If your current driver just isn’t cutting it, maybe it’s time for an upgrade, and if you are looking for something new off the tee, then PING’s G425 Max Driver might just fit the bill.
Who are they aimed at?
With a primary focus on forgiveness and increased accuracy, the PING G425 Max Driver is perhaps most suitable for the higher handicap player, though regardless of your level, you’ll probably enjoy hitting what is an excellent club. Framed as PING’s most forgiving driver yet, those players let down by a lack of accuracy and distance off the tee are likely to benefit the most from adding the G425 Max to their bag.
Key Features of the PING G425 Max Driver
Similar in features to the G410, the PING G425 Max is the go to model for forgiveness. It’s easy to hit, while it should aid a player’s consistency from the tee boxes. Not dissimilar in appearance to something that Lucius Fox might hand Batman, the simplistic, yet stylish black design oozes class and is likely to make the player picking it up feel confident standing over their tee shot.
A club that feels both sturdy and powerful at impact, the G425 Max has a nice mid-bass sound to it. The ball pops off the club face, and such is the forgiveness of the club, sound wise, there will be little difference between shots that come right out of the sweet spot and those that aren’t caught quite right.
A further illustration of the forgiveness of PING’s G425 Max is that it produces better ball speeds and superior launch numbers on mishits to the G410 Plus, which means that even your imperfect shots are likely to come out OK, with less difference between those that are struck superbly and those that are struck reasonably.
Thanks to the movable weighting, players can customise their set up to include 20% more draw bias or 16% more fade bias, which will help with whichever shot shape they’re trying to achieve.
PING also continues to use titanium for their drivers, as opposed to carbon fibre, which is now being used by most of the other top brands. However, as a company built on clever engineering, they make the titanium extremely light, so it stands up well against its carbon fibre counterparts.
What are people saying?
PING has long been able to deliver the goods when it comes to golfing equipment and for those who’ve taken the plunge with the PING G425 Max Driver, the responses have been glittering. Many players have commented on how the G425 Max has helped with hitting straighter shots from the tee, while a consistent response from users is the extra distance that they’ve gained too. According to Google reviews, the PING G425 Max Drive has an average user rating of 4.8 out of five. High praise indeed.
Pros
- Arguably the most forgiving driver on the market right now
- Looks amazing
- Great feel at impact
- High ball speeds
- Titanium build makes for a more powerful sound at impact
Cons
- There are cheaper options (costs £450)
Final word on the PING G425 Max Driver
All in all, PING have crafted a beautiful and effective driver in the G425 MAX, one that is perfect for golfers looking for that extra bit of forgiveness off the tee. The G425, with its stunning looks, will also aid golfers to stand over the ball with more confidence, plus it’s great for adding distance. Pricewise, £450 is on the steep side, and there are cheaper options, but for the run-of-the-mill handicap golfer, few of those options are more suitable.