My G2 driver looks to be on its last legs... :-(

[LincolnShep]

A thin crack has appeared in the face of my G2 driver. I think it must be in just the top layer as it's still working well (although making a different noise I think). It must be on its way out though - one of these days it will cave in as I crush one 330 yards down the middle

I haven't got the budget for a new driver so looking at what might be a good second-hand replacement. I want forgiveness - everything else is secondary. Looks like I can get a G15 or G20 on fleabay for about £50. I'm not 100% set on Ping but I'm drawn to them by their sequential naming structure - I know that a G20 is newer than a G15, which is newer than a G10 etc. I'm bewildered by everything else!

Any recommendations for a other models of about the same age as a G15/G20 that I should add to be list for consideration?

Thanks in advance.

Shep

 

[bobmac]

I had exactly the same problem.



Replaced it with a G5 which is still in the bag now

 

[Doh]

The G2 and G5 are still great drivers and must be cheap enough to take a gamble on.

 

[LincolnShep]

I had exactly the same problem.

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Replaced it with a G5 which is still in the bag now

That picture is almost the same as mine - although my crack is more horizontal. Did your G2 last much longer once it appeared or did you stop using it anyway?

 

[bobmac]

That picture is almost the same as mine - although my crack is more horizontal. Did your G2 last much longer once it appeared or did you stop using it anyway?

It didnt seem to affect the ball flight at all.
Fortunately, I knew the Ping rep at the time and he just swapped it for the G5.
You should be able to get one off ebay for around £50-60

 

[Foxholer]

G15 would be my recommendation!

Plenty forgiving - especially if most 'misses' are high/low as opposed to Heel/Toe. The Serrano shaft (stock option) is rather good too!

For a more modern one, Adams XTD TI (well, I would wouldn't I)! Slightly muted sound compared to the Ping's 'clang', but definitely long - and adjustable if you desire that!

Ebay is the place for either!

 

[Duckster]

.....one of these days it will cave in as I crush one 330 yards down the middle

Thanks in advance.

Shep

330 yards? Surely that's only a normal persons hybrid distance..... ne:

 

[shewy]

my mate still plays a G2, cracking club, ebay to see if you can get one or the G15 as mentioned above is good.

 

[Hendy]

My finger slipped earlier on today and a I ended up ordering a new driver. Hate when that happens... Lol

Anyways I have a g20 up for sale soon enough let me know if your interested.

 

[And29]

My pp plays a G20 in bubba Pink and it plays like a dream

 

[t0m]

My finger slipped earlier on today and a I ended up ordering a new driver. Hate when that happens...

Anyways I have a g20 up for sale soon enough let me know if your interested.

Lol what did you get

 

[Hendy]

Nike vapor pro.. No idea if be any good or not but not willing to travel for a fitting will just have to take a chance lol

 

[t0m]

I was looking at the ping g25 as a replacement for mine can be picked up quite cheap on a good day

 

[selwood90]

Got a G15 myself and it's a great cheap enough club. Payed 40 for mine 2nd hand. G10 is also a good shout. Cheap as chips for how good they are

 

[Nashy]

G5 was the longest driver I have ever played with. I hit it into the stratosphere and it would just carry for miles. I swapped it as I needed something to bring my ball flight down as I really struggled in windy conditions with it.