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WRX Spotted: Ping Glide 3.0, Glide 3.0 Eye2 wedges
Where there’s smoke there’s fire, and in the case of the golf world, we had been hearing rumblings of a new Ping Glide series for a while (since the introduction of the Blueprint irons, at least).
This week, at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, we now have an idea of exactly what’s coming with the beginning of Glide 3.0 wedges tour seeding.
Like a lot of initial releases, we don’t have the full tech breakdown, but I’ll make a few assumptions
- Material: Based on the popularity of the i210s and the feel they offer golfers (so soft), the new Glide 3.0s are made from the same steel and utilize the same 50-percent softer Elastomer CTP.
- Hydropearl 3.0? A finish designed to repel water and greatly improve consistency from the rough and wet conditions, its been working on irons and why stop there?
- COG Shifting: Looking at the cavity, Ping engineers have been playing with a LOT of mass around this head. That is one of the cool things about wedges is, beyond the putter, they are the heaviest heads in the set. More mass equals more COG relocation. It’s noticeable in the comparison below.
Notice the back of the top line
There is a lot more mass higher in the LW vs PW
- Sole grinds: This is where Ping continues to step up there game in the wedge category. And like previous families of wedges, there appears to be a lot of options in design. We should see some TS options in the bags for players at the Open Championship if it’s dry and firm.
Beyond grind options, we also have totally different head options with a Glide 3.0 Eye2. Let’s be honest, this makes a TON of sense since other companies have been borrowing design traits from the Eye2 for the last couple years for their wedges. Why wouldn’t Ping utilize its own already popular design and update it for modern turf conditions?
We will have to wait and see how close we are to what the tech specs will be but like with most things Ping, the release to tour is usually a tell-tale sign that you should be seeing these in store, on shelves and ready to pre-order very soon.
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Cobra Golf has today introduced a new limited-edition Darkspeed season opener driver in celebration of golf’s first major.
The new Darkspeed season opener limited edition driver combines a unique colorway with azaleas on the sole and Augusta green highlights for a festive, spring feel.
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The Cobra Darkspeed season opener driver is available in X and LS models and retails for $649. It is available now on cobragolf.com.
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Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a set of Mint Miura MB 101 irons.
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Travisty
Jul 16, 2019 at 1:33 pm
Does this mean the iBlade’s are coming out with an update soon??
Tony Load
Jul 13, 2019 at 8:24 am
Took a big sh*t this morning!
James Sinclair
Jul 12, 2019 at 8:41 pm
Iam curious to see how many lofts they come out with the 3.0 eye 2 head
Beau
Jun 27, 2019 at 10:22 pm
Really reminds me of the ISI nickels. Happy to see them go back to this sort of design.
Jame223
Jun 26, 2019 at 3:11 pm
Can’t believe they haven’t remade the eye 2 irons with added modern day technology. Would be a gold mine.
Dan W
Jul 9, 2019 at 3:36 am
Ping will still make a set of Eye 2 irons if you want. They are a bit more expensive than the current irons but are available. Call Pings customer service. If you have an old set just give them the serial number on the hosel and they’ll duplicate them, or you can order a set custom. I think they’re $180 per iron.
Alex
Jun 26, 2019 at 7:43 am
Pings PM grind.
Darrin Lygrisse
Jun 26, 2019 at 3:16 pm
So being that Phil had Callaway copy his old Ping wedge to make the PM grind I would say you have it backwards. How about Callaways Eye2 grind?
Bro
Jun 26, 2019 at 9:12 pm
That sole profile sucks
Travisty
Jul 16, 2019 at 1:31 pm
So many people have no idea when it comes to golf clubs. Phil had Callaway copy his old Eye2 wedge when it was deemed non-conforming. Ping was the original that was copied.
DaveyD
Jun 25, 2019 at 9:42 pm
That Eye2 wedge is the Oyster’s Ice Skates.
Thomas A
Jun 26, 2019 at 11:05 am
Is that good or bad?
Funkaholic
Oct 15, 2019 at 6:46 pm
Yes
jon
Jun 25, 2019 at 8:20 pm
ive got all ping clubs except a PM lob wedge, they nearly got me with that eye2 wedge then they forgot to put the grooves all the way out to the toe.
HDTVMAN
Jun 26, 2019 at 4:32 pm
Exactly! I am all Ping except for my Callaway 54° & 58° 2.0 PM Grind’s which just replaced my original PM Grind’s. So many sand & lob shots hit out on the toe, and having the grooves extended is a savior. The angled grove in groove and second bounce on wide open shots is the “Cats Meow”! TM’s “Hi-Toe” is a copy and cannot be compared to the original PM wedges. If Ping extended the grooves they would go in my bag when they go on sale in August.
Doug
Jun 25, 2019 at 7:48 pm
Eye2 = Swiss Army Knife