The Ultimate Driver Forgiveness test! (Qi10 Max vs Ping G430 MAX 10k vs Tour Edge E725!)

In this video Rick Shiels puts the most forgiving drivers of 2024 to the ultimate test! In this head-to-head-to-head review, he compares the three drivers that have reached the 10k MOI limit. The Taylormade Qi10 Max, the Ping G430 Max 10k, and the underdog Tour Edge E725.

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[abnergrijalva]

I've always wanted to see how a tour edge club went up against with high end brands. Thanks Rick

[FREDADEMUS]

Rick just put the ping in your bag and im sure it will help your game, im a high handicap player and its helped me dramatically. For the average person price could be an issue but i dont think u need to worry about that. Great video as always

[davidcarter]

Hey Rick, loved the review, long time follower. Just one comment. It would be really nice to see a consistent mid handicapper hit those drivers along with you or just show their numbers. I am around a 12 and I’m 55 so even though i love the reviews they are just fun to watch but when i have gone and tried those drivers myself the results are always totally different because you are so much better with more swing speed, ball height etc etc. keep up the good work.

[flyfish]

I play all Tour Edge clubs (except my Lob wedge) and have been very satisfied. I hit the C722 Driver and find it to minimize the dispersion and spin rates seen in the E722. You might have found that in the test if you used the C725. Also, different shafts could impact results. Given everything, no need to pay outrageous prices for name brand - for most average players it makes no significant difference. Nothing against big brands as good products-just that the value isn’t necessarily there. Nonetheless, good video.

[RedRaider]

I bought the Ping G425 new at the beginning of 2024. I had been playing the Titleist 910 and really loved it. I track my driving accuracy through my GHIN. In 2023, I hit 40.8% fairways with the Titleist. In 2024, I hit 61.4% fairways with the 425. I would also bet that 15% of my misses were within 15 feet of the fairway. I’ve never seen such a forgiving driver. I also didn’t really lose any distance. This club’s accuracy blows my mind.

[CaponeCraps]

Tour Edge's headquarters are right in my back yard in Batavia Illinois!! Amazing stuff they put out. I'm glad you guys are trying them out.

[bobj]

I had a Stealth 2 and was fitted recently for the Ping 10k Max. It just came and i played my first round with it yesterday (with ZERO range time - literally pulled the stickers off the driver on the 1st tee). My average drive for the day was 28 yards further than my average for the year with the Stealth 2. 8 of the 11 were over 255 yards, including my 3 longest drives of the year at 310, 296, and 295. Coming from an average of 241 this is a game changer. Broke my PB for the course by 4 strokes (75, previously 79). I also felt like I i couldn't slice if i wanted to. I have the 10.5 degree, stiff flex, turned down to 9 degrees. The flight is perfectly straight or a slight draw every time. I always hit a high push-fade before and now I'm im hitting penetrating straight / draws that just look ridiculously good in flight. Highly recommend this club, but GET FIT!!

[bannnnner]

Love that Rick and Pete are besties again 9:13

[carsonjewett]

What you'll notice is that ping is the only brand that managed to make a 10k driver yet keep the spin down

[Corock]

I own the Ping and what impresses me the most is I can hit an awful drive off the toe and think its going to end up way out of bounds, but it will end up 270 yds in the fairway. The forgiveness off the toe is insane.

[oliveradami]

I did actually buy the Qi10 Max today. Tensei 65 blue stiff shaft. In the fitting I got to shoot the Ping and the Callaway. I indeed felt like the Ping was extremely forgiving and went 20 meters further than the other 2 brands. However, I could not live with the sound and the feel. I was left with the play-off between the Callaway and the TM and they both performed similarily and therefore I opted for the much more beautiful TM.

[stevemarks]

I picked up a secondhand c722 because I wanted to take the ventus out of it and put it in my ping g425. Then i took it to the range before making the switch. Tour Edge never left the bag after. Wildly impressed.

[kevinmontgomery]

Great comparison. I wish you would have shown average face strike position and how that affected the shot. Now I'd like to see a 10K vs non-10K to see how much of a difference the 10K makes.

[rufussthoo]

Nice wrap-up Rick. It's good to see that, while somewhat 'same-o-same-o' (as you'd expect) the differences are enough to make the choice simple, depending on what one is looking for.

[markstone]

Adams A4 driver (2009 model) after caving her face in, I never found the same love again with any other and I've tried them all.. until Ping G430 max come into my life. Takes a little getting used to (different look at address) but once you do IMO has got to be the best all round driver to date. 5hcp player 108-110mph. G430 Max 2.0 stiff shaft 😍

[BrianNap]

Rick! Do a video against the Ping G400 max and the new stuff! Most wanted driver for ping ever and supposedly they already hit 10k with that model! I still game it and love it!!! Show the people that 5-6 year old tech can still compete.

[MarcAs]

You should add Mizuno ST-Max, such a sleeper! No draw bias, ultra forgiving and low spin.

[jamesferran]

Loving the content from the h.i.t channel. Really liked the old videos you used to make going through the years of drivers from each brand 2012-2017. Are you planning on making any new video along those lines as the 2nd hand market is huge for the majority of golfers. Love to see a new iteration of those videos 👍🏌

[Turkish_Spyder-qxgl]

I tried both the Qi10 Max and the Ping G430 Max. I ended up loving the Qi10, the looks, sound and feel are amazing and I'm hitting the best drives I've ever done!

[KaptenInsano]

I have the g425 in my bag and love it. Put that max in the bag Rick, you wont regret it.