Reviewed by: Samito
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Shoots in the 80s Model Reviewed:
G10 irons and G15 Driver, 3 FW and Hibrid Summary:
I just arrived from the proshop (Edwin Watts Golf), tried G5s, G10s and G15s irons, absolutely loved them all, but if you don´t like a huge sole, go with the G10s as the G15 have an even larger one. Used to play a lot 12 years ago, had a mid HC and played with ping eyes2 (red dot) which were nice, but they felt like they didn´t belong in my hands, today I found out why, it´s the lie angle... I am, and had been for the past 15 years 6.2' so my proper lie angle is aggressively more up straight (google ‘’ping fitting chart’’ if don´t know what this means). Back then when I bought the PingEyes2 red dot I did not know about lie angles and custom fitting. This afternoon I hit about 10 balls with each demo (7iron) they had in the store and I was very very very amazed with the improvement in direction, distance and feel that the G10s with the right lie and length gave me over the other clubs that I’ve owned or tried. I’m sounding like a Ping salesman here but seriously, it´s just like their commercials, you start feeling like you´re a better golfer all the sudden, you even get a little cocky.
I immediately ordered mine, white dot with +1inch stiff CF shaft and thicker grips (gold color)4-PW,UW,SW, those were the ones that the pro found best for me according to my swing speed, measures and the ping chart.
As for the Driver I gave the Callaway FT-IQ a try, and it was ok, but for some reason (other than the price) I didn’t like it, then tried the G10 Stiff Shaft and it was better, also tried a TM Burner and it was even better, finally I tried the G15 9° driver with stiff shaft, and ‘WOW’ is all I can say, consistency, direction, distance, dep. angle, it has everything for me. I even tried the other drivers again just to see if it was just a matter of me warming up, but no, the best result came from the G15 Driver again and again. Got a matching G15 3 wood and a G15 3hibrid which is good for 210 yards (hits the same as 5 wood and easier to hit than a 3iron for me) .
Another thing, for those of you not familiar with 'tuning' your clubs to your swing, your shot and body measures, still thinking that is the other way around, do yourself a favor, do your homework! Before you buy! Aside from practicing, it is the MOST influential thing you can do to improve your game once one you have a little consistency (stable, predictable swing). I’ve heard it a million times before, you have a great swing, get fitted and see how you improve, but I never paid attention; don’t waste time, money and frustration. Get to a proper shop and get fitted.
Finally if you´re looking to start playing golf, perhaps return to the course or you´re a weekend golfer who just wants to improve your game to get that motivation needed to get even better, give the pings a try, V2 Raptures, G5s, G10s or G15s for beginners or mid HC, choose the ‘I’ series if you’re a better player mid-low HC, they all deliver. Stay away from the PING s57’s until you get a low HC.
Customer Service:
Edwin Watts Golf shop in Boca Raton Florida U.S.A. They were veeery helpfull and patient, I would totally recomend that you pay them a visit if you´re near by. Similar Products Used:
PingEyes2, PowerBuilt, Callaway X18, Tietlest, Wilson irons.
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