Ping Rapture Driver Reviews

Like many of the Ping drivers in the past, the face is soft and and the club relatively easy to swing. The shaft-head relationship creates comfort at impact and ball jumps off the the face quickly. The sole weights produce accurate shots, and getting the ball up is fairly easy with controlled and moderately paced swings.

While the Rapture V2 is comfortable with the ability to help most players keep the ball in the fairway, it has the tendency of producing high, lofty shots, resulting in loss of distance. While the 9.5-degree club with minimal torque does produce lower shots, the ball gets up a bit quicker than desired. An 8.5-degree offering would serve this line better.

The Rapture V2 is an acceptable game-improvement club that promotes accuracy and acceptable distance. But it isn't a "player's" club. At $399 retail (2009), the V2 is perfect for slow swing speeds, offering comfort for those struggling with control. Advanced players will need to re-shaft to avoid stock distance sacrifices.