Martin Hopley
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Ping launched the original Rapture range in 2006 with the aim of combining a variety of materials to produce the most technologically advanced clubs they could.

This proved popular and now Ping has improved these clubs further with the launch of the excellent Rapture V2 range and it is the Ping Rapture V2 driver that has probably undergone the biggest change.

Gone is the composite graphite/titanium head in favour of an all titanium head with external tungsten weight pads instead of internal weighting. Compared to the previous version, the head is slightly longer back to front with a higher MOI that improves both distance and accuracy.

In our tests the Rpature V2 was a joy to hit and the new titanium head gave a great powerful sound at impact. Even with the increased stability in the head, it was still possible to move the ball left and right easily.

If money is no object then this is one of the very best drivers on the market, but the Rapture V2 range does not come cheap and we are not sure this V2 is £100 better than the Ping G10 driver, which is a fantastic driver in its own right.

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Ping Rapture V2 Driver - Product Details

UK Launch01 September 2008
USA Launch01 September 2008
Handicap Range
Low
High
GolferMens
Hand AvailabilityLeft, Right
Left Handed Lofts9°, 10.5°, 12°, 13.5°
Right Handed Lofts9°, 10.5°, 12°, 13.5°
MaterialTitanium
Shaft TypesGraphite
Shaft FlexX Stiff, Stiff, Regular
Manufacturer's WebsitePing Website

User Reviews

leftygofr
September 2009

Great driver. The trajectory was a bit high with the stock graphite shaft, but after installing a UST V2 shaft it is great. I was using a 10.5* Taylormade r9 but switched to this Rapture V2 with 9* of loft and the ball flight is perfect.

leftygofr
September 2009

Great driver. The trajectory was a bit high with the stock graphite shaft, but after installing a UST V2 shaft it is great. I was using a 10.5* Taylor but changed to a Rapture V2 with 9* of loft and the ball flight is perfect.

J Clark
July 2009

Looks great, hits the ball high and long and don't sound like a tin can. Shaft's a bit bright but I can live with that. Love it.

asajoseph
January 2009

Excellent.

ricalan
November 2008

The Ping Rapture V2 regular shaft driver is a very nice club. Great looks, sits nicely behind the ball, solid feel on all drives. A slightly lower trajectory than my King Cobra driver and is more expensive but unfortunately delivers very little extra distance.

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Media Reviews

Today's Golfer
Green might not be for everyone, performance will be Jan
Today's Golfer
October 2009
Great looking golf club..sounds and feels very solid.
Today's Golfer
June 2009
Superb feel and performance from this no frills driver.
National Club Golfer
May 2009
Lack of feel..still evidently has many desirable qualities.
Golf Monthly
May 2009
Sit well, nicely balanced..sounds and feels powerful..long.
Golf Monthly
January 2009
Great feel.Ping continue to impress..easy to shape
Golf Punk
October 2008
Looks, sounds, feels better..highest launching, lowest spinning yet.
Golf Monthly
November 2008
High flying, long drives..green alignment distracting..high forgiveness.
Today's Golfer
October 2008
Pure Class .. Incredibly solid, high-launching, big drives.

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