Ping Vs Taylormade Drivers - What’s the Better Brand?

Ping Vs Taylormade Drivers – What’s the Better Brand?

If you are in the market for a new driver then you simply can’t pass up Ping and Taylormade drivers.

These two are a couple of the most storied golf club manufacturers in the industry – and for very good reason.

They are both well-known for making amazing game improvement drivers. Better players will be happy to know that Ping and Taylormade drivers are also frequently used by pros on the PGA Tour.

Taylormade was founded in 1979 in Illinois. Back then, they only made one golf club; an innovative 12° metalwood. That spirit of innovation pervades modern Taylormade golf clubs. The company is known for pushing boundaries and not being afraid to use new technologies to design their clubs.

The new Taylormade Stealth 2 drivers with carbon fiber face wraps are a perfect example of their commitment to innovation.

Ping is a slightly older company having been established in 1959 by Karlsten Solheim. Solheim was an engineer and avid golfer; but he was frustrated with the putters of the time and found them to be inadequate for optimal play.

So he went about designing a new putter that would later be dubbed, the Ping 1A. Today, Ping clubs can be seen at your local course and in the bags of some of the best players in the world.

So if you are considering either a Ping or a Taylormade driver, you are already in position to score a high-quality club. But there are still things you need to know before pulling the trigger. Join us as we compare some of the best drivers from each company.

Best New Release – Taylormade Stealth 2 Vs Ping G430

Taylormade Stealth 2

Last year, Taylormade turned heads in the golf world by introducing what they called the first “carbonwood” driver, the Taylormade Stealth.

This year, they have updated the design and crammed even more carbon fiber into the head.

What Versions Are Available?

The Stealth 2 comes in an HD, standard and Plus model. The HD version is the only one with a sliding track weight while the Plus model is the only one with internal draw bias. All three versions sport a 460cc head, carbon fiber face wrap, carbon fiber crown and inverted cone face design.

Selling Points

25 gram tungsten rear weight
Speed Pocket
Internal stiffening ribs
Carbon composite ring

Sound & Feel

The Taylormade Stealth 2 is one of the most unique-sounding and feeling drivers currently on the market. It gives a low click when you hit the sweet spot that rounds out to a higher thud when you mis-hit. The face plays hot but there’s not a ton of feedback.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

Very forgiving
Very unique look
Lightweight

Cons:

Limited feedback

Who Should Buy it?

The best performance aspect of the Taylormade Stealth 2 is that it isincredibly forgiving.

Low-face shots aren;t punished and it’s next to impossible to miss the sweet spot. So if you are a high handicapper, the Stealth 2 would be a good buy.

Overall Score: 95/100

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Ping G430

The Ping G430 is the latest addition to the G400 series of drivers. It is designed for mid to high handicappers.

What Versions Are Available

The G430 is available in a MAX version with a 22-gram tungsten sliding weight, an LST version with a 22-gram sliding weight, and an SFT version with a 22-gram weight that can be set in draw or extreme draw positions.

Selling Points

Variable roll radius face
Variable face thickness
Adjustable hosel
Forged titanium face insert

Sound & Feel

It’s hard to beat the classic Ping sound and the G430 has got it. The forged titanium face feels responsive and gives good feedback as well.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

Very workable
Works for a wide variety of players
Great custom shafts

Cons:

A bit heavy

Who Should Buy it?

The Ping G430 driver would be a good fit for anyone who wants to be able to control launch off the tee to an acute degree.

Overall Score: 96/100

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