Equipment
2013 PING G25 Driver and Fairway Woods Spotted!
We spotted Hunter Mahan and Bubba Watson using Ping’s new G25 driver and fairway woods on the range at the World Challenge hosted by Tiger Woods at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Mahan was hitting a G25 Driver (9.5 degrees) as well as a 15-degree G25 fairway wood.
Watson was playing a G25 Driver with his signature pink crown and graphics (8.5 degrees) and a 16.5-degree G25 fairway wood.
The driver has the same adjustability as Ping’s Anser Driver (0.5 degrees higher or lower than stamped loft) and is scheduled to be available at retail in mid-February.
Take a look at the photos below, and click here for more discussion and photos of Watson and Mahan’s range session in the forums.
click here for more discussion and photos of Watson and Mahan’s range session in the forums.
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.
Pricing & Availability
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.
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.”
And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions in response.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- manima1: “You just can’t go wrong with Srixon ZXi7.”
- MattM97: “You have to hit them to know, the V-Sole on the Srixon can be make or break for many.”
- dmeeksDC: “P7CB is more forgiving for me than ZXi7 because my main miss is low middle and the P7CB still flies and spins great on that miss. These are both really nice irons but I like the P7CB more than the Zxi7 and the P770 (or P790) more than the Zxi5. The Srixons are larger so if that gives you confidence that is the way to go. I don’t feel like I get any benefit from the V-sole and the P7CBs live up to their high Maltby forgiveness rating so the TaylorMades have been great for me.”
Entire Thread: “Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”
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.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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Dave Brooks
Jan 18, 2014 at 7:53 am
I was hitting a 9 degree Ping G15 driver (less than a year old) and it was a wonderful club. It was staight ,long and accurate for me. Some glue came loose in the head and there became a slight rattle. I had the golf shop send it back to Ping to be fixed and 2 weeks later I received back a new 9.5 degree G25. I have hit it at the indoor range and on the launch monitor and the numbers and accuracy were better than my old G15. I am looking forward to getting outside once the snow is gone and hitting it. Thanks Ping, you have made a wonderful club in the G25 driver and to get it for the price of postage was a real bonus
Dave
vermontmike
Dec 29, 2012 at 10:59 pm
I LOVE my G15 driver but this is one Ping I will take a hard look at.
Kyle
Dec 28, 2012 at 12:18 pm
Love the flat black. This is the one I will wait on. Been thinking about changing my R9. Ive had the G5 and G10 and liked them both.
dan
Dec 22, 2012 at 4:52 pm
This looks like an update to the answer than the G series.
Sean
Dec 15, 2012 at 3:07 pm
Hey Persimmon…..sorry I mean Purist Paul, my friend Balata Bob has a gross of Titleist 384 wound balata tour balls in his garage for you! You can place bid on eBay and get a good deal so you don’t damage your furniture with modern day technology.
ACGOLFWRX
Dec 6, 2012 at 6:45 am
Ping is mass produced like most companies but have a great reputation as being one of the best quality out there! Don’t knock em til you try em!
JEFF
Dec 3, 2012 at 3:44 pm
The people who are calling ping drivers ugly are lost. Since the G 5 they are as traditional looking as any of the top drivers on the market. I looked at them next to Titeleist and see very litte that is distracting. I think Taylor made, Callaway and the retro looking Clevelands are far more weird looking……. but then I play i20 from woods to irons and they are some of the best if not the best on the maket right now.
JEFF
Dec 3, 2012 at 1:20 pm
PERSIMMON PAUL IS A SIDE SHOW!
cody
Dec 3, 2012 at 11:20 am
Have they released irons yet?
Chris S
Dec 2, 2012 at 10:23 pm
I think Purist Paul is what we call this time of year a Troll-lol-lol-lol-lol.
Ping did a nice job with these aesthetically. I’ll give them a look for sure.
Chris
Dec 2, 2012 at 9:54 pm
I do like what PING continues to do. These clubs look great, but since I dented the face on 2 G20 drivers I have moved on to GEEK GOLF Drivers. Can’t wait to see how far Bubba hits these next season.
Blopar
Dec 2, 2012 at 7:15 pm
Pretty inferior in the adjustability department compared to Titleist/Cobra/Nike. Not worth the 100 extra bucks it will cost you!
Dolph Lundgrenade
Dec 1, 2012 at 4:18 am
Why would you want to get it “pink like Bubbas??!” Lame. When I walk by the Apple store I’ll be sure to waive! LMFAO
Hunt
Nov 30, 2012 at 9:13 pm
Are they going to make an I25?
Adam
Dec 10, 2012 at 1:50 pm
I 25 will be in the Fall of 2013
WOW
Nov 30, 2012 at 5:36 pm
my opinion…….oogly.
ZN
Nov 30, 2012 at 3:26 pm
How can we get it in pink like Bubbas??!
AJ
Nov 30, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Bubba’s Pepto-pink clubhead gives me a migraine just looking at it… but he can hit it further than me anytime, so I guess I have to be jealous. LOL I love the piano black look because it’s easy to clean, and I treat my clubheads with Rain-X for that reason. Looks like I’m getting a new driver next year, if this thing hits as mean as it looks!
Trenchman
Nov 30, 2012 at 1:35 pm
How much? $299 or $399?
$299 – its in my bag
$399 – It would be hard to replace my G20
dht0013
Dec 1, 2012 at 11:29 pm
you know its going to be $399. They always are. When nobody buys them at $399, they’ll drop to $299. Ping never fails. They are soooo predictable!
Adam
Dec 10, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Actually the Ping Map will be $349.99 and the will sell
Jade Corn
Nov 30, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Finally a good looking Ping driver! Now they have caught up to the clean look and forgiveness of the TM Superquad from 2006. It will be nice to own a Ping club. Hopefully this minimalism will lead to some clean forged musclebacks.
Purist Paul
Nov 30, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Guess what guys… I’ll still wax every one of you hitting persimmon. Good luck to you with this hollow piece of garbage.
Joe Golfer
Dec 1, 2012 at 1:30 am
I guess that’s why so many pros use persimmon still. Oh wait. They’re all using the so called “hollow garbage” 🙂
Purist Paul
Dec 1, 2012 at 11:00 am
Pros can’t even hit 50% of their fairways with these hollow pieces of garbage. What chance do you have? I’m sticking with persimmon
SunnyD
Dec 1, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Are you making millions playing golf with your persimmon woods? Probably not…
Christian
Dec 5, 2012 at 7:23 pm
Man Tiger Woods sure sucks for using these hollow things hu? Just shut up, you’re worse than a hipster.
Frank
Nov 29, 2012 at 7:47 pm
Looks like Poulter is hitting a titleist utility club
David
Nov 29, 2012 at 5:08 pm
I’m so glad they decided to go black like the rest of their products! Looks so menacing and brilliant.
morgy
Dec 8, 2012 at 6:27 pm
I agree but i am not the biggest fan of the design. I like the look of the I20’s better and hope that the I25;s will be a lot better.
Blanco
Nov 29, 2012 at 12:15 am
Oh by the way PING– PLEASE offer a few shaft options on the fairways! PLEASE!
Blanco
Nov 28, 2012 at 10:32 pm
Raaaawr– Wonder how they designed the head as far as spin goes, especially compared to G20, Anser…
paul
Nov 28, 2012 at 7:53 pm
Love ping. sweet looking clubs.
Ray M
Nov 28, 2012 at 4:12 pm
Love it!! I have the Anser and I can’t wait to see how it compares to this. No frills…just good quality clubs from Ping as always.