Specifications of the Ping G15 Fairway Wood
The Ping G15 Fairway Wood is very similar to the G15 driver as far as the external sole weight pad is concerned. Like the driver, the head’s design is lengthened which according to the manufacturers, Ping, will increase the MOI (moment of inertia) when compared to the previous model, the G10. Ping’s Fairway Wood has a low profile design that presents a long, forgiving option especially for those golfers who like to rely on the larger sized gold club head. The external weight pad’s center of gravity is lowered and positioned further back on the sole. This gives the golfer higher trajectories as well as improved distances.
Features of the Ping G15 Fairway Wood
- Larger head confidence with long, forgiving option
- Standard model available in four lofts
- Sole contains an external weight pad for higher trajectories and more forgiveness
- Noticeably heavier shaft which gives a more penetrating, more aggressive ball flight
- Newly designed ID8 grip allows golfers to use the best amount of pressure with either hand
Review of the Ping G15 Fairway Wood
Some golfers were reluctant to try the new Ping G15 as the G10 was thought to not need any improvements at all. But the design features created quite a draw to this particular wood, and overall golfers are very well pleased with the new look and feel.
The new Fairway wood features an elongated design with a low profile to provide extra forgiveness and to make it much easier to use on a wide variety of lies. The larger head size translates into greater confidence as you are standing over your next shot. Most golfers are very impressed with the G15 Fairway Wood’s lower center of gravity as it helps to achieve greater distances and higher launches.
The club has a new aesthetic appeal as well as improved performance. Most golfers do not really take the time to look at the sole, but when and if you do, it does have a nice mixture of Ping’s traditional silver, red and black. The alignment aid has also been transformed into a couple of triangular forms. These really work out great for golfers as they are trying to line the club up with the target line. They are very practical as most find them much easier to use but at the same time not outlandish or gaudy.
With the elongated head size it gives golfers an added since of confidence. It gives them the sense that there is no way to screw up the next shot. And really, the only thing that can go wrong has to simply be operator error!
The G15 Fairway Wood can be used off the tee on driving holes that are tighter; but it can also be used off the deck. It can pull of a shot very easily and launch the ball effortlessly and quickly. It is certainly perfect for the fairway and the club’s sole interacts smoothly with the ground to give an impressive distance to the shot.
The forgiveness factor is a great feature and the sweet spot seems to be pretty much almost anywhere on the face, but not completely. It just has a lot smaller margin of error due to the latest design features. It is a fun club to use off the tee. It is not a driver replacement, nor a mini-driver but it will still send the ball a long way down the fairway.
The two shaft options give the golfer the ability to find the perfect head-shaft combination to enhance their game.