Ping G425 vs Callaway Apex Hybrids Review & Specs – Copy

Ping G425 Vs Callaway Apex Hybrids Review & Specs

Ball speed or spin control. Which do you prefer in a hybrid? The question may speak more to where you’re at with your game more than it does to your actual preferences. Still, it’s a good question as it reveals where your strengths on the course lie.

If you have been shopping for a new hybrid and have found yourself asking this question, we want to help. Today we are going to be taking a look at 2 hybrids that emphasize two different types of performance and have something of value to offer in their own right.

 

Overview Of Both Clubs

Callaway has had a choke-hold on the hybrid market for quite some time now. With their Apex series, they look to continue that dominance with a hybrid that refines the popular Jailbreak technology that is known to provide great stability, speed and feel.

The G series of Ping clubs have gained immensely in popularity since their launch in 2004. The newest G425 hybrid is evidence as to why. From the moment you pick it up, you can tell it’s going to perform. It’s lightweight, comfortable and begs to be swung.

 

Callaway Apex Hybrid Key Features

The new blade design of the Jailbreak bars provide more horizontal support near the sole and behind the face.

Meanwhile the leaner support near the crown allows for more flex and for better players, more workability.

 

Ping G425 Hybrid Key Features

The “Spinsistency” design of the G425 Hybrid face is actually pretty similar to the technology behind Callaway’s Flash Face.

The face is slightly curved to promote ball speed and spin consistency. There is also a nice tungsten weight in the sole and an adjustable hosel.

 

Loft Comparison

	Callaway Apex Loft	Ping G425 Loft
2 hybrid	N/A	17°
3 hybrid	19°	19°
4 hybrid	21°	22°
5 hybrid	24°	26°
6 hybrid	27°	30°
7 hybrid	N/A	34°

 

Callaway Apex Options

• UST Mamiya Recoil Dart 75 HYB Graphite shaft
• Light, regular and stiff flex

 

Ping G425 Options

• PING Alta CB 70 Slate shaft
• PING Tour 85 shaft
• Aldila Rogue Black Hybrid 95 shaft
• Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro 80 Orange shaft
• Soft regular, regular, stiff, extra stiff, tour stiff and tour extra stiff flex

 

Length & Lie Comparison

	Callaway Apex Length/Lie	Ping G425 Length/Lie
2 hybrid	N/A	40 ¾”/57°
3 hybrid	40.50”/58°	40 ¼”/57.5°
4 hybrid	40”/58.5°	39 ¾”/58°
5 hybrid	39.50”/59°	39 ¼”/58.5°
6 hybrid	39”/59.5°	38 ¾”/59°
7 hybrid	N/A	38 ¼”/59.5°

 

Who is Each Set for?

While both hybrids do a decent amount to provide spin control, if you really want to place the ball accurately then the Ping G425 hybrid would be better for you.

If you are aiming for better overall distance though, you’ll like the Callaway Apex hybrid.

 

The Apex Family

The Callaway Apex hybrids come in standard (the one we reviewed) and Pro versions.

The Pro hybrid has a more compact head design and sports a fixed hosel as opposed to the adjustable hosel on the standard.

It still features Flash Face SS21 and bladed Jailbreak Design features, however.

 

The G425 Family

The G425 hybrids include the LST and the Max versions.

The LST provides a hybrid that produces less spin from the fairway and the tee while the Max features an oversized head shape.

 

Composition Comparison

Both the G425 and Apex hybrid feature tungsten weighting. The Apex hybrid also features a stainless steel Flash Face.

The Ping G425 features a steel face that essentially wraps into the head. The Apex hybrid also features a lightweight carbon crown.

 

Performance Comparison

Feel

The Ping G425 hybrid definitely had a smoother, more satisfying feel. The Apex was stable, but it came off a little stiff.

 

Off the Tee

The Apex hybrid was a beast off the tee while the Ping G425 didn’t give the impression that it was designed for driver-like distance.

 

From the Deck

Both hybrids have adjustable hosels which, made it easier for everyone in our testing party to get the kind of launch they preferred from the fairway.

 

From the Rough

We liked the beefier feel and the weighting in the sole of the Ping G425 for tough lies.

 

Price Comparison

Both of these hybrids retail for about $270 brand new. You can find the Apex for cheaper if you happen to be left-handed.

 

Callaway Apex Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Great distance
• Adjustable hosel
• Lightweight carbon crown
• Modified Jailbreak blades
• Stable feel
• Minimal offset

 

Cons:

• Not for high handicappers
• Not as workable
• Fewer shaft options
• No 2 or 7 options

Overall Score: 96/100

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Ping G425 Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Very comfortable
• Smooth turf interaction
• Wide sweet spot
• Great spin control
• Adjustable hosel
• High MOI

 

Cons:

• Didn’t play as long
• Not for high handicappers
• A bit pricey
• Somewhat awkward head shape

Overall Score: 96/100

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Other Hybrids Worth Considering

 

Callaway Epic Hybrid

The Epic hybrid also features a carbon crown which allows more weight to be saved to increase MOI and forgiveness.

Pros:

• Plays long
• Graphite shaft
• Right and left-handed

Cons:

• Only UST shafts available
• Not very workable

Overall Score: 97/100

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Taylormade SIM Hybrid

The V-sole coupled with Twist Face technology make this a very forgiving and smooth playing hybrid – even in tough lies.

Pros:

• Great rescue hybrid
• Nice, low CG
• Speed Pocket

Cons:

• No 2 option
• Dated model

Overall Score: 98/100

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Final Assessment

So which hybrid is better? Once again, the answer to that question will come down to your needs as a player.

If you need to get down the fairway faster, we suggest the longer-playing Callaway Apex hybrid. If however, you are advanced enough to be thinking about strategic placement, try the Ping G425.

Both clubs have unique personalities that would benefit different types of players so make a fearless assessment of your game and check these hybrids out!