Golf Club Review: Ping G10 Fairway Woods
Hot Fairway Woods from Ping!
I decided to review their new line for myself so I could see what all the buzz was about.
The G10 Fairway Woods are an all stainless steel wood which is going back to what made the G lineup popular. The Rapture, a composite/titanium fairway wood did not live up to the hype in my opinion and was very expensive. The first thing you see when you set the G10 down is one, it keeps a fairly classic head shape, a nice black finish with the same half moon alignment graphic on the crown of the head that the G5 Fairways sported. The heads are fairly shallow and a little longer to help launch the ball a little higher and sooner than previous models. So whats the difference? I'll tell you.
The G10 is basically a better version of the G5. It features a slightly higher MOI, promotes faster ball speed and a lot less spin than its big brother. This equates to not only longer and higher shots, but more forgiving ones as well. The shafts are a nice touch as well, Ping did a nice job making them a little heavier than in the past to keep a smoother tempo and more feel though the swing, and unlike in the driver, they were able to keep the lengths of these clubs fairly standard!
When I hit some balls with last month, I will admit, I was impressed. I was able to square it up and the ball just jumped off the face! The ball launches high and really stays airborne for a longer period of time than that of the G5. Working the ball was very easy with these woods and I was able to move it right or left at will.
Overall, I would suggest these fairway woods to anyone. I would also suggest using the Ping WRX club fitting service. Spend some time with your local pro or club maker and find a shaft and loft combination that will work best for you. There are many lofts available and your pro or club maker will get you fit into the right set up for you.
Give one a try over the Winter, you will be very pleased with the Ping G10 Fairway Woods! Check out my other reviews of the G10 lineup!
Published by MikeBabjak
Golf Pro and Club Maker in Ohio. Technology junkie. View profile
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I have been playing for the last 3 months with the G10's (4,5 & 7) with the high-lauch shafts and I can not hit these clubs. Maybe it's because the shaft is heavier and if you have played with lighter shafted fairway woods the G-10's will be a problem. I am a 16 handicapper, have always been a sweeper versus hitting down into the ball. My swing speed is about 85 MPH's and I really needed dependable fairway woods that could get the ball "up". The G10s have been a big disappointment. I wish I had my TaylorMades back. I made a BIG mistake. I strongly suggest you test these clubs with the heavier shafts before you buy into the hype on these. I didn't and I am regretting my expensive purchase. Live and learn.
bought one of these bad boys a couple weeks back and can honestly say that it is better than anything i have ever hit before. I decided on a 17 degree 4 wood and this thing is givin my 10.5 degree r7 a run. the shaft does feel a little heavier, but after playing with clubs with as lightweight shafts as possible, i'm starting to wonder why companies are going for the 50-60 gram range. The standard ping shaft is perfect in providing a nice swing tempo. The sound this thing makes is like whipping glass bottles... it boarderlines on a sexual experience. Buy this club, now
Is this review copy and pasted across the whole g10 range?
A bit of a waste of time!
Nice review!
Good Review!