The ping anser driver features trajectory tuning technology which allows the player to add or subtract the loft in 12 degree increments. Some players saw a slight change in initial launch condition and ball speed, but the greatly reduced spin rate helped nearly every player gain more total distance. Trajectory tuning technology ping has added adjustable to the hosel without adding weight or bulk to to the design. I still remember the first time i hit pings g30 driver. Put a new grip on it since the ping grip that was on it was as slick as could be. 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. Buy new and used ping anser driver from the best golf shop. It was july 2014, and i was at pings hq in phoenix. Ping finally jumped into the adjustable driver game with the anser driver. If its a 10 degree driver, it will always be 10 degrees, no matter how you twist it.
Set it to the lowest loft and the face will be open. Generally, as loft goes up, so does the spin rate, as you can see in the data. Apr 17, 20 i tested at least 6 drivers on this list and ended up with the ping anser. With the driver adjusted to 11 degrees of loft, my shot had 3415 rpm of spin.
The major issue i see here is the spin rate, which is extremely low. Went from a k15 ping driver to the ping anser, the original shaft aldila nv shaft was to stiff for my swing but after changing to a grafalloy pro launch blue shaft the club produces nice straight shots with a very nice ball flight. The diamana ahinanew whiteboard in 70g stiff flex is going to be the lowest launching, lowest spinning stock shaft. Finally, the ahina 70 is a very stout, low launch and low spin shaft for players who are looking to lower their trajectory or looking for a heavier shaft option.
Ping anser driver shop worn discount prices for golf. The ping anser driver has given me some more distance and accuracy. How adjusting your driver loft changes your ball flight. To get the most distance from your driver, you must optimize the launch angle and spin rate of the ball by selecting the proper loft and shaft flex for your swing speed. These new clubs can change ball flight, spin rate, trajectory, and everyone can benefit from a. It has a similar shape to the g20 and the stealthy aesthetics of the i20.
What you need to know interchangeable and ping compatible shaft adapter fits ping driver and fairway wood models. I found 2 deals on used ping drivers on craigslist. Apr 27, 2015 generally, as loft goes up, so does the spin rate, as you can see in the data. Golfers can adjust the loft by halfadegree up or down using the supplied wrench. For his launch angle, i would prefer to see a spin rate in the 20002300 range. Remember that the optimal spin rate for just about all club speeds with the driver is somewhere between 18002200 rpm when supported by the correct launch angle. Not surprisingly, for the majority 4 out of 5, the ping anser driver proved to be very low spinning. I hit the anser at a demo day a while back and was fit into 8. By adding loft, the face angle closes, when subtracting loft, the face angle opens. Traditional shaped 460cc clubhead is cast with variable wall thickness from ti 811, a light weight, low density titanium. 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. Using a ping wrench to loosen the clubhead and adjust the loft, you can easily add or subtract 12.
The ping anser driver sees ping move into the world of adjustable drivers and they. Welcome to devil balls proving ground, where we put the latest golf gear through its paces. Nov 08, 2012 not surprisingly, for the majority 4 out of 5, the ping anser driver proved to be very low spinning. How adjusting your driver loft changes your ball flight golfwrx. Super lowspin drivers were all the rage at the time. Mar 06, 20 the ping g25 driver is the replacement for the g20 and has strong echoes of the ping anser driver. For custom aftermarket options, golfers can choose the project x evenflow black 75 low launch, low spin and mitsubishi tensei ck orange 60. Jul 26, 2012 in the last year and a half i have had an adams super ls driver hot club, a cleveland custom driver, a ping i25 driver, and the taylormade sldr driver.
Overall this is a decently forgiving driver, but it has more feel and responsiveness than drivers in ping s g series. Nov 26, 2015 the new anser driver is the companys first adjustable big dog designed to finetune ball flight through a combination of loftalteration and shaft selection. Resembling its counterpart the g20 driver more than its predecessor the i15, the i20 driver has incorporated technology to complement the needs of. 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. It worked best for me because im around 100 mph swing speed with the driver and tend to put a lot of spin on the ball. Trajectory tuning technology allows you to hone in your launch angle and spin rate to increase distance. Good solid club with low spin rate that produces more consistant shots. The anser driver looks like the offspring of the g20 and i20. The variablethickness face helps generate incredible ball velocity, while the external sole weighting positions the cg low and raises the moi providing a midhigh launch that adds to distance and forgiveness. With their forward center of gravity, they were helping golfers optimize their launch conditions beyond their wildest dreams. Consistent ball speed across the face and very low spin rates help to reduce the effects of misshits.
The ping anser is a nice driver, but it is a very low spin, low launching driver that requires a fast swing speed. In the last year and a half i have had an adams super ls driver hot club, a cleveland custom driver, a ping i25 driver, and the taylormade sldr driver. I rate the ping anser over the g series and would like to see more of the. In my late 50s, my swing speed isnt high enough for this driver. Oct 17, 2012 welcome to devil balls proving ground, where we put the latest golf gear through its paces. Overall this is a decently forgiving driver, but it has more feel and responsiveness than drivers in pings g series. Today, we take pings anser driver and fairway wood for a spin around the course. Im wondering if its worth the investment to buy the g30 at this time cuz usually the price goes down fast after season, or i should go with the anser. The ping g25 driver is the replacement for the g20 and has strong echoes of the ping anser driver. The ping g410 plus driver is one club you should hit this year if you are a fan of ping. Even set at 11 degree loft, i couldnt get the ball to go anywhere.
The ping anser driver was their first model with an adjustable hosel and. The new anser driver is the companys first adjustable big dog designed to finetune ball flight through a combination of loftalteration and shaft selection. The anser driver delivers a lower spinning flight than the i20, but. Ping say this should reduce spin by 400rpm, but for me it was more in the 200 rpm range with the 10. It is probably a good driver for some golfers, but it didnt work for me.
This allowed ping to reposition the center of gravity lower and further back in the driver which reduces spin and increases forgiveness. I tested at least 6 drivers on this list and ended up with the ping anser. In golf news and rumors by the golf drill guru august 17. Set the driver to the highest loft and youll see a closed face.
Ping anser driver shop worn discount prices for golf equipment. Jul 25, 2012 the ping anser driver is ping s first adjustable offering. With their forward center of gravity, they were helping golfers optimize their launch conditions beyond their wildest. These new clubs can change ball flight, spin rate, trajectory, and everyone can benefit from a finely tuned new driver. With ians expertise i have compiled a list of the three commonly available drivers that currently do the best job at reducing spin. Aug 25, 2015 set the driver to the highest loft and youll see a closed face. The anser driver with adjustable loft offers you the ability to finetune your trajectory through a combination of loft adjustment and shaft selection. The anser driver allows players to adjust loft by plus or minus a half degree to optimize your launch angle and spin rate. With the hosel sleeve, you can add or subtract 12 degree of loft to the 8. The ping anser driver is pings first adjustable offering. Today, we take pings anser driver and fairway wood for a. Question of buying used ping driver g30 vs anser clubs. Ping also added vortec technology which minimizes the turbulent wake behind the club during the downswing for. Generally, golfers with slower swing speeds require morelofted drivers and moreflexible shafts to achieve the proper launch conditions.
Enjoy the pictures, video, specs and see what ping has to say below. The anser is a low spin driver that took a lot of the ballooning arc out of my drives. A weight port has also been placed in the rear of the sole to produce a mid to high launch and low levels of spin. The anser driver with adjustable loft offers you the ability to finetune your trajectory. 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 5th was me, and the ping anser driver basically proved that i need to stop swiping the ball from the outside in, but i basically knew that anyway. The golf monthly test team try it out for the first time.
Miles of golf conducted a product comparison of the new ping anser driver against the ping g20 using players of various swing speeds. This driver produces a slightly lower trajectory than the i20g20 model, coupled with reduced spin. At times i hit all of these well but not consistently. It fits very nicely with their push to be custom fit, yet allows the owner to tweak the club as needed down the road.
598 206 596 267 631 78 281 122 1140 1275 397 637 73 335 1387 1 176 1300 380 1373 1363 813 168 693 893 934 497 633 537 1094 630 536 303