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PING G Drivers (Standard, LS Tec, SF Tec)
The complex exoskeleton design yields PING’s thinnest (0.43 mm) and lightest crown to date, saving eight grams while creating an intricate and stable structure. The weight savings helped drive the centre of gravity lower and deeper than any PING driver, increasing dynamic loft and elevating MOI significantly for maximising distance and forgiveness. Vortec Technology on the back of the club and turbulators on the crown contribute to reducing drag 37% in the impact zone, yielding greater clubhead speed and ball velocity for measurable distance gains from all swing speeds.
AU RRP: $700 (standard shafts), AU RRP: $740 (with Tour Shaft)
PING G Irons
The G iron utilises revolutionary COR-Eye Technology (introduced in the GMax irons), which activates the sole, face and top rail in flexing for consistently faster ball speeds across the hotter face. The entire G set is heat treated using a specialised process that creates Hyper 17-4 alloy, which is 40% stronger than traditional 17-4 stainless steel. COR-Eye Technology provides four times the face flexing with improved stability.
AU RRP: $180 per club w/steel shaft; $210 per club w/graphite shaft
PING G Crossover
PING created a new category – the Crossover – to combine the precision, workability and control of an iron with the ball speed and forgiveness of a hybrid. It shouldn’t be confused with a driving iron; it’s higher-launching and much more forgiving, and offers a lot of versatility.
AU RRP: $390 (standard graphite & steel shaft)
AU RRP: $435 (with Tour shaft)
PING iBlade Irons
The body is precision cast from soft, high strength-to-weight ratio 431 stainless steel. The result is the softest, purest feel ever in a PING iron. With the workability to shape shots on command, the compact iBlade iron head delivers consistently precise distance and trajectory control that surpass skilled players’ expectations.
AU RRP: $250 per club w/steel shaft; $275 per club w/graphite shaft
PING G Fairway Woods (Standard, SF Tec, Stretch)
Nearly all golfers struggle getting the ball in the air easily with fairway woods. To solve that, the G fairway woods have a lower lead edge that yields 12% higher face impact, relative to the G30 series. High-strength Carpenter 455® steel allows for a thinner, precision-machined, variable-thickness face. Our thinnest crown ever in a fairway wood means discretionary weight has been used to move the CG lower and farther back, making it easier to get the ball airborne.
The G SF Tec fairway woods have weight closer to the heel, a lighter swing weight, and higher lofts to produce right-to-left shot bend for players whose typical miss is to the right.
The G Stretch 3 is custom-engineered to stretch a player’s distance off the tee and on shots into the green with its larger head, slightly forward CG, 13º loft, and reduced spin.
AU RRP: $455 (standard shafts), AU RRP $500 (with Tour shaft)
PING G Hybrids
An innovative tiered internal sole helps activate face flexing to power the ball off the face faster for greater distance. The ultra-thin crown allows for a low-back center of gravity to ensure high launch, reduced spin and a higher MOI for maximizing forgiveness. The high-strength Carpenter 455® steel face is precision-machined to variable thickness, which saves weight and maximizes flexing to generate faster ball speeds across the face for consistently longer results.
AU RRP: $390 (standard graphite & steel shaft),Â
AU RRP: $435 (with Tour shaft)
ECCO Biom Hybrid 2 (Men’s & Women’s)
Our best-selling shoe. Incorporating an understated-yet-athletic look that transcends the course, ECCO BIOM® Hybrid 2 strikes the perfect balance between inspiring comfort and lightweight performance.
FACTS & BENEFITS:
- BIOM® NATURAL MOTION® technology brings the player closer to the ground while offering an anatomical last shape
- YAK leather upper for increased breathability and durability
- Direct-injected TPU outsole featuring E-DTS® technology for excellent grip, traction, durability & flexibility
- HYDROMAX® treated leather is superbly weather and perspiration resistant
Available Men’s 41-48, Woman’s 36-42, AU RRP: $279 Men’s & $259 (Woman’s)
ECCO Men’s Street Retro
If you favour casual over conservative, the ECCO Street Retro is a natural choice, and has been for years. It’s unpretentious, timeless styling belies the smart construction and technological nuance that have made it one of our most popular shoes, making it easy to shift from the clubhouse to your own house in total comfort.
FACTS & BENEFITS:
- TPU outsole featuring E-DTS® technology for excellent grip and traction
- HYDROMAX® treated leather is superbly weather and perspiration resistant
- A trendy sneaker for both on and off the golf course
Available Men’s 41-47, AU RRP: $189
ECCO Men’s Cage
Don’t let the name mislead you: the ECCO CAGE was built to release your power on the course. It’s light, flexible, and contoured to fit the foot as only an ECCO shoe can.
FACTS & BENEFITS:
- One piece direct-injected PU stability cage that wraps from the heel, through the midsole and across the toe box
- Anatomical outsole design that aligns and moves in unison with the foot
- HYDROMAX® treated Caldera leather uppers offer a unique aesthetic and improved durability
- Champ Slim-Lok spikes offer reduced weight and ease of replacement
Available Men’s 41-47, AU RRP: $289
ECCO Casual Hybrid (Men’s & Woman’s)
The ECCO Casual Hybrid catches the eye just as effectively as it catches the foot. With remarkably rich leathers protected by HYDROMAX®, a highly-flexible PU midsole and an E-DTS® outsole which provides hundreds of traction angles for superb grip, ECCO Casual Hybrid delivers comfort right out of the box and will enhance the foot’s freshness the entire round.
FACTS & BENEFITS:
- TPU outsole featuring E-DTS® technology for excellent grip and traction
- HYDROMAX® treated leather is superbly weather and perspiration resistant
- Removable leather inlay sole offers the option of extra width
Available Men’s 41-47, Woman’s 36-42, AU RRP: $279 (Men’s),$259 (Woman’s)
Learn more at www.ping.com
Contact American Golf Supplies ([email protected] 02 9524 8233) for PING fitting account and ECCOÂ stockist information.
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