Ping’s long-awaited follow up to its G425 irons brings extra yards through a heat-treatment process that strengthens the 17-4 stainless-steel clubhead.
The new G430 driver family, which includes the neutral flight, ultra-forgiving Max (RRP $995), the increasingly draw-biased SFT and the compact, low-spinning LST (RRP $1,050), continues the company’s theme of forgiveness. These drivers put more weight in the extreme perimeter but also feature thinner, more forgiving faces, as well.
While technically it isn’t the start of the PGA Tour season, this week’s Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii often marks the start of the new equipment season.
Ping’s i230 irons replace the company’s venerable i210 model with updates to foster forgiveness while slimming down the long irons. The iCrossover utility irons are long-iron replacements with a fast maraging-steel face.
1A Putter Performance PoloThe 1A is the putter launched a company – it made a ‘Ping’ sound at impact – and now it gives rise to the 1A Putter performance polo, its design inspired by Karsten Solheim’s original model. The 1A delivers SensorCool technology and moisture-moving comfort, essential for mid-summer rounds. RRP: $99 Ping SinclairThe Read more…
Standing five shots back of third-round leader Scott Piercy after 54 holes, Tony Finau was asked about his chances headed into Sunday at the 3M Open. Finau, a tour veteran, knew the deal.
Ping introduces the ChipR, a short-game alternative club that mixes the length of a putter with the loft of a 9-iron to help golfers who struggle with chunked and bladed chips.
Although financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed, Ping confirmed the deal extends the relationship well past Watson’s expected PGA Tour career.
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