The ping rapture v2 irons are classified as super game improvement irons and even won a 2009 golf digest hot list silver medal in that category. This is made possible since it offers a low spin rate and mid launch. Dec 08, 2008 throughout the new rapture v2 range tungsten is strategically placed to improve performance. Ping rapture v2 irons individual, single, replacement golf. The new ping rapture v2 driver has a 460 cc head which has been manufactured out of titanium and tungsten, while external tungsten weight. Jul 28, 2014 matt, im 61 years old, have been playing 5 years and usually shoot between 85 and 95. Ping has a real winner here the black club head is big but the black paint finish really hides the size well. I recently purchased a ping rapture v2 driver, 9 degree with graphalloy prolaunch blue 55r shaft and ping cord grip. The ping rapture driver is a great club if you are a regular player looking for a driver to help straighten your shots. Im just wondering if anyone has done a side by side comparison of these two drivers as of yet if not, ill post my findings on september 19th after my early afternoon session. Ping golf rapture v2 steel individual irons morton. Jun 30, 2018 if there is a good local place, that will be ping rapture v1 cheapest. Sep 08, 2008 ping has launched a new driver to follow on follow on from the success of the g10 line. Call to action the ping rapture driver from the fantastic selection of new and used options at 2nd swing and get a great deal when you trade in your used golf clubs.
Nov 26, 2015 the rapture v2 driver got one of the out gold awards last month but the irons didnt fare as well. Your question may be answered by sellers, manufacturers, or customers who purchased this item, who are all part of the amazon community. If there is a good local place, that will be ping rapture v1 cheapest. They recommended that driver but i went with the new g30 with a shaft upgrade. The rapture v2 is the latest in pings rapture family of titanium drivers. And we did not have to wait long before a source sent in a picture of what the driver will look like. The original composite head has gone in favor of an all titanium head with external tungsten weight pads. Our duo liked their design but richard felt his hands often slipped on the grip.
Aug 06, 2008 pictured above is the new ping rapture v2 driver. The item requires collecting in person however in some instances local uk delivery may be available through the store at an additional cost. Its tungsten sole weight, titanium face and stainless steel body produce longer, higher launching shots. For the time being, i settled on the new ping rapture v2 20 degree hybrid. Being the fickle golfer that i am, i looked at many a new girl, or hybrid. Jul 02, 2010 ping categorizes the rapture as sgi and the g15s as gi. Oct 11, 2011 hi all, im l33 pro 74 looking to upgrade my first set of irons from the starters. The rapture manages to be both easy to hit and easy to work balls onto your preferred flight path, controlling trajectory.
Ping has launched a new driver to follow on follow on from the success of the g10 line. Get the best deals on ping rapture v2 driver when you shop the largest online selection at. You can keep these expensive modern adjustable drivers the ping rapture driver is awesome ping rapture v1 a great buy. This club is made in a crescent shape and has weights made of tungsten in the heel and toe. Ping rapture v2 9 degree i recently purchased a ping rapture v2 driver, 9 degree with graphalloy prolaunch blue 55r shaft and ping cord grip. The rapture v2 driver is weighted for a highlaunching ball flight and extremely low spin has excellent forgiveness due to perimeter weighting. Hi all, im l33 pro 74 looking to upgrade my first set of irons from the starters.
Color patterns are similar to the original rapture. The mass properties of tungsten and titanium are optimised in the ping rapture v2 driver to create a high launching, lowerspinning driver that delivers the performance expected from a. The original ping rapture series of golf clubs liveabout. June 3, 2010 prlog cleveland launcher driver launcher driver tradition and technology collide to produce a conventional looking head that is far from conventional in performance. Ping tfc 939 d rapture v2 driver shaft soft regular. One way or another, do a fitting to determine what is optimal for you. I have to agree, the r9 is very unforgiving on off centre hits. The original ping rapture driver burst onto the scene in 2007 as it was in the bags of both the mens and womens u.
Ping rapture clubs can still be found available for sale used online today, including on offered by ping itself although the rapture v2 clubs are more common, given that they are a couple years more recent than the original ping rapture clubs. The mass properties of tungsten and titanium are optimised in the ping rapture v2 driver to create a high launching, lowerspinning driver that delivers the performance expected from a multimetal design. The rapture comes under the golf monthly microscope. Generally, the rapture series clubs are more expensive than the g10. The rapture v2 driver got one of the out gold awards last month but the irons didnt fare as well. External tungsten weight pads located at the back of the club, near the heel and toe give a powerful sound at impact. This a ping driver crafted with premium materials for truly worldclass performance. Throughout the new rapture v2 range tungsten is strategically placed to improve performance. The g10 driver comes in a graphite or steel shaft, whereas the rapture driver comes in two separate types of graphite shafts. Left handed ping rapture v2 19 5 wood regular graphite. The multimaterial irons will have a titanium face and a tungsten weight in the. The g10 series also offers a wider variety of options as far as wood numbers and degrees of loft.
Ping golf rapture v2 steel individual irons morton golf sales. Being i live in phoenix i went to the ping fitting center and ended up with the new ping i15 irons. At that time the rapture was only hype and not released. Sporting a tungsten toe weight that increased the moment of inertia and a titanium face that increases ball speeds, the rapture v2 irons are a set of straight flying bombers. Ping lovers are lighting up this weekend at the pga championship with speculation over the new ping rapture line being released. Unfollow ping rapture v2 driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ping has pulled out all the stops here a compositetitanium head, a web crown design, robotic plasma welds all in an effort to make the best driver on the market. Great driver that delivers a penetrating trajectory with lots of roll. The 2nd swing tradein program gives you the best value for your used golf equipment so you get the best price along with our bestinclass selection. With titanium head and two external tungsten weights the rapture v2 offers maximum forgiveness with low spin and high launch. The rapture v2 is the latest in ping s rapture family of titanium drivers. G15 or rapture v2 irons clubs, grips, shafts, fitting.
I have a ping fairway wood 4 gd fairway club recommendation about 4 years ago. Sporting a tungsten toe weight that increased the moment of inertia and a titanium face that increases ball speeds, the rapture v2. Cleveland launcher driver vs ping rapture v2 driver. He worked on my swing speed to find which shaft would suit.
Ping rapture v2 vs ping g15 clubs, grips, shafts, fitting. The rapture v2 driver features a 460cc titanium construction club head with incorporated tungsten weight pads located in the rear near the heel and toe the tungsten weight pads positions the center of gravity cg to provide lower spin and high launch with higher moment of inertia moi for distance and accuracy. Pings original rapture golf clubs introduced multi. The ping v2 rapture driver won a silver medal in the todays golfer 2010 drivers test in issue 269.
The multimaterial irons will have a titanium face and a tungsten weight in the toe area of the sole. Actually, the rapture comes in with a mid launch and low spin rate, making it a very desirable driver for the recreational player looking for a straight driver. I will par 4 or 5 holes, birdie one and blow 4, the rest are bogies. Ping categorizes the rapture as sgi and the g15s as gi. The anser felt as if the event of the hit took longer than the s rapture v1 vs v2. Please note ping now requires a serial number for replacement rapture v2 irons to match your existing set of irons.
Coupled with the 17 head, this combination produces a shot that will fly as far as most 3 woods on the market. Ultrapremium graphite shaft designed by ping specifically for the rapture v2 line. Lightweight composite crown insert allows the thin, fullymachined variable thickness face increases ball speed and is robotically plasma welded for consistency and durability. Had a fitting with the local golf pro for a new ping driver.
Im booked to a ping demo day in calgary where ill give the new rapture a bang. For a maximum forgiveness iron, the multimetal rapture v2 delivers. Ping rapture v2 driver is a great club and as always we love pings determination to fit the club to your own specifications. The ping rapture is similar in shape to the g10, but incorporates a crescent shape with tungsten weights in the heel and toe that allow an optimal launch combined with a manageable spin rate. Nov 26, 2015 the ping v2 rapture driver won a silver medal in the todays golfer 2010 drivers test in issue 269. Find great deals on ebay for ping rapture driver and ping rapture v2 driver. Cobra r1606rss4p king forged one length stiff flex 7iron club set. Ping g5 vs ping rapture posted in equipment opinions. I lose around 20 yards more than i did with my previous tour burner and nike sumo. The driver has a titanium body with weights located near. Pings original rapture golf clubs introduced multimaterial approach. The ping rapture v2 driver takes pings highlaunching, lowspinning g series drivers to the next level with premium materials the premium price tag it once carried, however, is nowhere to be found.
The end of last season i was switching away from the launcher comp to a new driver. I played 9 holes with each and out of the three i think the g5 was the longest and best performing. Features and benefits of the ping rapture v2 driver. I demoed the rapture v1 and was disappointed with it, the sound and feel was very dull. Need to replace a single ping rapture v2 golf iron quickly. Currently playing a g2 with stock regular shaft that i like quite a lot. Pings original rapture golf clubs introduced multimaterial.
Aug 09, 2008 no players have put the v2 clubs in play yet, but some of pings guys have tested the prototype rapture v2 irons angel cabrera, hunter mahan and miguel angel jimenez. Raptureany difference posted in equipment opinions. We only accept paypal payments and cash on collection is not an option. Other than forgiveness, they appear to be similar clubs in design. The driver has a titanium body with weights located near the heel and toe to reduce spin and produce. What the company says the entire ping rapture line is a display in what ping can do when they crack open the technology vault. Although i had been using a ping v2 rapture driver i never regarded myself as a ping guy. Following on the heals of the first carbon fiber crown ping rapture, the v2 is the updated titanium head. Ping rapture driver golf club for sale online ebay. Mar 12, 2010 i have to agree, the r9 is very unforgiving on off centre hits.
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