Victor Hovland is back. After a year and a half of disappointment and shaky changes that never seemed to be clicked, he kept Justin Thomas to win the Valsspar championship with a blow. Two birds through the snake pit stamped the deal and gave his first victory in PGA Tour since 2023.
Like all victories in the tournament, there is a formula that includes nerves, time, mechanics and, of course, equipment. In this case, the driver in his bag stands out.
A $ 399 reminder that performance does not always expire
A Ping G425 LSTI released in 2021 and currently selling for $ 399 in limited Lofts, did the work for hovland.
The G425 LST (low rotary technology) is a better steering with a 445cc pear head designed to reduce rotation. It contains a mobile weight of 17 grams for tuning the ball flight and a forged T9S+ face to improve the ball speed. Built is built for control, distance and formation of flight.
within MygolfSSSPY’S The most sought after testing for the speed of the middle swinging In 2022, completed G425 LST Best for distance and ranked near the peak in the winning blows. She also gained high grades for shaping and overall performance. A common complaint? Sound.
Still, she surrendered then, and still happens.
Not the newest, just the right fit
Ping G425 LST is not the best push for everyone and of course does not contain the latest technology as G430 max 10k neither Ping G440. But it is a reminder that the “best” driver is not always the highest price.
In Valspar, Hovland was ranked 25th for distance and 20 for the shocks gained by driving.
Just because something is not new does not mean it is outdated.
Are you thinking about your next driver?
Don’t just follow that new. Follow what adjust. May be worth taking a second look at that Ping G425 LST While you can still get one. If you want something younger, here is a look at our full driver test results 2025: The best golf driver 2025.
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The main photo title: Victor Hovland has been pleased to climb the same driver for many years. (Getty Images/Harry Si)
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