G30 drivers
Loft options - 9°, 10.5°
Adjustability - The loft of the head can be increased by 0.6° and 1°, and down in the same increments.
Key technology - ‘Turbulators’ on the crown of the club are designed to improve aerodynamics. This translates to faster clubhead speeds and, ultimately, added distance. The weight saved from a thinner face allows the centre of gravity position to be moved lower and further back in the head to help encourage a higher launch and deliver added forgiveness.
Test Report - Paul O'Hagan
The G30 doesn’t feature the adjustability of other Ping models, but with three clearly different heads and a wide range of shaft options, there’s something in the line for everyone. Making such a dramatic change to the crown could have put people off, but the turbulators flow into the head well and make it easy to aim the club on the intended line. The forgiveness is outstanding, with even particularly bad drives holding their line impressively. While the other two drivers in the range will suit certain needs, the standard G30, coupled with the right set-up, will suit the majority of players.
Loft options - 10°, 12°
Key technology - Compared to the standard G30 head, this features more weight positioned towards the heel, to help those who tend to slice their drives. This is combined with lighter swing weights to promote a right-to-left ball flight. As with the other G30 models in the range, turbulators on the crown are designed to improve aerodynamics for faster clubhead speeds.
Although this model won’t completely eliminate a big slice (there isn’t a driver that will) it does a great job of reducing cut spin without bringing a hook into play. If, like me, you like to hit a fade, but have a bad shot that is a big slice, then this should be high on your test list. The overall performance is outstanding, and while it wasn’t the longest driver on test, it certainly wasn’t far off. It also managed to be one of the most consistent models. Although it isn’t a particularly stunning driver to look at, it doesn’t offend, especially when you consider the outstanding performance.
Key technology - The G30 LS Tec model combines many of the characteristics of the standard Ping G30, but a more forward centre of gravity position results in a lower launch and around 400rpm of spin. As with the standard G30, turbulators on the crown reduce aerodynamic drag to increase clubhead speed and ball velocity for added distance.
This isn’t the best G30 for me, but it was fascinating to see the difference in spin compared to the other versions. The ball flight is much lower and fast swingers are likely to find the best performance of the three here. It’s refreshing to see that the technology and look of the driver at address is exactly the same as the standard model. The further back centre of gravity position on the standard model is the most forgiving, so a little bit of forgiveness is sacrificed, but the benefits that fast swingers will get make it worthwhile. Trying the range of Ping shafts made a big difference.
Ping G30 driver - on-course testing:
Ping G30 LS Tec driver testing:
Comparison - Ping G30 vs G30 LS Tec:
Ping G30 driver range verdict:
