Equipment
Ping G25 Irons: In-hand photos and story
Ping is known for making great game improvement irons, but the company’s G25 irons for 2013 will be special. Over the years, many PGA Tour players have used Ping “G” series irons because of their forgiveness. The difference between the 2013 G25 irons and previous G-series irons is that this year’s model is the total package — it has all the benefits of a game-improvement iron without the usual bulky soles that are inherent in the GI class.
Marty Jertson, a senior design engineer for Ping, said the company wanted to re-align the size of the new iron to be more in the sweet spot of the game-improvement category.
“We felt like we were going past that with the sole widths on models like the G20,” Jertson said.
The G25 irons feature thinner, more progressive sole widths, thinner top lines and moderate offset, which will appeal to golfers of all skill levels. The progressive sole widths provide higher-launching, more-forgiving long irons, and short irons with added playability and control.
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Performance
A staple of Ping’s irons, the Custom Tuning Port (CTP), was repositioned lower on the face on the G25s — so low that it required engineers to halve the size of the CTP from previous models, as it now rests against the sole of the club.
This increases the efficiency of the irons, better aligning the impact line, a line perpendicular to the loft of an iron, with the club’s force line at impact. According to Jertson, this means the face won’t rotate as much at impact, resulting in less energy loss and more ball speed.
Engineers also thinned the faces of the G25 irons. The face deflection (read: springiness) of the face hasn’t changed — it’s actually similar to the deflection of the G20 irons. But the thinner faces do allow for the redistribution of weight in more optimal places. This allowed Ping to increase the forgiveness of the long irons, and design short irons that have a flatter trajectory.
“The easiest way to get inertia is to just widen the sole,” Jertson said. “But we didn’t want to do that. [With the G25 irons] we wanted to give the same forgiveness package as the G20 irons, but with more versatility.”
Support bars in the cavity of the G25 irons stabilize the 17-4 stainless steel face to ensure a solid feel and exceptional distance control throughout the set. Engineers also also tweaked the materials, thicknesses, density, weight and even the process of adhesion of the multi-material cavity badge, proving that that badges are much more than a sticker that’s glued to the back of an iron for aesthetics. They’re factors that can make or break the performance and feel of a cavity back iron.
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Versatility
There is a significant change in the width and the “effective” bounce on the G25 soles on the 7 iron through pitching wedge.The soles are more narrow, and a trailing edge grind means the soles of the G25 are closer the the size of the Ping’s i20 and Anser Forged irons. 
This will translate into more control for better players, because more sole width and bounce can interfere with a player’s trajectory and ability to make crisp contact out of the rough.
The grinds will reduce the working or “effective” bounce on the sole, meaning the club head will rip through the turf with more ease. That will give lower-handicap players an exciting opportunity to experiment with a more forgiving irons without the typical drawback of wide soles. Bravo to Ping.
Below is a chart where we measured sole width at the center of the face with calipers to compare the G25 to other Ping models, as well as comparison photos:
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Looks
The word that came out of our mouth when we opened the box for the first time was “badass.” Pardon our french, but it is to hard to describe our reaction without just saying it. These irons look sinister — dark and high tech. The non-glare grey finish reminds us of the murdered out carbon fiber panels of the Audi R8 super car. A high-tech, modern oozes from this design.
Ping says the G25’s thinner top lines and moderate offset offer a look that will appeal to a wide variety of golfers that are looking for a high-launching, extremely forgiving game-improvement model with a chassis that resembles a players iron. At address, the toplines look great and the overall shape frames the ball nicely.
In addition, the non-glare matte finish will help reduce reflections in bright conditions. The finish begs to hit the range, and will fade with use in a way that will add character over time.
Tech Specs
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- Max Homa what’s in the bag accurate as of the Masters.
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (9 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Black 6 X
3-wood: Titleist TSR2+ (14.5 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Red 80 TX
5-wood: Titleist TSR2 (21 degrees @19.25, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 9 TX
Irons: Titleist T100S (4), Titleist T100 (5), Titleist 620 (6-9)
Shafts: KBS $ Taper 130 (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (46-10F, 50-12F, 56-14F), WedgeWorks (60)
Shafts: KBS $ Taper 130 (46) KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 135 X (50, 56), KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 125 X (60)
Putter: Scotty Cameron T-5.5 Proto
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
More photos of Max Homa’s WITB in the forums.
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Shaft: Project X HZRDUS T1100 75g 6.5
Mini driver: TaylorMade BRNR Mini Driver (11.5 degrees @10)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS T1100 75g 6.5
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5-wood: Krank Formula Fire
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Irons: Avoda Prototype (5-PW)
Shafts: LA Golf Prototype
Wedges: Ping Glide 4.0 (46-12S @45, 50-12S, 56, 60)
Shafts: LA Golf Prototype
Putter: SIK Pro C-Series Armlock/LA Golf Proto
Shaft: LA Golf C2L-180
Grip: JumboMax JumboFlat 17
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Accra Golf shafts have long been synonymous with fitting, and the new GX line of driver, fairway, and hybrid shafts continues that legacy.
Since 2004, Accra has been making high-end performance golf shafts that use the latest in materials and design philosophy. Their group of around 350 fitters are some of the best and most highly ranked in the world. While you might see other brands on professional tours more often, there are plenty of touring pros using Accra products and winning.
Accra’s new GX line of shafts is designed to offer a consistent and accurate shaft to a wide range of players. The GX line consists of 3 different shafts in driver, fairway, and hybrid designs.
The Accra GX shafts are designed for fitters to dial in golfers to the perfect shaft for their swing. Accra included a ton of technology into the GX line including their S3 profiling, DyMatch, and Constant Flex technology. DyMatch has been Accra’s quest to ensure that all shafts in a family feel and perform similar from driver to hybrid or iron shaft. Typically shafts get stiffer as they go up in weight, but Accra’s Constant Flex keeps the flex of the shafts consistent so fitters and golfers can dial in the weight that the golfer need without have to work around a stiffer or softer flex. Accra worked with Cool Clubs to build out its S3 Shaft Profiling system that not only allows a quick and easy EI profile of any shaft, it helps with quality control to ensure shafts come out of production exactly as they were designed.
Accra GX Red 300 Series
GX Red is lowest launching and spinning option in the GX line. Driver shafts have fewer options with just the 360 and 370 models that come in at 63 and 71 grams. The GX Red is made for faster swinging, or stronger, players who require a stiff (M4) or x-stiff (M5) shaft for their swing. Fairway and hybrid models are also on the higher weight side with the fairway clocking in at 80g and 90g for the hybrid. Accra designed this series with one of the stiffest tip sections of any Accra shaft in the current line, and while it is built to control launch and spin, the Red 300 Series will still offer that smooth feel.
Accra GX Green 100 Series
If your swing usually works best with mid-launch and spin, then the GX Green 200 series might be the right shaft for you. Offered in more weight and flex options, you can get a GX Green in 52 grams and all the way up to 70 grams in regular, stiff, and x-stiff flexes. GX Green will give the player a smooth feel and transition from the handle down to the tip section while still providing great stability and consistency. Accra also focused on the energy transfer of this shaft, and golfers can see some increased ball speed compared to other shafts.
Accra GX Blue 200 Series
While the GX Blue 100 Series is the highest launching and spinning option in the GX lineup, it will still give golfers the control and consistency they need. Starting off at 40g, the GX Blue series puts an emphasis on lighter weight to allow players to swing the club faster, promoting more distance. Accra touts the stability of the GX 140 Blue driver shaft by stating that some long driver competitors have put it in play to try and gain every MPH they can. Matching fairway and hybrid shafts are both on the lighter side at around 60g for the fairway and 65g for the hybrid depending on the flex.
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Wayne
Jan 13, 2014 at 5:09 pm
Been hitting the Ping G25 irons the past year. Probably 20 rounds with range practice. Really like them for their forgiveness and solid, smooth feel at impact. I am a little disappointed in wear to the face and overall fading of the dark grey finish. Not so much the fact that they have gotten lighter but they look splochy. Wondering if anybody has had the same experience.
Regis
Sep 21, 2013 at 2:37 pm
Went to an Outdoor fitting with a trackman today. A rarity on Long Island. $50 refundable fee with the latest offerings from Mizuno Titleist and Ping. I’ve been playing Mizuno irons for years. Spent a fair amount of time with the fitter and different head shaft combos from Mizuno and Titleist. Nice but no game changer for me. Fitter put together a G-25 for me and I took one look at the sole and was about to leave. Then I set up. G-25 had a relatively thin top line so I decided to hit the club. About 150 balls later the credit card came out. No one could have made me believe that I would have ever abandoned Mizuno especially for Ping. The GI features are hidden on address and the consistency and flight of the iron is like nothing I’ve ever hit
RAY GREEN
Jul 31, 2013 at 3:12 pm
HAVING READ MOST OF THE COMMENTS ON THE G25S I WOULD LIKE TO ADD WE ALL LIKE TO PLAY OUR BEST WITH CLUBS WE THINK ARE THE BEST I HAVE JUST CHANGED FROM MIZUNO TO THE G25S AND I THINK I NOW HAVE POSSIBLE THE BEST,
ranmou
May 23, 2013 at 10:22 pm
what is under the CTP cover on the G25 irons? I’ve read that it may be foam? or is it a solid metal insert?
thanks
Deaus7
Feb 25, 2013 at 9:11 pm
SGI clubs may make the game more fun, But it does not improve scores. Average handicaps have not gone down forever. Hitting your irons farther does not improve your scores. If you take a old 9 iron(45*loft), Say an Eye 2 from pre-1984(v-groove) that still has grooves in very good shape and a modern SGI PW with a loft of 45*, the distance gains will be minimal. Scores have not improved noticeably for the golfing masses. They are called Game Improvement clubs when they should be called Game Enjoyment clubs. Sure its fun to turn to your group and say i hit that par5 in 2 with driver 5-iron, But your not hittin a 5iron, it was 3.5 iron. Just my opinion
Jeffrey
Jul 28, 2013 at 10:50 pm
I’m going to disagree with you completely. My father who is in his mid sixties, switched from Ping ISI irons to the G25. He’s playing better golf this year than in the past five. New technology like multi material irons has allowed this iron to be smaller than the G20 and yet be more forgiving. I’ve watched him hit shots that are quite a bit off of the sweet spot and still end up on the green, with a reasonable putt. Now, of course he was fit for these clubs. The issue is, if you’re going to drop that kind of money on clubs, you’d be a moron to buy them off of the rack. If the clubs don’t fit, you’re probably not getting the best out of the new technology.
Frank Garrett
Dec 20, 2013 at 7:28 pm
If it says 5 on the sole, it’s a 5 iron
That’s how it works…
How many of you “purists” out there still
have hickory shafts
Sunday Golfer
Feb 15, 2013 at 11:32 am
Ordered my G25 irons and expecting them any day now. I hope I don’t have the same issue as you Dennis. I will be sure to inspect them more carefully though now. Compared them side by side to the G20 and the G25 definetly look nicer but it was hard to see a real difference between the amount of offset. I could see the difference in the sole width in the lower irons but the difference was not that significant. The biggest differences between the 2 sets for me was the darker color (which looks great!) and the thinner top line.
Dennis Thompson
Feb 13, 2013 at 10:23 pm
Just received my new G25 irons and the weight was not inserted into the 4 iron.{ no quality control here} I also have a concern with the 5 iron weight but will talk to the Ping rep. I ordered with the graphite shafts and have to say they look sic. I have played pings for many many years so if they do not fix this problem I will be sure and tell all.
Dennis Thompson
Feb 19, 2013 at 11:56 am
Ping rep was very disappointed on the missing weight. The club is going back for warranty work and should be back in a week. He did explain the weight is not as flush to the head as a more lofted iron is. We looked at others in a GT store and they all had the same gap. He assured me that if the weight did ever get lost or fell out that warranty would apply. Time will tell I guess.
D Easton
Feb 6, 2013 at 10:38 pm
I own a set of ping anser irons . When the irons after One year showed excess wear and the weight started to fall out I made an attempt to have the problem rectified ,. After shipping the clubs back to ping at there request the weights were reset and the clubs cleaned ? They were returned to me. Many further conversation that appeared to be justo frustrate me a further request to send back to ping and I have given up. Given the response and actions it has left me with the attitude that warrantee after one year was not met . I have given up and will neither buy ping in the future or recommend any one else do so . Great for pr or advertising . Don Easton Maple ridge B.C.
Hrocks
Mar 18, 2013 at 4:40 pm
D. Easton…I’m really surprised to hear of your displeasure with PING’s customer service. I have had the exact opposite experience with them over the years. I have sent various sets of irons back to have the loft/lie adjusted or set back to the original color code on a number of occasions. One of my I15’s had a badge come loose and they said to ship the whole set back to check and replace any that might become loose. NO CHARGE. (just paid the postage) We visited PING while on vacation, and we brought in my young son’s PING putter to be cut down and the L/L adjusted, along with an old set of G2 irons I had trashed while playing in the desert. The fixed them ALL WHILE I WAITED…NO CHAEGE (except $3.13 for a new putter grip that they installed!!!) There’s no other club manufacturer that will deal directly with the consumer like PING. I’m sorry, but they get my vote for best customer service bar none!
Goreje
Feb 6, 2013 at 1:22 pm
One thing to consider and remember, some of us play for the “FUN” of the game and if these help high, or “super” high handicappers ENJOY the game more then great. If you don’t like the offset, then go buy a different model. Just because it is made/produced doesn’t mean you “HAVE” to buy it or like it. “Moderate” offset or substantial offset, those that are buying the G series could really care less due to the fact that most are looking for a “Game Improving” club set. Those that don’t need it, go buy and play “blades”. We that need the extra help and confidence in our clubs, swing and game appreciate the innovation that Ping brings to the table.
Drive for Show, Putt for Dough
Biebs
Feb 1, 2013 at 8:22 pm
I was fit for and ordered a set of these Wednesday, was very surprised by how good they look at every shot I hit was easy and straight. Started with the CFS stiff and wasn’t all that impressed, had the fitter put in a DG S300 and the difference was amazing, I knew in one swing that was what I was getting. Am pretty sure I saw Bubba Watson playing one of these at the Waste Management yesterday? Only downfall was the DG shaft was a $10 upcharge, but should be worth it. Cheers.
Spinit
Jan 31, 2013 at 3:27 pm
I am a huge Ping fan and the asthetics of these new G25’s look great. Ping’s quality control and customer service are the best in the business and their product is exemplary. I am too handsy for the G series, too much offset even in these, so I await the i25’s. I currently play the i15’s and absolutely love them.
Sunday golfer
Jan 30, 2013 at 8:06 am
I’m thinking of getting new irons and am currently in-between the g20 and g25. Why does this article show images comparing the g25 to g15? It’s the same as when comparing the sole widths. I’m actually wondering if it is worth the extra $$ to but the g25 set or spend ~$150 less for a g20 set. Any replys would be appreciated.
Halofan24
Feb 27, 2013 at 2:42 pm
I was in the market for a new set of Pings. Tried both the G20, G25 and Taylormade rocketbladez. Not much difference in the Ping’s. Im a mid handicapper and have had trouble with consistancy in my irons. The rocketbladez actually played a club down. Exp the 7 iron G20 went as far as the RB 6 iron. Best bet is to go to your local shop and try them out. My final purchase was the G20’s. Found on ebay in excellent condition 4-SW for 388 shipped. Couldnt of been happier. I have some extra dough for green fees in 2013
Mike
Jan 29, 2013 at 12:56 pm
Ordered the set yesterday after spending time being fitted. Giving up my Raptors. They look as good or better then the I20’s.
naths
Jan 14, 2013 at 5:49 pm
i’m getting a set, just sold my i20s, if these make the game easier then great!!!, my plan is to use these for this season then move up to the i25s next season, loved the i20s but i’m just not consistant enough for them, mind you looking at the 25s even if i was scratch, these look lovely….
John K
Jan 11, 2013 at 2:10 pm
I just ordered mine this past Monday! Have to wait until February 11th to get them…boooh! Just not good enough anymore for a players iron.
Ray M
Jan 9, 2013 at 1:25 pm
@Joe Golfer. You’re right. I didn’t mean to come off as attacking you. All the companies make their new clubs sound like they are for everyone. I get what you are saying. It all comes down to what makes the player comfortable. Play well Joe Golfer.
Frank Garrett
Oct 5, 2013 at 8:46 am
Its all about $$$$… they are jacking the lofts to make people buy the gap wedge and make people with 3 yr old or more irons set thinkin “update for improvement and distance” ……it’s always about $$$$
cody
Jan 7, 2013 at 2:24 pm
ill be getting a set when do they come out
pack7483
Jan 7, 2013 at 8:17 am
There will be tour pros playing these just as there are some playing the G15’s and G20’s. They seem to do just fine with the offset. These look much sleeker than the G15-G20s. I bet these sell really well.
Austin
Jan 5, 2013 at 7:48 am
Nice looking SGI clubs. This just makes me want to wait for the update to the S56 before I decide what direction I am going to go!!!!
Joe Golfer
Jan 5, 2013 at 3:01 am
Regarding FCM’s comment: my complaint about Ping’s offset is that they state, twice, that these new models have “Moderate” offset.
Yes, the G series are Game Improvement clubs.
But don’t say they have “moderate” offset if they still have a massive amount of offset compared to most other brands.
Yes, loads of offset works for players who can’t square the face or get the ball up into the air, so it fits a certain category of player.
Ping shouldn’t try to tell us that this new G series club is now moderate offset, with a thin sole, so it fits the better player also. It doesn’t. It’s still “perfect for high handicappers”, exactly as you mentioned. The beef is with the advertising. If they listed the offset in millimeters, as some companies do, knowledgeable golfers would know that they still have a tremendous amount of offset.
Some golfers order a new set of irons without ever seeing them, as they just have to have the latest model or club du jour, or need to own the latest model every year, like having both the i20 and the G20.
Describing this particular G25 as having moderate offset is inaccurate and midleading. The clubs are still high quality and “perfect for high handicappers”, but they’re certainly not perfect for the better player, and the description given by Ping is midleading.
Jerry
Mar 16, 2013 at 3:30 pm
Your complaint is with marketing???? Dude, do you pay attention to marketing with ANY company??? That is what the marketing hacks are paid to do…make it sound like their product is the next best thing. If you hit these or any clubs, do some research on your own and get some professional advice on what you should buy who cares what marketing angle they use? Thats a ridiculous arguement because clearly you are well versed enough on golf and the equipment that you saw through the “marketing” right away so whats the issue?
Ken
May 13, 2013 at 10:21 pm
I have a 2 handicap and I play the G25’s, the best iron I have ever hit and got that club back I lost between 50 and 56 years of age. Slight misses go on the green and the shorter irons are as or more accurate than the S56’s I replaced. I hit the i20’s and the G25’s and it was no comparison. People talk about working the ball. I’ve been playing golf for 41 years and have played at the national amateur level and seldom do golfers “work” the ball not unless they are in trouble. I can cut my 4 iron 190 if I need to but why. I play golf with my buddies from 0-6 and we have a blast and I was the last diehard. The 0 has been playing GI’s for 2 years and recently qualified for the Senior Amateur in Jersey. You shoot 78 with your mizuno blades and I’ll shoot 72 with my G25’s, makes no difference.
schengi
Aug 31, 2013 at 6:36 pm
WELL TOLD!
Rick
Nov 9, 2013 at 10:01 pm
Agreed. I am 54 with a 6 HC. Have played pings all my life except for the last two years. For some reason I bought a set of taylormade 2.0 burners. They are long but sometimes in a bad way. Got the G25s yesterday. Had them fitted. Played today with them today. These irons are so much more consistent, better feel and ooooz with confidence. Will never ever play anything but pings again.
Tom
Feb 12, 2014 at 11:18 am
My handicap is +1.6 and I went and got fitted at ASU Karsten golf course two weeks ago. I hit every iron with different shafts and came to the conclusion that the g25 with the Cfs shaft was the correct fit for me. I am 51 years old and like the so called game improvement irons
collingsom1asb
Jan 3, 2013 at 10:53 pm
Its funny that when Pings does something well, allot of people thrive on finding something negative to say. I say, bully!!!!! Ping lovers are gonna just love the new irons!!!!! These may be the best, well thought out and carefully engineered irons they have made to date. People who play Ping have come to realize that Ping just continues to make good stuff —– from an engineering standpoint and quality control, NOBODY does it better!!!! I say, well done Ping. Bravo!!!!!!!!!!! Carry on, ole chap!!!!!!
FCM
Jan 3, 2013 at 10:53 pm
…and don’t even compare Ping to TM on jacking up the lofts. TM is so overrated. They are backed adidas , so they have unlimited marketing funds. That’s why Nike will be one of the big boys in the next few years. Marketing $$$ is king. Ping does it with quality products year after year.
FCM
Jan 3, 2013 at 10:50 pm
I hate how people complain about the offset on the G series. They are GI irons, so they are supposed to have offset. Ask anyone and they will tell how easy G series irons are to get in the air. They are perfect for high handicappers. I have the i20, but still use my G20 on occasion.
Joe Golfer
Jan 3, 2013 at 12:33 am
Looking at the specs on Ping’s website, one can compare the offset between these G25 irons and the previous model, the G20. Barely any difference, despite this article twice stating that these new irons have “moderate” offset. Bah, humbug 🙂
Compared to most brands, these still have a huge amount of offset, with only a few other irons categorized as super or max game improvement comparing as similar, such as Callaway’s Diablo Edge irons.
Converting to millimeters to give folks a better idea, the new irons have only about a half millimeter less offset than the prior model, the G20.
The five iron is still close to 7 mm’s in offset, which is a huge amount, so these would hardly be considered to have a moderate amount of offset.
The term may be used as a selling point to those who order online without seeing the clubs in person, but these really do have a lot of offset.
If you slice or push the ball, they may suit you well. Otherwise, get ready to start hooking the ball and hitting it higher than normal due to the offset.
The Ping i20 will still give you forgiveness without the tremendous amount of offset of the G series.
Joe Golfer
Jan 3, 2013 at 12:08 am
Beautiful looking finish, and the rest of the description sounds great.
Photos still show an awful lot of offset, regardless of what the description says.
Ping has always been king of massive offset in their G series of irons.
I think the i series looks better while still offering forgiveness.
kj
Jan 2, 2013 at 11:09 pm
26 deg 5 iron… starting to crank the lofts like Taylor Made i know its only 1 deg but this is how it starts
rob
Jan 3, 2013 at 3:43 am
The lofts on the G25 are the same as the G20 and the G15….so I don’t understand your point.
Joe Golfer
Jan 6, 2013 at 2:39 am
Nowadays a 26* 5 iron isn’t too bad, considering that everybody is strengthening the lofts. Titleists are much stronger now too. Callaway’s latest model is much stronger than previous ones. Even Mizuno is strengthening the lofts, more so on the JPX models.
TaylorMade RocketBallz has the five iron at 23*, I think. Now that’s ridiculous, but then again, it’s TaylorMade. I still recall Nick Faldo shilling for them in a video, saying how he hits the new (at that time) Burner 2.0 five iron way further than his own five iron. He doesn’t mention that his own five iron had been a Mizuno MP model forged iron, so the loft was at a minimum a full club less. So even Faldo will play the huckster if the money is there.
Eventually folks will need two gap wedges just to fill the void between PW and SW on many sets.
These Ping lofts actually aren’t that bad compared to most companies, and you can probably factor in another degree of loft considering that the Ping G series are very high ball hitters due to lots of offset, so that by the time the face catches up to the shaft, you’ve got a bit more loft than the stated amount built in already.
Check the Golf WRX homepage, as Tom Wishon has a great article about how many golf companies are ruining things by beefing up all the lofts so much, leaving little room between long irons and too much loft gap between the short irons.
Chris
Jan 7, 2013 at 11:38 am
Dude, what a whiner you are. Who cares what the loft is or wht number is on the sole? Bottom line, does the club perform well and help folks play better? TM is doing this and I think Ping is too.
t
Jan 12, 2013 at 12:40 am
its ruining the the game. the numbers and lofts due matter. people are hitting these clubs thinking “OMG, i just added 15 yards to my five iron”, when in reality the new 5 iron is the same loft as your old 4 iron. same goes for the TM rocket ballz 3 wood. it goes further, but its an inch longer than the old 3 wood. its deceitful.
Mork
Jan 13, 2013 at 2:17 pm
Yes, they due.
Chris
Feb 16, 2013 at 4:59 am
So what? At the end of the day it is all about what did you shoot and how much do you owe me!
tim
Mar 18, 2013 at 9:54 pm
So, we should all go back to Hickory shafted blades too?
I have the RBZ irons, not that I love them, but they are helping while I get my swing more consistent. 145 yard par 3, who cares what you pull out of the bag! I hit a 9 or pw based on hole location and wind. I’ve played with guys you hit 5 wood to 145 and they get closer.
Your game is YOURS.
Forget about jacked up lofts and what they stamp on the bottom, go play Golf. Once I get my swing right again, I’ll upgrade to AP2’s and have to remember how far my 5 should go.
Frank Garrett
Oct 5, 2013 at 8:40 am
Titleist has a 44* pw and two gap wedges
48* and 52* then a 56* sw……
collingsom1asb
Jan 2, 2013 at 9:16 pm
Just ordered a set!!!!! Can’t wait to get ’em!!!!!! These really look slick!!!
Mark Tingey
Feb 14, 2013 at 10:39 am
Me Too !! Going the entire line, driver, fairways, hybrids, and irons!
After reading the reviews, this is much more of a players club than what one might think.
luke keefner
Jan 2, 2013 at 6:26 pm
waaayyy too much offset.
Tom
Feb 12, 2014 at 11:27 am
Then don’t play them
Kadin Mahmet
Jan 2, 2013 at 11:23 am
They look great! I have always liked Ping.
Mike
Jun 19, 2014 at 4:16 pm
I cannot believe how far I hit my 4 iron. I would mention it, but not many would believe me. Coming from MP-60s, I do not like the looks or not being able to dig the ball out (wide soles), but I did just shoot my best league round ever (was putting well too). I’ll give them this season to see if they grow on me or whether I go get a set of MP52s or 53s.