NEW PING G400 MAX DRIVER FULL REVIEW - RICK SHIELS
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NEW PING G400 MAX DRIVER FULL REVIEW - RICK SHIELS PGA PRO Rick Shiels tests the PING G400 MAX DRIVER over a 2 week period to give the most in-depth review possible ►Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to RICK SHIELS now http://bit.ly/SubRickShielsGolf ► Official Apparel and footwear partner: Nike golf http://www.nike.com/golf ►Official Resort Partner: Lumine http://www.Lumine.com/ ►GolfWRX Featured writer http://www.golfwrx.com/ ►Golf Monthly Top 25 Golf Coach http://www.golf-monthly.co.uk/news/notice-board/new-golf-monthly-top-25-uk-coaches-list-revealed-89709 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ►My Links: Facebook ► http://bit.ly/RickShielsFB Twitter ► http://bit.ly/RickShielsTwitter Instagram ► http://bit.ly/RickShielsIG Vine ► http://bit.ly/GolfProVine Web ► http://www.rickshielsgolf.co.uk/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
But I understand your point of view, I have yet to test G400Max but I bet it sounds closer to what I prefer.
About this driver, I think you are 100% correct, Ping messed up here with this release cycle. Late last fall was fitted for Epic & G400, loved the sound and feel of Epic but price/name/color/less forgiving was pushing me to G400 that was more forgiving but shorter and to my ear sounded just like "nothing". Was also a bit hesitant about buying a sub 460cc head but knowing that Ping is 'engineering first' "honest" and sticks to a reasonable release cycle, I bought the G400 as it was performing in the on course testing despite it's shortcomings.
Was gutted that they relesed this driver that now performs even better and is exactly what I hoped G400 would have originally been. :/ I have had the following Ping drivers, G20, Anser, i25, G25, G30 and now G400.
Thanks for all your efforts for the golfing community, let's hope this sparks a reaction at Ping and they give G400 early adopters a chance to fit into G400Max.
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I am a Tech Rep with PING and the plan was for this to be a higher price point option originally, it just wasn't ready when the others launched.
How do you think this would compare to the 400SFT in terms of forgiveness given that you think the Max has a draw bias?
Thanks in advance.
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Cheers
Good review Rick!
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Backwards.
How about reviewing shafts? For different kind of players. Arguably at least as important, if not (way) more, than driver heads.
My feeling is that average golfers were a little scared by they looks of smaller head G400. Ping may have felt losing sales on that front, and that they needed to respond ASAP to market feel.
I will have to get the PGA Pro to throw in the G400 max driver now instead of the standard one.
On another note (no pun intended), would the type of ball also affect the sound of the shots. For example some of the softer more spin orientated balls they always sound quieter? Keen to see what you reckon. Cheers.
Have to say its crazy that the SFT, which is great game improving feature, isnt a feature available in their most forgiving driver.
The best explanation i can think of is when Ping released the original G400 they didnt have plans at that time to release the Max and decided this later when they suddenly decided it was a mistake not to have a 460cc option.
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Was he impressed with your shot?
https://youtu.be/Ij4-_5VpmWY?t=14m40s
Also, in today's golf market, to think that a new club isn't coming out soon after a product is introduced is foolish. Especially, products that are introduced during the middle or end of the golf season like the G400 was last year.
***Disclaimer: I own a PING G400 LST. Great driver.
...could help sales!
I'd like a cut in any thanks from them lol
PD: wouldo love to see the LST in this format!
As a 4.5 handicapper with a 104-108 mph club head speed, with a positive AOA would you recommend this driver to me ? Obviously seeing my ball flight would be a plus But I averaged 262 yards with Epic Subzero Driver (ARCOSS 360 188 tee shots) last year with the Wrong shaft, an Aldila RougeMax 65-S (mid flight/mid spin).
I now have the Aldila Rouge I/O 60 S in it but haven’t hit it yet. This shaft is even lower flighting/spinning than Rouge Silver
Love that the Ping G400 max has the Highest MOI and is low spinning too
Great review
I still rather see your number and see you hit the club on the simulator
I like the way Titleist does it. "Here's all 6 of our iron models. Go try them out and compare. See what you like and what works best for you. We'll be back in 2 years" :-)
mizuno st180 next?
good chance I'll buy it once I try it.
Maybe Ping will let us G400 driver owners swap to the G400 Max with out any extra cost if the numbers are good but I'm not holding my breath
I think what you get from a Rick Shiels review is integrity. He tells it the way it is without any bias. There's a strong sense that you can trust every word he says, backed up by an expert level of knowledge of the game of golf, golf equipment, and cutting edge technology. What we want in a review is somebody who will be very critical (or complimentary) without a filter. We always get that straight forward honesty from Rick.
I have my bag set for 2018, but I will always watch his reviews. There's an entertainment aspect to them and of course, the big benefit is the educational aspect to his presentations.
One final note: Rick uses the word "annoy," what Ping has done with this release, but the real emotional feeling is "infuriate." The innocent buyer is left with buyers remorse and that can never be a good thing.
I edited a bit of my text (proofreading), so if you'd like you may post it on top again.
Thanks for the kind words and best wishes to your career as a golf review critic. You are the best I've seen at it and you really have a great talent in conveying your opinions and factual messages.