Pings first ever production forged iron is here! The 2010 Ping Anser Irons are expected to be released to the public next fall. They are made of 8620 carbon steel with a partial tungsten sole. They also have a larger then average sole width and offset. Really excited about these clubs. Can’t wait to hit them!
Officials from the USGA and Ping met yesterday in Dallas to discuss the use of Ping Eye 2 clubs on the PGA Tour. Can you believe these people get paid to have such ridiculous meetings? All of this groove craziness is enough to make your head spin. At least we don’t have to deal with it directly – like the pros on the PGA Tour. Actually… that would be awesome! Just being on the PGA Tour would be well worth the groove nonsense. Am I right?
USGA President Jim Hyler issued the following statement today:
“We met with representatives from Ping yesterday. Our conversation with Ping regarding the status of the Ping Eye 2 irons on the major professional American tours was productive, and we are hopeful that a solution can be found that respects and reflects the best interests of golfers and the game.”
Ping Chairman & CEO John Solheim also issued a statement today:
“We had a productive meeting with the USGA yesterday regarding the Ping Eye 2 groove debate on the PGA Tour,” said Ping Chairman & CEO John Solheim. “I’m encouraged by their willingness to openly discuss some of the challenges the golf industry faces relating to equipment issues. We left the meeting with an understanding we would continue to seek a solution that benefits golfers and acknowledges the importance innovation plays in the game.”
Release date said to be around August 10th 2009. Check back later for more information.
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The Ping G15 looks like it will be the driver model targeted to the average golfer. It has a massive overall club head size, which will give it a large amount of MOI. And it has a long deep body that should prove to be extremely forgiving, while still producing a lot of distance off the tee.
Release date is said to be around August 10th 2009.
[Via golfwrx.com]
The Ping i15 looks like a pretty sweet players driver! Some of the features include: A dark black coating throughout the head and face. An extended hosel length, which some are saying may be intended for custom lie angle bending at the factory, depending on the buyers specifications. And finally, an increase in ball speed compared to the Ping V2 Rapture. The Rapture is already known as a ball speed behemoth, and one of the longest drivers on the market, so an upgrade to that should be amazing.
Release date is said to be around August 10th.
[Via golfwrx.com]
Thanks to the guys over at GolfToImpress.com for this scanned spy pic of the new Ping i15 Driver. The picture was taken from Golf Digest Magazine. (Page 67 of the August issue)
[Via GolfToImpress.com]
Ping Rapture V2 Driver is a great club and as always we love Pings determination to fit the club to your own specifications. It’s part of the new 2009 Rapture V2 series.
The Ping Rapture V2 hybrid is another great club coming from the Rapture V2 2009 series.
Specs:
The main difference in the new V2 are the new loft options 17°, 20°, 23° & 27°. Ping seems to be wanting to market to those who want the option of replacing even a few more of their higher irons with hybrids.
Overall this is a very clean looking and well performing club, and is definitely a top choice when compared to the other hybrids currently on the market.
The Ping Rapture V2 Fairway Wood is an addition to the new 2009 Rapture V2 series. Again this entire series is very solid all around, and we love the customization ping has always been known for.
