Hats off to you man. This is most satisfying and complete demo vids I've seen regarding the G425 series. And for you to recommend Ping drivers as the benchmark to test against (while sponsored by another company) is balls. Bravo!
Taken the max. Arrives in two weeks. Just couldn’t let the extra forgiveness go with such good results and not a huge difference in spin numbers. Nice work Mark. UPDATE : 28/7/21. Absolutely loving the max. 😍
Ping drivers have changed my golf game. Had the M1 and could not keep it on the driving range. Bought the G400 LST and hit 75% of fairways and gained 20 yards. Dropped my HDCP from 9 to 3!
Ordered my Ping g425 max on Christmas eve...and a ping g425 3 wood....and a set of p790 irons .....,cart and bag.....hurry up delivery driver!! 😊, still going to keep my G10...just incase it wants to go back into the bag 😉
I absolutely love Ping drivers. Been using Ping drivers since the G15. Have had the 25, 400 and 410 as well. No need to upgrade now, nor really did I ever need to then either, but if I was looking, this would be at the top of the list again.
I’ve never hit a Ping anything yet!... wait, I lied, I have a Ping putter (Sigma 2 ARNA). But I just started this summer. Took me 42 years, but I’m completely hooked! From everything I’ve heard about Ping , I should be playing them. Great video, Thank you.
Had the G20, and currently use the G. I had no real intention to upgrade but the G425 max! What a driver! I'm tempted to give one a try after lockdown3. Incidentally, Boris has grounded me more times than my parents ever did! God only knows when we will be playing again.
Much prefer your videos when do them by yourself! Feels more like your engaging with your audience, rather than the audience looking at you and your mate engaging with each other. The latter works on some content, but for me equipment reviews seem better presented by yourself!!! Keep them coming La
I play a G30 SFT and love it. It's a very stable and forgiving driver. Not the longest perhaps, but I seem to find more fairways than any other driver I have ever put in the bag. Now to test the New G425 to see just how much better it can be.
You said you can't get the faster club head speed with Ping, try a different shaft they offer several different shafts for those clubs! I tried out three different shafts one that was 65gR one that was 60gR and another one that was 40gR FUJI AIR SPEEDER and a 55gR ALTA CB which was the best one for me and I got 10 to 11 more yards in the others out of it!
G425 LST, MAX, SFT - I used a Ping G10 and really liked it. I then got fitted and now have a Callaway XR16 with a very light shaft that I do pretty well with. I have always thought Ping was one of the best companies in golf. Good review.
I got a Ping i25. Have had it for 5 years and I love it. And I'm finally gonna update and it's gonna be this Driver I update to. I love my ping driver and I'd never change. Most underrated drivers on the Market in my opinion. Straight and long
This video really helps! I have the Ping G and have never hit anything much better. The G is a solid driver. I will look at the G425 Max and LST and do a comparison relative to me. I'm bout ready for a new driver. Great information to help me decide which is best for me. Thank you very much!
Absolutely agree 100% with you Mark, where I went for a Mizuno fitting and just wasn't happy so in that fitting went to the rack picked up the Ping G410 and crushed it 298 yards and I stopped the Mizuno fitting right there!
started with the G30 LST after your review when you said after a strike..."oh yessy pleasy" then the "G"...G410 Plus and soon to get the 425...just straightest drivers in the market...ping doing what ping does
I had the 410 LST until it cracked. I’m waiting on my replacement but went ahead and got a Tsi3. It’s the only thing I’ve hit that could even come close to the Ping drivers in my opinion. Ping is definitely the bench “Mark” for me right now when it comes to drivers. I think it speaks volumes the amount of un contracted players who use their drivers and who also use the new TSi line. I feel like when you take the best players in the world, who have access to the best fittings from all the manufacturers, and they choose those two brands it speaks volumes. As always love the honesty, transparency, and openness in your reviews!
“G425, LST, MAX, SFT”. I had a Ping G LS Tec, only changed as I won a Taylormade M5. A great driver and only changed as I liked the new shiny M5. If I was looking for a new driver, this would be top of the list to try.
Very good test video. I am going to stick with my g425 max driver. I need to increase my club head speed. At age 68 I do not have the club head speed I once had but I can hit fairways pretty consistently.
From what I've seen the max would be the one for me. It seems that most reviews show minimal performance gains from LST but less forgiveness. I'll take the fairway finder all day long!
agree on the sound difference, LST had a slightly higher pitch but more solid sound, the other 2 sounded more hollow. The sound reminds me of the old Callaway Big bertha Steelhead, sounded like you were hitting a milk bottle. Used to love it!
I hit the Max yesterday side by side by side with the Cobra XB and the SIm 2 Max..The Ping was the straightest which is most important to me..The Cobra went the longest..The Sim was 2nd..But both of them were right or left of center..The Ping hugged the center line the whole time..Purchased the Max with the Tensei stiff shaft 55 g..
I wanted a g410 lst but found a g410 plus with tensei orange 60x on eBay for 150$...guy won it in a raffle and said he liked his m5 better.....it’s the best driver I’ve ever tested
Really value the quality and content of these videos! The numbers say everything, Shrixon cough cough, LST for me as I like the high ball and want my run out - I expect anyway..im having a fitting once bloody lockdown ends so we'll see what the numbers say 🤟
I game the ping g400 lst driver, super driver, nearly changed to the g410 but not alot of difference in numbers. Can't wait to try this new model. Iain
Bought my 410 plus at a discount once these came out. Switched from Callaway and I don’t think I’ll ever go back. Ping truly is the most stable and forgiving driver period.
"G425 LST, MAX, SFT". Great review Mark. Maybe get a decibel reading device to see what the sounds are really like, even if it is indoors. Outdoors would make a totally different sound. Would the type of ball also influence sound? Zstar vs Qstar???
"G425 LST, MAX, SFT" I had my best driving round in a while this weekend. Drove the green on 2 par 4's and hit a drive on a par 5 that was middle of the fairway only 130 yards out. Callaway XR16. Can't imaging any other club giving that kinda luck lately.
Have had a g400 since 2017 I think ping drivers are game changers. Pro in auchterlonies was raving about the g425 in September and advised me not to buy g410 atm but wait for the g425!!
Thanks Mark. Your comments on acustics are also consistent with the TXG live steam this morning. We should all need to try these ourselves for the sound. So hard and subjective to judge in a video. I expect performace the same or s smidge better. THE STEALTH NO COLOR LOOK is a good direction for Ping. G425 irons reviews should be interesting but the acustic engineering on clubs like i500 really need to get fixed. PXG new 0211 could really hurt them at their new low price point....
Bought the max before Xmas, don’t live the sound but there results are phenomenal, miss hits seem to go nearly as far as flushed drives, and the face feels so stable. Great club, will likely buy 3 wood and rescue now.
“G425 LST, MAX, SFT” I currently game the 917 D3 I was thinking of trying the G410 as I wasn’t aware that the G425 was coming out so soon. Will definitely try it against the Titleist
Went with the Ping G410+ last summer, subsequently plumped for the G410 3 & 5 hyrids also. Decent bats, love hitting them, and love the matt/turbulator finish behind the ball at address. Wont be switching
thanks heaps for the shitload of awesome free content you always put out mate, and really well done on the newfound speed gains recently, hope you get your avg upto that 170mph ball you hunting for, keep crushing it
Going to a fitting day shortly.....was hell bent the LST was the one for me but I'm definitely going to be giving that fairway finding MAX a rip too 🏌♂️💣 Great video 👍
Ive (6 hcap) gone from the G410 plus stiff shaft 65 grams 10.5 degree to the SIM (adjustable one) 70 gram custom fit 70 gram hazardous smoke green stiff for 2020 much lower flight than G410. Made me hit stronger driver into the wind. i do fade the ball rather than draw it but not sure i got much more from the SIM. So looking forward to fitting and see what PING 425 will bests suit me.....so many reviews what to do
This is the first club since bagging my Taylormade r11(bought after your first review on them all those years ago) that I have considered replacing "My Precious..." 👍
Have had these 3,5 and hybrid for 2 months custom SFT with seniors graphite alta shafts. Wow absolutely awesome ! No slice. Last years Mizuno ST200 Driver is going going gone.
They should just call it S3 - super super solid! :) I game the G400 Max. Great club. I'm sniffing around a swing of everything from irons to Driver and woods to PXG 0211's. I just luv the way they look, reviews have been good and with the price drop...it's an open invitation to jump right on into my bag!
@@williag1970 I wouldn't wait. precious metals will inflate in price because china wants to put more metals in their country ..So that Ping driver will go up by 50% end of 2021
Happy to hear I’m not the only one to put on a bit of Christmas fluff 😉 all that said I can see your speed training is paying dividends if you can carry in the 280’s when it’s freezing outside. Great club review, have tried Ping drivers but cannot stand the sound they make, I got rid of my apex 19 irons because they sounded clicky, good irons but the sound was terrible, maybe that’s just me, keep up the great work 👍
I used a Ping G until 2 years ago. I swapped it for a Titleist TS3. I really like the Titleist but I sometimes look back at the G as it was a really good fairway finder.
Having seen the LST he last few years I’ve been tempted to go for one, but I was intrigued to see how the Max performed after everyone raved about the G400 Max a few years ago. Max looks like it could be the best club over a season. Gotta love Ping.
bought the g425 max at 10.5 deg with reg shaft 55g - love it!! best driver ive had for ages. Replaced my 917f2.
i Have the very same one order,specs in all :)..cant wait to get it :)
Hats off to you man. This is most satisfying and complete demo vids I've seen regarding the G425 series. And for you to recommend Ping drivers as the benchmark to test against (while sponsored by another company) is balls. Bravo!
Taken the max. Arrives in two weeks. Just couldn’t let the extra forgiveness go with such good results and not a huge difference in spin numbers. Nice work Mark. UPDATE : 28/7/21. Absolutely loving the max. 😍
Ping drivers have changed my golf game. Had the M1 and could not keep it on the driving range. Bought the G400 LST and hit 75% of fairways and gained 20 yards. Dropped my HDCP from 9 to 3!
My first ping driver will be the g425 5ested one and it was head and shoulders above the likes of sim2 mavrik, titleist etc. Brilliant club.
Ordered my Ping g425 max on Christmas eve...and a ping g425 3 wood....and a set of p790 irons .....,cart and bag.....hurry up delivery driver!! 😊, still going to keep my G10...just incase it wants to go back into the bag 😉
I absolutely love Ping drivers. Been using Ping drivers since the G15. Have had the 25, 400 and 410 as well.
No need to upgrade now, nor really did I ever need to then either, but if I was looking, this would be at the top of the list again.
I’ve never hit a Ping anything yet!... wait, I lied, I have a Ping putter (Sigma 2 ARNA). But I just started this summer. Took me 42 years, but I’m completely hooked! From everything I’ve heard about Ping , I should be playing them. Great video, Thank you.
I have owned a ping driver in every model since the g25. The 425 is on order... love them!!! They changed my game for sure.
I'm a Ping guy and still use the G400's. Best clubs I've ever bought!
Had the G20, and currently use the G. I had no real intention to upgrade but the G425 max! What a driver! I'm tempted to give one a try after lockdown3. Incidentally, Boris has grounded me more times than my parents ever did! God only knows when we will be playing again.
Much prefer your videos when do them by yourself! Feels more like your engaging with your audience, rather than the audience looking at you and your mate engaging with each other. The latter works on some content, but for me equipment reviews seem better presented by yourself!!! Keep them coming La
I play a G30 SFT and love it. It's a very stable and forgiving driver. Not the longest perhaps, but I seem to find more fairways than any other driver I have ever put in the bag. Now to test the New G425 to see just how much better it can be.
I just put the G425 Max in my bag! Paired with my new set of G710 irons; bring on the 2021 golf season. Love your videos Mark!
You said you can't get the faster club head speed with Ping, try a different shaft they offer several different shafts for those clubs!
I tried out three different shafts one that was 65gR one that was 60gR and another one that was 40gR FUJI AIR SPEEDER and a 55gR ALTA CB which was the best one for me and I got 10 to 11 more yards in the others out of it!
G425 LST, MAX, SFT -- Played a G5 for years and loved it
Nicest looking PING drivers since the Blonde PING EYE 2's from the 80's! Well done PING! Thanks for the honest review Mark!
G425 LST, MAX, SFT - I used a Ping G10 and really liked it. I then got fitted and now have a Callaway XR16 with a very light shaft that I do pretty well with. I have always thought Ping was one of the best companies in golf. Good review.
I got a Ping i25. Have had it for 5 years and I love it. And I'm finally gonna update and it's gonna be this Driver I update to. I love my ping driver and I'd never change. Most underrated drivers on the Market in my opinion. Straight and long
Great review mark playing g410 sft going to get the g425 max and .over it around tks for info.
I have had Ping G5, Ping Anser and G400. Ping is my go to driver manufacturer now.
and also, yours is the best review ( IMO) so far that I have watched
This video really helps! I have the Ping G and have never hit anything much better. The G is a solid driver. I will look at the G425 Max and LST and do a comparison relative to me. I'm bout ready for a new driver. Great information to help me decide which is best for me. Thank you very much!
‘G425 LST, MAX, SFT”...great review bro, I think it’s Max for me...must test it soon
I own a G410 LST. Looking forward to testing the G425. Great review & very honest
Absolutely agree 100% with you Mark, where I went for a Mizuno fitting and just wasn't happy so in that fitting went to the rack picked up the Ping G410 and crushed it 298 yards and I stopped the Mizuno fitting right there!
Currently using g410, love it
I think the MAX won all three drives on distance alone. Just bought the G425MAX so I might be biased. Great video again Mark.
started with the G30 LST after your review when you said after a strike..."oh yessy pleasy" then the "G"...G410 Plus and soon to get the 425...just straightest drivers in the market...ping doing what ping does
Had G20, G30 LS and still game G
Very strong manufacturer with great performances across everything, just does what you expect
I had the 410 LST until it cracked. I’m waiting on my replacement but went ahead and got a Tsi3. It’s the only thing I’ve hit that could even come close to the Ping drivers in my opinion. Ping is definitely the bench “Mark” for me right now when it comes to drivers. I think it speaks volumes the amount of un contracted players who use their drivers and who also use the new TSi line. I feel like when you take the best players in the world, who have access to the best fittings from all the manufacturers, and they choose those two brands it speaks volumes. As always love the honesty, transparency, and openness in your reviews!
I have the G410 and it is the best feeling driver I have ever hit. Builds confidence
G15 from 09 to 2019. Now G410 plus. With 25 grams (15 + 10) 2 weights back n draw bias. Works well for me. Was fitted but added extra weight for me
Tensie Orange shaft X Stiff, 9%, Standard flat lie setting, weight in heal. Great push draw bombs. My favorite driver by far.
I still uses a G10!
I had a 2017 M1 and tried the M3 too but sold them both and went back to the G10. Very keen to get my hands on the G425 Max.
Been playing PING drivers for years. G25 was always my favorite. Right now I play the G400.
Love the thoroughness of your reviews. Keep up the great work.
Just bought a G425 max 10.5 degrees regular shaft........Could never really hit a driver but this is so easy to hit.......
“G425, LST, MAX, SFT”. I had a Ping G LS Tec, only changed as I won a Taylormade M5. A great driver and only changed as I liked the new shiny M5. If I was looking for a new driver, this would be top of the list to try.
G425 MAX. Had the G400 Max, sold it, and regretted it ever since. Now I’ll be buying the new one. Oh boy!
G425 LST, MAX, SFT. Gaming a G410 Plus right now and absolutely love it. Would like to compare to the G425
Just got a new (demo) Ping G410 SFT. Love it.
Very good test video. I am going to stick with my g425 max driver. I need to increase my club head speed. At age 68 I do not have the club head speed I once had but I can hit fairways pretty consistently.
Currently playing Ping G410 plus. Looking at upgrading to the G425 SFT.
Been using it since October in Melbourne Australia.
Got fitted for a 9degree max. So far so good
I have 400 max and have had several pings over the years. In fact I had the first metal ping driver and 3 wood way back in the day.
I'm looking forward to testing the G425 SFT. I have the Callaway Rogue draw and I love it. However, I'm a Ping woman. Every club is just so solid.
Currently gaming the G410LST 9°. LOVE IT
Have had several Ping drivers over the years. Love them. Know have a G400 SFT.
From what I've seen the max would be the one for me. It seems that most reviews show minimal performance gains from LST but less forgiveness. I'll take the fairway finder all day long!
agree on the sound difference, LST had a slightly higher pitch but more solid sound, the other 2 sounded more hollow. The sound reminds me of the old Callaway Big bertha Steelhead, sounded like you were hitting a milk bottle. Used to love it!
I prefer the duller sound!! To each his own, I reckon...
I hit the Max yesterday side by side by side with the Cobra XB and the SIm 2 Max..The Ping was the straightest which is most important to me..The Cobra went the longest..The Sim was 2nd..But both of them were right or left of center..The Ping hugged the center line the whole time..Purchased the Max with the Tensei stiff shaft 55 g..
Currently playing the G410 Plus and it’s been so consistent for me all year, can’t deny the 425 looks great but can’t see it replacing the 410.
I wanted a g410 lst but found a g410 plus with tensei orange 60x on eBay for 150$...guy won it in a raffle and said he liked his m5 better.....it’s the best driver I’ve ever tested
Enjoyed this review and like the game at the end. Def on the list this year
I currently hit the Ping i20 driver. These and the G410 are on my list to test.
Really value the quality and content of these videos! The numbers say everything, Shrixon cough cough, LST for me as I like the high ball and want my run out - I expect anyway..im having a fitting once bloody lockdown ends so we'll see what the numbers say 🤟
I game the ping g400 lst driver, super driver, nearly changed to the g410 but not alot of difference in numbers. Can't wait to try this new model. Iain
Bought my 410 plus at a discount once these came out. Switched from Callaway and I don’t think I’ll ever go back. Ping truly is the most stable and forgiving driver period.
You amaze me. You are moving about so much on the tee yet you hit the thing miles and usually straight. Rolls Royce drivers. Thanks for the review.
Max for me. Currently playing g400 max and I agree it is very solid even on mishits
"G425 LST, MAX, SFT". Great review Mark. Maybe get a decibel reading device to see what the sounds are really like, even if it is indoors. Outdoors would make a totally different sound. Would the type of ball also influence sound? Zstar vs Qstar???
"G425 LST, MAX, SFT"
I had my best driving round in a while this weekend. Drove the green on 2 par 4's and hit a drive on a par 5 that was middle of the fairway only 130 yards out. Callaway XR16. Can't imaging any other club giving that kinda luck lately.
I've been using it for 2 months now in New Zealand. To be honest it's an awesome driver. Better than g400 max which was my previous driver
Got the G410 last year, great forgiveness all over the face.
Me too
G425 Max, LST, SFT.....can’t wait for lockdown to end so I can try one of these
Ping G30 LS Tec looking to upgrade
Have had a g400 since 2017 I think ping drivers are game changers. Pro in auchterlonies was raving about the g425 in September and advised me not to buy g410 atm but wait for the g425!!
I love seeing you out on a course, Mark. It feels so rare ... but somehow comforting.
Love my Ping G5, but its time to upgrade. Glad I waited to see what came after the G410 - the 425 seems better in every way.
Thanks Mark. Your comments on acustics are also consistent with the TXG live steam this morning. We should all need to try these ourselves for the sound. So hard and subjective to judge in a video. I expect performace the same or s smidge better. THE STEALTH NO COLOR LOOK is a good direction for Ping. G425 irons reviews should be interesting but the acustic engineering on clubs like i500 really need to get fixed. PXG new 0211 could really hurt them at their new low price point....
I use a Ping G30 loved it, but like the look of the new G425 Max
G425, LST, MAX, SFT. Definitely gonna test these when lockdown is over.
Gone g2 g10 g15 G on g410 max now didn't like g410 so I have been waiting on the 425 max. Hope to get fitted in February. Great video as usual Mark
I love my g15 but it's time to upgrade so still looking at ping drivers this looks very good
Bought the max before Xmas, don’t live the sound but there results are phenomenal, miss hits seem to go nearly as far as flushed drives, and the face feels so stable. Great club, will likely buy 3 wood and rescue now.
I played a Ping G15 driver for a bit. It went OK but then I changed to a Yonex Ezone XPG HD which I'm still playing!
“G425 LST, MAX, SFT”
I currently game the 917 D3
I was thinking of trying the G410 as I wasn’t aware that the G425 was coming out so soon.
Will definitely try it against the Titleist
Went with the Ping G410+ last summer, subsequently plumped for the G410 3 & 5 hyrids also. Decent bats, love hitting them, and love the matt/turbulator finish behind the ball at address. Wont be switching
thanks heaps for the shitload of awesome free content you always put out mate, and really well done on the newfound speed gains recently, hope you get your avg upto that 170mph ball you hunting for, keep crushing it
Loved that video! Deffo looking at a fitting for these when we possibly can.
i love Ping drivers, had a few in the past years. i live about 7 miles from the ping headquarters.
Go there to exercise
Going to a fitting day shortly.....was hell bent the LST was the one for me but I'm definitely going to be giving that fairway finding MAX a rip too 🏌♂️💣
Great video 👍
Ive (6 hcap) gone from the G410 plus stiff shaft 65 grams 10.5 degree to the SIM (adjustable one) 70 gram custom fit 70 gram hazardous smoke green stiff for 2020 much lower flight than G410. Made me hit stronger driver into the wind. i do fade the ball rather than draw it but not sure i got much more from the SIM. So looking forward to fitting and see what PING 425 will bests suit me.....so many reviews what to do
G425 sft.
I currently play g400 sft and love it
This is the first club since bagging my Taylormade r11(bought after your first review on them all those years ago) that I have considered replacing "My Precious..." 👍
Have had these 3,5 and hybrid for 2 months custom SFT with seniors graphite alta shafts. Wow absolutely awesome ! No slice. Last years Mizuno ST200 Driver is going going gone.
Currently use a G410 LST and love it
They should just call it S3 - super super solid! :) I game the G400 Max. Great club. I'm sniffing around a swing of everything from irons to Driver and woods to PXG 0211's. I just luv the way they look, reviews have been good and with the price drop...it's an open invitation to jump right on into my bag!
Loving my G400 lst, been looking forward to this for a while
Get it glen. I hit it 380 yards with these new woods
@@goutfromfriedokra7099 a fitting after lockdown I think. No point buying off the shelf
@@williag1970 I wouldn't wait. precious metals will inflate in price because china wants to put more metals in their country ..So that Ping driver will go up by 50% end of 2021
Just tried the 425 last week at demo, could hit it well, im not surprised, i cant a lot of clubs
Presently have a 410 Max Tour shaft in Reg. Really nice driver but looking forward to trying the 425!
Your production quality is improving substantially, FYI, from a viewer's perspective.
I got g400 max love it
Happy to hear I’m not the only one to put on a bit of Christmas fluff 😉 all that said I can see your speed training is paying dividends if you can carry in the 280’s when it’s freezing outside. Great club review, have tried Ping drivers but cannot stand the sound they make, I got rid of my apex 19 irons because they sounded clicky, good irons but the sound was terrible, maybe that’s just me, keep up the great work 👍
I'm currently hitting a SIM and a TSI 3. My previous driver was a Ping G10 and i still love it.. the shaft is just way too light for my current speeds
I used a Ping G until 2 years ago. I swapped it for a Titleist TS3. I really like the Titleist but I sometimes look back at the G as it was a really good fairway finder.
Having seen the LST he last few years I’ve been tempted to go for one, but I was intrigued to see how the Max performed after everyone raved about the G400 Max a few years ago. Max looks like it could be the best club over a season. Gotta love Ping.
G425, LST, MAX, SFT. I think the LST or MAX would suit me best. Definitely on my to try list.