The Ping Experience

[dikaia22]

Great write up on the tour and what Ping is really about. Now, I am like a kid on christmas morning waiting on the actual release photos and info from Ping! Is it the 1st yet?!?!

[hayzooos]

Very cool to get this going again. I thought the first few paragraphs about the history of the company and random tidbits were some of the most interesting things to read of the thread.

Zak - Love the super-cheese smile you have when holding King Louie's 4 iron, haha. Although, if I were in a room full of gold plated clubs, I would be cheesing from ear-to-ear too.

[mgholda]

Apparently, playing your best and aesthetics are mutually exclusive concepts at Ping.

[awil]

The I 25 driver has an unreal sound to it I would like to say !

[Sean25rp]

[quote name='awil' timestamp='1388526487' post='8375647']
The I 25 driver has an unreal sound to it I would like to say !
[/quote]

How does it feel versus the i20? I could never get on board with the slightly hollow metallic feel of the i20. Wasn't as solid as I would have liked. But feel is so subjective.

[DeadweightDon]

[quote name='mgholda' timestamp='1388524907' post='8375509']
Apparently, playing your best and aesthetics are mutually exclusive concepts at Ping.
[/quote]

I'm not sure I read that anywhere in the write-up, more of a sense that they they won't sacrifice one iota of performance to make something prettier. That is something I can get behind, I want to play my best not stand around the putting green looking slick.

[j_king]

[quote name='DeadweightDon' timestamp='1388595702' post='8379027']
[quote name='mgholda' timestamp='1388524907' post='8375509']
Apparently, playing your best and aesthetics are mutually exclusive concepts at Ping.
[/quote]

I'm not sure I read that anywhere in the write-up, more of a sense that they they won't sacrifice one iota of performance to make something prettier. That is something I can get behind, I want to play my best not stand around the putting green looking slick.
[/quote]

Well said and my sentiments exactly.

ETA: Although I do find most Ping products to look great. Some might be a little chunky, but beautiful in their own right.

[DeadweightDon]

[quote name='j_king' timestamp='1388596606' post='8379095']

Well said and my sentiments exactly.

ETA: Although I do find most Ping products to look great. Some might be a little chunky, but beautiful in their own right.
[/quote]

I'm playing S55, can't say I have a problem with their aesthetics, possibly the prettiest club released last year with the exception of MP4 which frankly, are pure golf porn that I'd rather hang on a wall than smash a little ball with.

[j_king]

No doubt that the S55 is one of the best looking irons out right now. I bought a 5 iron to try out in the course and unfortunately don't think I have the skills to game a full set.

[Joezilla]

Wow! Great forum post!! I hope I am still playing golf at 95.

Joe

[awil]

[quote name='DeadweightDon' timestamp='1388595702' post='8379027']
[quote name='mgholda' timestamp='1388524907' post='8375509']
Apparently, playing your best and aesthetics are mutually exclusive concepts at Ping.
[/quote]

I'm not sure I read that anywhere in the write-up, more of a sense that they they won't sacrifice one iota of performance to make something prettier. That is something I can get behind, I want to play my best not stand around the putting green looking slick.
[/quote]
No clue on feel i was listening to Michael Thompson hit it.

[sidarapr]

[quote name='awil' timestamp='1388526487' post='8375647']
The I 25 driver has an unreal sound to it I would like to say !
[/quote]Good to hear and wouldn't expect anything less. The Ping Anser and G25 were in my final four before I ultimately selected the R1. If you have hit them, what are your thoughts on the i25 vs my top four?

1. Taylormade R1 - very long, straight, and forgiving
2. Ping G25 - long, straight, and very forgiving
3. Ping Anser - long and straight (not as forgiving as the R1 and G25)
4. Nike Covert - super straight and forgiving (just not as long as the others)

Thanks.

[mgholda]

[quote name='DeadweightDon' timestamp='1388595702' post='8379027']
[quote name='mgholda' timestamp='1388524907' post='8375509']
Apparently, playing your best and aesthetics are mutually exclusive concepts at Ping.
[/quote]

I'm not sure I read that anywhere in the write-up, more of a sense that they they won't sacrifice one iota of performance to make something prettier. That is something I can get behind, I want to play my best not stand around the putting green looking slick.
[/quote]

It has absolutely nothing to do with standing around the putting green looking slick. It has everything to do with looking down at address and having a design that appeals to your eye. Everyone is different. Ping has never been able to effectively marry performance and aesthetics IMO.

[DeadweightDon]

[quote name='mgholda' timestamp='1388602811' post='8379617']
[quote name='DeadweightDon' timestamp='1388595702' post='8379027']
[quote name='mgholda' timestamp='1388524907' post='8375509']
Apparently, playing your best and aesthetics are mutually exclusive concepts at Ping.
[/quote]

I'm not sure I read that anywhere in the write-up, more of a sense that they they won't sacrifice one iota of performance to make something prettier. That is something I can get behind, I want to play my best not stand around the putting green looking slick.
[/quote]

It has absolutely nothing to do with standing around the putting green looking slick. It has everything to do with looking down at address and having a design that appeals to your eye. Everyone is different. Ping has never been able to effectively marry performance and aesthetics IMO.
[/quote]

Can you honestly say that "at address" you can see any significant difference between any of the Titleist CB/MB series and any of the Ping S series? Or any players cb/mb club for that matter? You can't see the badging or the brand name at address.

I can understand that the offset and chunkiness of the G series isn't to everybody's liking but if you put AP1 next to i20 there isn't much in it, saying that a manufacturer has no sense of aesthetic value because their most popular/recognisable clubs sit in the SGI category is a bit of a stretch even on the interwebs.

[rmj54]

http://m.edwinwattsgolf.com/Ping-i25-Mens-Individual-Irons-Steel/10063583/Product

[rmj54]

Seems like prices are up on retailers sites check edwin watts

[j_king]

Great find. Watched the video and I'm really excited to hit these!

[rmj54]

They also have the karsten irons and putters

[Frank811]

Man those clubs look good

[mgholda]

[quote name='DeadweightDon' timestamp='1388606897' post='8380011']
[quote name='mgholda' timestamp='1388602811' post='8379617']
[quote name='DeadweightDon' timestamp='1388595702' post='8379027']
[quote name='mgholda' timestamp='1388524907' post='8375509']
Apparently, playing your best and aesthetics are mutually exclusive concepts at Ping.
[/quote]

I'm not sure I read that anywhere in the write-up, more of a sense that they they won't sacrifice one iota of performance to make something prettier. That is something I can get behind, I want to play my best not stand around the putting green looking slick.
[/quote]

It has absolutely nothing to do with standing around the putting green looking slick. It has everything to do with looking down at address and having a design that appeals to your eye. Everyone is different. Ping has never been able to effectively marry performance and aesthetics IMO.
[/quote]

Can you honestly say that "at address" you can see any significant difference between any of the Titleist CB/MB series and any of the Ping S series? Or any players cb/mb club for that matter? You can't see the badging or the brand name at address.

I can understand that the offset and chunkiness of the G series isn't to everybody's liking but if you put AP1 next to i20 there isn't much in it, saying that a manufacturer has no sense of aesthetic value because their most popular/recognisable clubs sit in the SGI category is a bit of a stretch even on the interwebs.
[/quote]

Unfortunately, the shape of their driver heads have never been to my liking (even today's current crop). The irons have been a bit different story. I played the Eye 2 and ISI's growing up, but the Zing's were definitely not good to look at because of the toe chunk. I like the look of the S55 irons and will give them a try vs. the Titleist CB's.

[Circle_P]

That i25 driver is the nails.

[j_king]

No pics/videos of the Karsten irons or putters

[G_M_T]

[quote name='j_king' timestamp='1388614090' post='8380621']
No pics/videos of the Karsten irons or putters
[/quote]

Search "karsten" on Edwin watts. Pics of both. The hybrids look like an updated rapture/g10. I hope they are half as good as they look.

http://www.edwinwattsgolf.com/Karsten/Search

[gvogel]

[quote name='Asleep' timestamp='1387683276' post='8333995']
[b]The Ping Experience[/b]

and we'll answer the question on everyone's mind: [b]What's going to make Marty Jertson [i]play his best[/i] in 2014?[/b]
[/quote]

Great write-up! But, I am still waiting… What's going to help Marty Jertson play his best in 2014?

[drbonesvt]

[quote name='^m9' timestamp='1388366472' post='8364995']
[quote name='yoder9339' timestamp='1388365546' post='8364901']
I am a big Ping fan. I have numerous putters, complete iron sets, wedges and drivers. I have always felt that Ping puts engineering ahead of marketing. One day I need to sneak out to Arizona and make sure through proper fitting that I am not leaving anything on the table. I would love to discuss with their engineers what they think go the new forward CG line of thinking that Nike, TM and Callaway are pushing.
[/quote]

Would love to hear their thoughts as well and how significant the advantages/disadvantages are with each school of thought.
[/quote]

the anser was very low spin, they did something to that head

[MJisGOAT]

[quote name='Asleep' timestamp='1387683276' post='8333995']
and we'll answer the question on everyone's mind: [b]What's going to make Marty Jertson [i]play his best[/i] in 2014?[/b]
[/quote]

So when will this be answered?

[Birdies&Eagles]

S55 irons look beautiful! Currently playing Miura's but these look pretty solid, Ping just makes great clubs

[Happytab]

For those interested Mark Crossfield has a review up of the irons and the driver.

[Asleep]

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[quote name='MJisGOAT' timestamp='1389276610' post='8427435']
[quote name='Asleep' timestamp='1387683276' post='8333995']
and we'll answer the question on everyone's mind: [b]What's going to make Marty Jertson [i]play his best[/i] in 2014?[/b]
[/quote]

So when will this be answered?
[/quote]

Soon, weather is clearing.

[gvogel]

Just to revive this thread, I am keenly interested in what irons Marty Jertson is going to play this year.