Equipment
Ping G irons: What you need to know
Ping’s G irons (MSRP $110 per club with steel, $125 per club with graphite) will be in stores February 11. They’re available in 4-9, PW, UW (50), SW (54), LW (58). Default color code is yellow. Stock swing weight is DO-D4.
- Ping’s Stock Shafts: AWT 2.0 (R, S, X), CFS Graphite (65SR, 70R, 80S)
- No Upcharge Custom Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold (S300, X100), True Temper Project X (5.0, 6.0), True Temper XP 95 (R, S), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 105 (S, X)
What you need to know
- The G irons use Ping’s COR-Eye technology, which debuted on the company’s super-game-improvement G Max irons that were released in July 2015. The fast-face technology gives the irons higher ball speeds, as well as a higher launch angle because of the bending mechanics of the club face.
- Previous G-Series irons were known for their impressive forgiveness – Ping’s G30 irons were the top-rated irons for forgiveness in our 2015 Gear Trials Club Test – but they tended to fly shorter than their competitors. COR-Eye not only improves distance, but improves the overall forgiveness of the irons as well.
- The G irons have a moment of inertia (MOI), a measure of forgiveness, that is 1.5 percent higher from heel to toe, and 5 percent higher from top to bottom compared to the G30 irons, according to Ping.
- When comparing 7 irons, the G irons are approximately 5 yards longer than the G30 irons, according to Ping. The company’s testing of the new irons showed a ball speed increase of 1.25 mph, a 0.5-degree higher launch angle and 250 rpm less spin rate.
- Comparatively, most golfers will see even more distance from the G long irons. The distances the short irons fly will be more similar.
- The G irons are cast from 17-4 stainless steel. Their two-stage construction process takes six hours to complete, Ping says. The special heat treatment process used to make the G’s Hyper 17-4 club faces increases strength by 40 percent, compared to the G30 irons.
- To make room for the G’s increased face bending at impact, Ping pulled its CTP (custom tuning port) away from the clubface, creating a wide, deep undercut. A thicker badge in the cavity of the irons manages the added vibrations from the irons’ thinner, more flexible faces.
- The sound of the G irons is a cross between the company’s G Max and G30 irons. “The acoustics tell you there is more speed,” said Marty Jertson, Senior Design Engineer for Ping.
Ping’s G (6 iron) and G30 (right) at address.
- At address, the G irons appear to have thinner toplines than the G30 irons. While the width of the toplines is essentially the same, they were given a bevel that makes them appear about one-third thinner. The irons also have a slightly different toe shape, with a low toe that has been extended, and a higher peak.
The soles of Ping’s G (left) and G30 irons.
- Ping made the soles of the G irons slightly wider, but they play effectively thinner because of sole relief added to the back of the sole.
- Ping’s G irons debut the company’s new AWT 2.0 shafts, made by Nippon, which have an ascending-weight design. In the R flex, shaft weights range from approximately 95 grams (4 iron) to 105 grams (wedges). In the S flex, weights range from 100-110 grams. In the X flex, the weights range from 115-123 grams.
G Iron Specs
Related
- See more photos of the G irons, as well as what GolfWRX Members are saying about them in our forum.
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- Ping’s new G Fairway Woods, Hybrids and Crossover
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- Daniel Berger what’s in the bag accurate as of the Farmers Insurance Open. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Ping G430 LST (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X
6-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Tour (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X
Irons: TaylorMade P770 (3), TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC 2011 (4-PW)
Shafts: Project X Denali Blue 105 TX (3), Project X 6.5 (4-PW)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (50-12F), Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (56-14F), Callaway Jaws Raw (60-08C)
Shafts: Project X 6.5 (50), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 (56, 60)
Putter: Odyssey Ai-One Jailbird Mini DB
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy PistolLock 1.0
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Wrap
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Check out more in-hand photos of Daniel Berger’s clubs in the forums.
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What are the driver and shaft combinations of the best golfers in the world? For gearheads, it’s an endlessly interesting question — even if we can only ever aspire to play LS heads and 7 TX shafts.
At this week’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans, GolfWRX got in-hand looks at the driver setups of a wealth of players.
Check out some of the most interesting combos below, then head to the GolfWRX forums for the rest, as well as the rest of our galleries from New Orleans.
Rory McIlroy
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (9 degrees @8.25)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X
Grip: Golf Pride MCC
Alex Fitzpatrick
Driver: Ping G430 LST (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X
Grip: Golf Pride MCC
Daniel Berger
Driver: Ping G430 LST (10.5 degrees @9)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X
Grip: Golf Pride Tour Wrap
Rasmus Hojgaard
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue 60 TX
Grip: Golf Pride MCC
Alejandro Tosti
Driver: Srixon ZX5 Mk II LS (9.5 degrees @10.5)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS T1100 75 6.5
Grip: Golf Pride MCC Plus4
James Nicholas
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (8 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X
Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Kevin Streelman
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (10 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Black 6 X
Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Sang-moon Bae
Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond (9+ @8)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 X
Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Russ Cochran
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke (9 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD TP 6 X
Grip: Golf pride MCC Align 
MJ Daffue
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max (10.5 degrees @9.5)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX 65 TX
Grip: Golf Pride ZGrip Cord Align
Check our more photos from the Zurich Classic here.
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- Rasmus Højgaard what’s in the bag accurate as of the Zurich Classic.
Driver: Callaway Ai Smoke Triple Diamond (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue 60 TX
3-wood: Callaway Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Prototype (16.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX
Utility: Callaway Apex UW (21 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw White 85 TX
Irons: Callaway Apex Pro (3), Callaway X Forged (4-PW)
Shafts: KBS $-Taper 130
Wedges: Callaway Jaws Raw (52-10S, 56-10S, 60-06C)
Shafts: KBS Tour 130 X
Putter: Odyssey Ai One Milled Eight T DB
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
Check out more in-hand photos of Hojgaard in the forums.
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Jamz50
Jun 20, 2018 at 7:08 pm
I still use the I2 irons on my third set. A seven iron is a seven iron regardless of the number on the sole of the club.
Luke
Jun 14, 2016 at 2:46 pm
I agree they look ugly, but if they make the game easier who cares. There ain’t no pictures on the scorecard.
Ruth
Apr 1, 2016 at 5:51 am
I just got my fitted G irons today and tried it at the driving range. It added 10 meters to my distance and its so forgiving. Can’t really feel the ball on contact and added more height to the shots with added distance. Nice.
M-Herd4
Feb 19, 2016 at 3:43 pm
The back of the cavity looks eerily similar to the Cobra FLY-Z irons with the harmonic insert which were released at the end of 2014.
Adrian Thomson
Feb 10, 2016 at 2:50 pm
Playing Ping since 92 & had many sets, last Dec changed to the GMax, big mistake don’t like them, just waiting for the new order of the new G, Irons, not convinced any more that Ping are so great, if these don’t work then a switch to Callaway Irons, like a previous comment already made they are not fair G30 is still a new Iron really.
KoKo
Apr 22, 2016 at 10:27 am
GMax are max-game improvement irons and not comparable to the G series IMO. There is a huge feel difference having tried them I couldn’t possibly consider them for my own game (currently using G25). I’ll stick with the G25 or maybe move to the G – I tried the “i” as well which I really like but they are lower trajectory.
Birdiedog
Feb 6, 2016 at 8:00 pm
Just got fit for a set, took the seven on the range and striped 23 out of 25. That said, I’m older and have an artificial right hip, so my top club head speed was 85. I’m 61and have een playing since I was eight and this is by far the most forgiving golf club I’ve ever swung. For me to swing the club at only85 miles an hour And fly a 7-iron 155 yards with a slight draw is huge. Had no trouble working it left to right, either.
I’m all in. I ordered mine.
Mark Combs
Jan 29, 2016 at 9:00 am
After playing Ping irons for many years, I switched to Callaway and play their Apex irons. I always loved the look of Ping G series irons, I played the G10, G15, G20, and G25. I think these irons are just plain ugly. I don’t like the finish, which is something I always loved about their irons, the dark finish always wore well. Plus, the junk they’ve put on the head of the driver looks ugly as well. I also switched to the new Callaway Big Bertha driver, which has a smokey gun metal finish, which reminds me of something Ping used to make. I feel like Ping has really lost it’s way and is headed in the wrong direction. They should have come out with a G35 that was “better” and waited the appropriate amount of time. It should be noted they brought these out quicker (less than 2 years) to replace the G30, this is unusual for Ping, so obviously the G30s were not moving….Sad, this was a great company, I think Callaway is taking market share from everyone right now
frank freeze
Jan 22, 2016 at 11:18 am
If i was a buyer of the G 30 irons i would be quite pissed about the statement that those irons being 5 yards less and less forgiving than the new ones shown above. It seems to me that they should get it right and not keep coming out with a new “set” of clubs each year or every two when they charge you a grand for a new set of clubs. Or they should have a buy back program that allows a golfer to get 80% of the value of the old clubs towards the new set if a new set is released within two years of the old set…….Hmmmm just a thought!!! I do play Ping I-20 and love them but it seems to me that Ping is becoming a taylormade or callaway and just producing new clubs without really creating a new benefit to the average golfer…..Just saying!
Rich
Jan 14, 2016 at 7:22 am
“The acoustics tell you there is more speed”. This statement worries me. Callaway and TM have made some awful irons that sound like you’re hitting something so harsh. Hope Ping haven’t gone down the same path.
WILSON!!
Jan 20, 2016 at 6:08 pm
Are you crazy? Ping irons have always felt harsh. “heat treatment that makes them 40% harder” eh? I didn’t know that was possible.
Dave e
Jan 21, 2016 at 8:41 am
Got fitted for these at ping gainsborough. Really smooth irons with lots of forgiveness and good distance even on mishits. No harshness either. Needless to say mine are on order ready for the release date.
TMP
Jan 11, 2016 at 8:25 pm
Is it Taylorping or Pingmade? Either way, that is one fugly iron
jgpl001
Jan 11, 2016 at 4:43 pm
I seem to remember TM being slated for jacking up iron lofts….27 deg 6 iron here, but its Ping, so nobody will complain!!!
I sure they perform well (as all Ping clubs do), but God they do know how to do ugly
xring
Jan 11, 2016 at 5:30 pm
Looks like the 2008 TM burner as well. I am a Ping fan and currently play them but find the look recycled. Ditch the baby blue inlays as well.
WillyE
Jan 11, 2016 at 7:05 pm
Play PINGS and have for years. They are losin me..
Jim
Jan 11, 2016 at 12:17 pm
I don’t particularly like the Cor Eye badge but everything seems pretty nice including the new bezel and trimmed top line. Can’t wait to read some full playing reviews too.
Greg V
Jan 11, 2016 at 11:05 am
A Nippon AWT shaft – I’m quite interested.