Ping's i25 driver is focused on giving low to
mid-handicap players optimal performance.
Ping has produced a driver that focuses on
lower-spin, accurate alignment, and a
lightweight adjustable hosel to maximize
control and distance.
A few distinguishing
points to lead off with:
• The matte black crown is accented with
functional racing stripe alignment graphics.
(Ping has patented this alignment system.)
• The PWR shaft family, designed to
maintain a consistent swing weight across the
product family
• Tungsten weighting that increases the
moment of inertia (MOI), and lowers the center
of gravity of the club head to produce that
makes the i25 easier to hit solid and
straight
With the i25 family, Ping introduces a new
line of proprietary shafts called PWR
(Performance, Weighting, and
Responsiveness). The PWR is available in three
weights: 55g, 65g, and 75g, and a total of
nine
different models. The light-weight shafts
produce a high ball flight – the heaviest
produces the lowest trajectory.
FIRST REACTION
The Ping i25 is one of the most “user-
friendly” adjustable drivers on the
market today. It comes in three loft options:
8.5, 9.5, and 10.5 degrees. The driver’s
adjustable hosel was designed to be simple,
lightweight and aerodynamically efficient;
therefore, the club can only be adjusted +/- ½
degree. If you’re properly fitted for the
i25, you shouldn’t need more than that
– many players still leave their driver in its
original position once falling in love with it on
the demo range or at the fitting center.
Appearance: The new
racing stripe decals set up very well to the
eye. It not only feels like your club head is
better aligned to the target; it also helps align
your body angles. The gorgeous matte black
finish is a nice touch. In addition, the large
460cc head gives any golfer the confidence
needed to bomb it down the fairway.
Weight: Compared to the G25, the
i25 feels a little heavier and stiffer, which is
not
surprising, since the i25 is defined as the mid-
high launch model with added tungsten
weighting and a stouter shaft family, whereas
the G25 does not have the tungsten
weighting.
Feel: The i25 has a crisp, soft feel
and
distinctive “Ping” sound. The
stock shaft makes the entire club feel
connected without out any excess flex or
twist.
Performance: Compared to the G25,
the i25 provided me with a definite ball speed
increase, with a combination of lower
trajectory and less spin. Even with the same
size 460cc head as the G25, the i25 delivers
much more workability that can be used by
both low and mid-handicap golfers. From off-
centered hits, I noticed no differences in
forgiveness between the G25 and i25 drivers.
Therefore, I believe the i25 offers the perfect
combination of both workability and
forgiveness that can fit a wide variety of
golfers.
Cons: The Ping i25 doesn’t
offer as much adjustability as most of the
other adjustable drivers on the market. So, if
you’re a person that wants to go from
skyscraper drives in the desert one week to
low runners at Bandon Dunes the next week,
(or you just like to play around with your
specs a lot) you may want to consider another
model.
Food for Thought:
The Ping i25 is meant for a golfer who
demands consistent feel and distance shot
after shot. With the new tungsten weighting
technology and PWR shaft combination this
driver is meant for the mid to low handicap
golfer. With the appealing 460cc head and
alignment enhancing decals, the Ping i25
should
be a top contender if you’re
considering a new driver.