Ping G15 Driver Fitting

[ocotillo_joe]

I was at the Ping Office in Phoenix and had their free fitting. I dont have all the stats about clubspeed, ballspeed, lanch angles etc.

I currently hit a 10.5 driver. When I strike it well it goes 260 plus yards. But I am inconsistent with the driver. My miss is to the right but generally I can hit a mid - low shot like a line drive. At Ping they said I was not generating enough spin with my 10.5 which they said was costing me yards as the spin will add carry. They recommended at 13 deg G15 with a stiff TFC149 or 12.5 deg with reg TFC149 shaft. I demoed the 13 deg on a course I essentially ballooned every tee shot. It was straight but 10-15 yards shorter than my 10.5.

I returned home went to the Ping fitter and he aggreed I needed more loft to get more spin. But after watching me hit he felt a stiff TFC 149 with a 12 deg would be sufficient. Basically saying more spin more height more carry more accuracy.

Any thoughts on this?

[Gordon McTavish]

You must be something right to reach 260 yards, even if it's only occasionally.

Maybe try a higher spin ball with your 10.5* first before spending cash on a higher lofted driver.

[ocotillo_joe]

Can Ping change the loft of a driver like they do with their irons?

[wrx_junki]

No they can't change the loft on a driver. Are you sure they said you needed more spin and not a higher launch angle? You went for a fitting and the information you were provided would be just as useful for the people on the forum in deciphering what would be good for you.

[assassin307]

Originally Posted by wrx_junki

No they can't change the loft on a driver. Are you sure they said you needed more spin and not a higher launch angle? You went for a fitting and the information you were provided would be just as useful for the people on the forum in deciphering what would be good for you.

I agree...I'm curious as well...