Ping 2016 G SF Tec Driver 12° Graphite Design Tour AD TP-5 Graphite Stiff Right Handed 45.5in (D-D2442912793)

Who’s It For?

The Ping 2016 G SF Tec (Straight-Flight Technology) Driver is specifically designed for golfers who struggle with hitting a fade or a slice, meaning their tee shots tend to move from left-to-right (for a right-handed player) and often miss the fairway. Its core engineering focuses on producing a desirable right-to-left shot bend by positioning weight closer to the heel, which helps the clubface square up more easily at impact. Additionally, by using an ultra-thin crown design inspired by the dragonfly's wing pattern, the driver maximizes forgiveness and allows for a lower, deeper center of gravity (CG), appealing to players looking for a long, forgiving driver that actively corrects their slice tendency.

The Tech Story

The Ping 2016 G SF Tec Driver employs several cutting-edge technologies aimed at maximizing forgiveness, distance, and slice correction. Key to its design is the Dragonfly Technology, a biomimicry-inspired process that created ultra-thin sections in the Ti 8-1-1 head's crown, successfully repositioning eight grams of mass to achieve an Extreme Low/Back Center of Gravity (CG); this deep CG placement elevates the Moment of Inertia (MOI) on both axes, resulting in high launch, low spin, and extreme forgiveness. Furthermore, aerodynamic improvements like Crown Turbulators and Vortec Technology work together to minimize drag and reduce turbulent wake during the swing, which in turn boosts clubhead speed, ball velocity, and overall distance for all swing speeds. Completing the performance package, a lightweight, variable-thickness T9S Face promotes higher ball speeds across the hitting area, and a Simple Adjustability aluminum hosel sleeve allows golfers to fine-tune launch conditions by adjusting loft up to +/- 1°.

Facts and Figures

Head Type: Draw Bias

Head Volume: 460cc

Head Weight: 203g

Swingweight: D1

Loft/Lie Adjustability: +/- 1°

Shaft and Grip Info

Stock Shaft: Ping Alta 55, Ping Tour 65/80

Stock Grip: Ping 5L

*Grip available in six sizes (Blue -1/16", Red -1/32", Aqua -1/64", White-Std, Gold +1/32", Orange +1/16")*

Get Fit

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