Ping I15 = GOAT driver

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ZWICK 4 PREZ's avatar
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Jan 10, 2010 5:01pm
If you play a draw, this is the best driver ever made. The flight was a little higher than I was used to, but was consistently 10-15 yards further than my G5. I prolly won't even swap out shafts and just stick with the stock TFC 700d shaft.
I can't wait for a warmer day to hit some more outside and get a more accurate distance.
The G15 def has a hotter feel off the face but was a very inconsistent ball flight with a draw.

Hands down the best driver I've hit to date.
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I Wear Pants
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Jan 10, 2010 5:34pm
I still like the way my Big Bertha II plays. Plus it doesn't look stupid like most of today's drivers. The iI5 looks good though, maybe when I win the lottery.
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darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Jan 10, 2010 5:36pm
I don't play a draw. I play a power fade.

From what I've seen and heard it looks like a good club though.
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ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Jan 10, 2010 6:27pm
I Wear Pants wrote: I still like the way my Big Bertha II plays. Plus it doesn't look stupid like most of today's drivers. The iI5 looks good though, maybe when I win the lottery.
No shame in that. I'm unfortunately not good enough to use old equipment and compete with the big dogs.
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gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Jan 10, 2010 6:32pm
Hit some different clubs last week under the bubble in Cols. Not sure if that was one of them but I did hit a set of Ping Irons on demo up there and I hit them well. Its a little strange in the bubble, makes an odd sound but it was worth swinging the clubs a few times.
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lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jan 10, 2010 7:07pm
I'm sticking with my new Dymo. I already hit it 10 yards further than my Sasquatch, and I doubt switching to the I15 will add even more distance. Not to mention I don't like using Pings.
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ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Jan 10, 2010 7:09pm
I'd use a Nike but I'd hate to have to wear ear plugs when I golf.
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raiderbuck
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Jan 10, 2010 7:12pm
^^no kidding, they sound like you're hitting at the batting cages.

I hit the TM Burner, gives me distance, ball flight is wicked high though (9.5 degree). Probably a lot more to do with my swing than the driver. :/
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Jan 10, 2010 7:40pm
I can't wait for it to thaw out so I can play again. Last summer I made some good progress in my game.
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Thunder70
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Jan 11, 2010 11:09am
I play a banana hook...the equipment is the least of my problems...
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OneBuckeye
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Jan 11, 2010 11:37am
I normally have a slight fade in my drive or I hit it dead straight, however last year I lost all control and it turned into a mild slice. I used my trusty 4 wood on the tee for the rest of the year and hit it straight 215-230. I have a cleveland launcher 400 and need to pick something up. I tried the burner last year and it went straight for me when I hit it into the screen. I also tried some cobras that seemed to do well for me to. I have had my launcher for 3 seasons and each season I have hit it worse, I am only hitting it 220-250 depending, usually I am around 230.

So after all that i have a question, what will one of these "draw" drivers do for me?

Edit: Also I think it may have to do something with the kickpoint on my driver's shaft. I have a quick swing and my 4 wood, it is like 14 degrees has a stiff steel dynamic gold shaft. My driver has whatever stiff alida or fuji gold shaft it came with. Not sure if reshafting my driver with a steel shaft would help.
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OneBuckeye
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Jan 11, 2010 11:45am
http://www.golfdigest.com/equipment/ratings/editorschoice_1002

Looks like the I15 is the editors choice at golf digest for drivers this year. It must be the GOAT.
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Hamp89
Posts: 625
Jan 11, 2010 11:54am
This thread has gotten me anxious, this winter can't end soon enough!

I picked up a Titleist 909 D2 late last season. The best distance and best sound of any driver I've hit. Would recommend it to anyone.
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TBone14
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Jan 11, 2010 2:44pm
darbypitcher22 wrote: I don't play a draw. I play a power SLICE.

From what I've seen and heard it looks like a good club though.
Fixed.
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Nate
Posts: 3,949
Jan 11, 2010 2:55pm
I wish I could golf well. Unfortunately, I suck. I refuse to pay for lessons. All I know is my stuff starts out straight but ends up going way right.
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Hamp89
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Jan 11, 2010 3:29pm
TBone14 wrote:
darbypitcher22 wrote: I don't play a draw. I play a power SLICE.

From what I've seen and heard it looks like a good club though.
Fixed.
haha, i wondered if anyone would comment on the "power fade"