{"id":108053,"date":"2021-01-11T21:11:02","date_gmt":"2021-01-11T19:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mygolfway.com\/?p=108053"},"modified":"2021-01-11T21:11:02","modified_gmt":"2021-01-11T19:11:02","slug":"ping-introduction-of-g425-drivers-fairways-hybrids-irons-and-crossovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygolfway.com\/en\/ping-introduction-of-g425-drivers-fairways-hybrids-irons-and-crossovers\/","title":{"rendered":"PING – Introduction of G425 drivers, fairways, hybrids, irons and crossovers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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January 11, 2021 –<\/strong>\u00a0Continuing its commitment to bring golfers advancements in technology that lead to lower scores and more enjoyment on the golf course, PING<\/strong> today introduced the G425 family<\/strong>, a complete set of custom fit, custom built clubs engineered for golfers of all skill levels.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re very excited to bring PING\u2019s next generation of score-lowering custom fit, custom built equipment to golfers,\u201d<\/em> said PING President John K. Solheim<\/strong>. \u201cOur engineering teams have made significant performance improvements in the G425 family which we are confident will appeal to long-time, loyal PING players while attracting other golfers looking to play better and enjoy the game more, including those brand new to the game. As is our engineering philosophy, we don\u2019t introduce a new product unless it\u2019s measurably better than its predecessor. The G425 family exceeds that standard in both performance and appearance.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Tour response to the G425 driver has been exceptional,\u201d<\/em>John K. Solheim<\/strong> added. \u201cIt started with a win its first week on the European Tour in the hands of Tyrrell Hatton at the BMW PGA Championship and has continued with wins around the world ever since. Viktor Hovland claimed the Mayakoba Golf Classic in early December with the G425 LST and one week later the U.S. Women\u2019s Open Champion also relied on the new driver. In all, the G425 driver already has six wins to its name, helping earn titles on all the major tours around the world. The players are instantly attracted to the clean, premium look of the clubs and even more impressed with the performance.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

PING G425 DRIVER: MOI to the MAX<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In the G425 driver<\/strong> series, the primary model is named Max<\/strong> as it elevates the moment of inertia (MOI) to PING\u2019s highest level in history and provide golfers the most forgiving driver in golf. Joining the G425 Max<\/strong> are the G425 LST<\/strong> (Low Spin Technology) and G425 SFT<\/strong> (Straight Flight Technology) to best match a golfer\u2019s swing and launch conditions.<\/p>\n

To achieve the new performance levels in the G425 Max<\/strong> (9\u00ba, 10.5\u00ba, 12\u00ba lofts), PING engineers combined key technologies from the G400 Max and G410 Plus. The resulting increase in MOI in the 460cc head comes mainly from a 26-gram tungsten movable weight, which is made possible by weight savings attributed to advancements in the driver\u2019s Dragonfly<\/strong> crown technology. The weight can be positioned at distinctive settings over a smaller area than G410 Plus\/LST to help shift the center of gravity lower and farther back without sacrificing performance elsewhere in the design. The CG-shifting weight can be secured in one of three settings — neutral, draw or fade — to influence forgiveness and shot shape for maximum performance. The average MOI increase is 14% across the three weight positions compared to the G410 Plus, with three combinations of weight position and loft exceeding a combined MOI of 10,000 (gm-cm\u00b2).<\/p>\n

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The G425 LST<\/strong> model (9\u00ba, 10.5\u00ba lofts) is designed with a pear-shaped head and measures 445cc to deliver spin reductions of approximately 200 rpm compared to the G410 LST and 500-700 rpm versus the G425 Max. The smaller head size of the LST employs a 17-gram CG shifter with three settings (Draw, Neutral, Fade) to fit the launch conditions best suited to the golfer\u2019s swing and desired ball flight.<\/p>\n

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For golfers who commonly miss their tee shots to the right, the 460cc G425 SFT<\/strong> version (10.5\u00ba loft) is engineered with draw bias to help bring shots back on-line and into the fairway. It features a fixed 23-gram tungsten back weight that shifts the CG closer to the heel to promote a right-to-left shot bend of approximately 25 yards compared to the G425 Max model. A lighter swingweight (D1) also helps influence the ball flight correction.<\/p>\n

To help contribute to increases in swing speed and ball speed, all three models share proven PING driver innovations, including turbulators for reduced aerodynamic drag and the proprietary T9S+ forged face to accelerate face flexing for more distance. An internal rib structure in the Ti-8-1-1 body improves acoustics for a solid and pleasing sound. \u00a0Each model also features the lightweight, 8-position hosel for loft (+-1.5\u00ba) and lie (up to 3\u00ba flatter) adjustments to further dial in ball flight.<\/p>\n