Equipment
2013 PING G25 Driver and Fairway Woods Spotted!
We spotted Hunter Mahan and Bubba Watson using Ping’s new G25 driver and fairway woods on the range at the World Challenge hosted by Tiger Woods at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Mahan was hitting a G25 Driver (9.5 degrees) as well as a 15-degree G25 fairway wood.
Watson was playing a G25 Driver with his signature pink crown and graphics (8.5 degrees) and a 16.5-degree G25 fairway wood.
The driver has the same adjustability as Ping’s Anser Driver (0.5 degrees higher or lower than stamped loft) and is scheduled to be available at retail in mid-February.
Take a look at the photos below, and click here for more discussion and photos of Watson and Mahan’s range session in the forums.
click here for more discussion and photos of Watson and Mahan’s range session in the forums.
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- Kris Kim what’s in the bag accurate as of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. More photos from the event here.
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (9 degrees @7)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 60 TX
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Tour (15 degrees @13.5)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana WB 73 TX
Irons: TaylorMade P770 (2, 4), TaylorMade P7MB (5-PW)
Shafts: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX (2), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 X
Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (50-09SB, 56-12SB, 60-11TW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 WV 125
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Check out more in-hand photos of Kris Kim’s equipment here.
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TaylorMade is continuing its UDI/DHY series with the successor to the Stealth UDI and DHY utility irons: PUDI and PDHY (which the company styles as P·UDI and P·DHY). TaylorMade is folding the designs in with its P Series of irons.
TaylorMade outlined the process of developing its new utilities this way. The company started with the data on utility iron usage. Not surprisingly, better players — i.e. those who generate more clubhead speed and strike the ball more precisely — were found to gravitate toward the UDI model. DHY usage, however, covered a wider swath than the company might have expected with six-to-18 handicappers found to be bagging the club.
TaylorMade also found that the majority of golfers playing UDI or DHY utilities were playing P Series irons at the top of their iron configurations.
Can you see where this is going?
Matt Bovee, Director of Product Creation, Iron and Wedge at TaylorMade: “As we look to the future, beyond the tech and the design language, we are excited about repositioning our utility irons into the P·Series family. P·UDI is an easy pair for players that currently play P·Series product and P·DHY is an extremely forgiving option for players of all skill levels. It is a natural fit to give these players the performance in this category that they are looking for.”
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TaylorMade PUDI
TaylorMade PUDI technology cutaway (via TaylorMade)
Crafted with tour player input, TaylorMade sought to develop a confidence-inspiring utility iron that blends with the rest of the P Series irons. Also of note: Interestingly, the PUDI has a more compact head than the P790.
In comparison to past UDI products, the PUDI has a more traditional iron shape, slimmer toplines, and less offset with a little of the backbar visible at address.
TaylorMade PDHY
TaylorMade PDHY tech cutaway (via TaylorMade).
Larger in profile than the PUDI, the PDHY seeks to position center of gravity (CG) lower in the club for ease of launch. The toe height is larger and the profile is larger at address — roughly five millimeters longer than PUDI — the sole of the club is wider for improved forgiveness.
Club Junkie’s take
Golfers who feel like they are missing something at the top of the bag could find the PUDI or PDHY a great option. The look of the PUDI should fit the most discerning eye with a more compact look, less offset, and a thinner topline. If you want a little more confidence looking down the P-DHY will be slightly larger while still being a good-looking utility iron.
For being small packages both models pack a pretty good punch with fast ball speeds, even off-center. The feel is soft and you get a solid feel of the ball compressing off the face when you strike it well. Your ears are greeted with a nice heavy thud as the ball and club come together. The PDHY will launch a little higher for players who need it while the PUDI offers a more penetrating ball flight. Both utility irons could be the cure for an open spot in the top end of the bag.
PUDI, PDHY, or Rescue?
TaylorMade offers the following notes to assist golfers in filling out their bags:
- PUDI has mid-CG right behind the center face to create a more penetrating mid-to-low ball flight
- PDHY has a lower center of gravity to produce an easier-to-launch mid-to-high ball flight.
- Both PUDI and PDHY are lower-flying than the company’s hybrid/Rescue clubs.
- PUDI is more forgiving than P790.
- PDHY is the most forgiving iron in the entire TaylorMade iron family
Pricing, specs, and availability
Price: $249.99
At retail: Now
Stock shafts: UST Mamiya’s Recoil DART (105 X, 90 S and 75 R – only in PDHY)
Stock grip: Golf Pride’s ZGrip (black/grey)
PUDI lofts: 2-17°, 3-20°, 4-22° in both left and right-handed
PDHY lofts: 2-18°, 3-20° and 4-22° in both left and right-handed
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Equipment
Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (5/3/24): Scotty Cameron Champions Choice 2.5+ putter
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Scotty Cameron Champions Choice 2.5+ putter
From the seller: (@wwcl): “Has been gamed as pics show. 33.5 includes original h/c and grip. $575 includes shipping and PP fees.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Scotty Cameron Champions Choice 2.5+ putter
This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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Dave Brooks
Jan 18, 2014 at 7:53 am
I was hitting a 9 degree Ping G15 driver (less than a year old) and it was a wonderful club. It was staight ,long and accurate for me. Some glue came loose in the head and there became a slight rattle. I had the golf shop send it back to Ping to be fixed and 2 weeks later I received back a new 9.5 degree G25. I have hit it at the indoor range and on the launch monitor and the numbers and accuracy were better than my old G15. I am looking forward to getting outside once the snow is gone and hitting it. Thanks Ping, you have made a wonderful club in the G25 driver and to get it for the price of postage was a real bonus
Dave
vermontmike
Dec 29, 2012 at 10:59 pm
I LOVE my G15 driver but this is one Ping I will take a hard look at.
Kyle
Dec 28, 2012 at 12:18 pm
Love the flat black. This is the one I will wait on. Been thinking about changing my R9. Ive had the G5 and G10 and liked them both.
dan
Dec 22, 2012 at 4:52 pm
This looks like an update to the answer than the G series.
Sean
Dec 15, 2012 at 3:07 pm
Hey Persimmon…..sorry I mean Purist Paul, my friend Balata Bob has a gross of Titleist 384 wound balata tour balls in his garage for you! You can place bid on eBay and get a good deal so you don’t damage your furniture with modern day technology.
ACGOLFWRX
Dec 6, 2012 at 6:45 am
Ping is mass produced like most companies but have a great reputation as being one of the best quality out there! Don’t knock em til you try em!
JEFF
Dec 3, 2012 at 3:44 pm
The people who are calling ping drivers ugly are lost. Since the G 5 they are as traditional looking as any of the top drivers on the market. I looked at them next to Titeleist and see very litte that is distracting. I think Taylor made, Callaway and the retro looking Clevelands are far more weird looking……. but then I play i20 from woods to irons and they are some of the best if not the best on the maket right now.
JEFF
Dec 3, 2012 at 1:20 pm
PERSIMMON PAUL IS A SIDE SHOW!
cody
Dec 3, 2012 at 11:20 am
Have they released irons yet?
Chris S
Dec 2, 2012 at 10:23 pm
I think Purist Paul is what we call this time of year a Troll-lol-lol-lol-lol.
Ping did a nice job with these aesthetically. I’ll give them a look for sure.
Chris
Dec 2, 2012 at 9:54 pm
I do like what PING continues to do. These clubs look great, but since I dented the face on 2 G20 drivers I have moved on to GEEK GOLF Drivers. Can’t wait to see how far Bubba hits these next season.
Blopar
Dec 2, 2012 at 7:15 pm
Pretty inferior in the adjustability department compared to Titleist/Cobra/Nike. Not worth the 100 extra bucks it will cost you!
Dolph Lundgrenade
Dec 1, 2012 at 4:18 am
Why would you want to get it “pink like Bubbas??!” Lame. When I walk by the Apple store I’ll be sure to waive! LMFAO
Hunt
Nov 30, 2012 at 9:13 pm
Are they going to make an I25?
Adam
Dec 10, 2012 at 1:50 pm
I 25 will be in the Fall of 2013
WOW
Nov 30, 2012 at 5:36 pm
my opinion…….oogly.
ZN
Nov 30, 2012 at 3:26 pm
How can we get it in pink like Bubbas??!
AJ
Nov 30, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Bubba’s Pepto-pink clubhead gives me a migraine just looking at it… but he can hit it further than me anytime, so I guess I have to be jealous. LOL I love the piano black look because it’s easy to clean, and I treat my clubheads with Rain-X for that reason. Looks like I’m getting a new driver next year, if this thing hits as mean as it looks!
Trenchman
Nov 30, 2012 at 1:35 pm
How much? $299 or $399?
$299 – its in my bag
$399 – It would be hard to replace my G20
dht0013
Dec 1, 2012 at 11:29 pm
you know its going to be $399. They always are. When nobody buys them at $399, they’ll drop to $299. Ping never fails. They are soooo predictable!
Adam
Dec 10, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Actually the Ping Map will be $349.99 and the will sell
Jade Corn
Nov 30, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Finally a good looking Ping driver! Now they have caught up to the clean look and forgiveness of the TM Superquad from 2006. It will be nice to own a Ping club. Hopefully this minimalism will lead to some clean forged musclebacks.
Purist Paul
Nov 30, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Guess what guys… I’ll still wax every one of you hitting persimmon. Good luck to you with this hollow piece of garbage.
Joe Golfer
Dec 1, 2012 at 1:30 am
I guess that’s why so many pros use persimmon still. Oh wait. They’re all using the so called “hollow garbage” 🙂
Purist Paul
Dec 1, 2012 at 11:00 am
Pros can’t even hit 50% of their fairways with these hollow pieces of garbage. What chance do you have? I’m sticking with persimmon
SunnyD
Dec 1, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Are you making millions playing golf with your persimmon woods? Probably not…
Christian
Dec 5, 2012 at 7:23 pm
Man Tiger Woods sure sucks for using these hollow things hu? Just shut up, you’re worse than a hipster.
Frank
Nov 29, 2012 at 7:47 pm
Looks like Poulter is hitting a titleist utility club
David
Nov 29, 2012 at 5:08 pm
I’m so glad they decided to go black like the rest of their products! Looks so menacing and brilliant.
morgy
Dec 8, 2012 at 6:27 pm
I agree but i am not the biggest fan of the design. I like the look of the I20’s better and hope that the I25;s will be a lot better.
Blanco
Nov 29, 2012 at 12:15 am
Oh by the way PING– PLEASE offer a few shaft options on the fairways! PLEASE!
Blanco
Nov 28, 2012 at 10:32 pm
Raaaawr– Wonder how they designed the head as far as spin goes, especially compared to G20, Anser…
paul
Nov 28, 2012 at 7:53 pm
Love ping. sweet looking clubs.
Ray M
Nov 28, 2012 at 4:12 pm
Love it!! I have the Anser and I can’t wait to see how it compares to this. No frills…just good quality clubs from Ping as always.