On 2009-05-21, Joe L rated this Ping Rapture a 5...(8373)
Details: Rapture 10.5* w/ Speeder 757 R-flex
Purchase: eBay $150
Pros: I'm a middle aged guy playing to about a 15 handicap who plays once, maybe twice a week. Average swing speed in the low 90s (not sure I believe all the guys in these reviews with 15 handicaps that say their swing speed is 105+ and hit the ball 300). Anyway, this review is as much about shaft options than the Rapture driver.
I'm a big Ping fan. Play G5 irons (which I think play less clunking than G10s). Been searching for the right driver for a while and play most of them (R7 Quad, Sumo, Diablo, Titleist, G10, others.) Settled on a Bobby Jones Workshop Edition that I've been playing for about 8 months. Have had good luck with it and love the sweet feel of the Russina titanium and -- especially -- the forgiveness. Most forgiving driver I've ever played. But the shape and size of the head can be a bit challenging. I think it can cause problems if you get your swing off plain and -- as Adams seemed to confirm in testing for the Speedline -- leads to slower swing speeds. So decided to go back to my old standby G5 driver. Great basic driver that you can get for incredible prices on eBay now.
Had been wanting to try an original Rapture and came across one with an R-flex Speeder 757 shaft which I'd heard about. Did some research on the shaft and although I feared it might be too much of a players shaft and too much for me, I decided it try it.
Played with it for the first time yesterday -- and ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!! Missed one fairway due to a bad swing (though still got good distance). The round before this on a similar course using by Bobby Jones, I'm not sure I even hit a fairway. Right now anything in the mid 80s is acceptable for me. Only had time for 9 holes. Shot a 38 (though a fairly easy course and didn't putt that well)and the only two boggies were on par 3s were I just missed the green, left the chip short and two putted (so nothing to do with the driver). Had match going with a friend who's typically a little better than me and we were both 2-over heading into #9. He was one down on #6 par 3 and lipped out a tee shot!! Almost hole in one. Tap in for birdie to tie it up. So feeling confident with the Rapture...absolutely smoked one on a wire down the middle on #9. Barely missed the 12 foot sharply breaking downhill birdie putt. He boggied. Won by one.
The 757 is the most stable, solid feeling shaft I've ever hit. Previous favorite was a red Diamana but this thing may top it ...and in regular flex would suit any game. Matches very well I thought with the Rapture head. I've always felt composite drivers really help average games (if you can afford it) and this proves it. Great feel, weight, launch angle, sound. And I like that it has a bit more of a classic shape that G5 driver which is a tad more rounded. With the current state of my game, I don't really try to move the ball much. Maybe a slight fade but a draw is not in my game. This thing goes where you aim it and very straight. Can't speak to ability to move the ball with it.
Bottom line is I'm ever a bigger Ping fan now. Rapture is a step up from G5 and an extremely well built, solid club. Some might prefer G10 (which I tried and didn't see much difference from the G5) but I've had best luck with composite/titanium drivers.
Cons: Nothing. Great classic shape. Not too big and bulky. Great weight. Very solid, classic titanium sound.
Quality: Top notch. Review Summary: The search for the right driver is over.
On 2009-03-08, Aimee rated this Ping Rapture a 5...(8293)
Details: 10.5 degree loft, VS Proto 'By You' 65g regular flex shaft
Purchase: Purchased used, with trade in of old driver, so net cost was around $50. They can generally be bought for $199.
Pros: Terrific look to the club, not a radical shape. Nice weight.
This is actually my husband's driver, he bought it to get more control for his swing, more distance/reduce spin vs his old TM Burner. Mission accomplished!
Cons: The shaft is a bright blue color, which is kind of distracting, I prefer black color.
Quality: Excellent, Ping is quality. Review Summary: An excellent driver for any level of player and inspires confidence at address. On 2006-12-04, R. Jenkins rated this Ping Rapture a 5...(7544)
Details: 460 cc head- standard. Driver 10.5 Aldila NV 65 (s).
Purchase: I purchased this unit from TGC and I believe it was $450 + shipping.
Pros: I've hit clubs with the Aldila Nv shaft in it before and its probably the best shaft on the market right now. I've seen the ads for the Rapture driver and was impressed first off with the looks. Has a real solid feel, very forgiving club. The club has tons of forgiveness and great carry. It's really helped my game so far beyond measure.
Cons: Seems to be hard to work the ball- usually just get a straight ball flight.. Pricey as well.
Quality: solid feel- 460cc- even like the grip, so no complaints here. Review Summary: Bottom line is this club is going to go where you aim it most of the time with any kind of decent swing. And if you buy the right loft for you, should get a lot of carry as well. Really the best feeling driver I've ever hit.
This club really gobbles up mishits and sends them bounding down the fairway. My only regret is I wish I'd found it long ago. As well I'd like to mention a book my wife bought me recently- Amazing Golf. Its helped my full swing and short game as well. The website I believe was shootamazingolf.com On 2006-10-25, grobster rated this Ping Rapture a 4...(7484)
Details: 9.5 and 7.5 degree, Factory fitted Aldila NV75X, 45', swing weight D2. 9.5, aldila NV75X
Purchase: Thorough testing on a launch monitor and then used on course for 5 rounds as a demo club. The price was in the region of £350.
Pros: Build quality looks good. Howver this would be better proven with time. Gives Solid and pentrating flight, the static loft is very close to the actual launch angle for me. I tried the 7.5 and 9.5 degree versions and both gave launch angles within 1 degree of the club loft stated. According to the experts the ideal actual launch angle is in the region of 13 to 14 degree. This club gave a Low ball spin rate '2300 rpm'(ball Srixon ZUR-S), which is in the desirable region of below 3,000 rpm. My swing speed averages 50m/s, which is about 112mph. This gave me approx 255 yrds carry, plus 30 yards roll on the monitor. I must say that this was very comparable to what I was getting on the course. Shot pattern/dispersion is pretty good due to the low torque of the shaft 2.8deg. Spread on the monitor was 15 yards, and again this was similar to that which I found in actual play.
Cons: For obvious reasons the Aldila NV75X will not suit eveybody dur to stiffness and low launch however as my normal shaft it was a good test for the club. Take care about the launch angle of the club it seemed ok, however all the launch angle monitor stats suggest a higher loft would have been better. So perhaps an aldila NVS75X or a YS6 X would have given a better launch angle, as mid kick/higher angle launch shafts.
Quality: Construction seems to be good. However this would be better proven with time. Review Summary: This appears to be a very spec sensitive club for best result. Compared to the many other new clubs on the market it will certainly hold it's own with good powerful performance. Just make sure you get the right loft and shaft to suit your swing. For me it played very straight however 2 to 3 degrees flatter in flight than other clubs with the same loft and same shaft. Otherwise a good solid performer. On the launch monitor it did seem to give low ball spin, which could help hooks and slices for high handicappers however may restrict shot shaping for the better player!
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