I recently decided to just keep one fairway wood in the bag. The Ping G 425 # 5 Wood. A traditional 5 woods loft is usually 18 to 20 degrees. The Ping is 17.5 and adjustable down or up. I Adjusted mine down to 16 degrees. Its really more like a strong 4 Wood and easier to hit then a 3 Wood. Mine is coupled with a senior shaft and plays extremely well. With a shorter shaft then a 3 Wood I get more solid contact . The additional loft over a 3 wood helps and I end up hitting it further then my friends hit their 3 Woods. I cannot say enough about the Ping G 425 line of woods and hybrids. I love them.
Have been playing golf for over 50 years. Started out with ping iron (eye-2s) Now after all thios time have came back to Ping! 425 max driver, 425 lst 3wood, 410 irons( which I have bought a shaft bender to flatten 1+ degree. I lost my way, but I think so did Ping in the 80s and 90s? Glad to see you again Mr. Soleman!!
Love Matty Boy's "blood curdling scream" reference! I am so sick of UA-cam testers saying they won't play a club simply because of the sound, even if they bomb it down the middle every time. Good for you!
Best equipment review channel in the world of UA-cam by a million miles. The 425 range is now top of my list based on performance I’ve seen on various reviews but also on looks too.
I hit the hybrid and max fairway at a Ping outdoor fitting in Phoenix about a month ago. My miss is a hook and these clubs were set up in one of the flat settings. The hook pretty well disappeared. Nice distance, nice height, and a good feel. I think they will be big sellers. Plus, the shallow faces inspire confidence regarding being able to get the ball in the air.
Great review guys we were lucky enough to get them early here in Australia and I splashed out driver, 3 wood, and 3 hybrid, I hover around 12, these are the most forgiving clubs I have ever hit, straight and long, the fairway off the tee or off the deck it’s just goes the same distance, the driver has given me 20 more off the tee, and the hybrid can be hit so easily off any surface, just get that head on the ball and let technology do the rest. I strongly advise everyone to go and test these beauties you will not be disappointed, they are expensive I know, but when you hit that first drive further than you ever have, price will be long forgotten.
Had the g400 fairway and hybrid and upgraded to the 425 in both..drastically improved consistency and distance. Ping absolutely killed it with these. Excited to develop some patterns with them and then go get fit into the proper shafts
I enjoyed the Ping G 400 Series too. They are great. I do agree though that Ping improved performance with the G 425 series. I carry the G 425 # 5 Wood and several of the G 425 hybrids. I recently ordered a Ping G 425 # 2 hybrid from Ping. The Ping G 425 series is the best I have ever seen. Amazing how good they are. I added midsize grips from Golf Pride to mine. That was the crowning touch.
Got to try the hybrid today. I am blown away at how forgiving this thing is. It is the first club that has made me feel good lmao toe strikes and center strikes produced great results.
I use g410 driver and two fairway woods and I LOVE the turbulators. Personally I have held the new woods side by side with my current ones and I get the feeling I lose confidence without them on top to help me line the ball up as well as where my face is pointing to my target. But this is just for me personally and I’m crazy lol
Just bought the hybrid and 3wood LST, and your review got them on the shortlist. Could not be happier. Feel I have soooo much control with them. Total fairway finder, and can bend both ways fwhich I need on my course.
Had my fit for g425 max driver and hybrid today being a bit of a slicer and seeing the results can't wait to get these in the bag and game them as long as the uk weather Is still good in 5 weeks
I'm mostly interested in these hybrids. The consistency they can offer could be a massive asset for long par 3s and long approach shots, especially over trouble. Lot of great clubs out there but ping is really killing it
Killing it is right. I have never used finer hybrids then these G 425's. The Taylormade Stealth hybrids are good too but at least for me I found the Ping to be a better match for me. I tested them both extensively and would rate them in the top two.
Due to covid the G410 hybrid I ordered in June took august to get. Not fair to bring out a better looking hybrid when mine hasn’t made it through a full season! Thanks for the test they look too good!
@@ermangus you’re definitely right, they went into the quarantine market. It’s all based on how the individual performs anyway. I could be saying this but if I were to test the two the radspeed could blow the g425 out of the water for me or vice versa. Cheers
RIP turbulators. I quite like them on my G400s for setup and even aesthetics. Not sure why so many people are obsessed with their clubs being perfectly smooth and characterless. Also, can't forget that they increase speed.
Just ordered the max today. Switching to ping fairway after over a decade playing Titleist. Hard choice, but I just find miss hits on ping more consistent flight, just like in this test.
Thank you such guys for these tests and chats. So much amazing insight. The 3i, hybrid, fairway is the range in my bag that I think I need the most work on and perhaps to be re-fit after all the work I have done the last few years.
Bought a 425 Max 5 wood today after years of trying (and failing) to get proper performance out of the more common high launch low spin woods. Hope this thing translates to the course
Would love to see you guys build Matt a monster "fairway driver" club. Low-lofted fairway, play with shaft length etc. There has to be some 300yd carry shots out there.
Matty hates when they go long ... I hate when they go straight off the toe bounce off the fender of the buggy and come straight back at me, well it’s not hate really just disappointment in the lack of forward progress. Thanks for upload!👍
Yep the old side ways in-off I know it so well lol It's the tree slammer- right back at ya baby that worries the crap out of me, I don't drop to the ground as quick as I used to😒
I picked up a G400 Hybrid today, really like it so far. I feel like I will slowly transition over to Ping. Although I will find it hard to replace my F9 3 wood, such a good club. Anyways who cares about me haha. Love the videos, Moan the Scots.
I can't believe I might end up owing a ping wood... Never liked them but these look unreal. Wood love to see the 7w tested, seeing quite a few on Tour.
That comment about the long and short shots with hybrids is something that seriously catches my attention. I have that exact issue with my old Adams hybrids
I’m going to buy these clubs, replacing my 12 year old woods and hybrids. I think I’ll hold off on the driver, hoping Ping removes the turbulators from the driver next year.
Agree, I'm a Ping guy but never liked the look of the turbulators. I still have my trusty old Ping Anser but would absolutely buy a new Ping driver if & when they ditch the turbulators. Just bought a G425 Max 3wood and love the look & performance!
I’ve been thinking about changing to a more forgiving 3 wood, the MAX model looks like the best choice so far, but i would like to wait for the SIM models
Having owned G400 for a while and very pleased with it, I was tempted to give a try to G425 SFT. Really disappointed. All balls were dead left 20 yards. Wonder how the heck they can name it Straight...? Fortunately didn't sell the G400 which I'll keep for the next decade... ;-)
As a longtime fan of the Ping brand, I've long waited for them to make a fairway wood that compares favorably to their hybrids and drivers. Based on your testing, it seems they may just have it (or be very close). One quick question, if I may: what is the reason Ping has given for removing the turbulators on the hybrids and fairway woods this year? While I personally wasn't the biggest fan of their look, I could still appreciate that Ping (at least, they seem to) only put technology in their clubs that they have tested and proven to produce specific gains over the outgoing models. That they would choose to remove them from these clubs when the drivers retain them has me a bit curious.
I’m in the RH G410 plus with the CB Alta 55, my miss is left, I was looking to upgrade to G425 With tensei orange 55, what differences might I notice in the different shaft with a 105 -110 club speed.
Just loving the 7 wood in this,but for a67 year old what is the best of the stock shafts to put in it.I have a slow style swing and like to hit the ball high.
I have the G410 driver max and G410 2 hybrid. both in stiff flex but driver has the Ping Tour and hybrid has the Even Flow due to shortage in shafts. My hybrid is AMAZING. It goes as far as my driver and hit it more consistently. I am now starting to rethink if I should change the driver shaft to the same Even Flow stiff flex and see if it can perform as well as my hybrid. Or should I get re-fitted to the LST for wood/driver? I tend to hit down on the ball and when I try to hit up on the ball, I get a ton of spin.
It looks to be an all-round good range this time round from PING 👍 I'm looking forward to Ian's reaction to the new Callaway offerings, I hope that there is a hand bucket when he starts projectile vomiting at the green underparts. The Speed version looks like a fluorescent green Dog turd IMHO 🤦♂️
@@if829 Hi Ian, I just hope that Callaway have sent LH models or we may have an incident:-)) Though looking back at my comment calling the Speed version a "fluorescent green Dog turd" in hindsight may have been a little harsh. My Tourette's syndrome must have been in overdrive lol
Seems like Matt's ball speeds last year with the G410 LST were much higer than with the G425 LST. Any comparison on swing speed to last year so we are comparing apples to apples?
Thanks for a great review and test as always! I have the g410 driver, fw and 4 hybrid today. I am planning to add a 3 hybrid. Would you recommend to “upgrade” to a g425 if it is much improved/added benefits or go with the g410 for consistency with the rest of the woods? I do not have the possibility to test them both head to head. Thanks for the help!
I guess I’m one of the few people who dislike the sound of ping clubs. Hasn’t stopped from playing them before, but I’m not remotely enthralled with the sound normally.
Bought one based on performance data, git rid of it same season due to lack of feel and off putting sound. G10. I want to test these new ones, but the look of 400, 410 was not for me.
Commenting so the UA-cam algorithm will promote your channel, you guys deserve more followers!
Well I ll do the same then👍
Same
“Almost topped it” and the ball was 274 total, Matt stop hurting my feelings lol
You can't go wrong with Ping, no matter your skill level. These guys do a great job.
I recently decided to just keep one fairway wood in the bag. The Ping G 425 # 5 Wood. A traditional 5 woods loft is usually 18 to 20 degrees. The Ping is 17.5 and adjustable down or up. I Adjusted mine down to 16 degrees. Its really more like a strong 4 Wood and easier to hit then a 3 Wood. Mine is coupled with a senior shaft and plays extremely well. With a shorter shaft then a 3 Wood I get more solid contact . The additional loft over a 3 wood helps and I end up hitting it further then my friends hit their 3 Woods. I cannot say enough about the Ping G 425 line of woods and hybrids. I love them.
Have been playing golf for over 50 years. Started out with ping iron (eye-2s) Now after all thios time have came back to Ping! 425 max driver, 425 lst 3wood, 410 irons( which I have bought a shaft bender to flatten 1+ degree. I lost my way, but I think so did Ping in the 80s and 90s? Glad to see you again Mr. Soleman!!
Love Matty Boy's "blood curdling scream" reference! I am so sick of UA-cam testers saying they won't play a club simply because of the sound, even if they bomb it down the middle every time. Good for you!
Right! I agree with you 100%. Last time I checked sound wasn’t part of the scorecard.
@@dkonno18 Just let me hit 1 driver as far as Matty hits a 5-wood and it could make farting sounds when I hit it and I would be just fine with it.
Bradford Cotta Hahaha!
@@bradfordcotta5925 🤣🤣🤣exactly
Best equipment review channel in the world of UA-cam by a million miles.
The 425 range is now top of my list based on performance I’ve seen on various reviews but also on looks too.
Just moved to the G425 in 4 hybrid, 5 wood and 3 wood from the Cobra F9’s and absolutely in love with them so far, amazing clubs!
I’ll buy your old f9’s off you!
Thank you for showing clubhead speed and carry distance along with backspin. This help the comparison a great deal.
G425 7 wood vs. 3 hybrid comparison would be interesting
Yes please! I'm looking at that decision right now.
Especially since Pings website says 3hybrid 19° and 7wood 20.5° with different CG location are equivalent to each other.
Ping is just so solid in every category, no wonder I see so many full PING bags. Nice review, Gents, thumbs up.
I hit the hybrid and max fairway at a Ping outdoor fitting in Phoenix about a month ago. My miss is a hook and these clubs were set up in one of the flat settings. The hook pretty well disappeared. Nice distance, nice height, and a good feel. I think they will be big sellers. Plus, the shallow faces inspire confidence regarding being able to get the ball in the air.
Great review guys we were lucky enough to get them early here in Australia and I splashed out driver, 3 wood, and 3 hybrid, I hover around 12, these are the most forgiving clubs I have ever hit, straight and long, the fairway off the tee or off the deck it’s just goes the same distance, the driver has given me 20 more off the tee, and the hybrid can be hit so easily off any surface, just get that head on the ball and let technology do the rest.
I strongly advise everyone to go and test these beauties you will not be disappointed, they are expensive I know, but when you hit that first drive further than you ever have, price will be long forgotten.
Had the g400 fairway and hybrid and upgraded to the 425 in both..drastically improved consistency and distance. Ping absolutely killed it with these. Excited to develop some patterns with them and then go get fit into the proper shafts
I enjoyed the Ping G 400 Series too. They are great. I do agree though that Ping improved performance with the G 425 series. I carry the G 425 # 5 Wood and several of the G 425 hybrids. I recently ordered a Ping G 425 # 2 hybrid from Ping. The Ping G 425 series is the best I have ever seen. Amazing how good they are. I added midsize grips from Golf Pride to mine. That was the crowning touch.
Got to try the hybrid today. I am blown away at how forgiving this thing is. It is the first club that has made me feel good lmao toe strikes and center strikes produced great results.
Ping seems like they have another winning set of woods this time around. Well done!
Just got fitted and decided to go with this bad boy in a 3W and 3H, just looks so nice behind the ball
I like the turbulators and how it frames the ball though... LOL
I do too
maybe we can get a sticker set to put on, they do frame the ball well
You guys are keeping me sane during lockdown in the uk
love the content, love the channel
Keep it up 🏌️♂️
You guys are THE best reviewers on UA-cam. I always watch your stuff.
I use g410 driver and two fairway woods and I LOVE the turbulators. Personally I have held the new woods side by side with my current ones and I get the feeling I lose confidence without them on top to help me line the ball up as well as where my face is pointing to my target. But this is just for me personally and I’m crazy lol
Just bought the hybrid and 3wood LST, and your review got them on the shortlist. Could not be happier. Feel I have soooo much control with them. Total fairway finder, and can bend both ways fwhich I need on my course.
Had my fit for g425 max driver and hybrid today being a bit of a slicer and seeing the results can't wait to get these in the bag and game them as long as the uk weather Is still good in 5 weeks
After owning a G410 Hybrid and FW for a year, I am sold. Something about those clubs that make them so easy to hit.
I'm mostly interested in these hybrids. The consistency they can offer could be a massive asset for long par 3s and long approach shots, especially over trouble. Lot of great clubs out there but ping is really killing it
Killing it is right. I have never used finer hybrids then these G 425's. The Taylormade Stealth hybrids are good too but at least for me I found the Ping to be a better match for me. I tested them both extensively and would rate them in the top two.
Due to covid the G410 hybrid I ordered in June took august to get. Not fair to bring out a better looking hybrid when mine hasn’t made it through a full season! Thanks for the test they look too good!
My Ping G410 4 hybrid is a weapon. Ping knocks it out of the park with hybrids
I was set staying with my G410 3 wood and 2 hybrid, only upgrading the driver - I’m not sure now...
Now that the turbulators are gone these look fantastic!
Driver and 3 wood lst are on their way! Hope they work out!!! Great vids as always
G425 Hybrid vs the RADSpeed seems like a must.
I’d put my money on the g425 ngl
I agree
@@isaiah9077 you could be right. No one is making bad equipment right now. G425 is adjustable so maybe that’s the difference.
@@ermangus you’re definitely right, they went into the quarantine market. It’s all based on how the individual performs anyway. I could be saying this but if I were to test the two the radspeed could blow the g425 out of the water for me or vice versa. Cheers
Learned a lot... again... can't wait for you guys to re-open. I'm scheduled for a visit to (hopefully) improve my game this year.
RIP turbulators. I quite like them on my G400s for setup and even aesthetics. Not sure why so many people are obsessed with their clubs being perfectly smooth and characterless. Also, can't forget that they increase speed.
I think they are fine both ways. I like both series.
Love the shallow profile on the fairway wood.
Got fit yesterday, took home a 10.5 LST with the rogue xstiff. Got the 3w lst with same shaft on order.
Excellent test for 3 wood and 4 hybrid and the LST for the g425! now I need test the LST vs the max since I spin the ball a lot.
CH3 (a club geek) plays these as his fairways. He's a Titleist player too.
Looking forward to more of right hand Matty with the 425 irons. Some head to heads in that category would be great like Mizuno Hot Metal etc?👍
Could listen to these guys all day
Just ordered the max today. Switching to ping fairway after over a decade playing Titleist. Hard choice, but I just find miss hits on ping more consistent flight, just like in this test.
Addicted to these videos guys, may have to make the trip from Houston to come to the store. Awesome stuff, keep it coming
Thank you such guys for these tests and chats. So much amazing insight. The 3i, hybrid, fairway is the range in my bag that I think I need the most work on and perhaps to be re-fit after all the work I have done the last few years.
Bought a 425 Max 5 wood today after years of trying (and failing) to get proper performance out of the more common high launch low spin woods.
Hope this thing translates to the course
Would love to see you guys build Matt a monster "fairway driver" club. Low-lofted fairway, play with shaft length etc. There has to be some 300yd carry shots out there.
Matty hates when they go long ... I hate when they go straight off the toe bounce off the fender of the buggy and come straight back at me, well it’s not hate really just disappointment in the lack of forward progress. Thanks for upload!👍
Yep the old side ways in-off I know it so well lol
It's the tree slammer- right back at ya baby that worries the crap out of me, I don't drop to the ground as quick as I used to😒
@@banditbaker1675 😂 👍
I picked up a G400 Hybrid today, really like it so far. I feel like I will slowly transition over to Ping. Although I will find it hard to replace my F9 3 wood, such a good club. Anyways who cares about me haha. Love the videos, Moan the Scots.
#spinsistency Appreciate testing with stock shafts. 👏
Great video as always guys. You guys are on my bucket list for a fitting.
I can't believe I might end up owing a ping wood... Never liked them but these look unreal. Wood love to see the 7w tested, seeing quite a few on Tour.
"Average Golfer" youtuber, fell in love with g425 7 wood
That comment about the long and short shots with hybrids is something that seriously catches my attention. I have that exact issue with my old Adams hybrids
I’m going to buy these clubs, replacing my 12 year old woods and hybrids. I think I’ll hold off on the driver, hoping Ping removes the turbulators from the driver next year.
You'll be hitting the hybrid longer than your old driver
Agree, I'm a Ping guy but never liked the look of the turbulators. I still have my trusty old Ping Anser but would absolutely buy a new Ping driver if & when they ditch the turbulators. Just bought a G425 Max 3wood and love the look & performance!
Ping's less is more aesthetic has really started winning me over these last few years. Another great review gents!
Will be interesting how new fairway woods compare with the Sim Ti from last year that is now $100 less and inline with the rest of the fairway woods.
I’ve been thinking about changing to a more forgiving 3 wood, the MAX model looks like the best choice so far, but i would like to wait for the SIM models
Btw, i currently play a 20 y/o V-Steel lol
Looking to change Woods , will be trying them soon when we come off next lock down
Having owned G400 for a while and very pleased with it, I was tempted to give a try to G425 SFT. Really disappointed. All balls were dead left 20 yards. Wonder how the heck they can name it Straight...? Fortunately didn't sell the G400 which I'll keep for the next decade... ;-)
Great review, might be time to upgrade the Ping Eye woods
These sticks look amazing, great test!
As a longtime fan of the Ping brand, I've long waited for them to make a fairway wood that compares favorably to their hybrids and drivers. Based on your testing, it seems they may just have it (or be very close). One quick question, if I may: what is the reason Ping has given for removing the turbulators on the hybrids and fairway woods this year? While I personally wasn't the biggest fan of their look, I could still appreciate that Ping (at least, they seem to) only put technology in their clubs that they have tested and proven to produce specific gains over the outgoing models. That they would choose to remove them from these clubs when the drivers retain them has me a bit curious.
I’m in the RH G410 plus with the CB Alta 55, my miss is left, I was looking to upgrade to G425 With tensei orange 55, what differences might I notice in the different shaft with a 105 -110 club speed.
Just loving the 7 wood in this,but for a67 year old what is the best of the stock shafts to put in it.I have a slow style swing and like to hit the ball high.
I have the G410 driver max and G410 2 hybrid. both in stiff flex but driver has the Ping Tour and hybrid has the Even Flow due to shortage in shafts. My hybrid is AMAZING. It goes as far as my driver and hit it more consistently. I am now starting to rethink if I should change the driver shaft to the same Even Flow stiff flex and see if it can perform as well as my hybrid. Or should I get re-fitted to the LST for wood/driver? I tend to hit down on the ball and when I try to hit up on the ball, I get a ton of spin.
I really miss the contact position on the club, but, as always, a great video.
Matt is so good he forgot what a real topped ball feels like lol
It looks to be an all-round good range this time round from PING 👍
I'm looking forward to Ian's reaction to the new Callaway offerings, I hope that there is a hand bucket when he starts projectile vomiting at the green underparts.
The Speed version looks like a fluorescent green Dog turd IMHO 🤦♂️
Hello Bandit , i recon this will be a matty only test, and ian has sun glasses on still it wont be 10 in a row ;-)
@@if829 Hi Ian, I just hope that Callaway have sent LH models or we may have an incident:-))
Though looking back at my comment calling the Speed version a "fluorescent green Dog turd" in hindsight may have been a little harsh. My Tourette's syndrome must have been in overdrive lol
@@banditbaker1675 if they are right hand we may have a Rick Sheilds ceiling moment, Tourette's can cut in at anytime, your pardoned ;-)
@@if829 your too kind 👍
Seems like Matt's ball speeds last year with the G410 LST were much higer than with the G425 LST. Any comparison on swing speed to last year so we are comparing apples to apples?
Can you guys take a look at the G425 Crossover Long Irons?? Would love to see a comparison to the other newly released utility/driving irons!
Thanks for a great review and test as always! I have the g410 driver, fw and 4 hybrid today. I am planning to add a 3 hybrid. Would you recommend to “upgrade” to a g425 if it is much improved/added benefits or go with the g410 for consistency with the rest of the woods? I do not have the possibility to test them both head to head. Thanks for the help!
Just fitted for g425 irons
Gonna hit some hybrids/ woods next
I guess I’m one of the few people who dislike the sound of ping clubs. Hasn’t stopped from playing them before, but I’m not remotely enthralled with the sound normally.
Bought one based on performance data, git rid of it same season due to lack of feel and off putting sound. G10. I want to test these new ones, but the look of 400, 410 was not for me.
Love the content. Not a fan of one dot mode. I like to see impact.
Still gaming I20 driver and I25 3wood because I hate turbulators but G425 gonna make me reconsider
Once again great content! I’ll be having the G425 series at the top of my testing list this spring!
Is Matt a robot!?!? Or is that the club? Awesome to watch
have you tested the 5 and 7 woods? I am getting older and looking for something like a 5 or 7 wood.
Would like to see the ping g425 7 wood against the g425 hybrid
Was it the stock Alta x flex in the hybrid for Matt? Always wanted to see how the lighter weight would hold up to a fast swing
Sold!! Thanks for another great run down.
290 yard 3 wood. Who needs a driver?
When you hit your driver 340 (from the back tees- courses at 7400+...) you need a driver. He plays a different game than us bud.
Classic ping, no bull or stupid carbon bits just does what it says on the tin. I’ll be testing one for sure.
Can you test g410 vs g425 hybrid?
neither will be bad , get what fits the pocket
@@if829 Well both fits the pocket but only one fits in the bag...
@@Steff_p that is true as well ;-)
hello, and welcome to golf heaven.
Imagine being able to hit a fairway wood at all when Matty miss hits 2 in a row 275 on the green
My credit card is already screaming for mercy....
You guys should do live workability with these to show us your thoughts :)
Have you guys hit the crossover yet? i have a TS2 hybrid but looking to get a utility to swap in and out of the bag with it. Cheers fellas!
You guys need to tell me about fairway woods an what shafts which players should be using
Ian, would love to see you fit the Ping driver that they were going to send you with the lower head weight. Also, how did they achieve that?
Matty hits a 22degree hybrid further than i hit my driver 😭 SUBSCRIBED!!!
What results would you expect with Tensei Orange as opposed to the Aldila Rogue?
Matty with a 3wd, "A bit thin", flies it 260. Can you teach me how to do that with my driver?
Did you compare stock shafts in the Max driver? Looking for stats.
Do you guys have the G425 crossover yet? Would love to see a video review of that!
I still game a g25 . When I find center of face on center of ball it makes a hammer hitting concrete sound like a gun goin off .
Hi guys, could you do a vid on how the lie angle of a driver effects ball flight? Thanks x
Max in the bag!
What do you and Matt think about the quality of the shafts?
More Awesome work.. I agree.. ping woods are awesome
How does this compare to the Mizuno STZ?
Ping have always been good.