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When I was trying out new drivers the G5 would have been my second choice. I went with the TM 460 because I was hitting it a little longer.

(I posted this in another spot before realizing this thread)

Here's the deal. I hit the Ping G2 last fall (8 deg/stiff) and absolutely loved it, but couldn't afford it until late this spring. As you probably know, they were superceeded by the G5. After discussing the G5 with a local store and reading up on it, I purchased one (G5 / 9 deg/ Pro Launch 65 Stiff) in late April.
Since using it my handicap has gone from an 8 to a 14. I'm hitting very few fairways. I normally have a natural draw to my swing and the G5 is square faced, but I can't stop hooking this thing. The clubface appears to be slightly closed, but according to Ping it should be square. I've had several friends of mine and one pro look at it and they agree it appears to be closed.
I sent it back to Ping on Saturday and should have some answers by the end of the week.
Now what's really strange about this one is this. I noticed a Ping "Club Fit" van at a local golf store/driving range so I thought I'd speak with one of their reps. He gave me the usual "you may be lining up with the grip logo" and "your shoulder may be flying open prematurely". When we finally disqualified those from the list, he recommended I hit one of his demo clubs that matched the one I own. He said if I hooked it like I hook mine we'd know it what the problem was.
So I took his challenge and hit about 23 balls. All of them went either dead straight or had a slight fade to them. At this point he said there was definitely something wrong, but couldn't guarantee that I wouldn't get the same club back with a note stating that it checked out fine.
Not quite what I expected to hear. I'll keep everyone posted on where this goes.

I have hit the G5 against my current Adams Ovation and I wasnt overly impressed. I tried it with a 10.5 with Aldila NV65R. On the launch monitor my club head speed averaged 97mph, ball speed av. 141mph, launch av. 13degs. I hit the G5 out of the top and face felt a little dead to me, although it flew straight. My Adams driver appeared as accurate but with slightly more carry. The search goes on.

Monster long, very square on setup. No fears of going left. Takes the smooth swing or the aggressive rip with no dire consequences.

Get the right shaft....

I like both My G5 and Cleveland Comp 460. Both are excellent drivers.

I'm not that happy with this driver.... slices a lot. Even on perfect hits, this driver is not very long.

I already resold this driver to a poor soul :)