I bought this driver recently after a price drop, my first brand new club purchase. Feedback from players & reviewers on the G410's forgiveness on off center strikes as well as ball speed & distance numbers helped sell me on it. I hit the Callaway Maverick Max & the G410 at the golf big box store, walked away with the PIng. Playing it for 2 months now, performs as advertised and I love it.
Great review Rick, with some great photography. The G410 is a class driver from a class company! Just to clarify the reason why PING have not released an LST or MAX version yet is down to their policy that they cannot release a new product unless the engineers can demonstrate that is better than the previous model. At present they cannot improve upon the current LST or MAX models. Now that's Class
Another Grade A review, Rick! It’s amazing to me how manufacturers keep making drivers that are more aerodynamic, higher launching AND lower spinning! Looks like another winner for PING. But I do agree with you....no need for other G410 driver heads. They could have achieved everything with the head you tested. Great work! You’re the BEST! 👍
Just bought it this year. Draw weight helps adjust my natural fade and keep my drives straighter than my old Callaway. Very happy with it. Found it on sale for $430CAD, so I’m loving the value as well.
Rick, please continue with your videos. Thanks for not being brand bias. Just sticking to performance and numbers. Which makes me more informed as a consumer where to spend my money. Yes I do test. You are definitely a PGA teaching professional. From driver to putter your videos have helped my game tremendously. Thanks again. Dean🇺🇸
Picked up my G410 this morning after years of playing with a Ping 'Anser'... I've trawled through hours of reviews for the last 18 months because It's the first time I've ever bought a new driver and narrowed it down to the G400 max and the G410. Will have to say that after legging it to the range during work hrs to get 50 balls in to try it out I'm still a bit speechless as to how much it improved my driving. Out of 50 balls I must have hit 35 bang centre of the fairway and after checking the face of the club was literally striking the ball from all over the clubface. I set it to the draw bias as I have a tendancy to go way right but I almost couldn't hit it off line even with bad shots, it's freekin outstanding! I wouldn't say I noticed a big gain in distance as I can drive up to 310yds with my Anser but in 50 balls I would find the fairway probably 15/20 times. If your thinking of buying it ... TRY IT!!! I'm chuffed to have not spent out and picked one I didn't get on with so well. Looks awesome, Sounds like gunfire, goes the distance and finds the fairway and hopefully a truly massive leap for my game.... AWESOME!!!
I finally got a chance to hit a whole bunch of new drivers just last week on a simulator. I hit the Callaway, Titleist, Taylormade, and they were all great. But then I hit G410 and I now know what driver I want to buy if I can afford it next season. It felt better, sounded better, looked better, and was just so consistent for me. I fell in love instantly. Carrying further than anything else I tried, most consistent flight, just amazing for me...
It's cool to see that the weight adjustment actually does something and isn't just a gimmick. I've never actually tried adjusting the weight on any club yet, but this review makes me think I should try it.
Rick, could you please make a video, where you test some Adjustable Drivers blind, with someone else, Pete, changing the weights and then comparing the difference in ball flight?
One thing I don't like is the weight is only adjustable by 3 positions, center, full fade setting and full draw setting. Would like to have seen it be able to set anywhere on the track.
Would also be interesting for him to put his absolute best averages and which driver they came from, and showing how each driver stacks up to his best averages.
One of the most important numbers for any of these tests has to be smash factor? If that number is not consistent then surely it’s not giving a true showing of what the driver can do. For me what would be more interesting rather than distance(because we know all these new drivers are very similar in performance) would be to see the numbers on 5 good shots, and 5 bad shots. What is the SF on a toe and heal strike, is there still good performance or a drop off
Just got fitted for the PING G410 + and fell in love immediately. Tried M5/M6, Epic Flash/SZ, Cobra F9 and it wasn't even close accuracy wise. The fitter put it in the fade setting and I felt like DJ hitting power 5 yard fades. Definitely ask to try this one out if you're in the market for a new driver. In case anyone is curious the M6 would've been 2nd place but it wasn't close.
Great review Rick, my mate just forked out on the 410 SFT as he has a wicked slice every third shot. He will be trying to outdo my F9 now, have a good year. Cheers
I tested the Ping G410 SFT today in a stock stiff shaft and compared the numbers to my regular stock shaft TaylorMade M4 (both drivers at 10.5 degree loft). The numbers for me were very similar on both drivers. I ended up sticking to my current M4 driver. For those who are slicing the ball and having difficulty keeping their golf ball in play, the Ping G410 SFT is a good driver to help you out. However, another Rick Shiels video that was recently uploaded showed that spending money on golf lessons help more with your golf shots, and I would have to agree with him. So if you want to have a better shot and keep your ball in play, I would highly recommend getting some lessons.
Ping have already addressed the G400 Max; they will not be replacing it this year. They said they are unable to improve that driver in any significant way at this point. I totally agree with you on the SFT not really needing to be another model.
Been playing with mine now for a year. Awesome driver! So impressed I got a G410 3 wood & couple of hybrids, they’re just as good. Compliment my AP2 irons 👍🏽 Thanks for the review Rick
Wicked vid, gotta say, I’m getting LOADS of adverts on your channel now. I’ve tried this driver and for me it performed better than the cobra which was a shock.
Just bought this today in the low spin model. With a quick head speed, definitely did much better than the sim max, the new cobra, maverick, and the ts1. Can't wait to try this on the range
some quick things that got brought up. 1. dragonfly is not about arrow dynamics, it is about taking weight away from the crown, it is basically the same thing has a carbon crown. 2.the reason they didn't come out with an LST is it was really hard to make a driver better then the LST, and they didn't feel the need to come out with a new driver was wasn't any better then the old one. 3. the reason the weighting system is like that is because every other movable weigh system lowers MOI due to the track being inefficient, ping didn't want to have movable weights until they could have movable weights while increasing moi . 4. the SFT model has is a more extreme draw bias, and is also slightly closed.
Great club review as always. Not sure the changes justify the increased price tag (£100 more than G400 Max currently goes for at £350). Going to be looking for a new driver this year, but personally I think I'm more excited about any potential price reduction to the G400 Max as a result of a new model been released :)
I agree about the weights, the Cobra F9 does it all and is still my favorite driver and haven't seen anything that would make me change, especially when the prices are so high.
After thinking it all over with much reflection I decided to go with the Ping G 410 S.F.T. driver with the regular shaft. I do extremely well with my Ping G 410 S.F.T. Woods that I decided to stay with it for the driver. Its working quite well. Spider Dubiel
I agree with you the sound is terrible very tinny. When I crack a good driver I love the sound. I wouldn’t enjoy driving with that tin noise on a good shot
Keep waiting for the LST review, but I feel like this channel has lost a little bit of the review side sadly there were a lot of clubs I was excited to see you review from mizuno wood line to Honma. Still one of my favorite channels to watch! Just miss seeing some of the classic Rick Shiels reviews
Thank you Rick for an awesome video. I have watched your videos on the new TaylorMade Sim drivers and the new Callaway Maverick drivers. I love your honesty on them. Ping now has $100 off on the g410 driver which I am planning to purchase tomorrow and this video really helps. It looks as though the numbers on this driver are better than the new drivers coming out, so I will be taking the $100 savings and buying other equipment such as golf gloves and balls etc. in addition to this driver. Thanks again!!
Have tried, bought, returned many drivers for one reason or another, and in the end Ping is the one that stays in the bag. Will surely get fitted for the G410, just to verify the driver is worthy of the extra $50.
Great review Rick. I will have to try the 410. I already tried the Epic Flash, M5 and M6 compared to my M2, none of them wow’ed me. The numbers did not show any significant increase. I will look for the 410 to hit next. Cheers
No one ever mentions that the trampoline effect on these drivers needs a clubhead speed way over 100MPH to get the benefit.Rick gets that but most of us don't - therefore the pros are benefiting and we are not.They maybe more forgiving and that is a blessing but longer I think now.All drivers are probably two inches longer for a start than say 20 years ago and that has a bigger effect than all the twaddle they spout on about.My Titleist 905 goes as far as any new driver I have hit - I challenge Rick to prove me wrong !
I work at a golf course. Last night I grabbed a 410 from the pro shop and played 9 holes with it. It was a 10.5 degree and regular shaft and the weight was in the fade position. No practice... straight to the first tee. On my first couple of warm up swings I got the sensation that is swings a bit faster than my normal driver with the same effort (may there's something to aerodynamics). With my regular driver (Cleveland), I've really been struggling lately spraying the ball all over. The first shot with the 410 was right center of the fairway and about my normal distance. I hit it 6 times in 9 holes and every one was nearly dead straight, high and of normal or greater distance for me. I've been playing for over 30 years and I've never held a driver that was so easy to hit. I definitely want to hit it some more to see if it was just a fluke or if this thing really fits me well.
I been using the G400 Max, today I tested out the G410 Plus. It was super straight, never hit anything this straight lol. Thought I want to change from Ping to TaylorMade, Titleist, or Mizuno, but I guess Ping fits me better.
I owned a G400 Max Driver. There was no doubt that it was a fantastic Driver. However, when playing a Drive into the wind, it seemed to stall in the air and quite a lot of distance was being lost. I’ve now got a G410 Plus and This doesn’t happen so much as it penetrates through a head wind very well and less distance is lost. They’ve tweaked small things on this Driver, which has made it a much better and more Driver.
Rick, great video, very informative and great points both Pro and Con. I would like to offer some constructive criticism if I may. Your videos are some of my favorite on RUclips by miles. Good content and frequency of posts, granted, I am a golf nut. However, please don’t get to “Click Baity”. What I mean by that is don’t cheapen your content to encourage clicks. I know you make money off of this, so the temptation to drive ‘views’ is huge and important. Just remember, this kind of content is what made you popular and one of the best reviewers in the golf game, period. I point at just your last Video, the Taylor Made M5 ‘Monster Mode’, that is pure click bait to drive more views to your channel. I just think that the core fans of your channel may not be into that too much and it could drive them away (Pun fully intended). I could be completely wrong, but let’s let the views and likes tell the story, you are on track to have more likes on this video than the M5 one with less views. But I also think that this one will get more views overall just like the review right before the M5 vid. I love the gear reviews, the course vlogs need to come back, and more competitions between you and other players would be great too. Please know this is only meant to be helpful and not mean spirited in anyway. All the best.
Just bought one, demo model from pro shop and had it set up by the pro. I still fade/slice the ball despite the weight being in the 'draw position but overall its a nice driver, forgiving and adds 15-20 yards to my old fashioned Big Bertha.
Glad i didn't get the G400 and waited - This looks fantastic - best driver ive seen this year so far and the numbers speak for themselves. Now with the ability to change to a FADE setting and the SFT model i think its the complete package. I'm sure the dollars are high but i don't change drivers every few years so being that it will stay in the bag for years i think i will get one. How much better can they really get - I think that's the level now - really do you really think you will get another 10 yards with any model over the next 5 years. Total Package Ping very nice.
Interesting listening whilst you were testing on the course to the different sounds on impacts, depending where the camera 🎥 was positioned it sounded like 4 different clubs
Seen all your driver reviews this month and I think it is between Callaway Epic Flash and Cobra F9 for me. Will get fitted next month and decide which one goes in my bag. Great videos Rick 👍
Nice one Rick! I'm going to say I'm a bit lost on its looks, feels like it's gone backwards in design and colour etc. Interesting seeing a weight system through! I'll be happy to give it a test once my club has all the newest kit and I go for a new fitting 👌🏻
Thanks Rick for the great review seems more expensive in the states compared to $400 last year...thanks for the g400 max comparison with the numbers from last year!
Great video as always...I happen to notice that this years crop of drivers have been giving you lower spin than normal and more total distance than before...just an observation...also I don’t see anyone beating out the new cobra driver as far as performance and price is concern
Just bought this driver at a price point of $399.00 Well worth the money and thanks for the review! Why do you like the SpeedZone Extreme over this? Hit this way better the the Cobra so I bought this and saved some money!
That's why I always love ping I started playing Ping G2 then I had Ping Rapture V1 irons, driver and putter on my next upgrade I'm looking at 200 and G400 driver (budget restriction)
I'm glad ping did a split version so that when LST and max replacements come out they are better than previous versions unlike some others who claim to have two year cycles but are really just putting out a new one every year
Was hoping to see you touch on the flat lie adjustment. I checked out there hybrid yesterday and played with the flat setting, and it was amazing. Sits sooo much better on the ground and very pleasing to the eye. Was hoping to see if the flat adjustment in the driver was as noticeable as the hybrid was. This to me is HUGE compared to any other tech out there.
I remember my first full set of Macgregor, Jack Nicklaus Golden Bear clubs, bag and all were just about $80, and the set came with a 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 wood.
Love the review, but I am going to stick with my G400 Max version. I just can't justify buying a new club at that price for 8-10 more yards. With all that being said, I am glad to see Ping is releasing a club that does exactly what they say it does.
I went to the Ping G410 launch... the reason why they have not released a SFT and LST yet is that they haven't created one the outperforms the G400 substantially enough to release it. That's why only the stock model has been as that is the only model made that outperforms the current version.
Very excited about this new driver Rick. Currently using the G30 which I love and thick this looks better from above without the dragon fly technology of the last model. Very similar to the G30. Shame the adjustment wasn't on a track.
I’m curious too. He did seem more enthusiastic about it but maybe just because the F9 is more of an improvement on its predecessor? Crown shapes have some similarities. Head to head test Rick?
Rick, you are normally spot on with data points but the G400 Max retails in the USA for $ 399.00 so if the G410 is $ 549.00 how is that $ 50 dollars more ??? Ping jumped $ 150 bucks from the Max ??
Street price will probably be $499, but ping jumped $100 while most only jumped $50. I'm still waiting for a carbon crown so it doesn't sound like I hit an open aluminum can every time I swing.
Rick, This club must be fitted correctly for you. Your 1.45 smash factor for your driver is great. You hit it longer at 112 mph, with a great center strike. You are working on your delivery tempo excellent results!
I just picked one of these up today. Had the SIM Max for a couple months and just haven’t had much luck with it. So I traded it in for the 410. The first thing that got me was the slight draw in the hitting bay I was getting. Hopefully get out next week for some course time with this gem. Thanks for the video!
Looks a great refined driver from Ping. I think a head to head with the Cobra F9 is called for though but I will be comparing them when I get fitted later in the year Great Vid as always Rick.
I could see a low spin version but really don't understand why they need straight flight version when you can adjust it to a draw setting. Wished it had a track to fine tune it better.
So one con I just looked at is that the adjustable weight only has 3 selections. It would have been nice where you can put it in any spot because a very small adjustment can mean a lot
I can see the adjustability of the driver has at least one issue, being that there are only 3 positions to use. Other drivers allow weight placement anywhere along the track, and then locking it down. If you are looking to correct a small fade, moving the weight to the 'Draw' position can now generate a problem with over cooking the draw. and turning it into a hook. I have a 2017 M1, and found moving the weight slightly over to the 'fade' side of the track has actually created much more solid and centred strikes. Problem is I am a slicer/fader, and the weight should actually be on the draw side to 'cure' my issue.Maybe more players should try this counterintuitive adjustment and see if their drives improve?
Just been fitted for one, the adjustable lie is great for me being bent over due to a muscle problem, gained on smash factor, ball speed and 20 yards on length [do not hit far so great percentage] Have ordered one and a 5 wood with a 3 wood shaft to gain on length, again with the adjustable lie angle, hopefullt to reach a few more holes in regulation.
I think the LST is still needed kinda like the Sub Zero line. But the SFT is probably not needed this year. That said I want to test this and could see it in my bag this year.
Looking forward to seeing the Low spinning version of the G410, the results will be BIG!! Thanks to your videos as i have ordered the new Epic Flash from your reviews. Top videos 👌 Cheers Rick
I bought this driver recently after a price drop, my first brand new club purchase. Feedback from players & reviewers on the G410's forgiveness on off center strikes as well as ball speed & distance numbers helped sell me on it. I hit the Callaway Maverick Max & the G410 at the golf big box store, walked away with the PIng. Playing it for 2 months now, performs as advertised and I love it.
Fantastic review Rick! I needed this video… even 3 years later, because I just now bought the G410 on sale at $349. Thank you my friend!!!
Can you please explain what the turbulators do... preferably in song. 😏
More specifically, could he rap about it? Only the greats can pull that off... 🤣🤙
That would be a crazy thing to do.
The matt black finish on top, i got that tfc shaft that dont stop....brother.
interpretive dance for the win. We all would win Rick, all of us. Make YT great again, think of the children.
Now I would have figured you would have had a nice rap song already made up to explain those turbulators...lol
Great review Rick, with some great photography. The G410 is a class driver from a class company! Just to clarify the reason why PING have not released an LST or MAX version yet is down to their policy that they cannot release a new product unless the engineers can demonstrate that is better than the previous model. At present they cannot improve upon the current LST or MAX models. Now that's Class
I’m from the future and they will release in g425 next driver
Not like Taylormade
@@nisch2379 True
Another Grade A review, Rick! It’s amazing to me how manufacturers keep making drivers that are more aerodynamic, higher launching AND lower spinning! Looks like another winner for PING. But I do agree with you....no need for other G410 driver heads. They could have achieved everything with the head you tested. Great work! You’re the BEST! 👍
Just bought it this year. Draw weight helps adjust my natural fade and keep my drives straighter than my old Callaway. Very happy with it. Found it on sale for $430CAD, so I’m loving the value as well.
Maybe introduce a 1-10 rating scale for the clubs you’re testing? Just a suggestion, nice review
Do a blind test for drivers and see which one you like the best with Pete
Don't you think it'll be hard to hit the ball with a blind fold on ?
Rick, please continue with your videos. Thanks for not being brand bias. Just sticking to performance and numbers. Which makes me more informed as a consumer where to spend my money. Yes I do test. You are definitely a PGA teaching professional. From driver to putter your videos have helped my game tremendously. Thanks again. Dean🇺🇸
Picked up my G410 this morning after years of playing with a Ping 'Anser'... I've trawled through hours of reviews for the last 18 months because It's the first time I've ever bought a new driver and narrowed it down to the G400 max and the G410. Will have to say that after legging it to the range during work hrs to get 50 balls in to try it out I'm still a bit speechless as to how much it improved my driving.
Out of 50 balls I must have hit 35 bang centre of the fairway and after checking the face of the club was literally striking the ball from all over the clubface.
I set it to the draw bias as I have a tendancy to go way right but I almost couldn't hit it off line even with bad shots, it's freekin outstanding!
I wouldn't say I noticed a big gain in distance as I can drive up to 310yds with my Anser but in 50 balls I would find the fairway probably 15/20 times.
If your thinking of buying it ... TRY IT!!!
I'm chuffed to have not spent out and picked one I didn't get on with so well.
Looks awesome, Sounds like gunfire, goes the distance and finds the fairway and hopefully a truly massive leap for my game.... AWESOME!!!
Well done Rick on an unbiased and fair review of this new Ping driver. I like the way you are not afraid to be critical where it is needed.
How does it compare to the new Cobra F9 that you liked so much?
Ross MacGregor Has Rick ever hated a driver?
@@JapaneseReds Yeah the Mizuno before they decided to go black ;)
The sound is music to my ears...I miss the old titanium drivers sound
Great Video Rick! You literally have any golfers dream job
Thanks mate !
Besides a PGA tour player of course
Rick, you are absolutely the "king" of club reviews! Thanks for the very thorough examination of this club.
I realize it's pretty off topic but does anybody know of a good place to watch newly released tv shows online ?
@Elijah Terrence Flixportal =)
Your reviews are the most thorough on the internet. Keep it up Shielsy!
I finally got a chance to hit a whole bunch of new drivers just last week on a simulator. I hit the Callaway, Titleist, Taylormade, and they were all great. But then I hit G410 and I now know what driver I want to buy if I can afford it next season. It felt better, sounded better, looked better, and was just so consistent for me. I fell in love instantly. Carrying further than anything else I tried, most consistent flight, just amazing for me...
It's cool to see that the weight adjustment actually does something and isn't just a gimmick. I've never actually tried adjusting the weight on any club yet, but this review makes me think I should try it.
Rick, could you please make a video, where you test some Adjustable Drivers blind, with someone else, Pete, changing the weights and then comparing the difference in ball flight?
TXG did that, and they focus more on the science of golf clubs
love that idea! make it happen!
One thing I don't like is the weight is only adjustable by 3 positions, center, full fade setting and full draw setting. Would like to have seen it be able to set anywhere on the track.
All the latest driver tests seem to be giving slightly more carry and total. Time to update the performance numbers?
Good point
Would also be interesting for him to put his absolute best averages and which driver they came from, and showing how each driver stacks up to his best averages.
One of the most important numbers for any of these tests has to be smash factor? If that number is not consistent then surely it’s not giving a true showing of what the driver can do. For me what would be more interesting rather than distance(because we know all these new drivers are very similar in performance) would be to see the numbers on 5 good shots, and 5 bad shots. What is the SF on a toe and heal strike, is there still good performance or a drop off
Just got fitted for the PING G410 + and fell in love immediately. Tried M5/M6, Epic Flash/SZ, Cobra F9 and it wasn't even close accuracy wise. The fitter put it in the fade setting and I felt like DJ hitting power 5 yard fades. Definitely ask to try this one out if you're in the market for a new driver. In case anyone is curious the M6 would've been 2nd place but it wasn't close.
Most detailed easy to follow review of the 410 Plus seen so far Struggling with the TS2 at moment so will look in detail at the 410 plus Thanks
Great review Rick, my mate just forked out on the 410 SFT as he has a wicked slice every third shot. He will be trying to outdo my F9 now, have a good year. Cheers
I'm a novice golfer and I just got fitted into the G410 SFT. Can't wait to play it.
Watched this review, went to my nearest golf town, bought one. Keep up the great videos Rick!
I tested the Ping G410 SFT today in a stock stiff shaft and compared the numbers to my regular stock shaft TaylorMade M4 (both drivers at 10.5 degree loft). The numbers for me were very similar on both drivers. I ended up sticking to my current M4 driver. For those who are slicing the ball and having difficulty keeping their golf ball in play, the Ping G410 SFT is a good driver to help you out. However, another Rick Shiels video that was recently uploaded showed that spending money on golf lessons help more with your golf shots, and I would have to agree with him. So if you want to have a better shot and keep your ball in play, I would highly recommend getting some lessons.
Ping have already addressed the G400 Max; they will not be replacing it this year. They said they are unable to improve that driver in any significant way at this point. I totally agree with you on the SFT not really needing to be another model.
looking forward to the Mizuno driver ;)
When?
So pumped for this driver. Will be getting it. Always loved ping drivers and now with the weight tech. I love it
Looks great. Now I am confused . Which one should I get!!
Been playing with mine now for a year. Awesome driver! So impressed I got a G410 3 wood & couple of hybrids, they’re just as good. Compliment my AP2 irons 👍🏽
Thanks for the review Rick
I bought the 400 max on your recommendation and it transformed my game. Will defo give it a try Rick.
Wicked vid, gotta say, I’m getting LOADS of adverts on your channel now. I’ve tried this driver and for me it performed better than the cobra which was a shock.
Personally I think the G400 is probably the best driver I have ever hit. Really looking Foward too hitting this one. Another great review Rick!!
After you are done reviewing this year's drivers you should make a sort of book or magazine compiling your findings.
Just bought this today in the low spin model. With a quick head speed, definitely did much better than the sim max, the new cobra, maverick, and the ts1. Can't wait to try this on the range
some quick things that got brought up.
1. dragonfly is not about arrow dynamics, it is about taking weight away from the crown, it is basically the same thing has a carbon crown.
2.the reason they didn't come out with an LST is it was really hard to make a driver better then the LST, and they didn't feel the need to come out with a new driver was wasn't any better then the old one.
3. the reason the weighting system is like that is because every other movable weigh system lowers MOI due to the track being inefficient, ping didn't want to have movable weights until they could have movable weights while increasing moi .
4. the SFT model has is a more extreme draw bias, and is also slightly closed.
Great club review as always. Not sure the changes justify the increased price tag (£100 more than G400 Max currently goes for at £350). Going to be looking for a new driver this year, but personally I think I'm more excited about any potential price reduction to the G400 Max as a result of a new model been released :)
I agree about the weights, the Cobra F9 does it all and is still my favorite driver and haven't seen anything that would make me change, especially when the prices are so high.
Always first class club reviews Mr. Shiels. I have used your reviews to buy or not to buy clubs and send your vids to my golf buds.
Like the look of it! Torn between the G410 and the F9! As soon as my pro gets them in, time for a fitting!
After thinking it all over with much reflection I decided to go with the Ping G 410 S.F.T. driver with the regular shaft. I do extremely well with my Ping G 410 S.F.T. Woods that I decided to stay with it for the driver. Its working quite well. Spider Dubiel
Just tested a bunch of drivers, this one was the best for feel, accuracy and distance.. Yep I got one
I agree with you the sound is terrible very tinny. When I crack a good driver I love the sound. I wouldn’t enjoy driving with that tin noise on a good shot
Keep waiting for the LST review, but I feel like this channel has lost a little bit of the review side sadly there were a lot of clubs I was excited to see you review from mizuno wood line to Honma. Still one of my favorite channels to watch! Just miss seeing some of the classic Rick Shiels reviews
Thank you Rick for an awesome video. I have watched your videos on the new TaylorMade Sim drivers and the new Callaway Maverick drivers. I love your honesty on them. Ping now has $100 off on the g410 driver which I am planning to purchase tomorrow and this video really helps. It looks as though the numbers on this driver are better than the new drivers coming out, so I will be taking the $100 savings and buying other equipment such as golf gloves and balls etc. in addition to this driver. Thanks again!!
Have tried, bought, returned many drivers for one reason or another, and in the end Ping is the one that stays in the bag. Will surely get fitted for the G410, just to verify the driver is worthy of the extra $50.
Great looking club! Hasn’t swayed me past the M5 or Cobra yet though. Awesome video Rick! You’re the most trusted name in the golf industry.
Great review Rick. I will have to try the 410. I already tried the Epic Flash, M5 and M6 compared to my M2, none of them wow’ed me. The numbers did not show any significant increase. I will look for the 410 to hit next. Cheers
No one ever mentions that the trampoline effect on these drivers needs a clubhead speed way over 100MPH to get the benefit.Rick gets that but most of us don't - therefore the pros are benefiting and we are not.They maybe more forgiving and that is a blessing but longer I think now.All drivers are probably two inches longer for a start than say 20 years ago and that has a bigger effect than all the twaddle they spout on about.My Titleist 905 goes as far as any new driver I have hit - I challenge Rick to prove me wrong !
I work at a golf course. Last night I grabbed a 410 from the pro shop and played 9 holes with it. It was a 10.5 degree and regular shaft and the weight was in the fade position. No practice... straight to the first tee. On my first couple of warm up swings I got the sensation that is swings a bit faster than my normal driver with the same effort (may there's something to aerodynamics). With my regular driver (Cleveland), I've really been struggling lately spraying the ball all over. The first shot with the 410 was right center of the fairway and about my normal distance. I hit it 6 times in 9 holes and every one was nearly dead straight, high and of normal or greater distance for me. I've been playing for over 30 years and I've never held a driver that was so easy to hit. I definitely want to hit it some more to see if it was just a fluke or if this thing really fits me well.
I been using the G400 Max, today I tested out the G410 Plus. It was super straight, never hit anything this straight lol. Thought I want to change from Ping to TaylorMade, Titleist, or Mizuno, but I guess Ping fits me better.
I only wait ~ st 190 ... with black crown !!!
Rick you nailed this review. Awesome job in comparing to the G400 max !
Always been a big ping guy not a huge fan of the colors but I like the adjustability! Great review Rick!
I owned a G400 Max Driver. There was no doubt that it was a fantastic Driver. However, when playing a Drive into the wind, it seemed to stall in the air and quite a lot of distance was being lost. I’ve now got a G410 Plus and This doesn’t happen so much as it penetrates through a head wind very well and less distance is lost. They’ve tweaked small things on this Driver, which has made it a much better and more Driver.
Rick, great video, very informative and great points both Pro and Con. I would like to offer some constructive criticism if I may. Your videos are some of my favorite on RUclips by miles. Good content and frequency of posts, granted, I am a golf nut. However, please don’t get to “Click Baity”. What I mean by that is don’t cheapen your content to encourage clicks. I know you make money off of this, so the temptation to drive ‘views’ is huge and important. Just remember, this kind of content is what made you popular and one of the best reviewers in the golf game, period. I point at just your last Video, the Taylor Made M5 ‘Monster Mode’, that is pure click bait to drive more views to your channel. I just think that the core fans of your channel may not be into that too much and it could drive them away (Pun fully intended). I could be completely wrong, but let’s let the views and likes tell the story, you are on track to have more likes on this video than the M5 one with less views. But I also think that this one will get more views overall just like the review right before the M5 vid. I love the gear reviews, the course vlogs need to come back, and more competitions between you and other players would be great too. Please know this is only meant to be helpful and not mean spirited in anyway. All the best.
Just bought one, demo model from pro shop and had it set up by the pro. I still fade/slice the ball despite the weight being in the 'draw position but overall its a nice driver, forgiving and adds 15-20 yards to my old fashioned Big Bertha.
Finally someone tests a driver moving the weights !!! Great job !!!!
Great work with the club comparison in this video. Really helps. Cheers
Glad i didn't get the G400 and waited - This looks fantastic - best driver ive seen this year so far and the numbers speak for themselves. Now with the ability to change to a FADE setting and the SFT model i think its the complete package. I'm sure the dollars are high but i don't change drivers every few years so being that it will stay in the bag for years i think i will get one. How much better can they really get - I think that's the level now - really do you really think you will get another 10 yards with any model over the next 5 years. Total Package Ping very nice.
I absolutely LOVE Ping drivers!! Still playing my G driver.
You are smashing this driver proper Rick, looking like a winner this one. Agree, no need for LSTEC etc.
Will you be putting it in the bag?
Interesting listening whilst you were testing on the course to the different sounds on impacts,
depending where the camera 🎥 was positioned it sounded like 4 different clubs
You’re the best, always direct and understandable.
Seen all your driver reviews this month and I think it is between Callaway Epic Flash and Cobra F9 for me. Will get fitted next month and decide which one goes in my bag. Great videos Rick 👍
Great review as always Rick! I've always liked ping clubs, they may have put the price up by £50 but atleast it will be current for a couple of years
Nice one Rick! I'm going to say I'm a bit lost on its looks, feels like it's gone backwards in design and colour etc.
Interesting seeing a weight system through! I'll be happy to give it a test once my club has all the newest kit and I go for a new fitting 👌🏻
Thanks Rick for the great review seems more expensive in the states compared to $400 last year...thanks for the g400 max comparison with the numbers from last year!
Great video as always...I happen to notice that this years crop of drivers have been giving you lower spin than normal and more total distance than before...just an observation...also I don’t see anyone beating out the new cobra driver as far as performance and price is concern
Looks like a keeper. Certainly will be on my 2019 test list. Thanks for video.
Just bought this driver at a price point of $399.00 Well worth the money and thanks for the review! Why do you like the SpeedZone Extreme over this? Hit this way better the the Cobra so I bought this and saved some money!
That's why I always love ping I started playing Ping G2 then I had Ping Rapture V1 irons, driver and putter on my next upgrade I'm looking at 200 and G400 driver (budget restriction)
I'm glad ping did a split version so that when LST and max replacements come out they are better than previous versions unlike some others who claim to have two year cycles but are really just putting out a new one every year
Was hoping to see you touch on the flat lie adjustment. I checked out there hybrid yesterday and played with the flat setting, and it was amazing. Sits sooo much better on the ground and very pleasing to the eye. Was hoping to see if the flat adjustment in the driver was as noticeable as the hybrid was. This to me is HUGE compared to any other tech out there.
Rick you do the best reviews on RUclips, hands down.
They moved the track to the furthest setting from the face, and saved a lot of weight to put it where it is needed. I’ll try it for sure.
I remember my first full set of Macgregor, Jack Nicklaus Golden Bear clubs, bag and all were just about $80, and the set came with a 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 wood.
Excellent review and I'm glad you compared it to the G400 Max.
Love the review, but I am going to stick with my G400 Max version. I just can't justify buying a new club at that price for 8-10 more yards. With all that being said, I am glad to see Ping is releasing a club that does exactly what they say it does.
I have loved Ping golf clubs since the late 90's. They make fantastic products with some of the best technology in the industry.
I went to the Ping G410 launch... the reason why they have not released a SFT and LST yet is that they haven't created one the outperforms the G400 substantially enough to release it. That's why only the stock model has been as that is the only model made that outperforms the current version.
Very excited about this new driver Rick.
Currently using the G30 which I love and thick this looks better from above without the dragon fly technology of the last model. Very similar to the G30.
Shame the adjustment wasn't on a track.
Hey Rick, do you still rate the Cobra F9 better than the G410?
Thats my Question too.
I’m curious too. He did seem more enthusiastic about it but maybe just because the F9 is more of an improvement on its predecessor? Crown shapes have some similarities. Head to head test Rick?
Yep
Yes, what I’ve been waiting all year for. Thanks again Rick!!!!
Rick, you are normally spot on with data points but the G400 Max retails in the USA for $ 399.00 so if the G410 is $ 549.00 how is that $ 50 dollars more ??? Ping jumped $ 150 bucks from the Max ??
Street price will probably be $499, but ping jumped $100 while most only jumped $50. I'm still waiting for a carbon crown so it doesn't sound like I hit an open aluminum can every time I swing.
Rick, This club must be fitted correctly for you. Your 1.45 smash factor for your driver is great. You hit it longer at 112 mph, with a great center strike. You are working on your delivery tempo excellent results!
Good explanation for the G410... thank you Rick 👏🏼⛳️🏌🏼👍🏼
great video Rick!! thanks for the info!!! greetings from Belgium
I just picked one of these up today. Had the SIM Max for a couple months and just haven’t had much luck with it. So I traded it in for the 410. The first thing that got me was the slight draw in the hitting bay I was getting. Hopefully get out next week for some course time with this gem. Thanks for the video!
Good review, be good to see your numbers for all of the new 2019 drivers in one video to be able to compare. Cheers.
Looks a great refined driver from Ping. I think a head to head with the Cobra F9 is called for though but I will be comparing them when I get fitted later in the year
Great Vid as always Rick.
I could see a low spin version but really don't understand why they need straight flight version when you can adjust it to a draw setting. Wished it had a track to fine tune it better.
So one con I just looked at is that the adjustable weight only has 3 selections. It would have been nice where you can put it in any spot because a very small adjustment can mean a lot
I can see the adjustability of the driver has at least one issue, being that there are only 3 positions to use. Other drivers allow weight placement anywhere along the track, and then locking it down. If you are looking to correct a small fade, moving the weight to the 'Draw' position can now generate a problem with over cooking the draw. and turning it into a hook. I have a 2017 M1, and found moving the weight slightly over to the 'fade' side of the track has actually created much more solid and centred strikes. Problem is I am a slicer/fader, and the weight should actually be on the draw side to 'cure' my issue.Maybe more players should try this counterintuitive adjustment and see if their drives improve?
Just been fitted for one, the adjustable lie is great for me being bent over due to a muscle problem, gained on smash factor, ball speed and 20 yards on length [do not hit far so great percentage] Have ordered one and a 5 wood with a 3 wood shaft to gain on length, again with the adjustable lie angle, hopefullt to reach a few more holes in regulation.
I think the LST is still needed kinda like the Sub Zero line. But the SFT is probably not needed this year. That said I want to test this and could see it in my bag this year.
I have this driver and it is awesome!
Looking forward to seeing the Low spinning version of the G410, the results will be BIG!!
Thanks to your videos as i have ordered the new Epic Flash from your reviews. Top videos 👌 Cheers Rick