For the 2023 edition of GOLF’s ClubTest, we once again partnered with Golf Laboratories to test robotic drivers. With the help of their swing robot, the 9-point face-hi mapping test gives us a better idea of how each driver performs at the same speed (95 mph), delivery, and his angle of attack. I made it. The result is an unbiased (and very detailed) look at what each driver model excels at.
Here are some robotic insights on Ping’s all-new G430 Max, G430 SFT, and G430 LST drivers. The Ping line will be available for pre-order and fitting on January 10th and in retail stores on January 26th. fairway jockey.
Club test coverage details for 2023: The Technology Behind Ping’s G430 Drivers | The Technology Behind Ping’s G430 Fairway Woods And Hybrids | The Technology Behind Ping’s G430 Irons | Watch: Ping G430 Robotic Test Insights | Inside the G430 fitting
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gold standard
This may sound like a broken record, but Ping’s G430 series is built on the best stability on the market. The average distance loss for all three models is 9.3 yards. This is the smallest delta produced by a manufacturer through a robotic testing process.
Starting with the most obvious observations I feel like I’m burying a lead, but there’s something TRUE This year’s numbers are interesting. Ping full load G430LST It’s meant for low launch and low spin, and tends to sacrifice off-center hits with the CG forward. Previously, the Max model was suitable for inconsistent contact.
Not so fast, my friend! With a single-digit carry distance delta (9.7 yards) — take the geometric center carry number and compare it to the other eight miss-hit locations on the face — the G430 LST has several “game improvements” It outperformed the model by 6 or 7 yards. Even more impressive? A high-toe miss ended up just two yards behind the center strike.
Adding carbon fiber to the crown allowed Ping engineers to push the boundaries of overall performance. Their gift to golfers is a low-spin product disguised as a maximum forgiving model. The G430 LST is all sorts of special.
punch
It’s time to start taking pins seriously in the ball speed department. As mentioned above, the ball speed retention power is greatly restored. But so is pure ball speed. Yes, Ping is a driver who can go toe-to-toe in long-range combat, and has sought some of the biggest names in the equipment industry.
of G430 Max In our robot tests, it was 0.3 mph behind the fastest driver. This is the difference within the noise range as far as we know. Yes, the most forgiving model in Ping’s driver lineup is extremely fast. Also, this driver’s distance was an impressive 8.3 yards for his single-digit losses.
Also, compared to the G425 Max, the latest version was over two miles per hour faster. was not.)
The G430 LST was 1.3 mph faster than the previous version, while the G430 SFT was nearly as fast as the G425. Expect more speed (and distance) with Ping’s latest driver.
from anywhere
Consistent carry numbers tend to imply narrow variance numbers. With this in mind, it’s no surprise that the G430 Max and G430 SFT are near the top of the driver heap for overall variance.
The numbers were about the same, but SFT is slightly higher than Max and has a narrower variance. This year saw consistently tight patterns from many of his Bias products, but the G430 SFT scored the best.
heel miss
A low heel miss can cost you 25-30 yards. It tends to have higher spin and launch, resulting in shorter but more consistent shots. Some golfers live in the heel area of their drivers. Of course, if you’re consistently impacting sections of the face that give the ball too much spin, you’ll want to find a driver that doesn’t take away all the distance.
of G430 SFT He was one of only two drivers to lose 10 yards or less on heel strikes. Draw His bias weighting makes it easier to maintain distance on heel strikes, which is a good thing in this case. One thing to consider when starting your search for a new driver is the finer details of your gear.
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