Ping's Renowned Driver Is Finally on Sale, and Golfers Say It Has the 'Best Combination' of Accuracy and Distance
"I reeled off four drives that were dead straight."
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Golfers know that the best deals on golf clubs are found at PGA Tour Superstore, whether they're looking for a tried-and-true Titleist hammer or a comprehensive set of TaylorMade irons. But recently, shoppers have been swarming the site to get last year's revolutionary Ping driver that finally went on sale and is said to crush tee-offs with unmatched forgiveness.
The Ping G430 Max Driver is now on sale at PGA Tour Superstore for as low as $400—a 27% discount on the normal $549 retail price. This is one of the site's bestselling drivers alongside the Ping G430 Max 10K that debuted this year, but it's $200 less and owns over 150 five-star ratings from golfers who swear by it, including one who poetically said it's "as forgiving as a Golden Retriever." This driver is also highly customizable, with over three loft angles, six shaft types, and six flexes among stock models. PGA Tour Superstore can also build a truly customized model for an extra charge with hundreds of thousands of possible shaft, grip, and wrap options.
Ping G430 Max Driver, From $400 (was $549) at PGA Tour Superstore
While the club head is on the larger side, this Ping driver is said to be the longest and most forgiving from the brand to date, and some even say it's the leader among all brands. It uses a variable-thickness face to create deflection that improves ball speeds and distance while a new internal build produces a sound you'll enjoy hearing at tee-off. It also has an adjustable 25-gram tungsten back weight that helps better define the center of gravity of your swing while loft and lie can be adjusted in eight positions to ensure your club works for your natural form.
Ping's drivers hold up well over time, but those who have shot the G430 Max say it's in a league of its own. "Absolutely amazing driver," one golfer exclaimed. "I was going to reshaft my existing driver and hit it ok during the fitting. Then they gave me this thing and I reeled off four drives that were dead straight. It looked like they were right on top of each other! Then the fitter showed me the iPad—all four were longer than anything I hit all day. I ordered this, a fairway wood and a hybrid."
Many others say this driver was the one that finally made them part with former long-time favorite brands. "Ping's finest driver," as one shopper put it. "I recently test-drove the latest offerings from TaylorMade, Cobra, Callaway, and Ping. Long time TaylorMade player, but my experience was that Ping presently has the best combination of accuracy, forgiveness, and distance. I am sold."
If you're looking for an immediate upgrade in accuracy and power off the tee, Ping's G430 Max Driver is one of the best ways to get there, especially while it's on sale. We're not sure if the discount will be going away, so make sure to customize yours and pick it up before the price changes.