Ping has released some new irons recently, and golfers have come to us with questions about how they compare. The Ping irons are always a popular option in our True Spec matrix. Golfers love the feel and the fitting options that Ping brings to the market. However, each of the Ping irons is geared towards a specific player or performance characteristics. Let’s take a look at how each of these new releases differs and which one could be the best fit for your game.
Ping i230 vs. i59 & i525
The first part of this process is to determine how all of these products are setup in the lineup. Ping incorporates unique shaping into each of these iron heads to help give golfers that extra confidence that they have the right club in their hands.
Ping i59
The Ping i59 is more of a player’s iron. It has a thinner top-down look and more of the tour-preferred shaping you would expect in a player’s iron. Across the I series from Ping, you will notice slightly reduced forgiveness when compared to the G series.
From a handicapping standpoint, the Ping i59 irons are built for the lower handicap golfers.
Ping i230
The Ping i230 is a club that fits directly between the i59 and the i525. Ping i230 replaces the i210, which was a top seller for Ping.
With the Ping i230, there is slightly less offset than you will find in other Ping irons. Lofts are a little stronger as well and give players some extra yards. Even with the lower loft, spin rates were still impressive.
At True Spec, lofts can be adjusted during the build-out of the club. If you want slightly stronger lofts or power lofts, your dynamic fitting numbers will help give us some direction about what you need in your golf irons.
Ping i525
The Ping i525 is the biggest clubhead out of these three iron choices. With the Ping, i525 expect a slightly larger sweet spot and a bit more offset in the club head. Ping i525 irons move toward the mid-handicapper and away from low-handicap players.
With the Ping i525 hollow body construction, expect some great distance as well. For the average golfer, the Ping i525 should give about ten yards more in carry distance than the i59.
The key to finding which of these Ping irons is the best for your needs is to hit them at your local True Spec.
Final Thoughts
Ping has always been ahead of the game regarding custom fitting. They approached the golf custom golf club market long before other companies caught up. With this new release of the Ping i230 irons, there is a perfect replacement for the Ping i210 and a club that fits directly between the i59 and i525. The I series from Ping appeals to golfers that demand precision and control but still want a bit of forgiveness and that impressive Ping feel. Stop by your local True Spec to get fitted for a set of these today.
