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Equipment FocusGreat response toi20 rangePING’s innovative engineers havebeen setting the standard interms of game improvementtechnology for over fifty yearsand the new i20 range has beenreceiving excellent reviews.PING’s new i20 driver, fairway woods, hybrids and irons bring anexciting new dimension to game improvement for golfers of allstandards. This stylish new line relies on innovation and customengineering to ensure that every design attribute helps to optimiseperformance, right down to the colour of the clubs’ finish.“In the i20 series, we’ve combined workability, distance and forgivenesswith the goal to make any golfer a more versatile and complete player,”saysJohn A. Solheim, PING Chairman & CEO. “We’ve engineered the i20swith a solid feel and generous forgiveness but also a degree of workabilityfor the player who wants full command of the clubface for controllingtrajectory and shot shape. Anyone who is passionate about their game isgoing to be very confident and capable with this game-improvementtechnology.”The matt-black finish of the driver, woods, and hybrids is eye-catchingand there’s a real performance benefit. John A. Solheim explains: “Thenon-glare finish absorbs light, allowing the player to focus withoutdistraction. Our tour pros are very enthusiastic about the finish – buteven more so about the i20s’ performance. Players are able to executeany shot they want with confidence.”The 460cc driver head is highly aerodynamic to reduce drag, whichgenerates clubhead speed and ball velocity for maximising distance.“The i20 driver is incredibly long but also highly accurate,” Solheimsays. “We gave the fairway woods and hybrids the samematt finish, and their designs offer the highlaunchingforgiveness that makes them reliablefrom all turf conditions and from the tee.”Play Your Best.In the multi-metal irons, a progressive set design features long irons that areslightly larger, high launching and more forgiving. The smaller short irons featureless offset and provide exceptional control.“Distance control, a key to consistent iron play, was a priority in the irons’design,” Solheim says. “The stabilising bars and the thicker face offer great feeland ensure that golfers can hit to precise yardages. Distance control is an absolutemust for better players, but precision is going to help anyone lower their scores.”To emphasise the importance of a proper fit with any i20 product, PING offerstwo stock shaft options. In the driver, fairways, and hybrids, golfers can choosePING’s TFC 707 series, or the Project X Black from True Temper. “Both shaftsdeliver a solid, stable feel and consistent performance,” Solheim explains. “OurTFC series is slightly heavier, stiffer and generates lower launch and less spinthan Project X Black.” In the irons, PING’s CFS (Control, Feel and Stability) shaftand the TFC 169i are available.View the complete range of PING equipment, clothing and accessories at...www.ping.comBACKSPIN | 25