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Bubba Watson has caused quite a stir since joining the US PGA Tour at the start of the 2006 season.
Watson, 27, a PING staff player from Bagdad, Florida, is currently the runaway leader on the Tour’s Driving Distance table with an average of 324.9 yards and is eliciting the sort of rave reviews that used to be reserved for John Daly.
The 6’ 3” left-hander qualified for the US PGA Tour by finishing 21st on last season’s Nationwide Tour and he made an instantaneous impact when he finished tied for fourth place on his main Tour debut at the recent Sony Open in Hawaii.
Watson closed with a sizzling 65 to win almost $245,000 on his debut but it was the distance he hit his PING G5 driver that created the biggest headlines. He hit four drives over 360 yards on a Waialae CC course that sits at sea level and one a colossal 398 yards.
South Africa’s Rory Sabbatini was one of a number of Tour veterans who were amazed by the distance that Watson was hitting the ball.
“He’s unbelievable,” the South African told the assembled media in Hawaii. “I remember when I was a rookie I would just stand up and let go. But there’s no possibility I could ever hit it that far.
“Some of Bubba’s drives went right off the radar.”
Watson himself is well aware that he ranks right up there with the biggest hitters on the Tour.
“I don’t think John Daly or Hank Kuehne or Scott Hend can hang with me when I’m hitting it,” said Watson who followed his top-5 finish at the Sony with a share of 56th place at the subsequent Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines.
“If I hit my best, there are not too many people that can get within shooting distance.”
Watson uses a 45-inch shaft in his PING G5 driver – about ¾” shorter than the standard length for that driver.
“We don’t have a single player on our tour staff worldwide that uses a longer-than-standard shaft,” said Chance Cozby, one of PING’s US PGA Tour reps. “Guys still want to hit the fairways as much as gain a few yards.”
PING has agreed to sponsor a new English Ladies’ Golf Association better-ball tournament for lady club golfers in England.
The PING Ladies’ Four-Ball Better-Ball Tournament starts in April with a series of qualifying tournaments at participating golf clubs. It continues with four Regional Finals, to be staged in August and September, and climaxes with a Grand Final played at the PING-owned Gainsborough Golf Club, Lincolnshire, on October 18th 2006.
The new PING Ladies’ Four-Ball Better-Ball Tournament is co-sponsored by ECCO and PING Collection, who will supply shoes and clothing to all 96 golfers who make it through to the Grand Final.
ELGA is writing to all affiliated golf clubs inviting them to hold a qualifying round on a date of their choice between April 1st and June 30th, 2006.
Under the rules of the tournament, all qualifying rounds must be played as four-ball better-ball stroke play events, with participants receiving three-quarters of their handicaps.
The pairs returning the two best nett scores at club level will qualify for one of four Regional Finals, held at Langley Park GC, Kent (August 9th), Ilkley GC, Yorkshire (August 24th), Trentham GC, Staffordshire (August 30th) and Woodbury Park GC, Devon (September 19th). The pairs with the best 12 nett scores at each of the Regional Qualifiers will go through to the Grand Final, with the overall winners holding the PING Four-Ball Better-Ball Trophy for a year. They will also receive a memento, plus either PING ladies’ golf clubs to the value of £500 (less the value of any prizes won in a previous round), or a choice of clothing from PING Collection’s exclusive ladies’ range. The runners-up and the third-placed pair will receive prizes to the value of £100.
“We are delighted to sponsor the new PING Ladies’ Four-Ball Better-Ball Tournament which coincides with the launch of our new G5 ladies’ range, said John Clark, Managing Director of PING Europe. “It promises to be a tremendous tournament; one we hope will soon develop into one of the most prestigious events in the ladies’ golfing calendar.”
Clare Tyler, ELGA’s marketing, press and PR officer, said: “We are delighted to work with PING on this new event. It’s a great format and we are sure it will be hugely popular with our members.”
For further information about the PING Ladies’ Four-Ball Better-Ball Tournament, contact ELGA on 0121 456 2088 or log onto www.pingchampionship.co.uk
Information about PING’s acclaimed new G5 ladies’ range can be found on www.pingeurope.co.uk/images
PING has put three brand new Fitting Vans on the road in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
These new vans will replace the two existing vans that have been operating for a number of years and is part of a major new campaign that also sees the company add one new member to its team of full time specialist fitters.
The new vans will attend a series of pre-arranged Demo and Fitting days at clubs and golf facilities within their areas.
The new Vans (see picture) have been ergonomically designed to hold an extensive selection of PING’s latest top-selling clubs. They also carry advanced Vector Launch Monitor systems and other state-of-the art custom fitting equipment.
“PING is the market leader in custom fitting and the introduction of the three new vans in the UK and Ireland plus others in France and Germany will help us to consolidate our position,” said John Clark, Managing Director of PING Europe.
“The vans are all staffed by full time specialist staff adept at demonstrating the advantages that come with purchasing custom fitted clubs. We’re confident the Fitting Vans will offer a popular service to wider range of golfers than we have ever reached before.”
Golfers who want to know the whereabouts of PING’s new Fitting vans should log onto www.pingeurope.com and click onto the Demo Day locator.
For additional information, contact Neil Gray or Adam Roberts on +44 (0)1438 718399
Images available at www.pinggolf.com/media
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PING has opened a brand new Fitting Centre at the newly-revamped St Andrews Links Golf Academy at The Home of Golf.
The new Fitting Centre will offer PING customers exactly the same fitting experience available at its headquarters at Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, where the company is currently fitting more than 100 golfers each week. The technology available at the new centre includes the state of the art Trackman launch monitor system.
“We are delighted to have opened a new Custom Fitting Centre at the St Andrews Links Golf Academy,” said John Clark, PING Managing Director of PING Europe Ltd. “It is a fantastic facility and offers a great environment for our customers to be fitted by expert staff.
The new Fitting Centre can handle up to 15 appointments a week, all to be booked through authorised PING stockists.
“We are recognised as the leading custom fit company in golf and this new facility will confirm that position and will complement the excellent service already offered by our existing Scottish accounts,” said Clark. “Our aim is to give full support to our existing fitting accounts in Scotland and we hope that by opening the new centre at St Andrews we can help them to build on their recent success. “
The new Fitting Centre is part of a major extension to the existing St Andrews Links Golf Practice Centre, which has seen the creation of an additional 14 covered bays, taking the total number of bays to 51, improved outdoor bays and upgraded lighting. The new facilities also include four indoor instruction studios equipped with some of the most advanced ball-tracking, digital analysis and ultrasound putting scan technology available.
Alan McGregor, General Manager of St Andrews Links Trust said: “The academy will be an excellent facility which I’m sure will benefit golfers from near and far. We believe it will be one of the best facilities of its kind offering a range of state-of-the-art technologies and coaching expertise. The Academy will be open to golfers of all abilities from beginners to professionals and will add a new dimension to the golfing experience in St Andrews.
Golfers who wish to make an appointment at PING’s new Fitting Centre should contact their local PING stockist who will be able to make all the necessary arrangements.
For additional information, contact Neil Gray or Adam Roberts on +44 (0)1438 718399
Images available at www.pinggolf.com/media
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PING has introduced a stylish new range of 100% milled putters that are designed to optimise performance while at the same time also pay homage to the expertise of the company’s late founder, Karsten Solheim, who designed and engineered the world’s first heel-toe putter in his garage in Redwood City, California, back in the late 1950s and who was responsible for many of the technical innovations still used is putter design today.
The new Redwood range comprises of three classic models – the Anser, the Zing and the Piper S – and has already met with considerable Tour approval, with Lee Westwood using the Piper S model with great success at the Ryder Cup and several other PING staff players having put one in their bags.
The new Redwood range are precision milled from 3003 stainless steel to create classic shapes and flowing clean lines that fill the user with confidence as soon as he picks up the club. All three Redwood putters feature slightly heavier-than-standard heads that are designed to enhance feel and promote a more solid strike and come with a distinctive new AVS Redwood multi-textured grip that enhances feel and adds to the aesthetic appeal of the club.
The Redwood putters are designed to look as good as they feel and with that in mind each model features enhanced sole aesthetics and the same attractive black nickel coating found on PING’s popular Tour Wedges. Both these features reinforce the clean classic look of the range but also give it a unique visual appeal.
The new Redwood putters come in RH an LH models and can be customised for length, loft and lie. Each is sold with a plush red and black head cover which features a prominent Redwood logo and confirms to everyone just how serious you are about your game.
The recommended retail price of the three models in the Redwood range is £190
PING has recently introduced its best performing driver ever.
The new 460 cc titaniumG5 driver which is available in two versions – G5 and G5 Offset – is part of the new G5 family launched in September 2005 and also featuring G5 fairway woods, a G5 Hybrid, G5 irons, i5 irons, Tour Black Nickel wedges and eleven new G5i putters. Collectively the new G5 range represents the biggest product launch in the company’s history.
The new PING G5 driver is based on the company’s award winning G2 driver but has been adapted and enhanced to make it perform even better than its predecessor. Improved weight placement enhances its stability, forgiveness and control. Distance has been increased by altering weight distribution and its aesthetics have been enhanced by striking new sole plate graphics that give the G5 driver a more appealing presence in your golf bag.
The G5 driver comes in a variety of lofts ranging from 7.5°, 9.0°, 10.5°, 12.0° to 13.5°. The PING TFC100D is the standard shaft and is available in four flexes (Soft Regular, Regular, Stiff and X-Stiff). The Aldila NV 65 and Grafalloy ProLaunch 65 are also offered as stock shaft choices in three flexes (Regular, Stiff and X-Stiff).
The new G5 Offset has been designed specifically for golfers who tend to slice the ball from the tee. The club features all the technological advances found in the G5 but with additional offset to strengthen ball flight and result in longer and straighter drives. The G5 Offset comes with the same shaft options as the G5 and with a choice of three lofts: 9.0°, 10.5° and 12.0.
The G5 and the G5 Offset have a recommended retail price of £249
For additional information, contact Neil Gray or Adam Roberts on +44 (0)1438 718399
Images available at www.pinggolf.com/media
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PING has opened Europe's most advanced custom fitting centre at Gainsborough Golf Club in Lincolnshire.
The introduction of the new state of the art facility, which offers hi-tech technology coupled with traditional expertise, represents the latest step in PING's campaign to further strengthen its position as the world's No. 1 in custom fitting technology.
In the 60’s, Ping founder Karsten Solheim started to design and manufacture the first PING clubs, and even back then he placed great emphasis on custom fitting. He believed that all golf clubs should be fitted to the golfer rather than the other way round, and from that belief grew the foundation for Ping custom-fitting, still a core company philosophy.
More than 30 years on technology has advanced considerably, enabling PING's highly trained custom fitters to offer traditional advice in a 21st century setting.
Customers who book an appointment at the new custom fitting centre at Gainsborough Golf Club, a 36-hole complex owned by PING, will be able to spend an hour with their own personal fitter who can make full recommendations for irons, woods and putters.
During that time, the visitor will be:
• Tested in one of three specially designed fitting bays, each complete with a roller shutter door enabling access to the driving range so the fitter can observe the ball flight that is crucial during the fitting process.
• They will also be analysed on the Vector ball flight monitor system, one of the latest systems that measures swing speed, spin rate and launch angle, all vital elements in the fitting process.
• Fitted for one of PING's wide range of putters on the full-size synthetic practice putting green.
• Shown round the new show room where all PING's latest irons, woods, putters, bags and accessories are on display.
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Alternatively existing PING owners can visit the new fitting room for a ‘fitting check-up’, and if necessary their clubs can be altered. They will also be given the opportunity to try out the very latest equipment from PING.
“The new fitting centre offers a major advance in the level of service we can offer our customers," said John Clark, Managing Director of PING Europe. "We have always been renowned for the quality of our fitting and the opening of the new centre is part of our company philosophy to continuously improve everything we do”.
Fittings and adjustments are by appointments only. An hour-long fitting can be arranged by contacting an authorised PING stockist. Adjustment appointments can be made directly to Ping by calling 01427 619219.
PING will continue to offer packages to golfers wishing to combine both a visit to the fitting centre with a game of golf on one of Gainsborough Golf Club's fine courses. The company can offer this unique package to groups, societies and corporate golf days and can, if the numbers are adequate include a factory tour. For further details of these packages contact 01427 613088
Photographs of the centre can be accessed on www.gmsgolf.co.uk
Further information about PING products is available from Neil Gray at GMS on + 44 (0)1438 718399 (neil@gmsgolf.co.uk) or Dave Fanning at PING Europe on +44 (0)1427 615405 (davef@pingeurope.co.uk).
PING, the world-renowned golf club manufacturer, is celebrating one of its most successful seasons on the European Tour, with four of its Staff Players finishing in the top-12 on the Tour’s official Order of Merit.
That Tour success mirrors the company’s current sales figures, with sales of its drivers, fairway woods, irons and putters all up year on year both in Britain and many of its other key European markets.
Forty-year-old Spaniard, Miguel Angel Jimenez, was PING’s most successful Staff Player during 2004, amassing four European Tour victories on his way to finishing fourth on the Order of Merit with earnings of almost £1.9 million. His Ryder Cup colleague, Lee Westwood, was seventh on the money list, with Argentina’s Angel Cabrera and Australia’s Nick O’Hern occupying 11th and 12th places, respectively.
Jimenez changed to PING’s S59 irons towards the end of the 2003 season and almost immediately won the Turespana Mallorca Classic. This year, he has switched to the new S59 Tour irons, G2 Driver and PING Tour Wedges and has built on that success, winning in Thailand, Portugal, China and Germany to take his haul of European Tour victories to eleven.
Cabrera is renowned as one of the world’s longest hitters, averaging 308.6 yards on this year’s European Tour. He has also wielded his 39-inch long PING Lil’C putter with such effect that he finished first in the Tour’s Putts per Greens in Regulation statistical category, averaging a miserly 1.702. He also came third in the Putts Per Round category, with an average of 28.4.
Westwood and O’Hern were among the Tour’s most consistent performers this season.
The Englishman, who ended the 2004 season using a G2 Driver, Craz-E putter and the new S59 Tour irons, was runner-up twice, at the Smurfit European Open and the HSBC World Match Play. He also came fourth at The Open and was a stalwart at the Ryder Cup, winning 4.5 points out of five and defeating Kenny Perry in the singles. Interestingly, prior to switching to the new PING S59 Tour irons he had used PING Zing 2 irons for the previous 13 seasons.
O’Hern notched no less than 11 top-ten finishes in 23 Tour starts, including second place finishes at the French Open and the Linde German Masters.
“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Miguel Angel, Lee, Angel, Nick and the other Staff players for all their successes this season,” said John A. Solheim, PING’s Chairman and CEO. “It represents a significant achievement for PING to have four players in the top-12 on the European Tour Order of Merit”.
PING Staff Players also enjoyed considerable success on the other side of the Atlantic with Heath Slocum and Mark Hensby both winning on the US PGA Tour and Chris DiMarco and Chris Riley making it onto the US Ryder Cup side. Elsewhere, former Ryder Cup captain, Mark James, celebrated his first year on the Champions Tour by winning one of the Seniors Tour’s majors, the Ford Seniors Players Championship.
PING’s latest Tour successes came during a year in which the company successfully launched a new G2 driver, its S59 Tour irons, its Tour wedges and both the Doc 17 and Doc 15 putters. Those launches, coupled with strong sales for the G2 irons and fairway woods, the i3+ irons and the revolutionary Craz-E putter helped the company to buck the market trend and post record sales figures.
“It really has been a great year for PING,” said Solheim. “Happily, our successes on Tour have been replicated by strong sales for our drivers, fairway woods, irons and putters. All year long, the G2, launched late in 2003, has been a big success for us and this year’s launches, G2 driver, the Craz-E putter and the Tour wedges, have subsequently continued that trend.
“The driver, in particular, has been revelation,” added Solheim. “In fact, it could well be one of the most successful launches we have ever had.”
Further information about PING products is available from Neil Gray at GMS on + 44 (0)1438 718399 (neil@gmsgolf.co.uk) or Dave Fanning at PING Europe on +44 (0)1427 615405 (davef@pingeurope.co.uk).
PING Chairman & CEO John Solheim has announced the introduction of the Craz-E, a G2i insert model designed with a geometric shape for increased inertia and easy alignment.
“It’s an exciting new addition to our putter line,” Solheim said. “Golfers who have tried it are extremely positive about its performance. It has a tremendous feel, sets up easily and, most importantly, inspires the confidence to make putts.”
The Craz-E design features strategic weight placement near the heel, toe and rear of the putter through its geometric shape and use of lightweight urethane inserts. The result is an extremely high moment of inertia and a centre of gravity positioned low and away from the face to ensure accuracy and consistency.
“Our engineering team enjoyed the challenge of applying our proven technology to a completely new shaped PING putter,” Solheim added. “The combination of the weight distribution and the use of the lightweight urethane inserts in the face and flange allowed us to eliminate unnecessary material while maintaining the solid feel golfers expect from their putters.
“We also focused the design around creating an optically pleasing putter. The crescent-shapes and an extra-long sightline contrast with the blue urethane inserts to provide an alignment aid. It sets up square and makes alignment almost effortless.”
A blue urethane insert, which extends across most of the face, and a blue grip provide the same soft, responsive feel golfers embraced with the introduction of the G2i putters in August 2003.
The E-shaped flange inspired the putter’s name, according to Vice-President of Engineering John K. Solheim, who oversaw development of the putter.
“We had some fun with the name,” he said. “It’s kind of crazy looking for us, but it performs to our high standards. We’re confident the putter’s performance and unique look will result in a lot of golfers making a lot of putts.”
Suggested retail for the Craz-E is £125
The putter is face balanced and features a double-bend shaft. Standard length is 34”. Worldwide shipments begin February 16, 2004.
The company also announced the addition of the Piper H to the G2i putter series. The mallet-shaped head features a heel-shafted, blade style hosel. All G2i putters feature a blue insert and blue grip. Suggested retail is £100. Worldwide shipments begin March 15, 2004.
Photographs of the Craz-E can be accessed on www.gmsgolf.co.uk
Further information about PING products is available from Neil Gray at GMS on + 44 (0)1438 718399 (neil@gmsgolf.co.uk) or Dave Fanning at PING Europe on +44 (0)1427 615405 (davef@pingeurope.co.uk).
Phoenix, Ariz., May 4, 2004: Boasting the highest moment of inertia (MOI) of any PING® putter to date, the Doc17 was officially introduced today, according to PING Chairman and CEO John Solheim.
The milled aluminium putter, which features a semicircle shape and has been used on the PGA, European, LPGA and Nationwide Tours, begins shipping May 17.
The over-sized putter’s body measures 17.02 centimetres (6.7 inches) and is fully machined from high-grade aluminium, creating precision lines and weight placement that expands perimeter weighting to new levels.
“Visually, this putter represents another major departure for a PING putter,” said Solheim, whose company introduced the radically-shaped Craz-E model earlier this year. “Technically, it follows our design strategy of continually pushing the limits of perimeter weighting and centre of gravity location. Its shape really opens some doors for us from a performance standpoint.”
The semicircle shape of the Doc17 positions the majority of weight on the extreme perimeter and far away from the centre of gravity to create an extremely high moment of inertia. The sole design keeps weight low and is contoured to provide a balance and feel that makes stroking putts of all lengths easier.
“To the best of our knowledge, no other putter on the market has a comparable MOI,” Solheim added. “This Doc17 gives new meaning to the term ‘forgiveness.’ It’s hard to mis-hit a putt with this one.”
In addition to pushing the technology curve, the new design measures right up to the proposed USGA limit on putter body length of seven inches.
“It got the USGA’s attention,” said Solheim. “It’s right up to the proposed limit. But they’ve reviewed it and it conforms. We’re excited to get it into golfer’s hands so they can start making more putts.”
The putter’s electroless nickel-plated, finish creates a rich appearance and adds durability to the aluminium head.
Suggested retail of the Doc17 is £150. A light green Winn® AVS grip is standard on the face-balanced putter.
Further information about PING products is available from Neil Gray at GMS on + 44 (0)1438 718399 (neil@gmsgolf.co.uk) or Dave Fanning at PING Europe on +44 (0)1427 615405 (davef@pingeurope.co.uk).
Angel Cabrera lived up to his reputation as one of the world’s longest-hitting golfers when he finished No. 1 in Driving Distance on the 2005 European Tour.
Cabrera switched to the latest best-selling PING G5 driver this summer and the new club helped him to head the Driving Distance tables for the first time since 2002 with an average blow of 306.0 yards.
The club was also in the bag when the charismatic 36 year old from Cordoba closed with a three under par 68 to win the Torneo de Maestros Copa Personal at Olivos Golf Club in Buenos Aires for the third year in a row with a six under par total of 278.
Cabrera’s win was his first since the BMW Championship in May and his fourth in a year in which he has consolidated his position just outside the top-10 on the official World Ranking.
Cabrera has always been regarded as one of the Tour’s biggest hitters and he believes his new G5 driver is helping him to stay ahead of his competitors.
“The G5 is definitely the longest driver I have ever used,” said the Argentinean. “It’s also incredibly forgiving so it’s a great club to have in the bag.
Cabrera’s is currently using a 7.5 degree G5 driver with an Aldila shaft. He also uses PING S59 irons and a PING G5i Ug-le putter.
PING’s new 460 cc titaniumG5 driver is available in two versions – G5 and G5 Offset – and is part of the new G5 family which was launched to considerable acclaim in September 2005. The range also featuring G5 fairway woods, a G5 Hybrid, G5 irons, i5 irons, Tour Black Nickel wedges.
The new PING G5 driver is based on the company’s award winning G2 driver but has been adapted and enhanced to make it perform even better than its predecessor. Improved weight placement enhances its stability, forgiveness and control. Distance has been increased by altering weight distribution and its aesthetics have been enhanced by striking new sole plate graphics that give the G5 driver a more appealing presence in your golf bag.
PING’s latest G5 driver comes in a variety of lofts ranging from 7.5°, 9.0°, 10.5°, 12.0° to 13.5°. The PING TFC100D is the standard shaft and is available in four flexes (Soft Regular, Regular, Stiff and X-Stiff). The Aldila NV 65 and Grafalloy ProLaunch 65 are also offered as stock shaft choices in three flexes (Regular, Stiff and X-Stiff.
The new G5 Offset has been designed specifically for golfers who tend to slice the ball from the tee. The club features all the technological advances found in the G5 but with additional offset to strengthen ball flight and result in longer and straighter drives. The G5 Offset comes with the same shaft options as the G5 and with a choice of three lofts: 9.0°, 10.5°, and 12.0°.
The G5 and the G5 Offset have a recommended retail price of £249
For additional information, contact Neil Gray or Adam Roberts on +44 (0)1438 718399
Swede Mikael Friberg will need no excuse to spend a good deal of time on the 2006 Ladies European Tour.
Friberg, PING’s General Manager in Scandinavia, can offer support to compatriot, Maria Hjorth, and the other PING staff players on the Tour. He can also watch proudly as his daughter, Louise, a former Swedish amateur international, plays her first full season on the women’s Tour after earning a Tour Card by finishing tied sixth at the LET’s recent Qualifying School at the La Cala Resort in Mijas, southern Spain.
Louise has long been regarded as one of Sweden’s most promising golfers and she lived up to that reputation at the Q-School, posting rounds of 73, 71, 74 and 73 to finish on one under par 291. Now this talented 25 year-old from Helsingborg can compete regularly alongside the likes of Hjorth, Helen Alfredsson, Sophie Gustafson, Carin Koch, Liselotte Neumann, Catrin Nilsmark, Annika Sorenstam and the other top Swedes who have made such a big impact on women’s golf on both sides of the Atlantic.
“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Louise for earning her Tour Card in such style,” said John Clark, Managing Director of PING Europe. “The School can be a daunting prospect for up-and-coming golfers, but Louise withstood the pressure admirably and now has a great opportunity to make her name in the women’s professional game.”
Louise was a regular in the Swedish ladies’ team between 1996 and 1998 before accepting a golf scholarship at the University of Washington. While in the States, she was named in the All-Pac-10 Conference team for two years in-a-row. Subsequently, she turned professional, honing her game on the Futures Tour and the West Coast Tour before finishing fourth on the 2005 Swedish Ladies Tour.
“We are delighted that Louise has earned her Tour Card,” said her father Mikael, who is better known as Micky within the golf trade. “She has worked extremely hard and deserves the chance she has carved out for herself.”
For additional information, contact Neil Gray or Adam Roberts on +44 (0)1438 718399
Former Ryder Cup player, Pierre Fulke, a three-time European Tour winner, has become the latest PING Staff Player.
Fulke, 34, from Eksjo, Sweden, joins Angel Cabrera, Peter Fowler, Anders Hansen, Gregory Havret, Miguel Angel Jiménez, Nick O’Hern, Louis Oosthuizen and Lee Westwood as one of PING’s representatives on the PGA European Tour.
Recently, PING also signed up American sensation, Ryan Moore, winner of the US Amateur, US Public Links, Western Amateur and World Amateur during 2004. Moore, 22, joins Mark Calcavecchia, Chris DiMarco, Mark Hensby, D.A. Points, Ted Purdy and Heath Slocum among PING Staff Players on the US PGA Tour.
Fulke won his first European Tour title at the 1999 Lancôme Trophy and the following year he added the Scottish PGA Championship and the Volvo Masters Andalucia to his name. He made his Ryder Cup debut during 2002 but then suffered a debilitating neck and back injury before bouncing back to form with four top-ten finishes on the 2005 European Tour.
“We are delighted that Pierre has agreed to become a PING Staff player and feel sure he will be a great ambassador for us,” said John Clark, Managing Director of PING Europe.
“Pierre is a hugely talented golfer and now that he is free of injury there is no reason why he can’t regain his place as one of the leading figures in the European game.”
Fulke has signed up to use **.
For additional information, contact Neil Gray or Adam Roberts on +44 (0)1438 718399
PING has launched a brand new set of golf clubs aimed at budding champions aged between eight and twelve.
The new Moxie Junior set, which is designed for boys and girls between 4’3” and 4’11” tall, comprises a titanium driver, high-lofted fairway wood, four irons (5, 7, 9 and sand wedge), junior Craze-E putter and a lightweight, junior carry bag with stand and dual strap. The recommended retail price of the package is £199.99.
The new Moxie Junior set has been put together using the same proven technology found in PING’s market-leading adult clubs.
The pre-packaged set is manufactured with lightweight heads, junior-sized grips, lightweight graphite shafts and flatter lie angles than standard adult equipment. The 15 degree titanium driver measures 40” inches in length and has a head size of 325cc while the 24 degree 3-wood is 37” long and has a head size of 145cc. Both come with matching PING head covers.
The peripherally-weighted irons are also designed to be easy to swing. The 5-iron has 30 degrees loft and is 34.5” in length, the 7-iron has 37 degrees of loft and is 33.5” long, the 9-iron has 44 degrees loft and is 32.5” long and the sand wedge has 51 degrees loft and is 32” long. The Craz-E junior putter is centre-shafted and is 30” in length while the Junior stand bag weights a mere 3.4 lbs and comes in an attractive Royal Blue/Black combination.
“The new Moxie Junior set is designed to help youngsters to get maximum enjoyment out of the game of golf,” said John Solheim PING’s Chairman and CEO.
“The clubs have been specifically designed to be lightweight, forgiving and easy to hit and the result is higher-launching, longer-carrying, fun-inspiring shots.”
PING’s new Moxie Junior set are to be available in both right-handed and left-handed models. The right-handed sets went on sale in mid-March, with the left-handed models due to follow at the start of July.
Further information about PING products is available from Neil Gray at GMS on + 44 (0)1438 718399 (neil@gmsgolf.co.uk) or Dave Fanning at PING Europe on +44 (0)1427 615405 (davef@pingeurope.co.uk).
PING has introduced a brand new pair of padded mittens for all those golfers who find it hard to keep their hands warm while golfing in the winter.
The latest fleece-lined mittens retail at £15 and are black and trimmed with the same blue used to improve the aesthetics of the company’s acclaimed new G5 range of golf clubs. They are designed to be oversized to make them easy to put on or take off in even the most inclement weather and come with a special swivel hook clip so that they can be attached to your golf bag.
PING’s new mittens are just one product in the biggest launch in the company’s history. Their introduction coincides with the launch of two G5 drivers (regular and offset), G5 fairway woods, G5 hybrids, G5 irons, i5 irons, a new Black Nickel Tour wedge and a choice of eleven new G5i putter including the distinctive new UG-LE as used by Angel Cabrera at the recent World Golf Championship event in San Francisco. A new range of travel accessories is also available.
For additional information, contact Neil Gray or Adam Roberts on +44 (0)1438 718399
Phoenix, Ariz., June 30, 2005: Ryan Moore, one of the most successful and decorated amateur golfers in history, has agreed to a multi-year contract to play PING® golf equipment, company Chairman & CEO John Solheim announced today.
Moore, who turned professional following the completion of the U.S. Open, made his debut at the PGA Tour’s Barclays Classic. He recently completed a four-year career at UNLV, where he earned All-American honors each year and won the 2004 NCAA Individual Championship. In May, he was honored with the Ben Hogan Award as the nation’s top college player. He was also a three-time academic All-American and earned Academic All-Mountain West Conference (MWC) honors all four years at UNLV.
“A player of Ryan’s caliber and character rarely comes along” said Solheim. “He’s a product of our college program who owns one of the greatest amateur records in the history of golf. His talent speaks for itself. Adding him to our staff raises our profile even higher and reaffirms our commitment to building a staff of the game’s top players.”
In the summer of 2004, Moore amassed what many described as the greatest collection of amateur titles in the history of golf. Following his win at the NCAA Championships, he went on to win the U.S. Amateur, U.S. Amateur Public Links, Western Amateur and Sahalee Players Championship. He was a member of the winning team at the World Amateur Team Championships while claiming the individual title. At this year’s Masters, his tie for 13th earned him low amateur honors.
“It’s important that I begin my professional career playing with equipment that gives me the confidence to succeed as a professional golfer,” said Moore. “I have had a lot of success since I switched to my PINGs and I want to continue that success as a professional.
“I believe in the products that PING manufactures. It is developed and marketed by people who care. The product, coupled with the people, made it an easy choice to go forward with PING.”
The 22-year-old native of Puyallup, Washington will play a PING driver, PING irons and a PING putter. He’ll also wear a PING Hat and carry a PING Staff Bag.
Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
For additional information, contact Neil Gray at GMS on +44 (0) 1438 718399 or David Fanning on +44 (0)1427 619232
PING and PING Collection have signed up to be the official Equipment and Apparel sponsors for the hugely successful Volkswagen Masters Golf tournament.
The new deal is for the 2005 Volkswagen Masters Golf tournament, with an option to extend it into future years.
The Volkswagen Masters Golf tournament was launched in the UK in 2004 and has already become established as a major international amateur golf tournament, which brings together club golfers of all levels from over 15 countries worldwide. This year, the entrants who come through the Regional Finals will qualifying for the UK Final due to be staged at The Grove, Hertfordshire, on Wednesday August 31st. Three players will then progress to the World Final, held at Gleneagles, Perthshire on Thursday October 6th to Sunday October 9th.
Last year, the UK national winner, Tyrone Carter, from Stevenage, also went on to claim victory at the Word Final, held at the Arabella Country Estate course in Kleinmond, South Africa.
“We are delighted to become the official Equipment sponsors for the 2005 Volkswagen Masters Golf tournament and look forward to a forging a relationship that will be beneficial to both parties,” said John Clark, Managing Director of PING UK.
“Last year, the Volkswagen Masters Golf tournament established itself as one of the premier events in the amateur game,” said PING Collection’s Managing Director, Anthony Little. “This year, with the backing of PING and PING Collection, I am sure it will continue to go from strength to strength.”
Information about the Volkswagen Masters Golf tournament is available via telephone on 01908 214304 or by Email at golfmasters@volkswagen.co.uk
Media enquiries regarding PING or PING Collection should be directed to Neil Gray at GMS on +44 (0) 1438 718399 (neil@gmsgolf.co.uk).
PING won a top golf trade award at the recent TGI Golf Show in Harrogate.
Members of the 360 strong buying group, exhibitors and delegates voted PING as the Best Hardware Brand of 2005 in recognition of the success of its top-selling G2 series.
Voters were asked to base their judgement on a number of different criteria - technical innovation, retail price, ability to maintain profit margin and value for money to the customer – and the result was an overwhelming win for the PING brand.
“PING’s G2 series was the hottest hardware range in golf this year and its success meant that many of our delegates were eager to see the new G5 products,” said Eddie Reid, TGI’s Golf Retail Development Manager. “This (the G5 range) is an even better range of clubs and an even more appealing proposition to both retailers and customers.”
Reid went on to praise PING’s distribution system: “TGI Golf members also have confidence in PING’s ability to supply its products efficiently.
“That ensures it gets into the hands of the end user.”
Managing Director of PING Europe, John Clark thanked voters for the award and stressed that he believed the new G5 range would be even more successful than its predecessor.
“PING is delighted to receive the TGI Golf award as the Best Hardware Brand for 2005 and thank everyone who took the trouble to vote for us,” said Clark.
“The G2 series was a phenomenal success in all the key golf markets but we believe that success will be eclipsed by the introduction of the new G5.
The introduction of the G5 series represented the biggest simultaneous launch in PING’s history. The company launched two versions of the new PING G5 driver, G5 fairway woods, G5 irons, i5 irons, a Tour Black Nickel wedge, and eleven new G5i putters in September and that was closely followed by a choice of G5 Hybrid clubs and a wide selection of new golf bags.
The attached photograph shows Steve Carter, PING’s Southern Regional Sales Manager, receiving the TGI Golf Best Hardware Brand of 2005 from Eddie Reid, TGI Golf’s Retail Development Manager.
For additional information, contact Neil Gray or Adam Roberts on +44 (0)1438 718399
TopGolf Game Centres have appointed PING and PING Collection as their official golf partners for 2005.
Under the terms of the agreement PING will be given a branded custom fitting bay at the existing TopGolf centres in Watford and Chigwell and at future centres. PING will also feature as TopGolf’s official golf partner in all of the company’s literature, press releases, customer mail shots and signage and will be entitled to run promotional messages on the big screens and ball dispensers at all three of centres. In return PING will provide promotional clubs at all TopGolf Game Centres and will supply logoed PING Collection garments for the use of key TopGolf staff. PING will also supply the services of one of its Tour Staff members at the opening of TopGolf’s third centre.
“We are delighted to have agreed this deal with TopGolf and look forward to what I am sure will be a fruitful relationship for both parties,” said John Clark, Managing Director of PING UK.
“PING has been looking to enhance its profile in the south east of England and this agreement with TopGolf will go a long way to achieving that aim.”
“TopGolf is looking forward to working with PING over the coming months,” said Stephen Lewis, Chief Executive of Baydrive Ltd, the owners of TopGolf Games Centres in the UK and Eire.
“We believe TopGolf is continually setting standards in our area of the golf business and so we have an obvious synergy with a world renowned company like PING.”
TopGolf is a state-of-the-art practice facility where premium golf balls containing tiny microchips are hit from driving bays onto a 250 metre long outfield. The microchip relays the distance and accuracy of each shot to the player's screen in each bay. The result is a fun, fast moving golf game, which appeals to all ages and abilities of golfers and new players alike.
Further information about PING or TopGolf is available from Neil Gray at GMS on + 44 (0)1438 718399 (neil@gmsgolf.co.uk)
PING has introduced a stylish new range of travel accessories to coincide with the launch of its acclaimed new G5 series.
The range includes a Split Roller, a Duffel Bag, a Messenger Bag and a choice of two Travel Covers capable of transporting your golf bag all over the world.
PING’s new Folding Travel Cover is one of the most ingenious products its designers have ever developed. At 53” it is more than capable of holding a Tour Staff bag and a broomhandle putter but it also folds to less than 12” when not in use meaning that it is simple to store as well.
The new Folding Travel Cover which has a recommended retail price of £100 is made from durable textured nylon which is specifically designed to stand up to the rigours of modern travel. It comes complete with a 6-wheel base meaning that it can easily be moved about in even the busiest airport. A club or company logo can be embroidered on the lower zip-off pocket if required.
The latest Lightweight Travel Cover is ergonomically designed to be both strong and easily storable. It has been manufactured to accommodate PING carry bags and medium size cart bags but folds into a drawstring pouch that doubles up as a shoe bag. It retails at £35 and can also be customised on the back of the drawstring pouch and between the straps on the travel cover itself.
PING latest luggage range is manufactured using durable black ballistic nylon and is finished with a blue trim similar to the colour used to enhance the aesthetics of the new G5 series clubs.
The Split Roller which retails at £80 is a commodious travel case complete with retractable handle. It has two main compartments with mesh, zippered barriers, a front compartment accessible from outside or inside the bag and a zippered ticket pocket designed to hold all your travel documents. A laundry/shoe bag is also supplied.
PING’s new Duffel Bag retails at £40 and is designed for golf outings or short weekend breaks. It has four pockets, including an extended side pocket with mesh ventilation, dual handles and a removable shoulder strap.
The new PING Backpack is an item that will appeal to the company’s younger clientele. It has a side-entry laptop pocket, two padded interior media pockets with external cord port, front cord pocket and a removable mobile phone pouch. It also comes with a padded bottom and adjustable, padded shoulder straps and chest harness. The PING Backpack has a retail price of £40.
The discerning business traveller will also be interested in PING’s latest Messenger Bag that comes complete with a padded laptop compartment with three pockets for cords and computer accessories. There are also three side pockets designed to hold a water bottle, cell phone or other small items and an accordion file folder with snap closure.
The new Messenger Bag has a recommended retail price of £35. All three luggage items can be embroidered with a logo if required.
The latest travel accessories were launched at the same time as PING introduced its stunning new G5 range of golf clubs.
The new G5 ranges includes a choice of two G5 drivers (regular and offset), G5 fairway woods, G5 hybrids, G5 irons, i5 irons, a new Black Nickel Tour wedge and a choice of eleven new G5i putter including the distinctive new UG-LE as used by Angel Cabrera at the recent World Golf Championship event in San Francisco.
For additional information, contact Neil Gray or Adam Roberts on +44 (0)1438 718399
PING has introduced an extensive range of knitted headwear in time for the winter season.
The expanded new range includes a Classic Knit Cap in a black or blue, a Sport Stripe Knit Cap in black/blue, black/grey and blue/black and a choice of three colourful Argyle Knit Caps (pictured) which come in grey/red, green/orange and blue/grey and are guaranteed to brighten up even the gloomiest winter’s day.
PING’s new range of “woolly hats” also includes three Cable Knit Caps which are available in oatmeal, army green and black and feature the popular Mr PING logo and a choice of three Multi Stripe Knit Caps which come in three tones of blue, brown and black.
Recommended retail prices start at £10 for the Classic Knit Cap and go up to £13 for the Argyle Knit Cap.
For additional information, contact Neil Gray or Adam Roberts on +44 (0)1438 718399
PING has introduced an extensive range of knitted headwear in time for the winter season.
The expanded new range includes a Classic Knit Cap in a black or blue, a Sport Stripe Knit Cap in black/blue, black/grey and blue/black and a choice of three colourful Argyle Knit Caps (pictured) which come in grey/red, green/orange and blue/grey and are guaranteed to brighten up even the gloomiest winter’s day.
PING’s new range of “woolly hats” also includes three Cable Knit Caps which are available in oatmeal, army green and black and feature the popular Mr PING logo and a choice of three Multi Stripe Knit Caps which come in three tones of blue, brown and black.
Further information about PING’s extensive range of caps and hats is available from Neil Gray or Adam Roberts at GMS on +44 (0) 1438 718399.
PING has put three brand new Fitting Vans on the road in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
These new vans will replace the two existing vans that have been operating for a number of years and is part of a major new campaign that also sees the company add one new member to its team of full time specialist fitters.
The new vans will attend a series of pre-arranged Demo and Fitting days at clubs and golf facilities within their areas.
The new Vans (see picture) have been ergonomically designed to hold an extensive selection of PING’s latest top-selling clubs. They also carry advanced Vector Launch Monitor systems and other state-of-the art custom fitting equipment.
“PING is the market leader in custom fitting and the introduction of the three new vans in the UK and Ireland plus others in France and Germany will help us to consolidate our position,” said John Clark, Managing Director of PING Europe.
“The vans are all staffed by full time specialist staff adept at demonstrating the advantages that come with purchasing custom fitted clubs. We’re confident the Fitting Vans will offer a popular service to wider range of golfers than we have ever reached before.”
Golfers who want to know the whereabouts of PING’s new Fitting vans should log onto www.pingeurope.com and click onto the Demo Day locator.
For additional information, contact Neil Gray or Adam Roberts on +44 (0)1438 718399
PING has opened a brand new Fitting Centre at the newly-revamped St Andrews Links Golf Academy at The Home of Golf.
The new Fitting Centre will offer PING customers exactly the same fitting experience available at its headquarters at Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, where the company is currently fitting more than 100 golfers each week. The technology available at the new centre includes the state of the art Trackman launch monitor system.
“We are delighted to have opened a new Custom Fitting Centre at the St Andrews Links Golf Academy,” said John Clark, PING Managing Director of PING Europe Ltd. “It is a fantastic facility and offers a great environment for our customers to be fitted by expert staff.
The new Fitting Centre can handle up to 15 appointments a week, all to be booked through authorised PING stockists.
“We are recognised as the leading custom fit company in golf and this new facility will confirm that position and will complement the excellent service already offered by our existing Scottish accounts,” said Clark. “Our aim is to give full support to our existing fitting accounts in Scotland and we hope that by opening the new centre at St Andrews we can help them to build on their recent success. “
The new Fitting Centre is part of a major extension to the existing St Andrews Links Golf Practice Centre, which has seen the creation of an additional 14 covered bays, taking the total number of bays to 51, improved outdoor bays and upgraded lighting. The new facilities also include four indoor instruction studios equipped with some of the most advanced ball-tracking, digital analysis and ultrasound putting scan technology available.
Alan McGregor, General Manager of St Andrews Links Trust said: “The academy will be an excellent facility which I’m sure will benefit golfers from near and far. We believe it will be one of the best facilities of its kind offering a range of state-of-the-art technologies and coaching expertise. The Academy will be open to golfers of all abilities from beginners to professionals and will add a new dimension to the golfing experience in St Andrews.
Golfers who wish to make an appointment at PING’s new Fitting Centre should contact their local PING stockist who will be able to make all the necessary arrangements.
For additional information, contact Neil Gray or Adam Roberts on +44 (0)1438 718399
PING has agreed to sponsor a new English Ladies’ Golf Association better-ball tournament for lady club golfers in England.
The PING Ladies’ Four-Ball Better-Ball Tournament starts in April with a series of qualifying tournaments at participating golf clubs. It continues with four Regional Finals, to be staged in August and September, and climaxes with a Grand Final played at the PING-owned Gainsborough Golf Club, Lincolnshire, on October 18th 2006.
The new PING Ladies’ Four-Ball Better-Ball Tournament is co-sponsored by ECCO and PING Collection, who will supply shoes and clothing to all 96 golfers who make it through to the Grand Final.
ELGA is writing to all affiliated golf clubs inviting them to hold a qualifying round on a date of their choice between April 1st and June 30th, 2006.
Under the rules of the tournament, all qualifying rounds must be played as four-ball better-ball stroke play events, with participants receiving three-quarters of their handicaps.
The pairs returning the two best nett scores at club level will qualify for one of four Regional Finals, held at Langley Park GC, Kent (August 9th), Ilkley GC, Yorkshire (August 24th), Trentham GC, Staffordshire (August 30th) and Woodbury Park GC, Devon (September 19th). The pairs with the best 12 nett scores at each of the Regional Qualifiers will go through to the Grand Final, with the overall winners holding the PING Four-Ball Better-Ball Trophy for a year. They will also receive a memento, plus either PING ladies’ golf clubs to the value of £500 (less the value of any prizes won in a previous round), or a choice of clothing from PING Collection’s exclusive ladies’ range. The runners-up and the third-placed pair will receive prizes to the value of £100.
“We are delighted to sponsor the new PING Ladies’ Four-Ball Better-Ball Tournament which coincides with the launch of our new G5 ladies’ range, said John Clark, Managing Director of PING Europe. “It promises to be a tremendous tournament; one we hope will soon develop into one of the most prestigious events in the ladies’ golfing calendar.”
Clare Tyler, ELGA’s marketing, press and PR officer, said: “We are delighted to work with PING on this new event. It’s a great format and we are sure it will be hugely popular with our members.”
For further information about the PING Ladies’ Four-Ball Better-Ball Tournament, contact ELGA on 0121 456 2088 or log onto www.pingchampionship.co.uk
PING has introduced a stylish new range of 100% milled putters that are designed to optimise performance while at the same time also pay homage to the expertise of the company’s late founder, Karsten Solheim, who designed and engineered the world’s first heel-toe putter in his garage in Redwood City, California, back in the late 1950s and who was responsible for many of the technical innovations still used is putter design today.
The new Redwood range comprises of three classic models – the Anser, the Zing and the Piper S – and has already met with considerable Tour approval, with Lee Westwood using the Piper S model with great success at the Ryder Cup and several other PING staff players having put one in their bags.
The new Redwood range are precision milled from 3003 stainless steel to create classic shapes and flowing clean lines that fill the user with confidence as soon as he picks up the club. All three Redwood putters feature slightly heavier-than-standard heads that are designed to enhance feel and promote a more solid strike and come with a distinctive new AVS Redwood multi-textured grip that enhances feel and adds to the aesthetic appeal of the club.
The Redwood putters are designed to look as good as they feel and with that in mind each model features enhanced sole aesthetics and the same attractive black nickel coating found on PING’s popular Tour Wedges. Both these features reinforce the clean classic look of the range but also give it a unique visual appeal.
The new Redwood putters come in RH an LH models and can be customised for length, loft and lie. Each is sold with a plush red and black head cover which features a prominent Redwood logo and confirms to everyone just how serious you are about your game.
The recommended retail price of the three models in the Redwood range is £190.
PING is pleased to announce that its G5 Driver has recently been confirmed as the Number 1 selling driver in the UK for 12 consecutive months in 2006.
The PING G5 driver is based on the company’s award winning G2 driver but has been adapted and enhanced to make it perform even better than its predecessor. Improved weight placement enhances its stability, forgiveness and control. Distance has been increased by altering weight distribution and its aesthetics have been enhanced by striking new sole plate graphics that give the G5 driver a more appealing presence in your golf bag.
Adding to the success of the G5 Driver, PING’s G5 Irons were also announced as the Number 1 selling Iron in the Uk for 11 out of 12 months in 2006.
“We have always believed in the performance of the G5 range since its launch in 2005,” said John Clark, Managing Director of PING Europe. “To have this backed up by such fantastic sales figures clearly illustrates the enduring popularity of the G5 range.”
The G5 Driver and Irons are part of an extensive G5 range that was launched to considerable acclaim in September 2005. The range also features a G5 offset driver, G5 fairway woods, G5 Hybrids, i5 irons, Tour Black Nickel wedges and a host of G5i putters.
PING has recently introduced a brand new range of fairway woods that is destined to take the game of golf by storm.
The new G5 fairway woods are part of an extensive new G5 range that was launched to considerable acclaim in September 2005 and also features the G5 driver, G5 Hybrids, G5 irons, i5 irons, Tour Black Nickel wedges and eleven new G5i putters.
Collectively the new G5 range represents the biggest product launch in the company’s history.
PING’s latest G5 fairway woods feature larger heads than the previous G2 model and this coupled with improved weight placement gives the new clubs a higher moment of inertia for even more stability, forgiveness and control. The thin, high strength 455 stainless steel face is precisely machine to increase distance and give a hotter feel while the rocker sole is designed to keep the club square from a wide variety of different lies.
The G5 fairway woods are available in five lofts (13°, 15°, 18°, 21° and 24°) with an additional 27° model soon to be available for ladies only. There is a choice of five different shaft options (TFC100F, Aldila NV 75, Grafalloy ProLaunch 75, JZ Steel and Dynamic Golf X-100).
The recommended retail price of the new G5 fairway woods is £129 with a steel shaft and £169 per club with a graphite shaft.
For additional information, contact James Lovett on +44 (0)1438 718399 james@gmsgolf.co.uk
PING has recently introduced one of the most forgiving Hybrid clubs the game of golf has ever seen.
The new G5 Hybrid is the first Rescue club PING has ever produced and is the result of countless hours of research and development undertaken at the company’s testing centre in Phoenix, Arizona.
It is part of an extensive G5 range that was launched to considerable acclaim this autumn and also features the G5 driver, G5 fairway woods, G5 irons, i5 irons, Tour Black Nickel wedges and eleven new G5i putters.
Collectively the G5 Hybrid and new models in the G5 range represents the biggest product launch in PING’s history.
The G5 Hybrid is designed for golfers who want a club that offers a high launch angle coupled with longer ball flight. The face of the Hybrid is machined from high strength 455 stainless steel which maximises distance and produces a hotter feel. The sloped crown lowers the centre of gravity to give the club more control, spin and lift while the compact design and rocker sole help to keep the club square through impact from all sorts of different lies.
The new PING Hybrid is launched in November 2005 and is available in four different lofts (16°, 19°, 22° and 25°). It comes with a choice of two steel shafts (JZ Steel and Dynamic Golf X-100) and three graphite shafts (TFC100H, Aldila NV Hybrid and Grafalloy ProLaunch Hybrid).
The recommended retail price of the G5 Hybrid is £130 per club with a steel shaft and £145 per club with a graphite shaft.
For additional information, contact James Lovett at GMS on +44 (0)1438 718399 james@gmsgolf.co.uk
The new UG-LE™ and the revamped Craz-E™ are just two of the high performance new putters found in PING’s latest G5i putter range.
The company offers an Anser®, a B60™, a Mini C™, a Tess® and a Zing® in addition to the UG-LE and five different versions of the Craz-E and all feature a brand new dual durometer insert made from high tech polyurethane materials and designed to provide optimal sound and feel for ultimate performance on the greens.
PING has been producing innovative putters for almost 50 years and the G5i range is no exception. In addition to the patented dual durometer insert they also feature strategic thro’ holes and sole cavities that increase moment of inertia and make the G5i putters approximately 10% more forgiving than previous models. Alignment is improved with a ball-width, crescent-shaped top rail – a feature first introduced on the original Craz-E. The new series also has a new Optigraphic Alignment System in the back of each model to make it even easier to line up putts.
The G5i putter range comes with a choice of two new dual textured Blue Winn grips – a PP58 style for non-face balanced models and a pistol style for face balanced models. Each putter is available in RH and LH and has a G5i magnetic head cover. Standard lengths are 34”, 41” (belly) and 48” (long).
Recommended retail price ranges from £95 to £150 depending on model.
The eleven G5i putters are part of an extensive new G5 range that was launched to considerable acclaim in September 2005 and also features two versions of the G5 driver, G5 fairway woods, G5 Hybrids, G5 irons, i5 irons and the new PING Black Nickel Wedges.
Collectively the G5 range represents the biggest product launch in the company’s history.
For additional information, contact James Lovett on +44 (0)1438 718399
The new Piper, Pal and Ally are three new additions to be found in PING’s latest G5i putter range.
The company offers an Anser®, a B60™, a Mini C™, a Tess® and a Zing® in addition to the UG-LE and five different versions of the Craz-E and all feature a brand new dual durometer insert made from high tech polyurethane materials and designed to provide optimal sound and feel for ultimate performance on the greens.
PING has been producing innovative putters for almost 50 years and the G5i range is no exception. In addition to the patented dual durometer insert they also feature strategic thro’ holes and sole cavities that increase moment of inertia and make the G5i putters approximately 10% more forgiving than previous models. Alignment is improved with a ball-width, crescent-shaped top rail – a feature first introduced on the original Craz-E. The new series also has a new Optigraphic Alignment System in the back of each model to make it even easier to line up putts.
The G5i putter range comes with a choice of two new dual textured Blue Winn grips – a PP58 style for non-face balanced models and a pistol style for face balanced models. Each putter is available in RH and LH and has a G5i magnetic head cover. Standard lengths are 34”, 41” (belly) and 48” (long).
Recommended retail price ranges from £95 to £150 depending on model.
The G5i putters are part of an extensive new G5 range that was launched to considerable acclaim in September 2005 and also features two versions of the G5 driver, G5 fairway woods, G5 Hybrids, G5 irons, i5 irons and the new PING Black Nickel Wedges.
Collectively the G5 range represents the biggest product launch in the company’s history.
For additional information, contact James Lovett on +44 (0)1438 718399
PING has recently launched a brand new iron that its engineers believe is the longest and straightest iron the company has ever produced.
The G5 irons are part of an extensive new G5 range that was launched to considerable acclaim in September 2005 and also features two versions of the G5 driver, G5 fairway woods, G5 Hybrids, i5 irons, Tour Black Nickel wedges and eleven new G5i putters.
Collectively the G5 range represents the biggest product launch in the company’s history.
PING is renowned for producing forgiving irons but the company’s engineers have excelled themselves with the new G5. A wide sole similar to the G2 HL irons moves the centre of gravity further back from the face for a higher trajectory. Enhanced perimeter weighting makes the G5 extremely forgiving while the new PING CTP cap and blue metallic G5 badge enhance the aesthetics of the club.
The G5 irons were launched in August 2005 and are available in 2-9, PW, UW, SW and LW. They can be custom fit for shaft, length, flex, lie and grip size.
Recommended retail price of the G5 irons is €120.00 per club with a steel shaft and €140.00 per club with a graphite shaft.
For additional information, contact Neil Gray or Adam Roberts on +44 (0)1438 718399
For immediate release: August 5, 2005--Phoenix, Ariz.: Citing major performance improvements, PING Chairman & CEO John Solheim announced the introduction of the G5™ Series, marking the first-time in the company’s 46-year history products in all categories have been launched under one name simultaneously.
The new series includes drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, irons and putters. Additionally, the company introduced the i5™ iron, a mid-sized club head with reduced offset.
“We’re bringing golfers a series of clubs that represents our on-going commitment to innovation,” said Solheim, who introduced the new clubs to PING’s worldwide sales team August 2. “Each club in the G5 Series is engineered to help golfers lower their score and increase their enjoyment of the game. We applied our usual careful analysis of every product and set out to improve the performance of each. We’re confident we’ve succeeded in every case.”
Under the G5 name, golfers can create a set of clubs to match their ability and personal preference. From the G5 driver, which follows the market-leading G2 driver, to the G5i putter line, golfers will find options suited to every level of ability.
“We’re in the business of improving the scores of all golfers,” added Solheim. “The G5 Series features technology which will benefit every skill level. Plus, with the i5 iron we can satisfy the needs of golfers looking for a slightly smaller club head with the performance features golfers expect from PING. This launch expands our product line deeper than ever before.”
G5 Driver
The 460cc titanium head features new internal weighting distribution that re-positions the CG for lower spin rates and greater distance. Eight grams of weight was moved from the crown and face to the sole to achieve the lower CG location. New face geometry ensures high ball speed for maximum distance. Similar in shape to the popular G2 driver, the confidence-inspiring head provides forgiveness and includes a thinner moon-graphic alignment aid.
The lower spin rates allowed the engineers to increase the available lofts (7.5°, 9°, 10.5°, 12° and 13.5°) by ½° to ensure golfers are fit to the proper launch angle. Three graphite shaft options are offered to further custom fit the driver. The PING TFC100D is the standard shaft and is available in four flexes (Soft R, Regular, Stiff and X-Stiff). The Aldila NV 65 and the Grafalloy ProLaunch 65 also are offered as stock shaft choices in three flexes (Regular, Stiff and X-Stiff).
RRP is £249. Shipments begin September 1, 2005.
G5 Offset Driver
Designed to promote a right-to-left ball flight, it features a ¼” offset that blends subtly into the head to create a clean appearance. The G5 Offset Driver includes all the technology of the standard G5 and is available in 9°, 10.5° and 12° lofts.
RRP is £249. Shipments begin September 1, 2005.
G5 Fairway Woods
Large, stainless steel heads combine with a 455 steel face to create a long, forgiving set of fairway woods. The strength of the face allows our engineers to design a thinner, more responsive hitting area. The face is machined and robotically, plasma welded to ensure consistency.
Internal weight pads progress toward the back of the club in the higher lofted fairway woods for optimal spin, lift and control. The rocker sole design helps square the face at impact from a variety of lies.
Available in two 3-woods (13° and 15°), 5-wood (18°), 7-wood (21°), 9-wood (24°) and L-wood (27°).
Steel and graphite shafts are available. RRP is £129 per club with a steel shaft and £169 per club with a graphite shaft. Shipments begin September 1, 2005.
G5 Hybrids
The first-ever wood-like hybrid from PING is distinguished by a sloped crown which positions the center-of-gravity low and back to promote a higher launch. The stainless steel head’s compact design ensures playability from all conditions. The 455 steel face is machined and robotically plasma welded to provide distance and consistency.
Available in 16°, 19°, 22° and 25° lofts.
Steel and graphite shafts are available. RRP £125 per club with a steel shaft and £145 per club with a graphite shaft.
Shipments begin November 1, 2005.
G5 Irons
A deeper, parallel cavity design widens the sole and expands the perimeter weighting to make the G5 the most forgiving PING iron to date. The larger head, cavity design and sole width provide higher launching, more consistent shots. The 17-4 stainless steel heads are investment cast and heat treated at Karsten Manufacturing’s foundry in Phoenix, Arizona.
The G5 iron’s feel is improved through a larger, thinner Custom Tuning Port (CTP). The expanded port is positioned closer to the face to ensure consistency and a solid, pleasing feel. The lead-edge radius is designed for improved ground impact and more solid ball contact.
Available 2-9, PW, UW, SW and LW.
Ten color codes are offered to custom fit each golfer to the proper lie angle. Steel and graphite shafts are available. RRP is £80 per club with a steel shaft and £95 per club with a graphite shaft.
Shipments begin September 1, 2005.
i5 Irons
The i5 iron is a mid-size, stainless steel iron with reduced offset. The perimeter weighted iron shares many of the G5 iron features, including the larger, thinner Custom Tuning Port (CTP) for improved feel. The sole width and cavity size are created for forgiveness and playability. The lead edge and bounce angle are designed for a smoother, forgiving transition through the turf and from the rough.
Available 2-9, PW, UW, SW and LW.
Ten color codes are offered to custom fit each golfer to the proper lie angle. Steel and graphite shafts are available. RRP is £80 per club with a steel shaft and £95 per club with a graphite shaft.
Shipments begin September 1, 2005.
G5i Putters
Numerous advancements, including a dual durometer face, set the G5i putter series apart from the rest. The new insert design features a soft perimeter injected with a higher durometer impact surface for optimal feel and sound. The insert cavity is precision machined to ensure consistency. Inertia increases average 10% across the new line and are attributed to re-distribution of weight resulting from the addition of thru holes and sole cavities.
Alignment is improved with a ball-width, crescent-shaped top rail—a feature first introduced on the popular PING Craz-E Series. The new series also applies a new Optigraphic Alignment System in the back of each model to further assist in alignment.
Available in 11 models: Anser, Zing, B60, Mini-c, Tess, Craz-E, Craz-E B (mid-length), Craz-E C (center-shafted), Craz-E H (Anser-style hosel), Craz-E L (long) and Ug-Le.
A new, dual textured blue Winn grip is standard on each model.
RRP ranges from £95-150 depending on model.
Shipments begin September 1, 2005.
Tour Black Nickel Wedges
First introduced in 2004, the PING Tour Wedge offers a versatile head size for golfers who rely on their wedges to play a variety of shots. The latest addition offers a Black Nickel Chrome finish that creates higher spin rates for improved control on approach shots and around the green.
The rounder sole profile adds to the versatility by allowing golfers to set the club head in most any position to play the required shot. The machined face and grooves ensure proper spin rates and consistency for wedge shots of any length.
Blasted and polished finishes provide golfers additional options based on their personal preference.
Available in 50°, 52°, 54°, 56°, 58° and 60° lofts.
Low bounce (8°) versions are available in 58° and 60° lofts.
Ten color codes are offered to custom fit each golfer to the proper lie angle. Steel and graphite shafts are available.
RRP is £80 per club with a steel shaft and £95 per club with a graphite shaft.
Shipments begin September 1, 2005.
For additional information, contact Neil Gray or Adam Roberts on +44 (0)1438 718399
Leading golf equipment manufacturer PING has announced the launch its stunning new i-Series putters, a range that effortlessly brings together the performance benefits of an insert feel with striking modern design features, to create a putter that stands out on the greens.
The creation of the i-Series is a result of PING's constant pursuit of enhanced feel with proven weighting properties. A two-piece insert fuses together a urethane insert and face applique to produce a firm response with a soft feel. The thicker urethane insert provides the firmness required for a solid response whist the thin, applique guarantees a soft feel.
Popular alignment models, including the well-known B60 and Craz-E, are joined by the new ½ Craz-E and ½ Moon designs which feature increased MOI and enhanced alignment features. A higher moment-of-inertia is achieved in these models by using sole inserts which extend weight to the perimeter of the putter. The back of the putter is also level with the top line for improved alignment. Golfers loyal to the more traditional designs can choose from proven favourites, including the Anser and Zing models.
The i-Series range of putters represents yet another advancement in feel, forgiveness and alignment from a company synonymous with putter design, and as always with PING, the entire range has been manufactured so that each model can be custom fitted to suit individual putting strokes.
The eye-catching i-Series range comes with a matching head-cover and is available in a variety of classic and new PING designs including; Anser, Anser 4, Zing, B60, Piper, Craz-E, ½ Craz-E and ½ Moon.
RRP: £95 for Anser, Anser 4, B60, Zing, Piper, ½ Craz-E and ½ Moon.
£115 for Craz-E model.
£120 for ½ Craz-E L (Long Putter) and ½ Craz-E B (Belly Putter
Further information is available at www.pingeurope.com
For additional information, contact James Lovett at GMS
+44 (0)1438 718399
james@gmsgolf.co.uk
Leading golf equipment manufacturer PING has announced the launch its new Karsten series of putters that draws inspiration from some of the company’s most classic designs, such as Anser and Zing. By combining these timeless designs with the benefits of modern manufacturing processes designers have been able to produce a fantastic modern take on a timeless product.
The Karsten series is a perfect choice for golfers who prefer the performance and feedback of a steel face with the added benefits of an insert feel. This has been achieved by adding an elastomer insert in the cavity thus providing enhanced feel while maintaining the solid response of a steel-faced putter. Weight savings from the new cavity shapes have been redistributed to the perimeter to increase each putter's moment-of-inertia for added forgiveness. Multi-level alignment aids are also designed into most models.
The Karsten series of putters represent the latest advancement in feel, forgiveness and alignment options, and as always with PING, has been designed so that they can be custom fitted to suit individual putting strokes.
Karsten Putters are available in the following popular and well-known PING designs; Anser, Anser 2, B60, C67, Craz-E, Piper and Zing.
UK RRP: £65 for Anser, Anser 2, B60, C67, Piper and Zing models.
£85 for Craz-E model.
Further information is available at www.pingeurope.com
For additional information, contact James Lovett at GMS
+44 (0)1438 718399
james@gmsgolf.co.uk
Aug. 7, 2007; Phoenix Arizona: Two new custom-fit PING® iron series featuring game improvement technology for players of all skill levels are available world-wide to golfers beginning September 1, according to John A. Solheim, company Chairman & CEO.
“Golfers are looking for various attributes in their irons,” said Solheim. “Forgiveness, feel, control and appearance are factors that golfers consider when matching an iron to their games. The G10™ provides golfers maximum forgiveness in a larger, higher launching head design. The i10™ has a players’ iron look at address and still provides a high level of forgiveness for its compact size. Both irons represent our on-going commitment to improving the game through innovation, quality and custom fitting.”
G10 Irons
The 17-4 stainless steel G10 irons are engineered with extreme low toe weighting to increase the moment-of-inertia for added forgiveness and consistency. The large, perimeter-weighted head features a new cavity shape and wider sole.
The center of gravity is positioned away from the face and low in the club head to promote higher launching, lower spinning shots. By creating a new shape for the Custom Tuning Port (CTP), PING engineers stabilized the hitting area for consistent ball velocity across the club face. An elastomer CTP insert helps produce a solid feel and sound. The wide sole provides forgiving ground impact and contributes to the high launch characteristics of the iron.
“The new cavity design of the G10 allowed us to add a lot more performance to our large headed, maximum forgiveness iron option,” said John K. Solheim, PING’s Vice-President of Engineering. “We’re able to remove weight from the face yet make it even more stable than before. The weight is then repositioned in the low toe to drive up the MOI and increase forgiveness. It’s a game improvement iron that will appeal to a variety of golfers. ”
The G10 irons feature a stainless steel shot finish and Atomic Orange color scheme.
Available 2-9, PW, UW, SW and LW.
UK RRP is £75 per iron with PING AWT steel shaft (Soft R, R, S & X flexes) and £90 per iron with TFC 129i graphite shafts (Soft R, R & S flexes)
Shipments begin September 1, 2007.
i10 Irons
The i10 irons are designed to appeal to golfers who prefer the look of a smaller, blade-style club but still rely on the forgiveness of a cavity back. Its compact head features blade-like offset and a thin top rail to give it a players’ iron look. A narrow, cambered sole ensures performance and playability for golfers who place a high priority on shot control.
The new cavity design is engineered to provide consistent performance and a solid feel across the club face. The rib structure of the Custom Tuning Port (CTP) stabilizes the face and improves feel and consistency. Weight savings from the new cavity and face structure is positioned on the low toe to provide a high moment-of-inertia for its blade length. Its center of gravity location is closer to the face than the G10 iron to create a lower, more penetrating ball flight.
The i10 irons feature a stainless steel shot finish and Atomic Orange color scheme.
Available 2-9, PW, UW, SW and LW.
UK RRP is £75 per iron with the PING AWT steel shaft (Soft R, R, S & X flexes) and £90 per iron with the TFC 129i graphite shafts (Soft R, R & S flexes).
Shipments begin September 1, 2007.
PING Ascending Weight Technology (AWT) Shaft Design
The standard steel shaft in both the G10 and i10 irons is the new PING-designed Ascending Weight Technology (AWT) series. In the new series, the long iron shafts are lighter than the short irons shafts to produce a set that provides the golfer consistent weight progression from driver (the lightest shaft in the bag) through the wedges (the heaviest shaft in the bag).
The new shafts help increase club head speed in the long irons and add control and consistency to the short irons.
PING TFC 129i Graphite Shaft
The PING TFC 129i is a new PING proprietary graphite shaft engineered to match the player profile and ball-flight characteristics of the intended user. The S-flex, for example, features a stiffer tip and heavier butt weight to reduce spin and produce a boring trajectory. The R-flex is designed with a softer tip and is lighter to promote a higher trajectory.
For additional information, contact James Lovett at GMS
+44 (0)1438 718399
james@gmsgolf.co.uk
March 3, 2008; Phoenix Arizona: PING professional Lorena Ochoa relied on 14 PING® clubs, including the new Redwood® Series ZB™ putter model, in winning her season debut by 11 shots at the HSBC Women’s Champions event in Singapore.
Ochoa’s first tournament with the new putter resulted in 23 birdies over the four rounds on the Tanah Merah Country Club’s Garden Course. Her 20-under-par total was 11 shots better than the runner-up and marked her largest margin of victory in 18 career wins.
The number one ranked female golfer in the world, Ochoa began using PING clubs as a 13 year old. She’s used PING equipment in all 18 of her wins as a professional.
In Singapore, where the field included the top 15 players in the world, she played a PING Rapture® Driver, G10™ 3-wood, Rapture 5-wood, Rapture 21° Hybrid, S58® irons (4-9, PW) and Tour Wedges (50° and 56°).
The ZB model is one of two new PING Redwood models being introduced this month. The ZB and D66™ models are 100% precision-milled from 303 stainless steel. Shipments begin April 1, 2008. Suggested retail price is £190 per putter.
Since signing an endorsement agreement with PING in June of 2007, Ochoa has won six times, including her first major championship at the Women’s British Open in August.
“Naturally, we’re excited and pleased with Lorena’s performance,” said John Solheim, PING Chairman & CEO. “Her tournament record speaks for itself. Beyond that, she makes it a point to use her success to have a positive effect on others. Since our association with her officially began last year, we’ve seen first-hand how her personality touches the lives of others. She’s a delightful and genuine person. We’re proud to be associated with her.”
Further information is available at www.pingeurope.com
For additional information, contact James Lovett at GMS
+44 (0)1438 718399
james@gmsgolf.co.uk
Aug. 7, 2007; Phoenix Arizona: PING’s quest to improve golf equipment performance and lower the scores of golfers through innovation and custom fitting continues with the introduction of the G10™ Metal Wood Series.
The new series, which includes drivers, fairway woods and hybrids, is available to golfers beginning September 1, 2007.
“Technology is moving fast and we’re finding ways to improve our products like never before,” said John Solheim, PING Chairman & CEO. “The design and research tools available to our engineers are amazing. It’s a lot of fun to be a golf club engineer right now. The G10 family and our other new products are evidence of our desire to continually push technology with the goal of helping golfers lower their scores and enjoy the game more.”
G10 Driver & G10 Draw Driver
The 460cc G10 driver is engineered with a cast body and fully machined face from high-grade 6-4 titanium. The 460cc club head features a larger profile with a taller face and deeper crown that produces a higher moment-of-inertia for greater forgiveness and increased ball velocity.
Using finite element analysis driven by a Cray Supercomputer, company engineers optimized the crown, sole and face structure interaction to ensure maximum energy transfer to the ball. Thinner crown and face designs provided discretionary weight which was positioned inside the club head to lower the center of gravity for reduced spin and higher launch. PING’s patented variable face thickness technology produces a thin, highly responsive hitting surface for increased ball velocity and greater consistency across the face.
Initial response from PING’s worldwide tour staff has been positive, with several players switching to the new driver, including Chris DiMarco and U.S. Open Champion Angel Cabrera. The long-hitting Cabrera first used the G10 driver at the Barclay’s Scottish Open where he led the field in driving distance.
“We’ve engineered a lot of little improvements into the G10 driver which added up to significant performance gains,” said John K. Solheim, PING’s Vice President of Engineering and the grandson of company founder Karsten Solheim. “Golfers of all skill levels will see improvement in distance, accuracy and consistency.”
A G10 Draw version is available to promote a right-to-left ball flight. The internal weight pad is positioned farther back and closer to the heel to help club head rotation. Together with a hosel positioned .25” farther forward, the strategically placed weight pad helps provide golfers a custom-fit option to help correct a left-to-right ball flight.
Available TFC 129D shaft flexes: Soft R, R, S and X. Also offered in Grafalloy ProLaunch Red (R, S & X) and UST V2 High Launch 65 (R, S & X).
The standard G10 driver is available in 7.5˚., 9˚, 10.5˚, 12˚ and 13.5˚ lofts. The draw version is offered in 9˚, 10.5˚, 12˚ and 13.5˚ lofts.
UK RRP is £239 per club (Graphite shaft only)
G10 and G10 Draw Fairway Woods
The G10 Fairway Woods are engineered with a crown that intersects the sole to create a low profile head that combines with a shallow face for improved performance from all types of lies.
The intersection of the crown and sole results in a skirt-less design which allowed PING engineers to reposition mass for a lower center of gravity location. The low center of gravity (CG) is achieved by positioning a large weight pad on the sole. The weight pad is formed from discretionary weight repositioned from the crown, face and hosel. The location of the CG provides higher ball velocity and reduced spin.
The shallow face is longer heel to toe to increase the effective hitting area for added forgiveness and consistency. Its low lead edge and bounce angle effectively lower the center of gravity which produces increased energy transfer and makes getting under the ball easier.
A G10 Draw version is available to promote a right-to-left ball flight. The internal weight pad is positioned farther back and closer to the heel to help club head rotation. Together with a hosel positioned .15” farther forward, the strategically placed weight pad helps provide golfers a custom-fit option to help correct a left-to-right ball flight.
Available in 3-wood (14˚), 3 (15.5˚), 4 (17˚), 5 (18.5˚), 7 (21.5˚) and 9 (24.5˚). Draw version available in 3 (15.5˚), 4 (17˚), 5 (18.5˚) and 7 (21.5˚).
Available TFC 129F shaft flexes: Soft R, R, S and X. Also available in Grafalloy ProLaunch Red (R, S & X) and UST V2 High Launch 75 (R, S & X).
UK RRP is £165 per club (Graphite shaft only).
Shipments begin September 1, 2007.
G10 Hybrids
The 17-4 stainless steel G10 hybrid is engineered with a sloped crown to create a high-launching, solid feeling, versatile alternative to mid and long irons. Six lofts provide replacement options from the 1-iron through 6-iron and fairway woods.
Discretionary weight from the crown and face is combined into a weight pad running parallel to the ground that positions the center of gravity low and back to increase launch angle and reduce spin. The variable face thickness design is machined and plasma welded for higher ball velocity and consistent response across the hitting area.
The sole design is tapered and the bounce height is increased in the higher lofted hybrids to provide performance from all conditions.
Available in 15˚, 18˚, 21˚, 24˚, 28˚ and 32˚ lofts.
Available TFC 129H shaft flexes: Soft R, R, S and X. Also offered in Grafalloy ProLaunch Red Hybrid (R, S & X) and UST V2 High Launch Hybrid (R, S & X).
UK RRP is £114 per club w/steel shaft and £129 w/graphite shaft.
Shipments begin September 1, 2007.
PING TFC 129 Graphite Shaft
The PING TFC 129, a new PING proprietary graphite design, is one of three standard shaft options in the G10 Metal Wood Series. The shaft is designed to match the player profile and ball flight characteristics of the intended user. The X-flex, for example, features a stiffer tip and heavier butt weight to reduce spin and produce a boring trajectory. The R-flex is designed with a softer tip to promote a higher trajectory.
According to John K. Solheim, this new approach to shaft design will benefit golfers of all abilities.
“In the TFC 129 Series, each of the four flex offerings is engineered to match the specific profile of the golfer,” he said. “Faster swing speed golfers will reduce spin with the stiffer tip while golfers with slow swing speeds who need help launching the ball higher will benefit from the softer tip.”
For additional information, contact James Lovett at GMS
+44 (0)1438 718399
james@gmsgolf.co.uk
PING’S commitment to make golf clubs specifically tailored to the requirement of the Junior golfer continues with the introduction of the new Moxie and Pal sets.
Equipment properly engineered to match a young golfer's strength, size and ability is important to a child's early experiences with golf. Since juniors, like adults, come in various sizes, PING offers two different junior club sets - the Pal and the Moxie.
For juniors aged 6 to 8, the Pal set includes a driver, hybrid, three irons and an Anser putter, along with a lightweight dual-strap carry bag.
For juniors 9 – 11, the clubs in the Moxie set are slightly longer and include a fairway wood. The clubs in both sets are lightweight, forgiving and easy to hit. The result is high-launching, longer-carrying, fun-inspiring shots.
“The Moxie and Pal sets were developed exclusively for juniors using the proven technology engineered into our standard club line. It is very important to provide young golfers with equipment that gives them the best opportunity to develop the proper mechanics of the golf swing and help increase their enjoyment of the game,” said PING Chairman and CEO John Solheim. “The two size options provide more fitting choices to help juniors experience the benefits of properly fit equipment.”
Moxie Junior Set
Featuring a 360cc titanium driver, stainless steel fairway wood, hybrid, 3 irons, an Anser putter and a lightweight carry bag with stand, the Moxie Junior set has everything an aspiring junior golfer needs to develop his or her skills. With flexible graphite shafts to help juniors get their shots airborne, these lightweight clubs are designed for boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 11. Junior-sized grips help the golfer release the club properly through impact.
The Moxie is available in both left- and right-handed versions, and comes as a complete package with a driver, fairway wood, hybrid, 3 irons, putter and a dual-strap carry bag with stand.
UK Moxie RRP: £199
Pal Junior Set
Featuring a 300cc titanium driver, stainless steel hybrid, 3 irons, an Anser putter and a lightweight carry bag with stand, the Pal Junior set is engineered to help junior golfers enjoy the game more. With flexible graphite shafts to help beginning juniors get their shots airborne, these lightweight clubs are designed for boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 8. Each junior-sized club uses similar technology found in our standard products, making them easy to hit and producing greater distance and control.
The Pal set is available in both left- and right-handed versions, and comes as a complete package with a driver, hybrid, 3 irons, putter and a dual-strap carry bag with stand.
UK Pal RRP: £180
Further information is available at www.pingeurope.com
For additional information, contact James Lovett at GMS
+44 (0)1438 718399
james@gmsgolf.co.uk
Leading golf equipment manufacturer PING has announced the launch of the stylish and innovative SF6 Trolley Bag for both the male and female golfer ahead of the summer golfing season.
With over 40 years experience in the golf equipment industry, PING's approach to designing golf bags is a mirror image of the way it engineers golf clubs, focusing on quality, performance and design, while delivering constant innovation that golfers demand. The distinctive SF6 Trolley Bag is no exception to this rule, encompassing function, style, performance and convenience as with every bag that carries the PING name.
Developed to appeal to a wide variety of golfers, the SF6 Trolley Bag is available in separate male and female designs and has been developed exclusively for use with both electric and pull-trolleys. Whilst the men’s bag is available in a variety of classic colour combinations the distinctive floral motif and coloration of the women's version creates an ideal blend of function and style for the discerning lady golfer. It has the same features and benefits as the men’s bags but is 1" shorter to accommodate ladies length clubs.
Further adding to this visually striking bag is an array of features that includes; 6 pockets, 10-way divider top, rain guards that protect clothing pockets from both wind and rain, waterproof zipper pockets that ensure personal items remain secure and safe from the elements, expandable beverage pocket, integrated strap holder with carry handle, rain hood and full size towel loop.
The SF6 Trolley Bag is available in Black/Silver/Red, Navy/Silver/Gold, Black/Atomic Orange/Black and Silver/Silver/Royal Blue for men and Black/Light Pink/Bright Pink and Mulberry/Silver/Lavender for women.
UK RRP: £99
For additional information, contact James Lovett at GMS on 01438718399
or email james@gmsgolf.co.uk
Sept 25, 2007; Phoenix Arizona: PING announced