Equipment
Ping introduces new G430 fairway woods and hybrids
Ping Golf has today unveiled its new G430 fairway woods and hybrids for 2023.
In all of the G430 fairway woods and hybrids, Ping developed Carbonfly Wrap in a bid to deliver more distance by positioning the CG closer to the force line in design to maximize ball speed, resulting in higher, longer carries, in both the MAX and SFT model.
The lightweight composite crown wraps into the heel and toe sections of the skirt, creating weight savings of 10 grams, which are reallocated to achieve the lower CG and increase ball speed. The composite also plays a role in the pleasing sound, while tungsten backweight extends the perimeter weighting in design to ensure forgiveness.
Also included in the new additions is Facewrap technology – a variable-thickness, high-strength maraging-steel face that wraps into the sole and crown of the stainless-steel head, generating more flexing in design for faster ball speed and higher launch for greater distance.
The variable roll radius of Spinsistency bids to improve performance across the face (especially on thin shots) by reducing spin in design to increase ball speed from the maraging-steel face.
The fairway MAX fits the widest range of golfers with four options, while the slightly larger head size of the SFT is offered in three lofts with lighter swingweights to help square the face at impact. Trajectory Tuning 2.0 provides eight hosel positions, adjusting for loft (±1.5 degrees) and lie (up to 3 degrees flatter than std.)
G430 Fairway Woods Specs, Availability & Pricing
- Lofts: MAX 3W (15°), 5W (18°), 7W (21°), 9W (24°); SFT 3W (16°), 5W (19°), 7W (22°)
- Swingweight: D1 (MAX), D0 (SFT)
- Stock shafts: Ping Alta CB Black 65 (SR, R, S), Ping Alta Quick 35/45 (HL build only)
- Optional stock shafts: Ping Tour 2.0 Chrome 65/75 (R, S, X), Ping Tour 2.0 Black 65/75 (S, X), Mitsubishi Kai’Li White 70 (S, X), PRJX HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX 60 (5.5), PRJX HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX 70 (6.0, 6.5)
- Stock grip: Golf Pride 360 Tour Velvet in six sizes (Blue -1/16”, Red -1/32”, Aqua -1/64”, White-Std, Gold +1/32”, Orange +1/16”)
- Price: $385 each
G430 Hybrid Specs, Availability & Pricing
- Lofts: 2H (17°), 3H (19°), 4H (22°), 5H (26°), 6H (30°), 7H (34°)
- Stock shafts: Ping Alta CB Black 70 (SR, R, S), Ping Alta Quick 35/45 (HL build only)
- Optional stock shafts: Ping Tour 2.0 Chrome 85 (R, S, X), Mitsubishi Kai’Li White 80 (S, X), PRJX HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX 70 (5.5), PRJX HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX 80 (6.0, 6.5)
- Stock grip: Golf Pride 360 Tour Velvet in six sizes (Blue -1/16”, Red -1/32”, Aqua -1/64”, White-Std, Gold +1/32”, Orange +1/16”)
- Price: $325 each
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Whats in the Bag
Jhonattan Vegas WITB 2024 (June)
- Jhonattan Vegas what’s in the bag accurate as of the Rocket Mortgage Classic. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist GT3 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Speeder NX 70 TX
3-wood: TaylorMade M6 Rocket (14 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Atmos Tour Spec Black 9 TX
Irons: Titleist T200 (3), Mizuno MP4 (4-PW)
Shafts: Project X 125 6.5 (3), Project X 130 7.0
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (50-12F, 54-10S), Vokey Design WedgeWorks (60-V)
Shafts: Project X 6.5
Putter: L.A.B. Golf Link.1
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
See the rest of Jhonattan Vegas’ WITB in the forums.
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Whats in the Bag
Adam Svensson WITB 2024 (June)
- Adam Svensson what’s in the bag accurate as of the Rocket Mortgage Classic. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond (10.5 degrees @9.5)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 TX
3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Black 7 X
Hybrid: Callaway Paradym (18 degrees @19)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 105 TX
Irons: Callaway Apex (4), Callaway Apex MB (5-9)
Shafts: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 100 6.5 (4), Project X 6.5 (5-9)
Wedges: Callaway Jaws MD5 (46-10S, 50-10S), Callaway Jaws Raw (54-10S), Cobra SB (60)
Shafts: Project X 6.5
Putter: Odyssey Ai-One 2-Ball DB
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
See more in-hand photos of Adam Svensson’s WITB in the forums.
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Product Reviews
Three Swing Challenge: Testing Ping Blueprint S irons
This week, the intriguing Ping Blueprint S irons get the Three Swing Challenge. Be sure to let us know what you think, and what you want to see tested next!
Why three swings?
Many years ago, the legendary Barney Adams, founder of Adams Golf told us this:
“My formula as a fitter was three shots only. I discounted No. 1 just because it was the first one, counted 100 percent of No. 2 and discounted No. 3 because the player was starting to adjust.”
More on Ping Blueprint S irons.
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Stephen
Jan 10, 2023 at 9:50 pm
Ping really makes some great looking woods, little $385