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Ping's New-for-2009 Golf Clubs Lineup

By Brent Kelley, About.com

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Ping Rapture V2 Hybrids

Ping Rapture V2 HybridsCourtesy of Ping Golf; used with permission
  • Materials: 17-4 stainless steel body with tungsten sole plate.

  • Specifications: Available in lofts of 17, 20, 23 and 27 degrees. Standard graphite shafts are the Ping TFC939H (Ladies, Soft R, R, S, and X flexes) and Mitsubishi JavlnFX (R, S and X flexes). Also available in steel shafts, standard being Ping AWT (Soft R, R, S and X flexes) and Z-Z65 (Stiff flex).

  • Fitting variables: Shaft flex/type, shaft length, grip size/type and swingweight.

  • MSRP: $190 each with steel shaft; $225 each with graphite shaft.

Ping says:

"Tungsten sole plate (112 grams, 48-percent of head's mass) optimizes CG for higher launch. Longer face profile expands hitting area for more forgiveness. Plasma-welded, machined variable face thickness for added distance. Sole relief for improved playability." (next page)

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