Picked up the g30 about a month ago. I need to turn down the loft. Ping G30 Adjustment Problem Ping G30 Adjustment Problem. By Ajohns10, September 1, 2015 in WRX. Apr 27, 2015 And by the way, you can skip the entire issue of hosel adjustment entirely, and pretend that Stickney is writing about drivers (of different lofts) that aren’t adjustable at all. It’s not like we haven’t had choices in driver lofts for 20 years+, going back to way before adjustable hosel designs. At the true south classic, joey snyder, iii has the new ping anser driver in the bag this week in jackson, ms. View and download anser u2 user manual online. Ideal for customizing the swingweight and feel of the ping g30 drivers, the ping g30 head weights are offered in 8g, 10g, 12g, 14g and 16g weight options.
A Guide To Understanding the PING Fitting Process
Not long ago, buying a set of golf clubs simply involved visiting our local golf shop and purchasing a set right off of the floor. All clubs were made to the same standards. The biggest choices to make were regular or stiff flex shaft made of steel or graphite. Today, every company offers some form of fitting process to ensure the clubs you get are a perfect match for you and your swing. PING is the innovator of club fitting and today I dive in and explain the PING fitting process for irons.
PING Fitting Process
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How it Started
PING was the first company to take club fitting seriously. In the 1960’s, founder Karsten Solheim realized he could help tour professionals by calibrating their equipment to fit their particular build and swing. Many of these players went on to play extremely well or even win at the next week’s event. With that early success, he went on to develop PING’s famous color coding system, which designated a particular color code for irons at a certain lie angle. This simple system has evolved over the years to the complete PING fitting process used today. It all starts with the interview.
The Interview
The interview covers many aspects of the player’s game. A player’s current handicap, how far their 7 iron travels, current and desired ball flight, and possible set configurations help narrow down the 10 million+available iron combinations. The final step is an inventory of the player’s current clubs and any likes or dislikes about them.
Model
After the interview is completed, the fitter recommends a PING model based on the answers. There are three types of models: the compact iron, mid-sized iron, and over-sized iron. Each model provides varying degrees of workability, forgiveness, and trajectory. Finding the correct combination of these traits gets the player in the best model to play better golf.
Static Fit
Once the model is decided upon, the player undergoes a static fitting. Fitters use a combination of the player’s height and measurement from their wrist to the floor. From the information, PING’s color chart will recommend a length and lie angle as a starting point. These two steps greatly narrow the number of options and get the PING fitting process started in the right neighborhood.
Shaft Flex
It’s time to make an initial shaft selection. PING is on top of this thanks to its comprehensive chart (above). The chart shows recommended flex based on how far a 7 iron is hit and the different trajectories provided by each of their available shaft options. Again, this provides a great starting point for the fitter.
Now that the static fitting has been completed, a dynamic swing test is performed to fine-tune options. After all, every golfer sets up and swings slightly different so these variations have to be taken into account when finding the perfect match.
Lie Angle
Determining the lie angle of a club shows where the club hits at impact. Heel-side impact causes shots to go left for the right-handed golfer. The opposite is true for toe-side impact. For the test, the fitter places impact tape on the sole of the club. The player swings at a ball sitting on a hard plate, making sure to hit the plate like they would the turf. Fitters adjust the color code up or down until the impact mark is centered. Next step, dialing in the length.
Shaft Length
Refining the shaft length is easier thanks to the static fitting done earlier. The goal is to find the length that provides the most consistent contact in the middle of the club face. The fitter puts impact tape on the face and has the player hit several shots. Analyzing the results, the club may require going up or down from the recommended length established in the static fitting.
Set Make-Up
The penultimate step is deciding the best combination and set makeup. The set makeup is determined by looking at the distance gaps between clubs. For example, if a player hits their 4 iron nearly as far as their 3 iron, replacing the 3 iron with a 3 hybrid gets a better distance gap between clubs.
Grip
The final step is deciding on a grip type and size. Grip size is determined by using the chart above. Fitters cross-reference the overall length of the hand with the length of the longest finger. The result is the ideal grip size for the player. The grip type will be primarily driven by player’s preference in feel and firmness.
PING Fitting Process Summary
And there you have it, a comprehensive look at the PING fitting process for irons. It sounds tedious but it’s well worth it. The benefits of properly fit clubs will bring much more happiness and success.
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Rudi Fann
Rudi Fann has been a Class “A” member of the PGA of America since 2008. He began his career in 1998 as the Assistant Golf Professional at Wake Forest Golf Club in Wake Forest, NC. In 2002, Rudi accepted a similar position at Rio Mar Country Club in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. He spent a year there before moving to Nipomo, CA where he worked at Blacklake Golf Resort. Over the next 10 years, he worked his way from Assistant Golf Professional to Head Golf Professional and finally Director of Golf Operations. In his time at Blacklake, Rudi devoted much of his time to running tournaments and other activities in order to create a social atmosphere at the club. After Blacklake, Rudi spent one year as Head Golf Professional at Paso Robles Golf Club before deciding to return home to North Carolina. Since returning to North Carolina, Rudi has worked with the First Tee of the Triangle helping to instill life skills and core values through the game of golf to local youth.
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A Guide To Understanding the PING Fitting Process
Not long ago, buying a set of golf clubs simply involved visiting our local golf shop and purchasing a set right off of the floor. All clubs were made to the same standards. The biggest choices to make were regular or stiff flex shaft made of steel or graphite. Today, every company offers some form of fitting process to ensure the clubs you get are a perfect match for you and your swing. PING is the innovator of club fitting and today I dive in and explain the PING fitting process for irons.
PING Fitting Process
How it Started
PING was the first company to take club fitting seriously. In the 1960’s, founder Karsten Solheim realized he could help tour professionals by calibrating their equipment to fit their particular build and swing. Many of these players went on to play extremely well or even win at the next week’s event. With that early success, he went on to develop PING’s famous color coding system, which designated a particular color code for irons at a certain lie angle. This simple system has evolved over the years to the complete PING fitting process used today. It all starts with the interview.
The Interview
The interview covers many aspects of the player’s game. A player’s current handicap, how far their 7 iron travels, current and desired ball flight, and possible set configurations help narrow down the 10 million+available iron combinations. The final step is an inventory of the player’s current clubs and any likes or dislikes about them.
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Model
After the interview is completed, the fitter recommends a PING model based on the answers. There are three types of models: the compact iron, mid-sized iron, and over-sized iron. Each model provides varying degrees of workability, forgiveness, and trajectory. Finding the correct combination of these traits gets the player in the best model to play better golf.
Static Fit
Once the model is decided upon, the player undergoes a static fitting. Fitters use a combination of the player’s height and measurement from their wrist to the floor. From the information, PING’s color chart will recommend a length and lie angle as a starting point. These two steps greatly narrow the number of options and get the PING fitting process started in the right neighborhood.
Shaft Flex
It’s time to make an initial shaft selection. PING is on top of this thanks to its comprehensive chart (above). The chart shows recommended flex based on how far a 7 iron is hit and the different trajectories provided by each of their available shaft options. Again, this provides a great starting point for the fitter.
Now that the static fitting has been completed, a dynamic swing test is performed to fine-tune options. After all, every golfer sets up and swings slightly different so these variations have to be taken into account when finding the perfect match.
Ping G30 Driver Settings
Lie Angle
Determining the lie angle of a club shows where the club hits at impact. Heel-side impact causes shots to go left for the right-handed golfer. The opposite is true for toe-side impact. For the test, the fitter places impact tape on the sole of the club. The player swings at a ball sitting on a hard plate, making sure to hit the plate like they would the turf. Fitters adjust the color code up or down until the impact mark is centered. Next step, dialing in the length.
Shaft Length
Refining the shaft length is easier thanks to the static fitting done earlier. The goal is to find the length that provides the most consistent contact in the middle of the club face. The fitter puts impact tape on the face and has the player hit several shots. Analyzing the results, the club may require going up or down from the recommended length established in the static fitting.
Set Make-Up
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The penultimate step is deciding the best combination and set makeup. The set makeup is determined by looking at the distance gaps between clubs. For example, if a player hits their 4 iron nearly as far as their 3 iron, replacing the 3 iron with a 3 hybrid gets a better distance gap between clubs.
Grip
The final step is deciding on a grip type and size. Grip size is determined by using the chart above. Fitters cross-reference the overall length of the hand with the length of the longest finger. The result is the ideal grip size for the player. The grip type will be primarily driven by player’s preference in feel and firmness.
PING Fitting Process Summary
And there you have it, a comprehensive look at the PING fitting process for irons. It sounds tedious but it’s well worth it. The benefits of properly fit clubs will bring much more happiness and success.
Ping G30 Adjustment Manual
Other Helpful Guides
Rudi Fann
Ping G30 Driver Adjustment
Rudi Fann has been a Class “A” member of the PGA of America since 2008. He began his career in 1998 as the Assistant Golf Professional at Wake Forest Golf Club in Wake Forest, NC. In 2002, Rudi accepted a similar position at Rio Mar Country Club in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. He spent a year there before moving to Nipomo, CA where he worked at Blacklake Golf Resort. Over the next 10 years, he worked his way from Assistant Golf Professional to Head Golf Professional and finally Director of Golf Operations. In his time at Blacklake, Rudi devoted much of his time to running tournaments and other activities in order to create a social atmosphere at the club. After Blacklake, Rudi spent one year as Head Golf Professional at Paso Robles Golf Club before deciding to return home to North Carolina. Since returning to North Carolina, Rudi has worked with the First Tee of the Triangle helping to instill life skills and core values through the game of golf to local youth.