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Ping gives club fitters new tool with nFlight Motion

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Continuing to build on its reputation as one of the best in the club fitting and customization industry, Ping officially introduced it nFlight Motion that recommends driver-fitting specifications for golfers in just three swings. The device is only available to professional club fitters, and it will help facilities without launch monitors compete in the club fitting business.

The analyzer is a small, lightweight device that attaches to the shaft of the club just below the grip. It records specifications such as club head speed, transition tempo and shaft lean at impact. The system then analyzes the data and makes a recommendation of driver head type, shaft and loft, which is sent to the club fitter’s Apple iPad, iPhone or iPod.

Ping said nFlight Motion was receiving enthusiastic responses from club fitters whose facilities may not be equipped with Doppler launch monitors like Trackman or FlightScope or other more-expensive fitting technology. They appreciate the simplicity of its use and the value it brings to golfers looking for a thorough fitting experience in a short amount of time.

“The ability to send swing data wirelessly to a mobile device represents an exciting evolution of our nFlight Fitting Software and nFlight Mobile technology,” said John A. Solheim, PING chairman and CEO. “It gives fitters one more innovative tool for growing their business and helping golfers play better and enjoy the game more.”

Solheim said nFlight Motion’s 3D swing playback, viewable from multiple angles, affords an opportunity to personalize the fit further.

“For the player, it’s educational to observe your swing from a new perspective,” he said. “And the fitter is able to analyze the swing in greater detail, then make club recommendations designed to optimize each player’s unique mechanics. It’s just one more reason that fitters who’ve seen it are excited to share nFlight Motion with their customers.”

For teaching professionals like myself, having something like PING nFlight Motion can be an affordable and effective tool for providing my students with simple, yet very relevant, visual feedback without breaking the bank.

Grant Shafranski is the Program Director for the First Tee of Minneapolis and Head Teaching Professional at Hiawatha Golf Club in Minneapolis, MN. He is a Level 2 PGA Apprentice following a successful amateur career where he played collegiately at Division III University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN).

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8 Comments

  1. ParHunter

    May 3, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    The device is a SkyPro which you can buy anywhere. The only difference with the PING one is the software. They have custom software for fitting.

    I’ve got a SkyPro and am very pleased with it. The groove mode is great and sets this device apart from the competition like Swingbyte (which I own as well)

  2. ca1879

    May 2, 2014 at 9:41 am

    Without any supporting data, this looks like just another marketing tool. Anyone can write a program to select a club setup from some input values. Proving that it makes correct and meaningful recommendations requires some actual test data, and not just a bunch of guys gushing over how much better their new club works. We get enough of that every time a new club goes through its honeymoon period.

  3. Charlie

    May 2, 2014 at 12:13 am

    I wonder if Golfsmith will get these

  4. Skyler Nicholas

    May 1, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    *Shame

  5. Skyler Nicholas

    May 1, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    Same they don’t target the average Joe with this technology. I think it would be a big hit in the market place. Especially if the technology and data was sound. I live in a very rural part of the country without access to a club fitter/big box store that isn’t 2 hours away.

    • JJ

      May 1, 2014 at 1:07 pm

      Not sure what you mean Skyler, this is targeted to the average joe and is precisely what your small rural stores will have.

      • Hector

        May 1, 2014 at 1:23 pm

        yeah, this should be perfect for the local golf course pro shops. i recently tried out some irons at the local course, but knew the shafts were wrong so i’m going to have to go to a big store to try out more options. maybe with this thing i wouldn’t have to go elsewhere.

        • JJ

          May 1, 2014 at 2:59 pm

          Hector, I am pretty sure it’s targeted towards the driver as per the top of the ad.

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Tour Edge unveils all-new Exotics mini driver

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Tour Edge Golf has today introduced the all-new Exotics mini driver, engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game. 

The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body in design to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag. 

At the core of the design is Tour Edge’s proprietary Combo Brazing technology, a high-precision thermal bonding process that seamlessly fuses a titanium cup face to a stainless-steel body into a single, continuous structure. By eliminating energy loss found in traditional multi-piece constructions, Combo Brazing is designed to deliver faster face response, more efficient energy transfer, and a uniquely powerful yet controlled feel.

The multi-material construction also allows mass to be positioned lower and deeper in the head in a bid to increase stability, while the thin titanium face is engineered to maintain ball speed across a wider impact area.

“While the initial goal was to enhance control and versatility in the long game, Combo Brazing ultimately drove measurable gains in ball speed and distance within the mini driver category. In robot testing, we’ve documented higher ball speeds, higher launch, reduced spin, and increased carry and total distance compared to leading models.” – Vice President of R&D Matt Neeley

In addition to distance performance, the Exotics mini emphasizes forgiveness through a heavier stainless-steel body that shifts mass toward the perimeter. This configuration increases MOI relative to traditional all-titanium mini drivers, helping preserve ball speed and directional stability on off-center strikes. Paired with Pyramid Face Technology from the Exotics metalwood line, the design is intended to support consistent speed across the face.

To further enhance MOI, a lightweight carbon fiber crown frees additional mass that is strategically repositioned low and deep in the head in design to improve stability and promote optimal launch with controlled spin.

“We designed the Mini to be about five millimeters shallower than other mini drivers on the market. That change improves playability off the deck. From a clean fairway lie, it can function as a strong 3-wood alternative while still providing control off the tee.” – Tour Edge CEO David Glod

An adjustable hosel system allows for loft and lie tuning to dial in trajectory and shot shape, while a fixed 13-gram rear weight helps stabilize the head through impact to improve dispersion consistency. The Exotics Mini Driver is available in 11.5 and 13.5-degree lofts in right-handed models.

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The Exotics Mini Driver is available for pre-order beginning today for $399.99 USD at touredge.com, and will be available for purchase at retail outlets worldwide on May 22, 2026. 

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Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:

“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly. 

My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”

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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @pianoman0123 has a 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo up for grabs.

From the listing: “2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade Combo.  4-8 irons are CB’s and the 9,PW are Blades.  5-PW have Project X 6.0 Shafts and the 4 Iron has a Steelfiber CW110 Stiff Shaft.   Standard Length, Lie and Lofts.  These are in very good condition the shafts just don’t work for me.  Like new Lamkin Grips on the 5-PW and a stock Golf Pride on the 4 Iron. $525 OBO.”

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