Ping
Rapture Driver The Rapture Driver combines titanium,
carbon composite and innovative thinking to create a powerful and forgiving
option off the tee. The visual technology of the composite crown design
not only attracts attention, it pays off in performance.
The
460cc driver features a visible,
web-shaped titanium crown injected with lightweight composite. PING engineers
relied on computer optimization models driven by a Cray Supercomputer
to analyze the crown to ensure structural integrity and performance. Acoustical
engineering was also heavily employed to produce a solid, powerful sound.
A
lightweight composite is inserted into the web-shape area using a bladder
mold. Discretionary weight from this area is re-distributed inside the club
head to position the center of gravity for higher launch and lower spin.
The composite is secured to ensure a strong, durable bond to the titanium
head.
By
utilizing the composite in the low stress areas of the crown, PING engineers
re-positioned 20 grams of mass inside the club in the form of weight pads
for higher launch and lower spin.
The
fully-machined variable thickness face increases ball speed for a hotter
club face response.
