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Ping G30 Vs TaylorMade SLDR 430

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Ping G30 Vs TaylorMade SLDR 430
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Rick Shiels Senior PGA Golf Coach at Trafford Golf Centre tests the Ping G30 Vs TaylorMade SLDR 430 on trackman at Ping Europe HQ.

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35 thoughts on “Ping G30 Vs TaylorMade SLDR 430”

  4. I just bought the G30 9 degree and rotated the shaft to 10 degrees and the
    club feels great and so do I after hitting consistently great shots!! Some
    Ping to think about!

  5. Great comparison Rick, love the videos! Would love to see the G30 up
    against the I25 driver to see spin rate, launch angle, dispersion and carry
    distance comparisons.

  7. I use the taylormade RBZstage 2 . And love it . I trialed just about all of
    them in store on driving machine and they were all fantastic but this was
    the most consistently long club . I was on 10 when I got this club 12
    months ago , I’m now on 6 . It’s easily added 30 metres plus off the tee . 

  8. Hi Rick, it looks like you have the better Tour 65 or 80 haft in the Ping
    G30, have you found it much better than the average blue TFC 419 High
    Balance. I wish Ping offered the Tour shafts free instead of an up charge,
    since it cost $480 AUS. not fair.

  9. Interesting they put you into the Tour version shaft in the G30, seems like
    a good move. The SLDR 430 always has that ability to hit that really long
    one every now and again, which I think another Youtube warrior has also
    alluded to.But that G30 sure is good on dispersion. Seems sensible of you
    to say a little more on course testing is needed before you make the call
    either way. Just a shame us peasants don’t really have that facility. Lol.

  11. Hi Rick, love the vids man.
    I’ve done two different test for myself with my current SLDR 460 TP 11*
    with Sflex cut down to play at 44.25 and G30 10.5* tour 65 stiff. (Im 6’1
    but perfer the shorter shaft for control)
    Both times they performed nearly identical for me. My main curiosity was
    the high MOI from the Ping. So, I hit a verity of shot shapes, purposeful
    miss its, and choked up to imulate the shorter shaft I’m used to. The G30
    plays beautifully and my miss hits were flying farther than miss hits with
    my SLDR with tighter dispertion. All my center hits were really no
    difference between the two. In fact, I’ve noticed most of the new club
    brands I’ve hit are really close when properly specked out for me.
    Conclusion: if you are a consistently good ball striker, choose what feels
    best and gives you confidence because it won’t matter that much. If you
    have inconsistent ball striking and like the feel, G30 is a great choice!
    Lessons and proper fitting and practice and you’ll hit most
    anything well. Just my opinion.
    Cheers!! 😉 

  12. Rick! I have a question that I havent found the answer to anywhere. HOW do
    you twirl the golf club after a golf shot? Like how many pros do.
    Do you mind telling me specifically? It looks really good

  13. I’ve had the SLDR for a few weeks now and I really like it. If I hit a pure
    shot it goes a long way. Plus I believe that with a bit more tweeking you
    could get the 1700 spin, 17 degree launch figures for Nirvana. The LoftUp
    campaign makes a lot of sense to me and the SLDR outperforms any driver I
    have owned in windy conditions. I hit a 270 yard drive today into the wind
    – remarkable advance in technology in my opinion 

  14. Hi Rick. I definatly think you need to get your slider re fitted.
    Taylormades optimum launce angle is 17 degrees with 1700 revs and you need
    to aim to get the numbers closer to that spec. Your driver was launching no
    higher than 11 degrees. Seems you need to loft up further. That would get
    you the maximum distance from your sldr. 

  16. Hey Rick great video! I’m thinking of upgrading to the SLDR but I’m not
    sure if it would be worthwhile or not… I currently have a TaylorMade RBZ
    Stage 1 and have seen the comparisons that the SLDR’s hit consistently
    10-15 yards further. Would you say this is worth the money or wait awhile
    longer and see what else comes out? Thanks in advance! – Jared

  18. I’m going for a driver fitting in a couple weeks. I loved the SLDR 430 when
    I hit it but haven’t had the chance to hit the G30. Very interested in
    getting fitted for both. I think I’m going to need the forgiveness of the
    G30 but I don’t like the stretched back look of the head. Prefer the look
    of the SLDR much better. Have you made a choice yet?

  19. I just got mine today, after a fitting in July at Avignon France:
    G30 driver SF Tec 10°, loft at 9°, Tour 65R

    No slice at all: the ball seems to be heading right then literaly floats
    high in the air and turns slightly left; Amazing light draw.

    Once again, a great shaft from Ping, my launch angle was a bit to high, and
    I don’t have the club head speed for a stiff shaft. Ping’s fitter Aurélien
    made me test different solutions, the Tour 65R was indeed the best choice.

    I’ll check the distance gain on the course tomorrow, but at the driving
    range it looked massive.

    I was waiting for August to change my driver.
    This G30 is more than accurate, with a decent swing he’s phenomenal. I had
    tested the G25 this spring and was already impressed, when I saw the videos
    of Rick and others about this baby: I booked a fitting. It seems that the
    G30 has taken the best of the G25 and make it even better.

    A great birthday present :-D

  20. Rick, what shaft on the G30?? U forgot to mention, is it the tour version
    stiff 65gram? Why did it suite you better then the blue basic stiff version?

    I know I am getting the g30 since it blows my Ping Anser away but no
    proshops have the tour version shaft yet..

  21. Great video! been waiting for this one. My top 2 drivers for replacing my
    current. Can’t wait to hit them both and see how they perform for me.
    Can’t imagine going wrong with either. But I do believe the turbulators
    may have won me over 🙂
    Thanks sir! keep’em comin’!

  22. Ping carry 271-279 (8yds)
    Sldr carry 265-279 (14yds)

    So ping also wins slightly on distance dispersion as well as left to right
    dispersion. Most likely down to the forgiveness of the ping over the
    smaller headed sldr. That could be the difference between carrying that
    fairway or greenside bunker.

    If it means making your golf easier and more consistent its a no brainer.
    Pete won’t be happy if you out drive him with his own(yet to be confirmed
    but we all know it) club 😉

    Exciting times, nice vid Rick.

  24. Think u should go 2 the 460 sldr just 4 a little more forgiveness.like
    Mark Crossfield say every driver he hits goes roughly the same distance but
    the sldr is more consistent but he has 460cc

  25. Rick, what shaft on the G30?? U forgot to mention, is it the tour version
    stiff 65gram? Why did it suite you better then the blue basic stiff version?

    I know I am getting the g30 since it blows my Ping Anser away but no
    proshops have the tour version shaft yet..

  27. Hi rick I love your différentes videos on the sport of golf so beautiful. I
    love your videos then continues. excuse me for my English if I make
    mistakes ;)

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