2022 and I'm still gaming the G400 max 10.5. Just got the G425 Max last week for use next year. Got a solid 4 years out of this driver and I'm very happy.
Tried out my new Ping G max driver this morning for 18 holes. Excellent results. I really enjoyed the way it felt. I found it to be very forgiving and powerful. Felt that it was easy to shape the shot. Really felt control, touch and feel were amazing.Cannot say enough about it. I agree with the review. Could not find anything that I did not like about it. Spider Dubiel
Oh and i bought the Ping G400 Max today after a fitting and its fantastic, i also bought some anti - scratch bike tape from ebay to protect the clubhead from sky marks too.
Just picked up one that was hit about 10 times for 350, mint condition, can't wait to try it out!!!!...Also have a 917D2, will be trying both out next week to see which one I like.
You are a similar hitter to me Andy, so I find your reviews very interesting. I bought the G400 last year and love it. Even with the slightly smaller head, I find it so consistent and haven't been able to significantly increase distance by using any other brand. Pings are great at finding fairways, always have been. Nice review, all the best for 2018!
I am a new subscriber from Canada and I am really enjoying your approach to reviews. It is very helpful. I look forward to doing some testing when spring arrives. Thanks!!
Another belting review and these vids continue to get slicker and slicker, whilst keeping that honest down to earth approach. Need to give this driver a hit, looks the part
Andy, you sound and look so kind and humble, I am willing to believe you and give that G400 MAx a try (and eventually say Adios to my good old G25). Glad the guys at Ping put you in the early release loop ! In a weird sort of way, I think they're running their business honestly, which makes their apparent values compliant with yours... and ours
Seems to me the 10 yards or so you lose with driver, you would certainly make up with the G700 irons. So giving up some distance for accuracy with the driver then combining the G700 irons sounds like a perfect fit
Hey Andy .....thanks for the review, I’ve been using a 10.5 degree G30 turned down ( which opens the face up )to 9.5 degrees for years . After watching your review I went and got fitted and purchased the G400max 9 degree and turned it up to 10 degrees( which closes the face up). My shot pattern is way tighter now and 5-10 yards longer . Thanks for your helpful review,cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
I have the G400 max 10.5 driver. Getting back into golf after lockdown, I am getting a very high banana shot. Would any change to standard settings of shaft help with this terrible shot. Regards Peter
Andy. I went and tried it and have to say wowwwwww I currently play with the m2 which I hit well but wayward. I hit the ping and the dispersion was unbelievable I could draw and fade at will and was at worst 20 yards off centre. I've ordered mine just gutted I have to wait 7/10 days
I cant believe how many golfers this club seems to work for, every one I know personally and through the channel cant speak highly enough, good luck when it arrives Ian
A really interesting review here Andy. I tried out the other G400 drivers a while ago and was very impressed with them on the range. I will certainly give this one a try too.
Scubasteve Smith we need to work a plot to get him back! I really enjoyed the G400 Max, tried it again this morning and impressive hope you enjoy, Happy Birthday, hope you had a good day!
Great review Andy, nice and honest as ever. Refreshing to see someone putting the emphasis on dispersion. It's all well and good smashing it further but of absolutely no use if you are in the tree's, rough or 3 off the tee. I'd give up 10 yards all day to be playing from the fairway. Cheers Andy wood 👍🏌
My.swing speed is very similar ...Been holding off to get fitted (mostly about spending $$ I don't have).still gaming 460 launcher...do u think it's worth upgrading??
Great review Andy and good job Ping for getting their product out to the Average Golfer for some testing! Intrigued by the results you’ve had and it seems like this new driver fits nicely into the Ping forgiveness model. I only wonder why it’s coming out so far after the regular G400. If I had just purchased the G400, I’d be pretty annoyed that a more forgiving (and thereby perhaps better performing) model just got released. Even if there wasn’t a noticeable difference, I’d feel slightly cheated out of not having all the options on the table before making a purchase.
Teeuplo feat. Average Golfer I’m sure these companies must have their reasons and I don’t assume I know their business better than they do, but I just don’t get why they don’t release everything at once. 🤷🏻♂️ If the concern is that the G400Max would take away from other lines like the G400 SFT, then it just begs the question why release so many variants? Surely it’d be more cost effective for the OEM to produce less product? I guess the safest thing consumers can do is just ignore the new releases & buy the previous year’s model @ a discount. 😂 Anyway, great information in your review as always. I wonder if this new generation of drivers is giving you more confidence w/ the big stick for this upcoming year?
As always an honest job, well done. Any chance of a review on the CLEVELAND HB DRIVER? It's now being used by long driver Jamie Sadlowski .. I tried it today and recorded my best numbers for 2 years!!?!? A true bomber.
Great review again Andy would you consider its worth me swapping from the G SF TECH to the new PING G 400 max,I know you are ultra busy but any chance of doing a few match ups of same clubs & tech upgrades over the last 4/5 years as there is no one out there doing it & I really respect your your opinion.cheers pal from one of you biggest followers & taggers
Teeuplo feat. Average Golfer I’ve tried all the new fancy drivers with the sliding weights and adjustable necks. I even bought one but it didn’t last long in the bag. I’m back to my good old faithful ⛳️. 🏌🏻♂️ Tree Fiddy Whoop Whoop 😂
Honestly Steve, I think you would, this club has better performance across the club face ie off centre and generating good ball speeds. Would love you to try and come back to me with your thoughts though
Teeuplo feat. Average Golfer Hi Andy, managed to get to try this out today for a round. Felt great off the face compared to the G30. Couldn't compare distances but hit 7/12 fairways and blowing a good un. Thing I found was the bad shots were still in whereas with the G30 they are OB.. Nowhere near as much sidespin imo. Ihit it with my stiff tour 65 shaft in from the G30. Defo going back to get one fitted on the GC2.. Steve
I've been waiting on this driver. I'm going to be making the switch from the Epic Sub Zero just for forgiveness sake and this will most likely be the one considering I hit the G400 much better than my current gamer. Was thinking i200 from Apex CF16 but the G700 forgiveness may be to much to pass up. Congrats on the channel growth. I look forward to your videos.
The P790/770 combo has been on my mind. Finding Mizuno in my area is like finding Big Foot. I'm tinkering at the present time and will most likely change driver and wedges this year. I can probably make up more strokes with those two than my irons given the way I play.
Finally got my driver from ping all I will say is wooooow so forgiving and long 20 yards longer tan my m2 played Yes a 9 hole match today never missed a fairway usually struggle to find them 'hit one drive 267 yards slightly wind against. My best ever driver by a mile
Great review, Andy! Nice for Ping to have you on the pre-embargo list! Curious: Do you have to return the clubs to mfr's or are you able to game them? btw, I just subscribed -- don't know why I waited so long. Cheers!
Nice review Andy, I`m looking to giving the new MAX Driver a hit. Do you know if they will be releasing an SFT version? The new G700 Irons look interesting as well, I`m looking forward to see what you think of them.
It's interesting that you only hit this average 250 yards. Based on the numbers from the irons you could probably hit the g700 3 iron as far.. Is that testimony to the irons or is this driver giving up too many yards for forgiveness?
I've always liked Ping but there's an old man (Called Pat) from the Bolton Area who feels let down by them. I seen Him on a video a wee while back literally pleading with them but alas to no avail. All He wanted, ( & bear in mind, this is a man that's lived through 2 World Wars ) was, fitted for a full set of irons & woods, bag & electric trolley... But they completely ignored Him... Thankfully, "BENROSS" came to the rescue !. So, well done, "BENROSS !". And don't think I'm coming on here singing the praises of, "BENROSS" simply cos' I currently use the, "BENROSS" Rip Speed 10 Irons & would luv an upgrade ( An upgrade along the lines of that auld chancer Pat ).... It's just that, "BENROSS" provide just as good clubs as any of the Major Golf Manufacturers but at an affordable price !. Anyhoo, keep up the good work Andy...
just bought the G400 SFT ping driver in December 2017, just a few months ago, but here were are again, another marketing ploy by the golf jerkoffs to have you buy something new. Take your driver that you're using now and bring it with you and hit about 10 or 15 balls (after warming up first) then take the G400 or the "NEW" G400Max, what a load of crap imo, with different shaft stiffness, lofts and see what you're numbers really are. This will show you how much different any of the clubs are. Your swing speed won't change but a degree or 2 (maybe) and you'll end up really with the same numbers. I had a taylormade aeroburner 10.5 loft that was used (my golf friend didn't like it and sold it to me for $35 bucks) and I've had this driver for about 6 or 7 years, and usually hit it around 220 to 235 tops. I'm 57 and my swing speed is at or around 85 to 92 mph. When I hit the new G400, my drives and swing speeds were the exact, no difference at all, consistently around 220 to 230 yards. This just goes to show you, the new technology doesn't always work. What you have in your bag is probably just as good if not better than what they're trying to sell you. I did upgrade though only because I did have a fitting. After trying different lofts and staff stiffness we found that the G400 SFT and at 12 loft and a regular flex gave me a higher flight and a some extra yards. i was able to get some in the 240 yard range, but that's because I had a fitting. All my other clubs that I've had for years are still in my bag. Another reason I bought the G400 was because it was a gift and it was free......just do your homework, and always compare them with what you're already using.
2022 and I'm still gaming the G400 max 10.5. Just got the G425 Max last week for use next year. Got a solid 4 years out of this driver and I'm very happy.
Tried out my new Ping G max driver this morning for 18 holes. Excellent results. I really enjoyed the way it felt. I found it to be very forgiving and powerful. Felt that it was easy to shape the shot. Really felt control, touch and feel were amazing.Cannot say enough about it. I agree with the review. Could not find anything that I did not like about it. Spider Dubiel
Really interesting the dispersion, I'd give up 10 yards to be constantly in play. Great review Andy👍🍺
I bought one this morning. I love your reviews. East Coast of U.S. here. Thanks for the nice reviews. Spider Dubiel
Oh and i bought the Ping G400 Max today after a fitting and its fantastic, i also bought some anti - scratch bike tape from ebay to protect the clubhead from sky marks too.
Hope you enjoy it!
Just picked up one that was hit about 10 times for 350, mint condition, can't wait to try it out!!!!...Also have a 917D2, will be trying both out next week to see which one I like.
Appreciate your cander when summing up your experience in the review. Good to see what is promoted by Ping is found to be true. Thanks Andy.
Thank you
You are a similar hitter to me Andy, so I find your reviews very interesting. I bought the G400 last year and love it. Even with the slightly smaller head, I find it so consistent and haven't been able to significantly increase distance by using any other brand. Pings are great at finding fairways, always have been. Nice review, all the best for 2018!
I am a new subscriber from Canada and I am really enjoying your approach to reviews. It is very helpful. I look forward to doing some testing when spring arrives. Thanks!!
David W thxs for watching David and pleased you are enjoying!
Really enjoyed this review. Found it very helpful. I have read many reviews and one thing is certain. This is one heck of a driver.
Another belting review and these vids continue to get slicker and slicker, whilst keeping that honest down to earth approach. Need to give this driver a hit, looks the part
Like those comments and a good mantra for me moving forward!
Great review and I am definitely testing a driver for the first time in 5 yrs. And Ping looks to be the one I will be aiming at
Andy, you sound and look so kind and humble, I am willing to believe you and give that G400 MAx a try (and eventually say Adios to my good old G25). Glad the guys at Ping put you in the early release loop ! In a weird sort of way, I think they're running their business honestly, which makes their apparent values compliant with yours... and ours
Seems to me the 10 yards or so you lose with driver, you would certainly make up with the G700 irons. So giving up some distance for accuracy with the driver then combining the G700 irons sounds like a perfect fit
Another great video......Thanks for the review.....I'm gonna have to give the g 400 max a test.
Hey Andy .....thanks for the review, I’ve been using a 10.5 degree G30 turned down ( which opens the face up )to 9.5 degrees for years .
After watching your review I went and got fitted and purchased the G400max 9 degree and turned it up to 10 degrees( which closes the face up).
My shot pattern is way tighter now and 5-10 yards longer .
Thanks for your helpful review,cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Thats great to hear and hope it plays well for you, dont forget to get me your handicap target for 2018 and join our target board
@@TheAverageGolfer ....I was a 6 handicap in 2018 ....I’m a 1 handicap in 2020 .....and I’m still rocking the G400 max . ⚡️
I have the G400 max 10.5 driver. Getting back into golf after lockdown, I am getting a very high banana shot. Would any change to standard settings of shaft help with this terrible shot. Regards Peter
excellent feedback thank you.
Great review Andy. Excellent dispersion and even the rogue shot wasn’t too bad. New logo and apparel on point buddy 👍
I take that Rogue one on the course Gordon!
Thanks for the review. I’ve been waiting for this to come out. Time to upgrade my Ping G
It could well be Peter
Andy. I went and tried it and have to say wowwwwww I currently play with the m2 which I hit well but wayward. I hit the ping and the dispersion was unbelievable I could draw and fade at will and was at worst 20 yards off centre. I've ordered mine just gutted I have to wait 7/10 days
I cant believe how many golfers this club seems to work for, every one I know personally and through the channel cant speak highly enough, good luck when it arrives Ian
Andy, please consider getting back to showing us the ball flight as you hit them in real time. Love your work. Cheers from New York. Mich
Good review Andy I like the look and the forgiveness, definitely would look at this club if I was in the market👍👍👍
great review. glad i couldn"t hear that noisey wind breaker.
Just got fit. .....G400max came out on top and it is easy to hit. I ended up with more yardage and way more control, what is not to like?
A really interesting review here Andy. I tried out the other G400 drivers a while ago and was very impressed with them on the range. I will certainly give this one a try too.
This seems to be even more forgiving as they are suggesting John.
As you know by now Randy got me again.But now I have G400max(or I think I do)Cant wait to hit it great review.
Scubasteve Smith we need to work a plot to get him back! I really enjoyed the G400 Max, tried it again this morning and impressive hope you enjoy, Happy Birthday, hope you had a good day!
Great video-I am a Ping guy so I am thinking about getting that club!!
You wont be disappointed
Great review Andy, nice and honest as ever. Refreshing to see someone putting the emphasis on dispersion. It's all well and good smashing it further but of absolutely no use if you are in the tree's, rough or 3 off the tee. I'd give up 10 yards all day to be playing from the fairway. Cheers Andy wood 👍🏌
Very valid points Andy and something that a lot of us should take note of!
Teeuplo feat. Average Golfer it's certainly the way I'm starting to think. Must come with age 😂
Yes me too!
Andy Wood cshjm
Karine Bello ?????
My.swing speed is very similar ...Been holding off to get fitted (mostly about spending $$ I don't have).still gaming 460 launcher...do u think it's worth upgrading??
Hi Andy! Do you think Ping will now “max” the G400 irons now or will the G700 fill that gap in the range?
The G700 will fill that gap, just put that vid live
Great review Andy and good job Ping for getting their product out to the Average Golfer for some testing! Intrigued by the results you’ve had and it seems like this new driver fits nicely into the Ping forgiveness model. I only wonder why it’s coming out so far after the regular G400. If I had just purchased the G400, I’d be pretty annoyed that a more forgiving (and thereby perhaps better performing) model just got released. Even if there wasn’t a noticeable difference, I’d feel slightly cheated out of not having all the options on the table before making a purchase.
Yes I hear you Jay and this is always a dilemma for manufacturers I suppose and also for consumers, when is the right time to buy
Teeuplo feat. Average Golfer I’m sure these companies must have their reasons and I don’t assume I know their business better than they do, but I just don’t get why they don’t release everything at once. 🤷🏻♂️ If the concern is that the G400Max would take away from other lines like the G400 SFT, then it just begs the question why release so many variants? Surely it’d be more cost effective for the OEM to produce less product?
I guess the safest thing consumers can do is just ignore the new releases & buy the previous year’s model @ a discount. 😂 Anyway, great information in your review as always. I wonder if this new generation of drivers is giving you more confidence w/ the big stick for this upcoming year?
Great comments, the final sentence is an interesting on e for me persoanlly, I am not great with driver and this club may be good for someone like me!
Another great video! How do you think it compares to your epic? I'm so confused ha ha ha. Really appreciate your options. .
Good question Randy, immediate thoughts , Epic longer, G400 max more forgiving
As always an honest job, well done. Any chance of a review on the CLEVELAND HB DRIVER? It's now being used by long driver Jamie Sadlowski .. I tried it today and recorded my best numbers for 2 years!!?!? A true bomber.
Seems like there isn't a reason To use any G400 besides the max. As low spinning as the LST and crazy forgiving. Thoughts?
Great review again Andy would you consider its worth me swapping from the G SF TECH to the new PING G 400 max,I know you are ultra busy but any chance of doing a few match ups of same clubs & tech upgrades over the last 4/5 years as there is no one out there doing it & I really respect your your opinion.cheers pal from one of you biggest followers & taggers
I’ve always been a big PING fan. I’m still rocking the PING RAPTURE. Who knows, maybe this will be the one to replace it
Great manufacturer Kevin, this is an impressive driver
Teeuplo feat. Average Golfer I’ve tried all the new fancy drivers with the sliding weights and adjustable necks. I even bought one but it didn’t last long in the bag. I’m back to my good old faithful ⛳️. 🏌🏻♂️ Tree Fiddy Whoop Whoop 😂
Good to see the man Randy back!
Teeuplo feat. Average Golfer Yes I totally agree!! I’m rocking my PING driver and a 16 foot measuring tape for all those 350 yard drives Whoop Whoop
Wow Pat Phelan from Corrie has a mean drive!🏌
Hey Andy how did it sound to you cause it really sounded loud and tinny to me?
Hi Andy currently hit the G30, would I see some improvement with the G400 max in your opinion ? 👍great review
Honestly Steve, I think you would, this club has better performance across the club face ie off centre and generating good ball speeds. Would love you to try and come back to me with your thoughts though
Teeuplo feat. Average Golfer yeah will do
Teeuplo feat. Average Golfer Hi Andy, managed to get to try this out today for a round. Felt great off the face compared to the G30. Couldn't compare distances but hit 7/12 fairways and blowing a good un. Thing I found was the bad shots were still in whereas with the G30 they are OB.. Nowhere near as much sidespin imo. Ihit it with my stiff tour 65 shaft in from the G30. Defo going back to get one fitted on the GC2..
Steve
What's the brand and name of the jacket you are wearing?
Solid review Andy
Just watched the 1978 film the driver a lot like this new ping driver a straight shooter 😋😎😋 great vid!
It certainly was today!
I miss this style of video from this channel
I've been waiting on this driver. I'm going to be making the switch from the Epic Sub Zero just for forgiveness sake and this will most likely be the one considering I hit the G400 much better than my current gamer. Was thinking i200 from Apex CF16 but the G700 forgiveness may be to much to pass up. Congrats on the channel growth. I look forward to your videos.
The vid for the irons should be out later today...interesting watch Ernie! Thanks for your support as ever
From Apex CF16 I would try the Mizuno MMCs, TM M3s/P790s as well
The P790/770 combo has been on my mind. Finding Mizuno in my area is like finding Big Foot. I'm tinkering at the present time and will most likely change driver and wedges this year. I can probably make up more strokes with those two than my irons given the way I play.
Finally got my driver from ping all I will say is wooooow so forgiving and long 20 yards longer tan my m2 played
Yes a 9 hole match today never missed a fairway usually struggle to find them 'hit one drive 267 yards slightly wind against. My best ever driver by a mile
Ian Gethen brilliant Ian so glad you are happy and so you should be that’s a great start 👏👍
Great review, Andy! Nice for Ping to have you on the pre-embargo list! Curious: Do you have to return the clubs to mfr's or are you able to game them? btw, I just subscribed -- don't know why I waited so long. Cheers!
" btw, I just subscribed -- don't know why I waited so long" --> Exactly what I was just wondering :)
Nice review Andy, I`m looking to giving the new MAX Driver a hit. Do you know if they will be releasing an SFT version? The new G700 Irons look interesting as well, I`m looking forward to see what you think of them.
Iron vid later today, not sure about the SFT version, I would assume this will just be the current product from the G400 range
Bandit Baker ping are not releasing this max with sft or ls version.
Thanks for info jpugolf
I would like to see the Max vs the G driver.
It's the same driver, in my opinion.
It's interesting that you only hit this average 250 yards. Based on the numbers from the irons you could probably hit the g700 3 iron as far.. Is that testimony to the irons or is this driver giving up too many yards for forgiveness?
Great review :o) - time to trade up my G30 maybe.
It might go in the bag Andy?!
Thats 6 drivers ive got!!
I've always liked Ping but there's an old man (Called Pat) from the Bolton Area who feels let down by them. I seen Him on a video a wee while back literally pleading with them but alas to no avail. All He wanted, ( & bear in mind, this is a man that's lived through 2 World Wars ) was, fitted for a full set of irons & woods, bag & electric trolley... But they completely ignored Him... Thankfully, "BENROSS" came to the rescue !. So, well done, "BENROSS !". And don't think I'm coming on here singing the praises of, "BENROSS" simply cos' I currently use the, "BENROSS" Rip Speed 10 Irons & would luv an upgrade ( An upgrade along the lines of that auld chancer Pat ).... It's just that, "BENROSS" provide just as good clubs as any of the Major Golf Manufacturers but at an affordable price !. Anyhoo, keep up the good work Andy...
I dont suppose we know if Ping ever saw the message John, that said hats off to Benross for what they are doing. Good to hear from you.
1.51 smash factor? Isnt that non conforming by usga rules?
just bought the G400 SFT ping driver in December 2017, just a few months ago, but here were are again, another marketing ploy by the golf jerkoffs to have you buy something new. Take your driver that you're using now and bring it with you and hit about 10 or 15 balls (after warming up first) then take the G400 or the "NEW" G400Max, what a load of crap imo, with different shaft stiffness, lofts and see what you're numbers really are. This will show you how much different any of the clubs are. Your swing speed won't change but a degree or 2 (maybe) and you'll end up really with the same numbers.
I had a taylormade aeroburner 10.5 loft that was used (my golf friend didn't like it and sold it to me for $35 bucks) and I've had this driver for about 6 or 7 years, and usually hit it around 220 to 235 tops. I'm 57 and my swing speed is at or around 85 to 92 mph. When I hit the new G400, my drives and swing speeds were the exact, no difference at all, consistently around 220 to 230 yards. This just goes to show you, the new technology doesn't always work. What you have in your bag is probably just as good if not better than what they're trying to sell you.
I did upgrade though only because I did have a fitting. After trying different lofts and staff stiffness we found that the G400 SFT and at 12 loft and a regular flex gave me a higher flight and a some extra yards. i was able to get some in the 240 yard range, but that's because I had a fitting. All my other clubs that I've had for years are still in my bag. Another reason I bought the G400 was because it was a gift and it was free......just do your homework, and always compare them with what you're already using.
Video coming out tomorrow which shows a 2015 TM R15 and the 2018 M4, answers your concerns 👍
Another good vid🤪👍
Do you work at the driving range or is this RUclips gig just a hobby ...? Great vid again looking forward to the ping iron review
I work for Teeuplo which is a golf website and we get access to this driving range in Chester.
can we have witb ?
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an update on witb
hahha sorry I misread the WITB for WITH!! Yes coming soons!