As you work through the G lineup, it becomes clear that PING’s G series is no longer strictly about forgiveness. This fresh take on G borrows from the K series, the I series, and with the new G hybrids, the Anser line too.
It’s Anser Inspired
When PING talks about the general shaping of the new G hybrid it draws comparisons to its Anser hybrid, which was popular with players looking for low spin in a traditional package.
The G Hybrid sits square at address, and the heel toe dimensions, and the face contours are similar to that of the Anser.
Performance isn’t unlike the Anser either. PING’s surface texture reduces spin by 200-300 RPM, which means the G Hybrid has a spin profile very similar hybrid as well.
It’s Still a G
Despite those Anser similarities, the G Hybrid, as you would expect, has quite a bit in common with other G metalwoods.
Like the fairway it has tiered cascading sole, which allowed PING to leverage a 455 carpenter steel, variable thickness face for more ball speed. Shaving a bit off the face, and reducing the crown weight (saves 8 grams over G30, reduces total crown weight by 25%), allowed PING to…and do stop me if you’ve heard this before…push the Hybrid’s center of gravity lower and deeper.
Also worth noting, unlike the G30, the G Driver has Turbulators on the crown. While they don’t serve any real aerodynamic purpose, the help frame the ball, and I suppose, help unify the branding across the entire lineup.
Why All of That Matters
If you’re wondering why all of that weight savings, mass allocating, CG pushing stuff actually matters, PING has some numbers for you.
Compared to the G30, the G Hyrbid generates 1 MPH more ball speed on center hits and 3/4 MPH more speed on off-center hits. It launches .2° higher, and generates lower spin.
More speed, higher launch, lower spin, and higher MOI; in this particular case that adds up to 4-5 yards of additional carry.
Do You Need More Distance?
For PING that’s a relatively simple answer. If you’re going to make your irons longer, and your fairway woods longer, then you better damn sure make your hybrids longer too. PING’s mindset is that, if hybrids are going to bridge the gap between fairways and irons, it must ensure that distance, flight, fit, and gapping are consistent with the rest of the G lineup.
Everything has to fit. If PING’s G irons are longer than G30, the G Hybrids must match those distance gains.
Specs, Pricing, and Availability
MSRP is $247.50. Retail availability begins 2/11, with demo and fitting opportunities available sooner.
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