jbandalo
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On my 425 Max there is a small set screw across from the loft on the bottom. Is this used for hot melt? Thx.
Yup, that's what that's used for.
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On my 425 Max there is a small set screw across from the loft on the bottom. Is this used for hot melt? Thx.
Well, today was driver fitting day and it turned out I was in for a bit of a surprise. After my initial experience with the Ping G425 drivers I honestly didn't even tell my fitter I wanted to give these a try. We started out by hitting a couple different brands and as I was hitting the TSi3 my fitter had gone and grabbed these two models to try.
We started out with the Max and after about 4 swings we both knew it wasn't right. Spin numbers were way too high and I just don't care for the sound. Cross that one off the list.
Next up he handed me the LST model. Now this one to me sounds much, much better. Still, I was skeptical. Surprisingly though that skepticism didn't last long. The fitter put in the Rogue White 70 shaft and we were seeing a very nice flight with a little fade mostly. I would get the occasional draw but never a hard draw. After tinkering with the settings a bit we came up with a heck of a setup for my swing. Suddenly as long as I didn't straight pull the shot it was impossible for me to miss left. That is exactly what I was looking for! I DESPISE hooking the ball and as hard as I tried the most left movement I could get was 8 feet right to left. Bingo.
Not only that but out of the drivers I hit today I was able to get the best clubhead speed, carry and total distance. I went from not even considering this club to it becoming my gamer for 2021. It was quite the surprise.
Here's a little data from the last portion of swings with it.
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Very good data. That's about what I'd like to see in my fitting in a couple weeks.Well, today was driver fitting day and it turned out I was in for a bit of a surprise. After my initial experience with the Ping G425 drivers I honestly didn't even tell my fitter I wanted to give these a try. We started out by hitting a couple different brands and as I was hitting the TSi3 my fitter had gone and grabbed these two models to try.
We started out with the Max and after about 4 swings we both knew it wasn't right. Spin numbers were way too high and I just don't care for the sound. Cross that one off the list.
Next up he handed me the LST model. Now this one to me sounds much, much better. Still, I was skeptical. Surprisingly though that skepticism didn't last long. The fitter put in the Rogue White 70 shaft and we were seeing a very nice flight with a little fade mostly. I would get the occasional draw but never a hard draw. After tinkering with the settings a bit we came up with a heck of a setup for my swing. Suddenly as long as I didn't straight pull the shot it was impossible for me to miss left. That is exactly what I was looking for! I DESPISE hooking the ball and as hard as I tried the most left movement I could get was 8 feet right to left. Bingo.
Not only that but out of the drivers I hit today I was able to get the best clubhead speed, carry and total distance. I went from not even considering this club to it becoming my gamer for 2021. It was quite the surprise.
Here's a little data from the last portion of swings with it.
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It was really a fun experience and my fitter was so knowledgeable and helpful. He really opened my eyes a bit to how beneficial that weight track is on drivers. I probably should have been tinkering with it a bit more over the past when my swing was off.Very good data. That's about what I'd like to see in my fitting in a couple weeks.
Where did you get fit? Minneapolis area?It was really a fun experience and my fitter was so knowledgeable and helpful. He really opened my eyes a bit to how beneficial that weight track is on drivers. I probably should have been tinkering with it a bit more over the past when my swing was off.
that's interesting.. i thought the SFT model promoted draws, unless perhaps he had it set for fade, or was still slicing the ball somewhat...I played with a guy today who was playing his first round with a brand new G425 SFT.
I have never taken much notice of driver sounds before but this club sounded seriously odd. It is unlike anything I have ever heard before, and if I was doing a blind test I wouldn't even guess it was a golf club.
I'm not what it sounds like when hitting the middle as the guy was really testing out the forgiveness, but it was as if this club wanted to announce to the group that he was consistently missing the middle.
I can't argue with the results though. He wasn't the longest, or the straightest, but all his drives were all playable fades.
that's interesting.. i thought the SFT model promoted draws, unless perhaps he had it set for fade, or was still slicing the ball somewhat...
I miss left and absolutely hate seeing a closed face. When I was checking out the 425 Max a few weeks back I thought it looked really neutral. Maybe some appear more closed than others because of manufacturing tolerances?
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Yep. I worked with Aaron Roth at 2nd Swing on Minnetonka. Aaron was seriously awesome to work with, I'd highly recommend him.Where did you get fit? Minneapolis area?
Did you try the Epic Max LS? Curious how it compared...I know there's been talk about the headweight of these models and there is definitely some heft to them. I think that's one thing that I appreciate about this driver and is something I loved about the G400. It almost feels like I'm using a sledgehammer and letting the head do the work. That seems to be a good feature for my swing.
I sure did. Here is the feedback I had on that one.Did you try the Epic Max LS? Curious how it compared...
Whoa...you were not kidding with the ping! Good stuff.I sure did. Here is the feedback I had on that one.
https://www.thehackersparadise.com/...rivers-and-fairway-woods.8927096/post-9795903
I had a similar issue with the Max + tensei orange, but never tried the lst + rogue white. Did you leave the driver in standard or use - or — ?Well, today was driver fitting day and it turned out I was in for a bit of a surprise. After my initial experience with the Ping G425 drivers I honestly didn't even tell my fitter I wanted to give these a try. We started out by hitting a couple different brands and as I was hitting the TSi3 my fitter had gone and grabbed these two models to try.
We started out with the Max and after about 4 swings we both knew it wasn't right. Spin numbers were way too high and I just don't care for the sound. Cross that one off the list.
Next up he handed me the LST model. Now this one to me sounds much, much better. Still, I was skeptical. Surprisingly though that skepticism didn't last long. The fitter put in the Rogue White 70 shaft and we were seeing a very nice flight with a little fade mostly. I would get the occasional draw but never a hard draw. After tinkering with the settings a bit we came up with a heck of a setup for my swing. Suddenly as long as I didn't straight pull the shot it was impossible for me to miss left. That is exactly what I was looking for! I DESPISE hooking the ball and as hard as I tried the most left movement I could get was 8 feet right to left. Bingo.
Not only that but out of the drivers I hit today I was able to get the best clubhead speed, carry and total distance. I went from not even considering this club to it becoming my gamer for 2021. It was quite the surprise.
Here's a little data from the last portion of swings with it.
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I had a similar issue with the Max + tensei orange, but never tried the lst + rogue white. Did you leave the driver in standard or use - or — ?
Yes.On my 425 Max there is a small set screw across from the loft on the bottom. Is this used for hot melt? Thx.
Well, today was driver fitting day and it turned out I was in for a bit of a surprise. After my initial experience with the Ping G425 drivers I honestly didn't even tell my fitter I wanted to give these a try. We started out by hitting a couple different brands and as I was hitting the TSi3 my fitter had gone and grabbed these two models to try.
We started out with the Max and after about 4 swings we both knew it wasn't right. Spin numbers were way too high and I just don't care for the sound. Cross that one off the list.
Next up he handed me the LST model. Now this one to me sounds much, much better. Still, I was skeptical. Surprisingly though that skepticism didn't last long. The fitter put in the Rogue White 70 shaft and we were seeing a very nice flight with a little fade mostly. I would get the occasional draw but never a hard draw. After tinkering with the settings a bit we came up with a heck of a setup for my swing. Suddenly as long as I didn't straight pull the shot it was impossible for me to miss left. That is exactly what I was looking for! I DESPISE hooking the ball and as hard as I tried the most left movement I could get was 8 feet right to left. Bingo.
Not only that but out of the drivers I hit today I was able to get the best clubhead speed, carry and total distance. I went from not even considering this club to it becoming my gamer for 2021. It was quite the surprise.
Here's a little data from the last portion of swings with it.
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I'd recommend it and am really interested to see if you get similar results. A day later I'm still surprised this is what I ended up in.ummm wow that is impressive. you and i are very similar, so i’m thinking i need to give this a shot!
Any time I’ve ever ordered from them a driver (3-4 times) I pay for a hand picked head, it’s worth it. I always asked for 11.25 when I needed more loft.A other thought for guys considering these - In addition to hot melt, Ping offers a digital lofting service to help ensure you get the accurate loft you want. I think I recall they only charge maybe $35 for the service. For some, the peace of mind can be worth it....
When you got the heads with more loft than stamped loft, did they seem to sit more closed ? I’ve always worried about that.Any time I’ve ever ordered from them a driver (3-4 times) I pay for a hand picked head, it’s worth it. I always asked for 11.25 when I needed more loft.
Not to my eye. But I do believe a lot of times that is a paralysis by over analysis thing for many as the shape of the head dictates the look more than anything to the eye as far as neutral/closed, particularly the shaping of the toe.When you got the heads with more loft than stamped loft, did they seem to sit more closed ? I’ve always worried about that.