Ping have also refined the leading edge and . Its because they bridge the gap that was really difficult to cover when golf didnt have fast-face tech, strong lofts or hollow body constructions. Went to the i210s and not even looking at new irons. Great clubs, but my iron striking is not the best part of my game. Available in 4-9, PW, UW, SW, LW. Expanded perimeter weighting in this smaller head design sets a new standard in forgiveness for an iron its size. The i525 is set to be the only new iron release from Ping in 2022 but it does pack quite a punch and if you have been looking for more distance from a players or maybe want to tip your toes in the players iron market, this are a great choice. Titleist then launched the popular 718 AP3 and Ping joined the party in 2018 with their i500. Take a look at what we mean: The ping i59 and the Ping i210 iron sets would both be best for mid to low handicappers. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. But for the i200 vs the i500, I think it was probably the i200. - Just so you know, whilst we may receive a commission or other compensation from the links on this page, we never allow this to influence product selections. Ping say the i210 irons are designed for precision with an emphasis on soft sound and feel. The soft feel makes it suitable for golfers who need an great feel to control their balls flight and trajectory. The towering distance of the G425s is outdone by the G430s which are longer but also produce a high ball flight with excellent stopping power on the greens. I just really struggled with the G410s. I210 have all the forgiveness plus have excellent feel which you will miss with the g425. Models in this category will have either a decent-sized/depth cavity-back or a hollow head. We would have to say that after testing these irons, the thing we liked the best about them was the feel. Dont be fooled by our data into thinking that Players Distance Irons are the wonder drug for all golfers theyre not. Golf Blue Heron is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. The Ping i500s faces are made from incredibly thin maraging steel. They have thick soles and long blades that inspire a ton of confidence at address. Yes. At the time, this was fairly standard. Generally, the G425 irons are best for mid-handicappers. Get that right and the irons within this category can seriously raise your enjoyment of the game. Its not uncommon for these irons to be 10mm+ longer with sole widths some 45% wider than a Category 1 blade. Clubs Irons G425 G425 4.8 (309) Write a review The metal-wood-style, variable-thickness face and internal geometry increase ball speed and flexing for launching shots higher and farther with stopping power to hold greens. I've hit both. The i210 irons are pleasant to swing and provide a surprisingly large sweet spot. GolfWRX_Spotted Miura Irons Review 2023 Are They Any Good? Thanks to our consistent test pro and his launch monitor data, we can show how whole families of irons stack up. Please define shovel. Looking at the 921 HMP's but concerned with spin nos. The PING G425 cavity back irons give improved forgiveness, long distance, and a higher ball flight. With the Ping golf irons, we saw something a bit different. The i59s were our hands-down favorites when it came to composition. With so many options out there, its easy for golfers to get confused over which will best suit their game. But they shined on those mishits and didnt lose much at all distance wise. This dampens vibrations on mishits and it houses 7 striking zones which produce straight and high shots even when you dont connect flush. And just to highlight the point, none of the Category 3.5 models are forged. The PING i210 irons have a muscle back design, while the G425 has a cavity back design. The centre of gravity in hybrid irons is far lower and deeper than a typical cavity-back iron. They will serve you better if you are easily in the low handicap range while the Ping i210s offer a bit more distance and forgiveness. I'm a huge Ping guy, just never a fan of the previous G series looks. They have elastomer inserts that soften up the feel more than the i59s but the tight grooves still offer a high degree of short-game control. The sole is obviously bigger and there is a bit more offset but really, the irons are very similar in size. For Ping's G425 iron that meant using a new heat-treatment process to create what the company calls Hyper 17-4 stainless steel. This is noticeable on the sets, it adds to the flex which improves the forgiveness. The biggest surprise was that the spin and landing angle were really good with the G425. Titleist Vokey SM8s Find out more about the ratings,here. If its a Ping model that has caught your eye,well walk you through their range and find out how they perform. 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Spare us the silliness, and play what works. With the i210, my end results are much better and I get a nice high ball flight. The Ping G430 irons are certainly game improvement. Available: Feb. 10, but available for pre-order now Who It's For: Golfers with a handicap above 13 who want distance, height and forgiveness. The back cavities have the multi-material badge filling, which helps absorb any shocks or vibration on mishits. Nippon Modus 105s. Most blades come as standard with heavy 120g+ shafts since the more accomplished golfers who use them typically create more swing speed. Gains over G410 appear to be minimal but the G425 irons continue to be inviting to hit and playable for a fairly wide spectrum of players seeking repeatable carry distances and a more neutral, consistent ball flight thanks to the high levels of forgiveness on offer. NOW AVAILABLE: GolfWRX G/Fore Hats and Holderness & Bourne Polos! Some of the lower handicap testers in our party noted a lack of side-to-side workability however. Hybrid: Ping G425 (17 degrees @16.5) Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI Hybrid 95 X Irons: Ping i210 (3), Ping iBlade (4-7), Ping Blueprint (8-PW) Shafts: Graphite Design Tour AD DI Hybrid 85 X (3), Project X 6.5 (4-9) Wedges: Ping Glide 4.0 (50-12S, 54-12S), Ping Glide 2.0 (58-06TS) Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 The cast PXG 0211s are a great example of a set that combines compact, less offset short-irons with larger, more forgiving mid- and long-irons to appeal to golfers seeking both looks and performance within a single set. I know exactly what your talking about as I had the Apex 16s that would fly the green from time to time. It became the brands biggest-selling forged iron ever. The Ping i525s play hot and fast. Ping have gone for the metal wood style material for the first time in a set of irons and the variable face thickness allows for a lot of forgiveness and ball speed on any strike, even when you hit the ball off center. Obviously not as good as the 210's, to me the 210's are one of the better feeling cast irons out there. Ping i210 iron Category Players' | Forgiveness rating 2.5/5 | Handicap range 10 and below | Construction One piece, cast 431 stainless steel | 7-iron loft 33 RRP 126 (s), 136 (g) | VIEW OFFER Today's Golfer test verdict Since their launch in 2018, the i210s have been Ping's most popular tour iron. Concerning prices, the PING G425 irons are generally less expensive compared to the i210 irons. And almost every tester in our party noted that these irons were heavier than the Ping i525s. TaylorMade joined the hollow-body players distance iron market in 2017 with the P790. I love the color scheme. I wanted to give ping clubs a try as they are typically the most forgiving clubs from MOI perspective (almost 2x of what 919 Tours are). Offset will often be a fraction less than with full on game-improver models, while toplines will be a fraction wider than in Player Irons. We did notice that the 3 and 4 irons of the Ping i210 set played longer than those of the i59 set by an average of 6 yards. The extra offset pushes the CG back to aid launch. For looks and feel, i210 won, but if I'm going for PING this year it will be G425. G425 features higher MOI and a slight left bias. Irons in this category bridge the gap from traditional game-improver to player models brilliantly, which means they usually work best for golfers with handicaps of 12 and below. Ping Ping irons PING G425 irons PING G710 PING G Le2 Ping i500 Ping i210 Ping Blueprint Irons PING make some of the best irons in the business, but which one should. 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