I'm in the mkt for a new big dog.
Got drunk and tried something stupid and dented my r11 tp.
Might have to give the pings a look.

I have the G30 LS with the tour 65 shaft as well and I love it. The G30 were not marked down as much as I thought they would be with the release of the G series.

I was also fitted for the M1 and just didn't like the feel, the G30 is a bit more forgiving too (the sound is something I'm still adjusting too)

I was content with my SLDR. Actually liked it. Got fitted for irons a few months back. We got that settled and has some time left, so the fitter and I messed around with the some driver combinations. I ordered a G30 that day.

My G30 (9* w/ Tour 65 shaft) from 2nd Swing just arrived yesterday, so of course I had to go a try it it out. I was bombing it high, straight, and long. About 15 yards further than I've been hitting my SLDR.

I got my SLDR pretty soon after they were released, so almost 3 years ago i guess. I've liked it a lot, but I just felt like it was time to change it up. I had also tried out the G25 when I bought my SLDR, it was a very close race between those two, but the distance of the SLDR swayed me. I didn't see your thread last week selling your 9* G30 until it was already gone or else I would have been all over it. After that, I couldn't take it any longer and pulled the trigger on 2nd Swing. I'm pretty pumped about this driver.

In the market for anew one myself but haven't found anything that can beat my R11 yet.

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In the market for anew one myself but haven't found anything that can beat my R11 yet.

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M1, Great Big Bertha, G30 m, I'd think all would be an upgrade (although maybe not enough to spend the money).

Sounds a lot like the Anser. Only reason I switched from that to the SLDR was the low face miss. The SLDR was far and away better low on the face. Both clubs, squared up, in the nuts, the Anser was MAYBE 5 yards or so longer than the SLDR, but PING drivers feel so much better than any other driver. Almost enough to make me keep it. Almost.

All about that shaft though. I have a Fujikura TP 55gram in it that was an upgrade I got for free. I can do whatever I want with that club- fade, draw, straight. Best driver I've ever had.

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Reviving an old thread here.

So, I'm out on the course with my son today. All is well until we have to wait on the 3rd tee box. I pulled my Driver and noticed a very thin crack at the hosel, on the heel side. If I swing the club, I risk it going into the water.

I have no idea how this happened as I rarely jack with the loft settings. I had just broken the damn thing in...got the swingweight right...and was pushing the ball out there pretty well.

I called PING and they suggested I take the club to an authorized PING dealer and send it back to PING. I took it to GolfSmith and they are sending it to PING.

We'll see what happens next.

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Not the same brand but this happened to my buddy's r11
Taylormade sent him a new r15 for free

Titleist just sent me a new shaft replacement for my 915.mine broke on 17 at golf club of Houston a few weeks ago

Oh no....Im guessing they send an exact replacement for free. Pretty popular customer service

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We'll see...I was hitting that damn thing so well...If they replace it, I hope its at the exact same specs as my G30 LS Tec.

I've got to give credit to GolfSmith as they gave me a G30 LS Tec off the used rack for me to use while my club is at PING.

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That must be nice. I asked about a rental and they told me they would give me 90 percent back if I bought a used club and returned it

Wow. Might have to start shopping PING

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Wow. Might have to start shopping PING

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most manufacturers do the same thing if its a product defect

Really enjoying the G30, jj9000. My playing partner would out drive me with his sldr to my covert 2.0, but now I am flying past his sldr.

Ping has some of the best customer service out there. I preordered the S56's when they were coming out. They day they started shipping orders ( I think it was a Monday or Tuesday) I called them and explained that I was going to be traveling that same weekend to play in a golf tournament. They weren't planning on sending my order for a couple more weeks but went ahead and shipped it that week so that I had them in time for my tournament. The only things in my bag that aren't Ping are my wedges and putter due to their great customer service.

I hit the G30 great for a couple of rounds, but shortly after I started hitting a horrible slice with it. Went back to the SLDR and have been driving the ball as well as I ever have. I just cannot straighten out the G30.

I've always had my SLDR set to a slight draw, that may have something to do with not being able to hit the G30..

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I hit the G30 great for a couple of rounds, but shortly after I started hitting a horrible slice with it. Went back to the SLDR and have been driving the ball as well as I ever have. I just cannot straighten out the G30.

I've always had my SLDR set to a slight draw, that may have something to do with not being able to hit the G30..

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I am having the same problem with my new driver. It drives me nuts. If there is any money on the line (or pride), I put my old driver back in the bag.