Ping iBlade Irons Review

Ping iBlade Irons Review

Jul 18

in Irons, Ping Irons
Tags iron reviews, irons, ping, ping irons

The inspiring new iBlade iron is distinguished by the softest, purest feel we’ve ever achieved in an iron, with the workability and control to shape shots on command. Through extensive research and observation of leading tour professionals, PING engineers designed the clean, compact iBlade iron to surpass the expectations of skilled golfers who rely on the precision and control to execute the most demanding shots in the game.

High-Speed Face

The thin face (half the thickness of the S55 iron) yields greater ball speeds for increased distance throughout the set with higher overall trajectories and precise control. A hydropearl chrome finish repels water for more control and helps minimize fliers from wet conditions and lies in the rough.

Activated Elastomer

The unprecedented feel is achieved through a combination of soft 431 stainless steel and a larger surface area behind the face that houses an elastomer insert. The insert is “activated” at impact, resulting in more vibration damping in your hands for a softer feel and pleasing sound.

Tungsten Weighting

Nearly “pure” tungsten toe weights (netting a 70% increase in mass relative to the S55 iron) are pressed into the toe of every head to increase MOI, a key factor in the precision of the iBlade iron.

Workable Sole

Refined bounce angles and ample heel relief, optimized with the same sole width as the S55 iron, produce a workable sole design for confident shot making from all conditions. Further precision comes from the milled tour-spec grooves and precision-machined fly-cut face.

Specifications

Club	Length	Loft	Power Spec Loft	Lie	Offset	Bounce	Swing Weight
3-Iron	39″	20.0°	19.0°	59.0°	0.17″	4.0°	D2
4-Iron	38 1/2″	23.5°	22.0°	59.8°	0.15″	5.0°	D2
5-Iron	38″	27.0°	25.0°	60.5°	0.12″	6.0°	D2
6-Iron	37 1/2″	30.5°	28.5°	61.3°	0.10″	7.0°	D2
7-Iron	37″	34.0°	32.0°	62.0°	0.09″	8.0°	D2
8-Iron	36 1/2″	38.0°	36.0°	62.8°	0.07″	9.0°	D2
9-Iron	36″	42.0°	40.5°	63.5°	0.05″	10.5°	D2.5
PW	35 1/2″	46.0°	45.0°	64.1°	0.03″	12.0°	D3

Shafts

PING offers a variety of shaft flexes in steel and graphite to meet your needs and preferences. Selecting the proper shaft flex for your swing will help you get the most distance and accuracy from every shot. Generally, players with faster swing speeds require stiffer shafts to keep the ball trajectory lower, while players with slower swing speeds will require more-flexible shafts to produce a higher ball trajectory.

The choice of steel or graphite shafts is usually based on preferences for weight and/or feel. Players seeking a lighter overall weight and/or a softer feel in their irons may prefer graphite shafts, while players who prefer a standard-weight club with a firmer feel may prefer steel shafts.

We recommend that you get fit for the shaft that allows you to play your best golf. Whether that’s a softer, lighter shaft with a higher launch or a heavier, stiffer shaft with a lower trajectory, a PING Certified Club Fitter can help you find the shaft that brings consistency to your game.

Shaft	Flex	Weight	Launch Angle
Dynamic Gold	S300	124g	Low Mid
Dynamic Gold	X100	124g	Low
PING AWT 2.0	Regular	98g	Mid High
	Stiff	104g	Mid
	X-Stiff	119g	Low Mid
KBS TOUR	Regular	104g	Mid
	Stiff	114g	Mid
	X-Stiff	124g	Low Mid
Rifle Project X	5.0	110g	Low Mid
Rifle Project X	6.0	115g	Low Mid
True Temper XP 95	R300	93g	High
True Temper XP 95	S300	95g	High
Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 105	Stiff	100g	Mid High
Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 105	X-Stiff	105g	Mid High

Grips

PING offers a variety of grip sizes and styles to fit different hand sizes and texture preferences. Since grip size influences your wrist action, and therefore the direction of your shots, it is commonly used by fitters to affect ball flight.

PING color-coded grips are available in six different diameters, and can be further customized with grip tape according to your needs. Once the neutral grip color code has been determined based on hand measurements, golfers may consider smaller diameter grips to help control fades and slices, or larger diameter grips to help control draws and hooks.

Grip	Size \| Color Code	Description
Golf Pride New Decade MultiCompound	The New Decade® MultiCompound is an innovative hybrid grip that fuses the positive performance of rubber and cord. It features Brushed Cotton Cord in the upper hand area for firm all-weather control, and a soft rubber material in the lower hand for ultimate feel and responsiveness.
PING 5L	-1/16″ -1/32″ -1/64″ std +1/32″ +1/16″	The 5L grip features a firmer texture in the upper portion to help control direction and a softer texture in the lower portion for enhanced feel. It is available in two versions – round for clubs with PING’s Trajectory Tuning+ Technology, and ribbed for the hybrids and irons.