The month of August has been good to Lydia Ko. After earning gold at the Olympic Games, the 27-year-old secured her first major championship since the 2016 ANA Inspiration with a two-shot triumph at the AIG Women’s Open. With the weather in Scotland wreaking havoc on the field for most of the week, Ko avoided the big numbers and surged into contention with four birdies in a six-hole stretch (Nos. 5-10).
As expected, Ko refrained from shaking up the Ping-heavy equipment setup following the Olympics. Take a closer look at the gear she had in play at the Old Course.
Driver: Ping G430 Max 10K (Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana PD 50S shaft), 9 degrees
PING G430 Max 10K Custom Driver
$599.99
$449.99
The G430 MAX 10K is PING’s straightest and highest MOI driver to date, eclipsing the 10,000 g-cm2 combined moment of inertia threshold first surpassed by the G400 MAX five years earlier.
FIXED BACK WEIGHT
The fixed back weight allows for the record-setting MOI as it drives mass down and back to increase forgiveness and optimize the center of gravity position.
LARGER HEAD PROFILE
PING’s biggest head profile to date maximizes the USGA-allowable heel-toe and front-back dimensions while staying within the 460cc volume limit. This eye-pleasing shape helps square the golfer to the target and inspires the confidence to hit longer, straighter tee shots.
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3-wood: Ping G430 Max (Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana PD 60S shaft), 15 degrees
Hybrids: Ping G430 (Graphite Design Tour AD HY 65S shaft), 19 degrees; Ping G430 (Graphite Design Tour AD HY 65S shaft), 22 degrees
Irons: Ping i230 (5-7; Aerotech SteelFiber fc 70S shafts); Ping Blueprint S (8-9; Aerotech SteelFiber fc 70S shafts)
PING Blueprint S Custom Irons
$221.50
Developed following extensive testing with PING’s top tour pros to meet their “must haves” — control and precision — Blueprint S delivers the score-lowering performance demanded by the best players in the world.
COMPACT SHAPE
The compact shape fits the discerning eye with a thin top line and minimal offset. The 8620 carbon steel head boasts a clean cavity design, distinguished by an eye-catching forged textured pattern and hydropearl 2.0 chrome finish.
PRECISION POCKET FORGING
This patented forging technique allows PING to forge a pocket into the cavity of the 3, 4 and 5 irons. The pocket saves 10 grams of weight, which is re-allocated to increase the MOI and optimize the center of gravity position for more distance and trajectory control.
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Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (46-10F degrees; Aerotech SteelFiber fc 70S shaft); Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F, 54-10S and 58-08M degrees; Aerotech SteelFiber fc 80S shafts)
Titleist Vokey SM10 Tour Chrome Custom Wedge
$189.99
$159.99
Adding Vokey Design® SM10 Wedges to your bag opens a world of scoring opportunities. Between the crisp contact, optimal flighting, incredible spin – and those magical Bob Vokey grinds – they give you everything you need to grow your short game skill. From the simple to the sensational, SM10 are made to make great shots happen.
Improved Flighting & Feel
Get lower, more attacking flight in a wedge that feels amazingly solid at impact with SM10. A precise shift in the center of gravity gives you even more control and stability for greater confidence over every shot.
Ultimate Shot Versatility
Your swing is unique and requires the right tools. Finding your ideal mix of grinds will provide you with flawless contact and maximum versatility so you can be prepared for everything the course demands.
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