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[TourSpecGolfer]

Ping G15 Update

The Ping G15 Driver and Irons have been the talk of the forum boards for a couple weeks now and although we can't get much info from Ping golf directly there are those insiders out there leaking rumors and pre release info. I wonder if this is part of Ping's strategy to produce loads of hype for the new G15 Series.


Ping G15 update from www.golftoimpress.com

Testing the G15 & i15

We are also hearing that their were indeed two drivers produced, the Ping G15 and the i15, a insider from golfwrx noted that the professional golfers that are testing both the G15 & i15 prefer the G15 driver. Again we can't confirm either but based on some images surfacing of Knock Off G15 Irons from china that usually closely resemble the retail product I will go out on a limb and say the Ping G15 is the next release and will most likley make its U.S PGA Tour debut at the 2009 British Open. Don't quote me on that...:roll:




Where is PING made?

It makes us wonder where PING actually produces their golf clubs if Chinese companies often get a hold of similar to retail release looking knock off's far before any announcement and even before actual images are spotted on Tour. Does Ping really make it's golf clubs in the USA or do they only assemble it in the states? Im not going to get into this touchy subject but you can figure it out for yourself.

Ping G15 & i15 release date? we can only guess but based on past Ping Tour releases around the time of the british open that U.S retail release will be early to mid October.

[SpyGolfer]

Very interesting post!

I think that PING is definitely made in the US, but maybe some of the R and D is outsourced or utilizes foreign companies. That would make sense as to why they're are always Chinese knock offs. They have some of the best knowledge of golf technology in the world.

Cant wait to learn more about whats going to be released.

Edited by SpyGolfer, 27 June 2009 - 07:00 AM.

[FittingBlog.com]

SpyGolfer, on Jun 28 2009, 12:58 AM, said:

Very interesting post!

I think that PING is definitely made in the US, but maybe some of the R and D is outsourced or utilizes foreign companies. That would make sense as to why they're are always Chinese knock offs. They have some of the best knowledge of golf technology in the world.

Cant wait to learn more about whats going to be released.

Here is my update on the G15/i15 Lineup...

-Looking to be released around the first week in August
-Two Lineups including a G15 lineup (Driver through irons) that is geared more towards the player looking for game improvement clubs.
-The i15 lineup is going to be geared more towards players seeking more classic looking clubs that set up clean to the eye and are less forgiving than the G series. I think it might be a mix between the i10 lineup and S57 lineup that we currently see.
-Golf Digest is the first media outlet to release the first photo of the Ping i15 driver. I am already excited from the looks of it. Very classic looking with a longer hosel which could possibly be bent (upright, flat, open, closed?)
-We'll be doing some serious TrackMan testing throughout the entire lineup as we get our hands on it. Looking to do some testing vs. current G10 & Rapture V2 clubs.

I'm thinking this new Ping lineup will be epic and they normally do not disappoint.

More updates to soon...

[FittingBlog.com]

In addition to the latest Golf Digest Photo of the new Ping i15 (Players Driver) comes the first on course photo of it. Inbee Park's caddy was kind enough to show the camera a glimpse of the Ping i15 Driver, and boy does it look different in person. The biggest difference with this photo and the one above is the all Matte Black Finish Covering the head! I think this wasn't captured as well in comparison to a closeup but I can imagine this looking very cool in your own hands.

This driver seems to be getting cooler every day that we learn more about it. Next thing you know we'll find out it is code named "The Fonz" !!! Either way stay tuned on TSG and FittingBlog to keep updated with the latest news regarding the Ping G15/i15 Lineup.

Edited by gman8324, 07 July 2009 - 08:45 PM.

[Tyler Knott Gregson]

Finally! I've been waiting on updated information on anything and everything Ping is doing for a long time. I've always loved the way Pings feel, and I can't wait to see what else they come up with.

As soon as you hear a word on the WHEN, please let us know...I'm dying to hear new information.

[TheFittingBlog]

Tyler Knott Gregson, on Jul 8 2009, 02:36 PM, said:

Finally! I've been waiting on updated information on anything and everything Ping is doing for a long time. I've always loved the way Pings feel, and I can't wait to see what else they come up with.

As soon as you hear a word on the WHEN, please let us know...I'm dying to hear new information.

August 17th is when they'll be available for the general public to purchase. I'm going to be making a trip out there next week and will have all of the information you'll ever want to know first hand. Stay Tuned...