PHOENIX — For the second consecutive year, PING won more Golf Digest “Hot List” gold awards than any other brand in the annual review of the highest-performing and hottest products on the market. With 11 golds, including the entire G25ā¢ series earning the highest distinction, PING equaled its leading total of 2012. The results are detailed in the March issue of the magazine, which is available beginning this week.
“Winning 11 gold awards two straight years is a great accomplishment, and to win with our entire new G25 series and ScottsdaleĀ® TRā¢ putters is independent confirmation that the technology and innovation in these products truly works,” said John A. Solheim, PING Chairman & CEO. “What the testers and judges responded to in all of our award-winning products is what golfers of all abilities are going to experience – longer, straighter drives, more-controlled iron shots, and improved consistency on the greens.”
The new G25 series swept gold in every category where it was entered: driver, fairway woods, hybrids and game-improvement iron. The G25 iron was the category leader in “Performance,” further validating the very positive early response to what the magazine described as a “sleeker head size” while predicting it “will appeal to a wider audience.” The traditionally shaped G25 hybrid was recognized as the category leader for “Look/Sound/Feel.” One player tester said: “It’s hard to hit the ball anything but straight and high.”
PING had two gold winners each in the driver (G25 and Anser), fairway wood (G25 and Anser and hybrid (G25 and Anser) categories. The new Scottsdale TR claimed gold in both the Blade and Mallet categories while earning category leader honors for “Innovation.” Said one player tester: “It’s fun to putt the long ones with this one, because you make so many.” Another was impressed with the technology provided by the variable-depth-groove insert, saying: “The face is forgiving to the point it almost self-corrects.”
The new Tour wedge with GorgeĀ® grooves was one of only three wedges to claim gold honors. One player tester commented: “Perfect feel, not too soft or hard.”
The i20Ā® iron, an Editor’s Choice winner in 2012, was awarded gold in the Players Iron category. The editors praised the iron for a look that “provides supreme confidence” and noted its “array of custom-fitting options that make everyday players feel like they have tour-pro sticks in their hands.”
PING’s 13 total awards were also more than any other brand.
Gold Award Winners:
G25 driver Ā –Ā For everyone from beginners to Tour players, the combination of a large, forgiving head, Trajectory Tuningā¢ Technology, and a speed-generating shaft makes the adjustable G25 driver a sound choice for improving distance and accuracy off the tee.
G25 fairway woods –Ā Engineered to ensure clean contact, high launch, and greater distance from most any lie, the G25 fairways deliver the confidence and the technology to add yards and improve accuracy whether the ball is sitting on a tee or nestled in the grass.
G25 hybrids (Look/Sound/Feel Leader)
G25 irons (Performance Leader)
Anser driverĀ –Ā Adjustability is the key on this brand new evolution of PING drivers, the Anser.
Anser fairway woods –Ā The Anser is PINGās first adjustable fairway wood. It allows golfers to fine tune the loft of their fairway wood plus or minus Ā½ degree. The process is called Trajectory Tuning. To maximize distance and accuracy, the stainless steel Anser fairway wood has more surface area low on the clubface to make sure the ball contacts the club properly on the face.
Anser hybrids –Ā Progressive CG locations in the Anser hybrids promote high launch and improved accuracy so players of all abilities can gain added distance and control.
i20 ironsĀ –Ā An innovative design gives you complete command of the clubface for controlling trajectory and shot shape.
Scottsdale TR putters (Innovation Leader, Blade category)
Scottsdale TR putters (Innovation Leader, Mallet category)
Tour wedge –Ā The Gorge Groove technology and multiple sole options in the Tour wedge offer new levels of control and consistency for confident wedge play.
Silver Award Winners:
Anser ironsĀ –Ā The Anser Forged ironās progressive set design makes it easy to launch the ball higher with the long irons and lower with the short irons for precise, consistent shot making
NomeĀ® putter –Ā The Nome 500 Long ranges from 44.5 inches to 54.5 inches. Ā This allows you to optimize length to fit your body type, stroke style, and posture.
