Equipment

Spotted: Ping G400 Driver

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7 years ago

Jun 12, 2017

Update: We captured in-hand photos of the Ping G400 driver at the U.S. Open at Erin Hills. We also captured photos of Ping’s new G400 Fairway Woods, Hybrids and Crossover, as well as Bubba’s custom G400 driver (see end of the story).

A new driver from Ping, the G400, has landed on the USGA’s Conforming Club List and is on the range at the U.S. Open. As in previous Ping driver releases, the driver is listed on the USGA Conforming Club List in three different models:

G400: 9 and 10.5 degrees (RH and LH)
G400 LST: 8.5 and 10 degrees (RH and LH)
G400 SFT: 10 and 12 degrees (RH and LH)

In previous Ping launches, LST stood for “Low Spin Technology,” while SFT stood for “Straight Flight Technology.” Those two specialty driver models from Ping have served to meet the needs of a minority golfers who need to reduce spin (LST) or add additional draw bias (SFT) to their tee shots, while the standard model (G400) meets the needs of the majority.

USGA Photo: Ping G400 Driver

USGA Photo: Ping G400 LST Driver

USGA Photo: Ping G400 SFT Driver

Ping isn’t commenting on the new drivers at this time, but it’s clear that the company has made several important changes compared to its current driver line, the Ping G.

Each of the three G400 drivers appear to have a tungsten weight on their soles, a design that was last seen in a Ping driver in its i25 driver. The addition of the weights to the back of the driver’s sole in previous models helped push weight lower and deeper in the club head, improving moment of inertia (MOI), a measure of forgiveness that’s predictive of a driver’s ability to retain ball speed on mishits.

It’s also clear from that photos that Ping will carry on its “Vortec” aerodynamics package on the back of the driver, which in the G drivers worked synergistically with the company’s Turbulators, or “speed humps,” on the driver crown that helped reduce drag to improve swing speed.

The G400 drivers also appear to use dimples on the back portion of their crowns, which are equipped with ribbed structures known in the G drivers as “Dragonfly Technology.” Ping says Dragonfly improves structural stability and enhances weighting properties for more distance. As in golf balls, dimples on golf clubs can be used to improve aerodynamics.

: A custom Ping G400 driver for Bubba Watson.

We also captured photos of a G400 driver that could be used by Bubba Watson this week at Erin Hills.

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Jose Pro Se

Jun 22, 2017 at 12:19 am

Ok Zak, Bubba is playing a practical joke on you.

That’s pan dulce. Good one Bubba.

I’m not buying the pink jaw breaker trick either.

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SoonerSlim

Jun 20, 2017 at 2:23 pm

I’ve always liked Ping clubs, but won’t be buying any new metal woods anytime soon. Clubhead is way too busy for me. I like an clean looking driver head. I seriously doubt that all that fancy technology makes that much difference in distance if you hit the middle of the clubface. Sorry Ping. If I buy one of your drivers, it will be a previous version with a clean looking clubhead.

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Orvill

Jun 14, 2017 at 10:36 pm

Pinky Pingy Pimpy

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Ill take the other

Jun 13, 2017 at 9:36 pm

PingXG 0811X!!!!!

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KCCO

Jun 13, 2017 at 9:28 pm

busy……i like the head cover;)

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BigBoy

Jun 13, 2017 at 2:00 am

If it comes with a blow off valve, I’ll buy it.

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CrashTestDummy

Jun 12, 2017 at 7:08 pm

It is really ugly but if it hits quality golf shots over and over again, then it doesn’t matter. Function over fashion.

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- Fang
  
  Jun 13, 2017 at 6:22 am
  
  Ugly? It looks like any modern driver.
  
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Anthony

Jun 12, 2017 at 6:14 pm

If you made that in your garage, you would be a very wealthy person….

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Deegee

Jun 12, 2017 at 5:40 pm

It will be 1/2 % faster, have better dragon flies, turbulence turbulators…and mugs will spend spend spend on a product that’s no friggin different to last year. These manufacturers are B.S.

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Old Putter

Jun 12, 2017 at 5:35 pm

I know this will never happen but….
How bout a lie a lil flatter than 58*

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- Ude
  
  Jun 20, 2017 at 10:02 am
  
  what are you a fat dwarf?
  
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ooffa

Jun 12, 2017 at 5:06 pm

No, you are taking it the wrong way. I think you are great. I love your posts. It’s very rare to get to watch someone spiral downward so quickly. I wish i could help you get past this obvious tragic portion of your life. Unfortunately I cannot, so I am just observing your decline into delusion.

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Prut

Jun 12, 2017 at 4:48 pm

Are the turbulators bigger?

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The Dude

Jun 12, 2017 at 4:48 pm

let’s get some numbers…….with the Volvik please..

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Egor

Jun 12, 2017 at 2:55 pm

My TaylorMade rep and I spent the day sipping mimosas and laughing at how hard Ping is trying to play catch up to the best club manufacturer in the world. Wild clubhead graphics are so 2014. If Ping would just get with the times, they might have a small chance of getting close to the greatness that is TaylorMade.

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- Alec
  
  Jun 12, 2017 at 3:55 pm
  
  Ummmmmmmmmmm ok
  
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- Barry
  
  Jun 12, 2017 at 8:57 pm
  
  Yea so that’s a complete lie. Taylormade is not a great company… they screwed themselves by having such a short product release cycle and ruined their reputation with green grass facilities. I know many courses that don’t carry Taylormade because it is a waste of money on inventory when they know they will have to discount it to sell it. They make decent clubs but throw money at the tour pros to play it. That’s the only reason that they are so “popular”
  
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- Desmond
  
  Jun 12, 2017 at 11:16 pm
  
  I think you drank a few too many…
  
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- LC
  
  Jun 13, 2017 at 9:27 am
  
  Egor, for one you were “sipping” mimosas (lose credibility there)… I am not against TM but Ping is up TM’s you know what as far as technology goes.
  
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- Count Dracula
  
  Jun 13, 2017 at 11:11 am
  
  Well said, my humble servant
  
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  - SlapMyForehead
    
    Jun 13, 2017 at 9:21 pm
    
    ….. LC, Desmond, Barry have drunk too many… of each other’s Koolaids. You guys would be a hoot at a party not.
    
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- Boyo
  
  Jul 14, 2017 at 12:44 pm
  
  TM hahahaahahhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  How long till they go under?
  The biggest bunch of bullshirt artists out of all of them….
  
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SH

Jun 12, 2017 at 2:29 pm

Pretty soon somebody will bring out a driver with a cover that has the dimples from a golf ball. After all, we all know the ball is the most aerodynamically efficient design there is. Why tease us like this, Ping?

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xjohnx

Jun 12, 2017 at 1:49 pm

MOI is a measurement of the ability to resist twisting. Does it also have an effect on ball speeds or is that a mistake? Not calling you out, just asking.

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- Zak Kozuchowski
  
  Jun 12, 2017 at 2:30 pm
  
  Thanks for the question, xjohnx. Yes, there is a direct correlation between the amount of twisting and ball speed retention. The less twisting, generally, the more ball speed.
  
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Tom1

Jun 12, 2017 at 1:20 pm

awww the co0lor pink, it brings out the best in all of us……

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Phil

Jun 12, 2017 at 1:06 pm

Sweet Nike Vapor Flex 2017!

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LOLyoucantbereal

Jun 12, 2017 at 12:33 pm

I would like to think you are kidding, but there are people in life that do not get it, that is why others succeed.

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- JeffSessionsisEvil
  
  Jun 12, 2017 at 12:46 pm
  
  I was only kidding about the last two sentences.
  
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ND Hickman

Jun 12, 2017 at 12:20 pm

Now if they could sell the Bubba version at a reasonable price I’ll upgrade from my G30. Stick to pricing it higher than Callaway charge for the already ridiculous priced Epic’s then you’ve lost a sale.

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KC

Jun 12, 2017 at 11:20 am

That pink driver will look great in Bubba’s den as he watches the 3rd and 4th rounds of the US Open from home.

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- BMF
  
  Jun 13, 2017 at 8:08 am
  
  Belive it or not, i had a dream of bubba sending missiles all over the place after i read your comment. Even duffed afew shots. Lmao!
  
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drkviol801

Jun 12, 2017 at 10:37 am

Those turbulators are sick though

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Whats in the Bag

Drew Brees WITB 2024 (April)

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2 hours ago

Apr 25, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

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Driver: TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus (10.5 degrees)

Mini driver: TaylorMade BRNR Mini Copper (13.5 degrees)

5-wood: TaylorMade Stealth Plus (19 degrees)

Irons: TaylorMade P790 (4-8, PW), TaylorMade P760 (9)

Wedges: TaylorMade MG Hi-Toe (52-09, 56-10, 60)

Putter: Scotty Cameron Select Newport 2 Prototype

Check out more in-hand photos of Drew Brees’ clubs here.

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Putter Roundup: 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans

Published

3 hours ago

Apr 25, 2024

Brian Knudson

We always get some great photos of some phenomenal putters at tour events and love to share them. Here are a few from the 2024 Zurich Classic that caught our eye and seemed interesting. (And as a reminder, you can check out all our photos from New Orleans here)

MJ Daffue’s Scotty Cameron T-11 Prototype

MJ is going with the new Scotty Cameron T-11 Prototype this week. The putter is a multi-piece mallet that puts an emphasis on stability with the wings on the back. Daffue’s putter does have a design that differs from retail with a monotone finish, which eliminates the black paint on the aluminum parts that we see at retail. He also has a half siteline milled into the top and an L-neck welded on for some additional toe hang. The face features a deeper milling that should offer a softer feel and slightly quieter sound.

Scotty Cameron T-7.5 Prototype

We spotted a few different Scotty Cameron Phantom models with modified rear flanges. It looks like the straight black flange was cut into a half circle for a little softer look at address. On this T-7.5, you can still see the raw aluminum from the back view, so this might have been a last-minute job to get them out on tour. The semi-circle also has a white line on it, maybe to frame the ball differently.

Alex Fitzpatrick’s Bettinardi SS16 DASS

Alex’s SS16 is made from Bettinardi’s famous D.A.S.S., or double-aged stainless steel, for a softer and more responsive feel. The face has a unique diamond pattern milling and features a logo that I feel like I have seen before, but can’t put a name to. The putter is a classic mid-mallet style with a simple, single white siteline on the top. The sole is clean with just the SS16, DASS, and a green triangle logo on it.

Steve Stricker’s Odyssey White Hot No. 2

This putter has made some amazing putts in its long career! Stricker’s White Hot No. 2 might be in the top 10 of most famous putters in golf. When you see all the dents and lead tape, you know the heel will be up and it will be sinking putts! The soft White Hot insert looks to be in good shape and has less wear on it than the rest of the putter. We don’t know how much lead tape is on the sole, but it has to be multiple layers compacted down over the years.

Doug Ghim’s Scotty Cameron T-7 Prototype

This T-7 should win the award for “best color finish” in this list with its deep chromatic bronze. It looks like Scotty added a cherry bomb dot to the heel of the deep-milled face and filled it with a very dark blue paint. The rest of the putter looks pretty stock with its single site line on the topline and twin site lines down the “fangs” of the putter. Twin 5-gram weights are installed in the sole and the putter is finished off with a gloss black double bend shaft with a fill shaft offset.

Check out the rest of our photos from the 2024 Zurich Classic

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Spotted: Project X Denali hybrid shaft

Published

4 hours ago

Apr 25, 2024

Brian Knudson

Project X’s Denali wood shafts have been seen in more and more golf bags this year as we start off the season. As a refresher, Denali Blue is the mid-launch and mid-spin model while Denali Black is for players seeking lower launch and spin.

Denali combines great feel with stability and increased ball speed. Currently, Project X only offers Denali Blue and Black in wood shafts, but we spotted a hybrid shaft in Daniel Berger’s bag at the 2024 Zurich Classic.

Check out in-hand photos of Daniel Berger’s full WITB here.

The shaft looks to be a Denali Blue 105G – HY in TX flex. No word on details from Project X yet but we can assume that this is a mid-launching shaft that weighs around 105 grams in Tour X-Stiff flex.

Berger has this shaft in his TaylorMade P770 3-iron, likely for some added launch and spin to hold the green from longer distances.

Hopefully, this means we will see some more shafts coming under the Denali name in the future, as I think many of us would like to try one in a hybrid or utility iron!