Driver Help: Ping G2 or Nike Ignite?

[HeavyHitter]

Has anybody hit either of these clubs?
Looking for some feedback before I make a purchase....Used my father's Taylor Made R5 yesterday and loved it, but the G2 is $100 cheaper...460cc's just looks so big and feels awkward at first, but after hitting the R5, it was hard to go back to my old TopFlite Intimidator at 275cc.....Basically, I have no problem hitting the ball high, I'm just looking for more accuracy, i.e., I'd like to hit the damn ball in the fairway more often.....and while I'm on the subject of golf, what about the new Two-Ball Putter with the steel insert. I putted around with the blade version and it feels real good, but I'm hestitant to spend the $169.....all feedback is appreciated, thanks.... Now if this freakin' snow would melt...

 

[DOGS THAT BARK]

We played with fellow couple weeks back that had the Ping and swore by it.
As usual the other 3 of us hit it. Everyone hit it further than what they were hitting.The other both since have purchased one--I'm holding out as rarily change from old clubs--but will give it a try on demo day at local golf shops where I can hit several diff shafts.Good chance I will buy one.--also this golf shop has sold more g2's than other drivers combined over the winter

 

[beantownjim]

BOYS I HAVE NEWS FOR YOU KING COBRA OFFSET 9 DEGREE DRIVER IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO.YOU WILL HIT YOUR TEE SHOT WITH A NICE DRAW EVERYTIME MAN I AM BOMBING THE KING COBRA WITH A 47 INCH SHAFT 280 AND HITTING A LOT OF FAIRWAYS.THE BALL JUMPS OFF THE COBRA DRIVERS.I AM ALSO PLAYING THE KING COBRA FORGED IRONS AWSOME CLUBS.KING COBRA IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO PLUS THEY HAVE THE BEST COMMERCIALS WITH DAVID FEHERTY

 

[spang]

As a lefty I don't get a chance to hit a lot of demo clubs but picked up a G2 last year at the range for a test drive and love it. I played Callaways for years and since I went with the Ping driver and I am now keeping it in the short grass and 15-20 yds longer as well.

Ping's custom fitting is a big plus as well.

 

[Agent 0659]

All I can say is the head doesnt matter near as much as the shaft. All these clubs mentioned are very good and very similar. The key is finding the right shaft. Go to a qualified Pro when you are ready to buy and GET FITTED. this will give you the proper shaft and proper launch angle which is the key to it all.

 

[beantownjim]

GOOD POINT ABOUT THE SHAFTS I SENT MY COBRA HEAD TO THE GOLFWORKS AND HAD A 47 INCH XTRA STIFF PENLEY SHAFT INSTALLED THE SHAFT IS HUGE F-CK THE SHAFTS OFF THE RACK.WE NEED A MADJACKS GOLF TOURNAMENT

 

[big buhda]

I WOULD USE THE OLD BILLY BARUUU WITH THE WOOD SHAFT MYSELF

 

[Agent 0659]

I also hit the Cobra Jimmy. Not the offset version though. Graffaloy shafts RULE!!

 

[Penguinfan]

Cobra drivers

 

[toastonastick]

Cleveland's 460 is prett stout!

 

[HeavyHitter]

Well, hit the R5 again today and also saw that it is $299 same price as the G2....really liked the R5, but it was too busy at the range to hit the G2....nobody has hit the Ignite, huh?

 

[jpblack34]

HH, I hit the new Titleist today, the 905 and really liked it. I hit the 983 now and like the heat off the new weapon. Hogan is coming out with a new Driver too that is similar to the Taylor Made. Supposed to have the screws to adjust ball flight and weight distribution. Heard it was gonna be great. Have hit the G2 and no complaints on that driver. Have not hit the Ignite so I can't make an honest comparison there for ya. Good luck in your search. JP

Totally agree with the shaft recommendation. Graffaloy or Harmon has to be the way to go in my opinion.

 

[HeavyHitter]

JP, what's the price tag on the 905?...I thought it wasn't coming out until April 1st, or at least haven't seen it up here in NY....I'm not too interested in anything with screws that I have to adjust, too much to think about IMO, and I would be fiddling with the screws all the time...I'd blame bad drives on those damn screws instead of my faulty swing

 

[dunclock]

I very rarely change clubs, used the original Big Bertha up til last year and I still have the copper Ping irons.

Bought or won a Cleveland Launcher 460cc driver last year with a blue Graffaloy shaft. I have always hit the ball long, carry around 280, with bounce roll and wind conditions in the 290-320 range. I have not seen much increase in distance but you cannot argue with technology when it comes to the spin ratios and the shots off center.

The Launcher runs $299 and is great club for that price. Somebody above mentioned something about spending $169 for a putter. This has always amused me that people are so hesitant about spending money for a putter. You can use a driver at most 14 times in a round but you will use a putter 28-40 times in a round. Which one gives you the most value for the money and can knock the most strokes off your game?

 

[lay the wood2]

First fix your swing, then worry about changing clubs. so many people think clubs are the magic trick for a cured golf game.

it seems like you would agree with me but i think its truly amazing how many people go out there and buy new clubs thinking they are buying a lower handicap or purchasing a better golf game. The amount of money that golfers (ecspecially those with disposable income) spend on clubs is truly remarkable.
If you cant hit the ball straight and have a decent short game, scoring is not going to improve. i would suggest to half the people out there to go spend this money on a reputable teaching pro. this is another problem with the golf world. Just because you have a professional at the local driving range or golf course does NOT mean that he is an adequate teacher. There are many professionals out there that have suprisingly high handicaps, just because you are an assistant does not mean you have been trained in regards to the golf swing.'
i am a competitive 5 handicap in golf and i will be the first one to say that i should not take the going rate of 50-75 dollars for a golf lesson. i have not been trained on how to teach, sure i can give pointers on where the club should be at what point in the swing, and the follow through and weight distribution but when people come in an pay their earned paychecks, i feel like they should be getting a trained professional.

Basically the point of my post is "buyer beware" in the golf industry. i would say the majority of the golfers out there are misinformed on the effectiveness of both the latest golf equipment and the teaching professionals. i have a buddy that just bought a set of nike slingshots and he was all pumped up about going out there to play. it is true that initially it might help your confidence which is half the battle with golf but in the long term you will still have the problems that you did before you bought the clubs. in fact i just spoke to that same buddy yesterday and he shot well over his handicap. This happens every day in the golf world.

At the end of the day, i would talk to an experienced golfer out there that steers you in the right direction in respect to clubs and what not. Lessons are the key to improving your golf game, NOT expensive clubs.

thank you
lay the wood2

 

[boilermaker]

I bought the Cobra 440 last season and love it. Added about 15-20 yards to my drive. Have not tried either on e of the above as I now swear by the Cobra 440.

 

[Jackal]

Go to golfclubexchange.com and get an R5

 

[hogman14]

i bought the r510 for 100. couldn't be happier.

 

[dawgball]

I agree with ltw2 whole-heartedly here. My brother-in-law is one of those guys that is talking about the latest and greatest driver every spring. He hit it a couple of times on the course or at the range, and it is going to change his game. By the end of the summer he's back to snap-hooking 60% of his drives BUT he is snap-hooking them 15-20 yards longer. The sad thing is is that he is a pretty decent golfer and could be really good (he could get down to a 5-9) if he WORKED on his game instead of thinking that HE knows how to improve himself or relying on new clubs to do it. The $300-500 dollars spent on a new driver can buy a nice package of golf lessons.

Just my opinion.

Good luck on the course

 

[HeavyHitter]

I agree on getting lessons to fix the swing and I have taken lessons before...for the most part, I have a good swing, but as most of you know, it is being able to repeat that good swing on a consistent basis that is the key(this is why I can shoot 80 or 100 on any given day)...BUT, make no mistake, the new technology out there can improve your game....especially with my ball flight and my swing path, the new drivers help, basically because they are more forgiving then my five-year-old clubs...mishits on my Topflite Intimidator are good drives with the R5....still haven't hit the Ignite or G2, hopefully this weekend