to golfers who prefer the look of a smaller, blade-style club but still rely on the forgiveness of a cavity back. Its compact head features reduced offset and a thin top rail to give it a players' iron look.
The rib structure of the Custom Tuning
Port (CTP) stabilizes the face and improves feel and consistency. Weight savings from the new cavity and face structure is positioned on the low toe to provide a high moment-of-inertia for its blade length. Its center of gravity location creates a low, penetrating ball flight.
i10 Specifications
Iron Length Loft Lie Offset Bounce Swgt.
2 39.25" 18.5° 58.50° .22" -3.0° D0
3 38.75" 21.0° 59.25° .19" -2.0° D0
4 38.25" 24.0° 60.00° .17" -1.0° D0
5 37.75" 27.0° 60.75° .14" 1.0° D0
6 37.25" 30.5° 61.50° .12" 3.0° D0
7 36.75" 34.0° 62.25° .10" 5.0° D0
8 36.25" 38.0° 63.00° .09" 7.0° D0
9 35.75" 42.0° 63.75° .07" 9.0° D0
PW 35.50" 46.0° 64.00° .05" 10.0° D2
UW 35.50" 50.0° 64.00° .04" 11.0° D2
SW 35.25" 54.0° 64.25° .03" 12.0° D4
LW 35.00" 58.0° 64.50° .02" 10.0° D6
Available in both Right- and Left-handed models.
I haven't been a big fan of the irons Ping has made in the past 10 years. I loved (and still play occasionally) the copper and nickel ISI's, circa 1996. These, however, I find very appealing. Saw them in person yesterday, and hit the 6-iron into a net. Can't tell much from hitting into a net, but I did like the look and feel of the i10's.
Does anyone know- are they going to phase out the S-series irons? I couldn't really see much different at all in head size and shape between the i10 and S58.
I haven't been a big fan of the irons Ping has made in the past 10 years. I loved (and still play occasionally) the copper and nickel ISI's, circa 1996. These, however, I find very appealing. Saw them in person yesterday, and hit the 6-iron into a net. Can't tell much from hitting into a net, but I did like the look and feel of the i10's.
Does anyone know- are they going to phase out the S-series irons? I couldn't really see much different at all in head size and shape between the i10 and S58.
There will be a new S series next year.
The I 10 is Ping's best iron in many years. Perfect size...easy to shape shots...very forgiving.
I had a set made up in 1* flat (red) and 1* strong (45* PW) and they are a great set of clubs. Long, workable and suprisingly forgiving. They remind me alot of the I3-Plus and S58's.
But... They're not as solid as my R7TP's..... So they'll be my back-up set.
The AWT shaft feels the same as ZZ-65 in short and mid irons and a touch softer in 5, 4 and 3. I like that because I play a natural draw and that helps me hit the long irons a little higher which is good because the draw dosn't hold the green as well as a fade.
Thanks Cowboy. I was also wondering about the stiffness. Do these play stiffer than the CSlites. I was originally going with the Stiff shaft AWT but now I may consider the regular flex AWT to get a little more out of them. Anyone have any thoughts or experince with these shafts in the short time that they have been out? My local shop here in Northern RI doesn't have any demos to try yet which is killing me. The snow is going to fly before they do I think. I did hit a set with Dynamic Gold SL S300 and they were a great penetrating ball flight. This added more confusion on what to buy. Hmmmmm......
Thanks Cowboy. I was also wondering about the stiffness. Do these play stiffer than the CSlites. I was originally going with the Stiff shaft AWT but now I may consider the regular flex AWT to get a little more out of them. Anyone have any thoughts or experince with these shafts in the short time that they have been out? My local shop here in Northern RI doesn't have any demos to try yet which is killing me. The snow is going to fly before they do I think. I did hit a set with Dynamic Gold SL S300 and they were a great penetrating ball flight. This added more confusion on what to buy. Hmmmmm......
I have a set for sale on the "for sale" forum. Let me know if you're interested. 5-iron thru PW, Red Dot, with AWT-Stiff and cushion inserts.
the new AWT shaft is suppose to play similar to a flighted shaft - hance the AWT (Ascending Weight Technology) so the rep told me. I played Proj-X in my Cally X-Forged and have these coming with the AWT shaft. If they are good enough for the tour players, then it works for me.
I tried the 4-6 irons today. I believe they had the ZZ65 stiff shaft.
They look pretty nice. I don't like the shape as much as the S58, but they're nice and compact, and from address, you can't see much difference. A little thicker top line and a little more offset is about it.
They definitely launch higher than the S58s w/ DG S300 (although some of this could be attributed to the shafts). The i10 6 iron is as high as the S58 7 iron. They don't balloon by any means, but they're easy to launch high. In fact, that the reason I tried them in the first place; I hit my shorter irons fairly high, but I struggle with longer ones.
They're also a little longer, but you still lose big time on mishits.
Accuracy was very good, comparable to the S58.
Feel was also similar, perhaps slightly softer. Again, could be the shafts.
I was going to get S58 4-PW, but I think I'll go with i10 4-6 and S58 7-PW.
Playing with a set from WRX, 4-pw with Nippon NS Pro 950 stiff. Very happy with them. FLight is good, high but not ballooning. I like that I feel the shaft through impact. Those of you with fast swings might prefer a different, stiffer shaft. Even with these, they do not feel overly light. Very happy with them, might even get the S58's in 8-pw just for different options. But I have no problems with current set configuration.
Just changed my irons from Callaway X20 to Ping i10.Could not get used to the chunky feel of the X20's.
Have only hit the i10's on the range.PW- 7 felt good but started to really struggle with 6,5,4 so im a little anxious about the overall playability of the i10's.Playing my first round tomorrow so will let you all know how i went.
I've demoed these a few times with the AWT stiff shaft and they felt very good. I've always wanted to give Project X shafts a try though. My fitter says, "it would be the best $10 per club that I ever spent". He's pretty sure I'd be really happy with them, of course, there's no I10's with those shafts for me to demo. Does anyone have them with PX shafts that can give some insight?
I just played my 3rd round with my new i10s and I am very pleased. They are far more forgiving than my Cally X Forged with Project X and the AWT shaft feels much smoother. I also like the trajectory of the AWT better than the project X meaning it is easier to get long irons up and it is easier to control the distance in the short irons. Finally, the i10s are a club longer than my last 2 sets (Cally X Tours and X Forged). So much for the great feeling of forged...I will take these cast i10s any day.
i have had my i10's for about 2 months now. AWT stiff shafts and I couldn't be happier. I had R7 tp's, but after trying a mates i10's I changed over to the Ping. Never been much of a Ping Fan but these irons have converted me. The R7 tp's are great irons but the i10's are better for me (More forgiving and just as workable).
I made the switch back to cast from my Adams Idea Pro forged irons. I was hesitant at first, but decided to pull the trigger, and believe I made the right decision. I got ZZ-65s instead of AWT shafts, because I need the lower ball flight, and S300s are a $12 PER CLUB (pricey IMO) upcharge from Ping. I have yellow dot +1/4" and hardstepped ZZ-65s. I also got D2 swingweight throughout the set, because D0 is a bit light to me. I played 3 rounds over the weekend on a golf trip, and my score got lower as the week went along (hopefully this is breaking in the clubs, not just a fluke). These seem to suit me just fine so far. Forgiving on toe and thin shots (my most common misses), and no loss in distance at all. Anyone with the need for forgiveness, but enough game to play a "players iron" should give these a look. If the tour boys can play cast cavity backs, then maybe, just maybe, the rest of us can benefit from it too. Money well spent for me!
Ok guys time for a review since I have had my I10s for a few months now. I ended getting Ping I10s Red Dot +1/2" with the AWT stiff shafts. Now keep in mind I was playing with Titleist 695.CB before picking up the Ping I10s. My only complaint with the I10s is what I call a harsh feel of the ball off the face. Of course the I10s would be different from the 695.CB since they are not forged, but when I hit a shot with the I10s and then immediatley say "that felt like crap" there might be a mental issue holding me back from loving these. On the flip side, when you then look up and see the ball on the green you say "OK...I can work with these". I think if I can get over the feel issues these will be in the bag for a while. The AWT shaft was a tough descision as well but I'm glad I got talked into them as they feel very similar to my normal shaft of choice...the DGS300. Also, You will notice a much flatter trajectory of these irons over previous Ping models which is a good thing. The distance seems to be a 1/2 a club longer than my Titleist 695.CB if that matters to anyone and definitely more forgiving on off center hits. Seems like Ping is finally going the right way with the irons with this smaller more compact head.
Hope this helps. Just looked out the window here and it's snowing.......damn New England weather. Best of luck to you all.
I've observed some of the same things that CRGOLF has in regards to the harsh feeling when not hit near perfect. My previous irons were PING i3 Blades and the i10's just feel a little different off the face. I can't complain because I played great today (my second round) and I am starting to understand and feel these clubs. The AWT shafts do feel stiffer than the CS-Lites especially in the short irons. I really do like the looks of these irons!
My i10's are Yellow dot, 3-PW, stiff AWT shafts cut a 1/2" long. Grips are Golf Pride tour wraps.
Just got through hitting the I10's for an hour...albeit it into a net. I am looking for something I can work a little. The heavy toe weight in the ISI-K has caused me to hit a big hook. My natural shot is a slight draw but I couple that with the toe weight and get a hook. They seem to fall somewhere between my 10 year old ISI-K and a "player clubthat with the extra toe weight of the ISI-K and it turned into a hook...and when I fought it I would hit a push holding the face open.
Im looking for something that between a Super Improvement club like the ISI-K and a straight Player Club. It sure felt like the I10 will fit that bill. I hope the stronger lofts will help me keep the ball a little lower as I hit the ball very high. I hit 8 iron 155 so I dont need any more distance...now I am rambling.
I played with my i10s on the range today for the first time. Now that I think about it, the biggest difference between my old mp-33s and the new i10s is the method necessary to get the most out of each club.
In order to play the mp33s well, I really had to STRIKE the ball. You can't take an Annika Sorrenstam "let the ball get in the way of your swing" kinda swing. You have to strike the ball, preferrably with a downward, inside out penetrating kinda swing.
Whereas today, at the end of my session, I found a smoother, more shallow swing with the i10s got the ball going a lot better. Yes, still taking divots, but more of a HIT than a STRIKE.
anyone know what I mean? anyone think I'm completely full of sh.....?
Im looking for something that between a Super Improvement club like the ISI-K and a straight Player Club. It sure felt like the I10 will fit that bill. I hope the stronger lofts will help me keep the ball a little lower as I hit the ball very high. I hit 8 iron 155 so I dont need any more distance...now I am rambling.
I hit the ball high as well. The i10s go as high, if not higher, than my old clubs. And I was told the i10s and the mp33s would be "penetrate" as well.
Im looking for something that between a Super Improvement club like the ISI-K and a straight Player Club. It sure felt like the I10 will fit that bill. I hope the stronger lofts will help me keep the ball a little lower as I hit the ball very high. I hit 8 iron 155 so I dont need any more distance...now I am rambling.
I hit the ball high as well. The i10s go as high, if not higher, than my old clubs. And I was told the i10s and the mp33s would be "penetrate" as well.
Not so, sir. Not so.
Just got my i10s in today, 4-PW standard length AWT red dot, with purple dot UW. Spent about 40 minutes with them on the range and I found them having a much lower, more penetrating ball flight than the MP32's with rifle shafts I was using. It could be just a matter of getting used to them and working a little bit on ball position, but we will see what happens with them on the course this weekend.
Just got my i10s in today, 4-PW standard length AWT red dot, with purple dot UW. Spent about 40 minutes with them on the range and I found them having a much lower, more penetrating ball flight than the MP32's with rifle shafts I was using. It could be just a matter of getting used to them and working a little bit on ball position, but we will see what happens with them on the course this weekend.
are you a high ball hitter? I'm curious, b/c as a high ball hitter I haven't really ever found a CLUB that changes my flight. I usually just have to hit three quarter punch shots, etc.
Yes, I am normally a high ball hitter, and side by side there is a noticeable difference in ball flight between the i10s and my MP32's, even comparing the i10 PW to the MP32 9I.
well, as I wrote on another post, I was hitting into a fairly stiff headwind with the i10s. Maybe when I go back and the wind is calm, I'll notice a difference.
I was able to hit the 7iron i10 today at the range. Very good feeling club. I was hitting the i10 7 iron at least a full club longer than my current 7 iron which is the nike pro combo tours. I did notice the 7 iron did have a higher ball flight which may have helped with distance. I am just curious to find out from those that have the i10's, how are the longer irons. I just worry the long irons may be shorter due to having a high ball flight that they will balloon and just fall out of the sky. Am I assuming wrong? My pro combo's just seem to be short in distance so I am wanting to get a club that would be longer but still workable.
I was able to hit the 7iron i10 today at the range. Very good feeling club. I was hitting the i10 7 iron at least a full club longer than my current 7 iron which is the nike pro combo tours. I did notice the 7 iron did have a higher ball flight which may have helped with distance. I am just curious to find out from those that have the i10's, how are the longer irons. I just worry the long irons may be shorter due to having a high ball flight that they will balloon and just fall out of the sky. Am I assuming wrong? My pro combo's just seem to be short in distance so I am wanting to get a club that would be longer but still workable.
MAllen,
The long irons are really very easy to hit. They get all the distance that I wanted. My 5 iron was going 180-190, 4 Iron 190-200, 3 iron 200-215, (3 iron off the tee 225). I was hitting my long irons better than my short irons today.
I am playing i10 x-stiff awt blue dots. I highly recommend them.
I just picked up my i10's today and have just got back from the range. If anyone is interested, I will post a review here after 5 or so rounds comparing these to more traditional players clubs (previously owned the J33 CBs). This is my first set of PINGs so if you're interested in my thoughts just let me know.
Hi! My first post on GolfWRX! I play to a 4 handicap.
After many years of playing Mizuno blades - from TP series to T-Zoid Pro, Pro II's and most recently Mp-32's I have decided to go for a set of Pings, and the i10's are my choice.
I have been thinking about switching for a few years now, first looked at the i5's but they seemed just a bit too big a head for my eye, and very nearly went for the i3+ blade, then decided to wait for a new model.
I demo'd the i10 6 iron and loved it, so took a demo set out onto the course. I was so impressed - confidence address, easy to hit right through the set, forgiving.....just brilliant!!!
So, I am getting fit this Tuesday coming and can't wait! I have never been custom fit before so I'm hoping the right length irons will knock a couple of shots off my game.
Also, I am thinking about which two wedges to get with the set, a 52 and 58 degree, maybe the Tour W or the Tour, so if anyone has any advice or recommendations, that would be great.
Hi! My first post on GolfWRX! I play to a 4 handicap.
After many years of playing Mizuno blades - from TP series to T-Zoid Pro, Pro II's and most recently Mp-32's I have decided to go for a set of Pings, and the i10's are my choice.
I have been thinking about switching for a few years now, first looked at the i5's but they seemed just a bit too big a head for my eye, and very nearly went for the i3+ blade, then decided to wait for a new model.
I demo'd the i10 6 iron and loved it, so took a demo set out onto the course. I was so impressed - confidence address, easy to hit right through the set, forgiving.....just brilliant!!!
So, I am getting fit this Tuesday coming and can't wait! I have never been custom fit before so I'm hoping the right length irons will knock a couple of shots off my game.
Also, I am thinking about which two wedges to get with the set, a 52 and 58 degree, maybe the Tour W or the Tour, so if anyone has any advice or recommendations, that would be great.
I did have 50, 54, and 58 wedges to go with my i10s. Those were all in the Tour-W style. I now only have a 52 and 58. I have become very dependent on my 58* wedge and am very surprised with that. Usually I would play a 52, 56 setup and be done. I hit the ball high and never needed anything higher than 56. I do benefit from the 58 from the sand a little more. The Tour-W with the milled grooves and tungsten in the toe is a very technologically advanced wedge as well. I prefer it to the Vokey Spin Milled because it's heavier, and the grind is different. The wedges are very versatile from all lies and don't have too much bounce either (I'm a sweeper, not a digger). I couldn't be happier with my wedges. They are yellow dot to match the color code of my irons. Everything is in sync right now. I highly recommend the Tour-W wedges.
I just bought a set of these today. I've been playing a set of callaway X-16 steel heads for about 5 years now and wanted more of a players club as I really like the thinner topline but I still wanted to have a little forgiveness. It was between these and the MP-57s. To me these had a thinner topline and overall a smaller clubhead throughout the progression; especially in the PW. So I traded the Cally's and a cobra hybrid that turned out to be another hook machine for them. Surprisingly I fit up to standard length black dots with AWT stiff; I thought I'd need a little flatter lie but I was hitting the strike plate perfect. Anyways; just got back from the range and I'm very impressed. I had basically written off the 3-5 iron in my previous set but with this set I hit the 4 and 5 perfect with just a tad fade in my 3 iron; nothing I cant work out though. The feel to me is much softer than my previous Cally's. Very forgiving on toe shots, but fat shots will take a good bit of distance away. They hit very high for me but don't loose any distance from the height. I like that because it will help me stop on the rock solid greens around here. And like a previous poster said I also noticed that they hit a little better with more of a shallow shot rather than a descending blow. Overall I'm pretty happy with the purchase and can't wait to get them on the course tomorrow.
Just got my set of i10's on Friday. I played one round with them so far. Clubs have a great feel to them, like others have said. Definately love the look of them at address. Clubs are more forgiving that you would expect on off center shot and distance is equal to my other clubs so far. Used to play Ping Zing 2 irons for about 10 years then went to Callaway X18s for a year. I wanted to move back to Pings since I still had love for my old Zing 2's but wanted to go in the direction of a little more of a players iron and the i10's fit the bill. Looked at them over the weekend next to my dad's i3 blades and they are nearly identical except for the toe weight. So far so good. Will probably post again when I've played them a few rounds.
I have had my i10s since mid-April. It probably took a few weeks to adjust to them, the offset, weight (AWT shafts), swingweight ,etc. Over time, however, they seem to get better and better. Even my buddy has noticed how much crisper my iron play is, how the ball jumps off the club. The more I play them the more I am enjoying them. In fact, I haven't played this well for at least a couple of years. It is amazing how much confidence they add to other parts of your game. The most amazing thing about them is that some of my worst contact still ends up with acceptable results!
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