Ping G25 Hybrid Review 2023 – Is it Good for High Handicappers & Forgiving?

“The Ping G25 hybrid has a timeless look and can effectively bridge the distance gap between your woods and long irons.”

The same can be said of many hybrids though. In this particular review, you will learn of the merits and specific benefits of this hybrid.

On the flipside, we will tell you where we thought the Ping G25 hybrid came up a bit short. Let’s get into it.

What Year Did the Ping G25 Hybrid Come out?

The Ping G25 hybrid came out in 2013 and the fact that it has been a mainstay for average golfers since then is a testament to its quality.

Still, a lot has changed technology-wise in the ten years since the Ping G25 was released.

While this hybrid is a bit feature-basic compared to modern hybrids, some features are timeless because they flat-out work. Take a look at the following section to see what we mean.

Key Features

Progressive CG Placement

This is always a great feature in irons because it optimizes distance and launch based on the specific club.

For hybrids however, this is only a bonus if you intend to game more than one of the same hybrid.

D1 Swing Weight

Lightweight clubs will always be better for players who  have slower swing speeds.

The Ping G25 feels really nice on the downswing and invites you to swing outside of yourself.

Expansive Sweet Spot

Compared to modern hybrids, the Ping G25 has a deep face profile but is just as long from heel to toe.

This hybrid gives you a ton of sweet spot to work with.

Is it Good for High Handicappers?

“On the deck, the Ping G25 plays more like a fairway wood than a long iron.”

For high handicappers, that’s a good thing. You get the feeling that you’re swinging a short fairway wood because the Ping G25 feels manageable on your downswing.

Even the look of this club behind the ball is very reminiscent of a fairway wood.

The sole has a nearly flat profile so it hovers above the turf whether you are in the semi-rough or the full-on cabbage.

Again, this is good for high handicappers who are likely to find themselves in tough lies.

The only knock that we have against the Ping G25 as it pertains to high handicappers is that it isn’t the longest hybrid on the market.

Even when we nailed the sweet spot, which was very easy with this club, we weren’t getting remarkable total distance.

Part of the reason for that is because the Ping G25 doesn’t generate a lot of rollout distance.

The other side of that coin is that the Ping G25 will allow you to hold onto more greens from distance. So you sort of pick your poison with this hybrid.

Available Shafts

• Ping TFC 189H
• Diamana S+ Blue 92 Hybrid
• KBS Tour Hybrid Prototype75

Is the Ping G25 Worth it?

“If you want a point-and-shoot hybrid, this is the one for you.”

We were very impressed with the straight, almost boring flight that we got from this hybrid. Again, it isn’t the longest so if distance is your main concern, the Ping G25 probably isn’t worth it for you.

If however you are like many high handicappers who struggle to stay out the trees, you will love the remarkably tight shot dispersion you get from the Ping G25.