG25. 9.5 degrees. 45″ Stiff Thanks! Great article I lol’ed at the Do you wanna build a snowman line
Karp
8 years agoI’m a G man when it comes to a wood, but my irons are i20s!
Karp
8 years agoWhoops, G man 9.5 degree PWR 75 Stiff!
Tider992010
8 years agoI’m an I25 guy. 9.5 degrees. 45″ Aldila RIP Phenom 60G stuff shaft.
Go Ping.
Chris
8 years agoI’m an I guy..10.5 degrees, PWR 75, stiff. Thanks!
Golfer Burnz
8 years agoFeel like I just took the Ping tour after reading parts 1&2. Thanks for the experience.
Golfer Burnz
8 years agoG25, 9.5 loft, 44.75″, TFC 189D reg., 360 ID8 full cord, white
John Muir
8 years agoG25 10.5 loft Stiff TFC 189D 45.75″.
John
Bryan
8 years agoI-Guy,
Driver Fitting Results
Model i25 Loft 9.5°
Hosel Position –[-½°]
ShaftPING PWR 55 FlexStiff
Length45.25″ shaft
Grip360 ID8 Grip Color CodeGold
Mike
8 years agoI’m a G25 guy myself. 10.5 degrees. 44 1/2 inch Aldila RIP Phenom 60G shaft. I have the 50G version now and would like something a little heavier. ID8 grip with one extra wrap on the bottom too.
Mike
8 years agoThat is a gold ID8 grip and stiff shaft.