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What GolfWRXers are saying about Ping’s i210 irons

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4 years ago

May 12, 2020

In our forums, our members have been discussing Ping’s i210 irons with WRXer ‘Prov1Xercist’ considering a change to the clubs. Per ‘Prov1Xercist’:

“I’m currently in i-20s with KBS tour stiff. Looking at i210s. My typical miss is a little off the toe, and I play a draw. If anything, I would like a little more trajectory as I tend to be a lower ball player. I definitely prefer the KBS to any true temper or rifle shaft I’ve tried. I don’t know my iron swing speed, but I hit my eight iron 155.

Based on this information will I like the i210s? If so, should I stay with the KBS tour or look at other shaft options to try to get more trajectory?”

And our members have been sharing their thoughts on the matter in our forum.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

hammergolf: “You should hit the i210 irons higher than i20. The i210 is a really forgiving head with high launch and slightly lower spin rate. They will definitely feel softer than your old irons also. I don’t think you cloud go wrong using the same shaft you have before, but really you should get fit to see your best option.”
High Draws Low Fades: “I play a draw and miss off the toe with my i210s like you. Also, need some help with height in the long irons. They’ve been great for me!”
Nessism: “Your 6 iron swing speed is likely in the mid-upper ’80s. i210’s are awesome. About as forgiving as an iron of its size can be. I think you would be safe to order some with the KBS Tour shafts. PX LZ shafts might also be worth a try since they are a no cost option and have similar weight and trajectory characteristics. They feel quite different from conventional PX shafts so don’t let the name put you off. In terms of “go get fitted” is concerned, it seems to me that your long past history of using i-series Ping’s is enough to put you in i210’s safely. Shafts are mostly about weight and feel. Some demo’s in a hitting stall so you can judge feel for yourself should provide reasonable assurance for an order.”
Argonne69: “I’m a low ball hitter w/ low spin, and I was fit with the i200’s (Retro lofts 2 degrees weak) with TT XP95 shafts. The XP95 is a high launching shaft with high spin. I previously played KBS Tour and Nippon 950GH’s, and the TT stacks up well against them. I hit my 8 iron 155 yds (total). As noted, the i210 is a little lower launching than the i200s. Perhaps you should consider the i200s. ‘Very little difference in feel IMO. The i210s may be a tad softer.”
Dayjobdave: “I don’t know if this helps, but when I was fitted for my i200’s my final choice on shafts was between the KBS and TT DG300s. I went with the TT because I’ve had them previously with good success, but honestly, I spent hours on the range hitting 7 irons with one of each that my pro set me up with, going back and forth, and I loved them both. I truly almost bought two sets because I couldn’t decide which I liked better. Even now a couple of years later remembering this, I’m laughing as during the test I said “this is the one” on each shaft at least a dozen times. If you like KBS shafts, I’m pretty sure you’ll love the i210’s with them.”

Entire Thread: “Ping i210 irons”

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Pierceson Coody WITB 2024 (April)

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1 hour ago

May 1, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

Driver: TaylorMade Qi 10 (9 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 70 TX

3-wood: TaylorMade Qi 10 Tour (15 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black 80 TX

Check out more in-hand photos of Pierceson Coody’s WITB here.

Irons: TaylorMade P790 (3), TaylorMade P7MC (4-6), and TaylorMade P730 (7-PW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (50-09SB, 54-11SB, 58-08LB)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Check out more in-hand photos of Pierceson Coody’s WITB here.

Putter: TaylorMade TP Reserve Juno

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Ball: TaylorMade TP5x

Check out more in-hand photos of Pierceson Coody’s WITB here.

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Why Ben Griffin is making the surprising switch to a Maxfli golf ball

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2 hours ago

May 1, 2024

Brian Knudson

Ben Griffin might be a little too young to remember some of the iconic Maxfli golf balls that won on tour, but that isn’t stopping him from putting the newest Tour X ball from the brand in play. Today, Maxfli and Griffin announced an exclusive partnership that will see the PGA Tour player using the company’s four-piece golf ball.

While Griffin might be the first PGA Tour player to put a new Maxfli golf ball in play, he isn’t the first profesional golfer to do so. Lexi Thompson has been playing the Maxfli Tour golf ball on the LPGA Tour since the beginning of the 2024.

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We caught up with Ben at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Texas this week to ask him about the new ball switch.

“I was able to finally get my hands on some and try it and immediately I saw faster ball speed with the driver, which is always something every golfer wants to see.

“Then I had to test a lot around the greens and test irons, test spins, test everything like that. Basically, I came to the conclusion that I thought this was probably one of the best golf balls for my game.

“And so I decided to make it official and partner with them and very excited to help kind of launch this golf ball and see where it takes us.”

Griffin’s ball of choice is the Maxfli Tour X, a four-piece golf ball that is made for highly skilled players that want consistent distance off the driver and spin around the green. An updated core design helps add the ball speed that Griffin mentioned and two ionomer mantle layers separate low spin driver shots from higher spin iron and wedge shots. Maxfli uses Center Of center-of-gravity balancing to ensure each ball has consistent flight in the air and roll on the green. Like all golf balls on tour, the Tour X features a cast urethane cover for maximum performance, and it has a tetrahedron dimple pattern to enhance aerodynamics.

It is exciting to see a golf ball at a lower price point — $39.99 at Golf Galaxy — being used by a top 100 ranked player in the world like Ben Griffin, and equipment junkies will be keenly watching his performance with the new ball.

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WITB Time Machine: Billy Horschel’s winning WITB, 2017 CJ Cup Byron Nelson

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6 hours ago

May 1, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

The tournament bearing the name of one of golf’s all-time greats is now known as the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Back in 2017, it was still the AT&T Byron Nelson and Billy Horschel was still a full-bag PXG staffer. The Florida Gator leveraged those wares to a playoff victory over Jason Day securing his fourth PGA Tour win in the process.

Check out the clubs Horschel had in play seven years ago in Texas.

Driver: PXG 0811X (9 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Atmos Tour Spec Black 6 X

3-wood: PXG 0341X (15 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black 75 6.5