Ping a little softer feel and less accurate with rouge x being longer and surprisingly more accurate. Just about every golfer either played one or at least has heard of the big bertha driver. I am especially interested in the ping g30 and callaway big bertha v series drivers. Longest drive competition ping g30 vs callaway great big bertha the format is very simple. The customfit message from callaway has never been stronger. How much of g30 s success in the marketplace is because its turbulators. Clean lines and soft curves accompany this sleek 460cc allblack head. Callaway xr vs callaway 815 recently got the xr and xr pro iron heads into our local golf town. Last month our post focused on the improvements and technologies in the g30 wood line. Witb ping k15 driver, nike sq sumo 16 deg thragina, ping g15 4,5 and 6 hybrid, callaway. There are other new drivers with lower spin, there are some that look a little more traditional, there are those that sound a little better, but the over all package of the ping g30 ls tec is almost impossible to beat. Callaway mens big bertha alpha 815 driver, left hand, graphite, regular, 10. Been fitted for both the ping g400stock shafts and the callaway rouge x. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 dbd driver 2nd swing ping golf.
Each driver hits 2 rounds of 3 golf shots and which ever sends the golf ball the longest total distance. Aug 25, 2014 just tested the ping g30 driver against the callaway big bertha to see which hits it further. It was a great driver for cutting spin and hitting really long drives, but it wasnt very forgiving. Is the bb alpha std listed in the data the alpha 815 or the earlier version. Longest drive competition ping g30 vs callaway great. The g30 drivers centre of gravity is the lowest and furthest back of any ping driver, ever. Callaway golf sought to overcome those industry challenges with the big bertha alpha 815 driver, even after. Callaway big bertha v series fairwayholz callaway xr fairwayholzer. For golfers that tend to misshit from heel to toe the most forgiving drivers are the callaway xr, ping g30 all.
Adjusting the callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver 3balls blog. Compared to the current big bertha, the alpha 815 delivers similar. Taylormade r15 vs callaway big bertha alpha 815 dbd. At address, the look is reminiscent of other recent callaway drivers like the razr fit extreme. Ping g400 vs callaway rogue x irons clubs, grips, shafts. These new, multipurpose headcovers are designed to match any callaway golf club and are only available with certified preowned callaway golf clubs. Somewhat limited on time, my focus was on three new offerings. I have previously discussed how i am a fan of ping irons. They believe there are three different segments of golfers to consider when it comes to designing a driver. Didnt make it to callaway and being partial to ping products was pleased with the numbers i was getting out of the g30 lst. Foretra golf sleeve shaft adapter tip replacement for ping g g30 g400 driver. I love the g25 and the g30 from ping i wish the g30 would come down a little bit beause thats the club i want to get rid.
As you would expect, pings flagship gseries drivers has once again. Longest drive comp callaway v series vs ping g30 youtube. The callaway big bertha v series driver is a lightweight driver designed to help golfers get more club head speed and more distance. I am especially interested in the ping g30 and callaway big bertha v. The mav max is interesting, as it has higher lofts than the base mavrik. I have tried the 915 and g30 and preferred the feel of the g30. Buy new and used callaway big bertha alpha 815 dbd driver from the best golf shop. The most noticeable feature of the g30 driver, both visually and. I love the g25 and the g30 from ping i wish the g30 would come down a little bit beause thats the club i want to get rid of my nike covert for.
Anyone have a strong opinion for one over the other. See how the callaway bb alpha 815 driver got on in tgs 2015 drivers test. Golf drivers used golf clubs callaway golf preowned. Theres more to the popularity of the ping g30 driver than just turbulators. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 was released in 2014. The recoils are just better shafts, with tighter dispersion, and worth the upgrade, at least to me. Subscribe to my channel and watch any of my other videos, i appreciate your feedback. Apr 24, 2015 todays comparison is between the ping g30 driver and the ping g25 driver. Theres more to the popularity of the ping g30 driver than. I wish that i had done that in the g30s when i first went to graphite shafts. Longest drive comp callaway big bertha v series vs ping g30 driver subscribe to rick shiels golf pga for more golf gear.
Titleist 915 d3 and callaway gbb 815 alpha had the lowest spin in our testing followed closely by taylormade aeroburner, tour edge exotic 8 beta, callaway xr, titleist 915 d2 and ping g30. Funnily enough i am being fitted for a g30 the sf tec version driver this weekend to replace my very misbehaving r11s. G30 vs g25 irons its been a month since the ping g30 line hit our shelves, and the initial response from our customers has been impressive. Jul 22, 2015 in my bag i have 3 vokey sm4 wedges, 2 adams super s idea hybrids, callaway irons and the dbd driver diamana blue s shaft when i am on a course where i know i can rip it and distance is required or a ping g30 with tour 80 s shaft for the courses where accuracy is more important then distance. Ping g400 is a very popular option at the top of the price range. A veteran fitter told me callaway and ping will now increase head. Only one coupon code is valid per customer per order.
Which one wonping g, callaway epic or taylormade m1. Alpha 815 driver callaway big bertha alpha 816 double black diamond driver. The big bertha alpha 815 model maintains the same low spin, but adds a whole bunch of forgiveness. Callaway has pushed the limits of artificial intelligence to find a driver design that could not have been conceived by any human. Whether or not the 10 extra yards of carry distance from g30 to g400 warrants a investment of some.
Callaway, taylormade, ping, titelist, nike, mizuno. Hi guys, i tried the epic driver and sub zero at the callaway. The ping g400 fairway features what ping call a maraging steel face which is stronger but has 30 percent more flex than the one used in the ping g model. Jan 26, 2016 that would leave me going driver, 3wood, hybrid, 5 crossover, 5 iron. The callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver is a great looking driver with enough visual interest that it stands out from the crowd. His current driver is a callaway diablo driver from 2009 but with the. A very low and deep back in the head cg position is undeniably the best place to position the cg for distance, forgiveness, and accuracy. Some say drive for show putt for dough but you cant get into birdie position without a long and accurate drive from a golf driver you trust. It might look weird, but i think it might help avoid some big gaps. Hot new drivers to boost your distance and direction. Callaways two new big bertha alpha drivers are designed to help both types of players. Apr 29, 2015 check out the callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver. The heavyweight driver battle we have heard what the likes of rory mcilroy, dustin johnson and bubba watson think of their new clubs but we wanted to find out how they performed in the hands of the amateur golfer. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway mens big bertha 815 or ping g30.
Outside of ping land, ive tried the callaway mavrik line. Callaway big bertha alpha driver, fur noch mehr lange. Waaaay less expensive than callaways 500dollar big bertha double black. Titleist 915, ping g30 or callaway x2 hot drivers page 2. I was able to get this driver in play for my last few mn rounds this fall before the snow fell. Buy new and used callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver from the best golf shop. They are certainly easy to hit and they definitely go further than my g30 irons. The ping g30 driver is the 7 th generation of a line that started with the ping g2 driver six years ago. Some golfers need a driver with a low center of gravity, while others need a driver with a higher center of gravity. I was able to get this driver in play for my last few mn. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver 2nd swing golf. A mouthful to say, but has a nice looking smaller head from callaway, very clean lines with a hint that its still a callaway through the. The callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver gives you low spin for your longest drives, and forgiveness, and maximum adjustability, and low cg, and a gravity core that any golfer can use.
Volf golf adapter sleeve for callaway xr big bertha v series alpha 815. I compare the callaway big bertha fusion and the ping g drivers in this oncourse test for golfers wanting to see how much a driver can really help your golf game. Great selection of used and preowned golf clubs at callaway golf preowned. Have spent the last month testing and looking closely at the apex irons on the ust recoil graphite shafts,but wanted to see the xrs before making a decision. All of my epic testings were done with a neutral setting. The most notable thing about the new g410 driver is that its the companys first adjustable driver model. Callaway xr vs ping g30 iron custom fit i went to the golf usa shop where i know a guy that works there is a great fitter, very popular guy. Just tested the ping g30 driver against the callaway big bertha to see which hits it further. I am in the process of picking new irons and have narrowed it down to the ping g5s and callaway big berthas. Adjusting the callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver.
Due to manufacturer restrictions, all new not including closeouts items including logo overruns from adams, adidas, ben hogan, callaway, cleveland, club glove, cobra, footjoy, mizuno, never compromise, nike, odyssey, ping, sun. But will also check it against a few other before i bite the bullet and buy one. Oct 01, 2014 some golfers need a driver with a low center of gravity, while others need a driver with a higher center of gravity. When callaway announced that in 2014 they were going to resurrect that name, they clearly had huge shoes to fill. It is tough to really give a carte blanche recommendation to any particular drivers as every golfer needs to be fit to get the optimum spin for their swing but i will say the ping g30 ls tec, taylormade r15, titleist 915 d3 and callaway gbb 815 alpha had the lowest spin in our testing followed closely by taylormade aeroburner, tour edge exotic. Jan 06, 2015 with the new callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver they build on that innovation, add more adjustability, and throw in the forgiveness that recreational golfers need. Led by callaways rmoto distance technology which puts the weight and adjustability where you need it to be for any and all golfers to maximize their distance.
Adjusting the callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver 3balls golf nov 18, 2015 90127 views 1 comments with all the new golf technology in todays market, it isnt easy to decipher all the components that now go into the assembly of the golf club, especially the maneuverability of weight and loft. Todays comparison is between the ping g30 driver and the ping g25 driver. Golf drivers used ping, taylormade, odyssey, cleveland. Nov 26, 2015 the customfit message from callaway has never been stronger. We have heard what the likes of rory mcilroy, dustin johnson and bubba watson think of their new clubs but we wanted to find out how they performed in the hands of the amateur golfer. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway mens big bertha 815 or ping g30 callaway big bertha alpha 815 was released in 2014. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as cobra golf king ltd or ping golf g400. One quick look at address and youll know that you have a callaway driver in your hands. Im assuming you meant to say ping, but i grew up playing ping irons as a kid. Callaway s two new big bertha alpha drivers are designed to help both types of players. Recently did a driver fitting and the g30 ls tec gave me the best numbers. Ping g30 v callaway big bertha driver whos the longest. Low spin with added forgiveness in a driver is a difficult task to master, as traditionally, you can have one but not both. In my bag i have 3 vokey sm4 wedges, 2 adams super s idea hybrids, callaway irons and the dbd driver diamana blue s shaft when i am on a course where i know i can rip it and distance is required or a ping g30 with tour 80 s shaft for the courses where accuracy is more important then distance.
May 14, 2015 theres more to the popularity of the ping g30 driver than just turbulators. Callaways apex cf16 irons, pings g irons and the ping. It turned callaway into the brand of metal woods for many years. Well i hit all of their demo clubs and the two that stood out the most as my favorites were the xr and the g30 irons. They are both in my price range, an upgrade from what i have, and both feel good when i hit them. Hit 4 new drivers callaway bb alpha 815, titleist 915d2, taylormade r15, and ping g30 on the launch monitor. Volf golf adapter sleeve for callaway xr big bertha v series alpha. Longest drive competition ping g30 vs callaway great big. The big bertha alpha 815 driver has been engineered to jive with callaways newly adopted driver design philosophy. Throw in the forgiveness of ping irons and it seems. Continue to read about the advancements the ping is making in the golf club market. Taylormade m1 v callaway epic v ping g400 v titleist 917 how we did the test. Boy does the j815 driver stand out with its candy apple colorway ill call.