Ive been a member here for a few years, but believe this is my first actual post. The all titanium head is smaller than modern drivers at 323cc to offer workability and control while still retaining the forgiveness that comes with a larger clubhead. Rick shiels tests the ping tisi tec driver from 1998 against the latest ping g400 max driver 2018 on gcquad. Finally, ping is the company with perhaps more golf history to its name than any other. Today, its still sometimes seen on golf courses and in golf shops that specialize in secondhand equipment. We do believe that the majority of golfers would probably be better served by pings g20 driver especially if youre wise enough to place a premium on fairways.
Essential when reshafting ping tisi and tec i3 drivers and isi and i3 fairway woods. Have been testing the ping tisi tec driver and could use some suggestions on which loft to purchase. Please provide us the information below to help expedite your quote. I tried calling a company last year about their irons. Combining several unique, patented innovations in metal wood design, the tisi helped golfers of all ability levels hit longer. Golfspy t listen up all you chowderheads because im about to drop some serious knowledge on yall. Are there any sizeable distanceaccuracy enhancements with the new driver.
As a recipient of ping regional fitter of the year honors, 2nd swing golf has the tools and expertise to find you the perfect ping driver for your game. First post, new restoration project ping tisi tec driver. I have a swing speed of around 110 and a pretty smooth tempo. Ping is a wellknown golf club manufacturer among amateur and professional golfers alike. Used ping tisi tec fairway wood 3 wood 3w 12 grafalloy. The development of golf drivers has changed the game. This patented design feature optimizes spin and lift for hotter trajectory.
More heelside weighting and a lighter swing weight help square the face to create righttoleft shot bend rh golfers. The ping tisi driver is among the longest and most forgiving drivers available today. In the days of the i3 and tisi driver, there was an elaborate code for hosels. Year after year ping manages to produce one of the top 2 or 3 drivers in the market. Brandt snedeker and kevin streelman have at times played a tour edge exotics cb4 with a titanium face, but the.
Got it, love it, great price and this ping tisi tec club was the number 1 distance club back in its day. Ping has really simplified their club line over the last year and it has made it much easier for the consumer to understand and appreciate. Clubmakers ping claim to have made a major technological breakthrough in drivers that should help all golfers hit. Used ping tisi tec fairway wood 3 wood 3w 12 grafalloy prolite fairway graphite stiff right handed 44. At 360 cubic centimeters, the 360 ti driver dons an extremely large club head and face. Sep 19, 2017 comparing old and new ping drivers, and whether you should consider an upgrade. The g2 is the first ping driver since the tisi to make such a. Ping year club model shaft description shaft manufacture. My past drivers have been a 10 degree great big bertha, regular shaft and a taylor made 320 with a 9. Nov 26, 2017 today, its still sometimes seen on golf courses and in golf shops that specialize in secondhand equipment. Replacement shaft mpf code 1995 eye 2 irons zzlite true temper zz lite 115. Pings first titanium driver holds appeal for club golfers of all handicap levels. Got it, love it, great price and this ping tisi tec. The tisi tec features a patented variablethickness face which optimizes performance by positioning more mass in the impact area to enhance energy transfer to the golf ball.
As a result, our facility is closed until early may and we are not accepting any repair orders until we return to. Using new chemical milling technology cmt, the walls of the driver were made thinner and stronger in a process that removes the alpha layer that forms during the casting process. The ping tisi is a 323cc titanium head that is geared to players of all abilities and is known for its length and accuracy. The gbb was a great club that i was able to hit with a controllable draw and.
The ping tisi tec is cast from ti64 titanium and the results by prototype models, says ping chief john solheim, have been impressive. Among the many innovations in the tisi is patented variable face thickness. The custom fit hosel feature of this driver is unique among competing manufacturers and puts ping out front of the pack. In the late 90s, the ping tisi driver hit the market with a focus on custom fitting. If i buy a used ping tisi tec driverfwy will i be able to send the clubs back to ping to change out the f10 hosel for the rs3 hosel. More importantly for most golfers, its also one of the longesthitting drivers on the market. Learn more opens in a new ping tisi titanium or tab. Ping was the first manufacturer to use high quality titanium metal and strict quality control guidelines to ensure accurate and consistent product lines. Fits the ping t isi and tec i3 titanium driver rh only billy bobs golf, inc. For the last week i have been playing a ping tisi driver with a loft of 8. New and used golf equipment ping golf drivers 2nd swing. New smaller head has a cg slightly lower and more forward than standard, a plus for faster.
With constant innovation taking place in their golf club line, it can sometimes be hard to choose where to start. At 323cc the tisi is the largest, totally customfit titanium driver available today. Pings first titanium driver holds appeal for club golfers of all handicap levels looking for greater consistency off the tee. Ping routinely releases products on the gameimprovement side as well as producing club options for better players. Save up to 90% on products certified by professionals. Ping drivers provide high performing models year in and year out and consistently offers something for golfers of all skill levels. Ping golf no longer manufactures the driver, which debuted in mid2004. The 360 ti driver, one of three drivers in the taylor made 300 series, is designed to be long and straight. Ping tisitec question posted in equipment opinions. As a result, our facility is closed until early may and we are not accepting any repair orders until we return to operations. The high moi on the tisi driver is due to the back weight being positioned directly behind the impact area. Taylormade 360 ti driver the monster of monster drivers. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson.
The ping tisi tec driver from 1998 was one of the first ever titanium drivers and rick has pitted it against this year s modern version the ping g400 max. The ping tisi tec driver improved on the customfit tisi titanium driver by making it even longer. Another feature of the new tisi tec driver is the ease. In 2005, according to ping, the g2 driver was the topselling. Pings 2002 g2 driver was one of the first 460cc driver heads on the market and made waves on tour and in the amateur game. Ping is currently adhering to arizonas executive order to stay home, stay healthy and stay engaged. I am planning on putting an order in for a tisi tec and wanted to know what configuration most closely matches above. The first version of the ping si3 driver that came out last year was a rather oldlooking 340cc that one wag described, not inaccurately, as a brick on a stick. I will also want them to refinish the head and put a new shaft on it. Why titanium 3woods failed to remain part of the mix on tour. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft weight tip dia. Dec, 2018 pings 2002 g2 driver was one of the first 460cc driver heads on the market and made waves on tour and in the amateur game. Comparing old and new ping drivers, and whether you should consider an upgrade.
Old school vs modern technology 35 year old ping eye 2 driver vs 2018 ping g400 max duration. Powered by a forged, maragingsteel face, g410 fairways launch the ball easily and deliver faster ball speeds that maximize distance. Will ping accommodate these requests and if so how much. I have an older ping tisi driver that has ruh as the code on hosel. Though it has been out of production for years, the original callaway great big. The ping tisi tec driver from 1998 was one of the first ever titanium drivers and rick has pitted it against this years modern version the ping g400 max. Nov 26, 2015 the first version of the ping si3 driver that came out last year was a rather oldlooking 340cc that one wag described, not inaccurately, as a brick on a stick. The g2 driver is about as maxedout a driver as you can find. If i buy a used ping tisi tec driver fwy will i be able to send the clubs back to ping to change out the f10 hosel for the rs3 hosel. The next generation ping women s driver maximizes forgiveness and distance through a higher moi, faster face and lighter overall club weight. Ping tisi drivers use variablethickness face technology so the face is thinner around the perimeter with more mass behind the ball to create a high cor. A great choice for the amateur and professional alike is a new or preowned ping g400 driver for sale through ebay. My winter project this year is to refinish and reshaft an old ping.
At 323 cc, the ping tisi driver was one of the longest clubs in the world at launch evidenced by the number of players who chose the tisi at the national long drive championships year after year. They were regular, upright, of flat for lie angle, and open, square, or closed faces of various degrees mostly closed, if i remember correctly. Ping year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. Ping golf drivers utilize an investment casting process to produce a geometric, dimensionally accurate twopiece body. Geared to golfers of all abilities and noted by many for its length and accuracy 323cc titanium head forgives mishits and maximizes distanceproducing energy transfer at impact jx hosel allows 14 hosel progressions and lie angles to suit an individuals stance and swing. I play once a week and hit it about 300 consistently. As a recipient of ping regional fitter of the year honors. Aug 24, 2001 the ping tisi tec is cast from ti64 titanium and the results by prototype models, says ping chief john solheim, have been impressive. Excellent shape, no signs of wear for this old of a club. My winter project this year is to refinish and reshaft an old ping tisi tec driver. When ping introduced their tisi driver in 1998, the world was already accustomed to metal drivers on all levels of play. While ping might be best known for the putters and wedges they created, they have brought plenty to the world of drivers as well. First post, new restoration project ping tisi tec driver diy golf.
The ping tisi driver is designed to give golfers of all abilities increased length and accuracy off the tee. I hope to post some beforeduringafter pics, and give thoughts after playing it a few rounds. The ping tisi was one of the first drivers that any golfer could have custommade, eventually helping capture two u. Delivery times may vary, especially ping tisi titanium peak periods. G400 driver tungstenweighted with a forged face, creating a faster, more forgiving driver. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex. In 2005, according to ping, the g2 driver was the topselling driver on the market in eight months out of that year. Does not have a badge swing weight to the rear of the head and has chips to the crown paintwork. What are the results of all that scienceled golf tech tailoring and tinkering. Ping tisi, tec i3 driver adaptor 335 tip golfworks. The all around performance of this driver will appeal to golfers of all hadnicaps.