$449, graphite
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It's for: All skill levels

Tony Serrano, senior design
engineer:
"Rapture V2 is a prime
example of the advantages of
combining materials to achieve a
specific result. In this case, we
wanted to produce a slightly different profile
while optimizing launch and spin. The elongated
shape allows us to position tungsten weight
pads for reduced spin and a similar
launch angle to the original Rapture."

How it works: Rapture V2 redirects
approximately 20 grams of
discretionary weight from the
lightweight crown to rear external
pads (made of tungsten) and
internal weights along the sole.
This pulls the club's center of
gravity (CG) lower and more
rearward than in the original
Rapture. Company robot
tests reveal that V2 shots,
on average, launch 1 degree
higher with 500 to 600 rpm
less backspin for lower overall
trajectory. The payoff can be
up to 10 yards more distance.
In addition, Ping's machined
"variable thickness" face leads
to longer drives while MOI measures
6 percent higher (heel-to-toe and
crown-to-sole), for added head stability
on slight off-center hits.