Featuring a larger custom tuning port, the insert is 30% larger and filled with an elastomer that is 50% softer. Ping i500 vs taylormade p790 players distance irons. The i200s look great in the bag with their simple cavity, i200 badging and hydropearl finish. Some larger drivers look like an orange on the end of a toothpick and i think are the impetus for oems to reintroduce sub460cc heads. What is better irons taylormade,callaway, or ping or is it. Ping could have easily made the i200 longer than i simply having the same loft.
Ping g30 iron blends karsten, i25 irons this is the loop. Have no preference one way or the other for tm irons. This premium finish helps ensure impact consistency and distance control from the rough and wet conditions while adding to the highend appeal of the club. With a lighter overall weight, the g le2 irons utilize coreye technology to increase face flexing for more ball speed and higher max height. Taylormade 2017 m2 v ping g driver test national club golfer. Aug 04, 2011 in comparison, a ping rep at a january golf expo said the g15 was the way to go. For those new to this shaft, its based on the zz65, but has been expanded from the original hard stiff flex. Golf euthusiastping i20 vs ping g20 posted by northgavol on 521 at 5.
I love these pings on the course and hope to shoot more into the 70s with them. Theoretically, but i demod several top line irons and i consider myself a sweeper and the i20 was great. What is better irons taylormade,callaway, or ping or is it a. A ping iron set produces the performance you expect from a top manufacturer.
Adam scott rocked up to the recent players championship in florida with an eightyearold driver. Have been playing with my great, longlasting set of ping i3 osize black dot clubs since sophomore year of high school. Taylormade takes things a step further with the p790. Golf euthusiast ping i20 vs ping g20 posted by northgavol on 521 at 5. May 19, 2012 in standard ping fashion, the i20 irons will be available both lefty and righty in 39, pw, uw, sw, and lw configurations. The ping i20 driver has a neutral set up and a very nononsense design. That being said, the tungsten weight built into the toe makes them fairly forgiving for this category of irons. The ping fitting center suggests if i upgrade to ping i that i use a lighter, graphite shaft because i get a better spin with that shaft. Andrews sldr driver was set to a neutral loft and lie setting, but to combat his tendency to hit shots that slid to the right his sldrs front weight track was shifted. They for one are made by two separate golf club manufacturers. The tw737vs, with their slightly larger shape and stronger lofts, could be perfect. The most impressive thing about them is the consistency of distance they offer crucial for a man of lee westwoods calibre but also handy for us mere mortals. Ping colorcoded grips are available in six different diameters, and can be further customized with grip tape according to your needs.
And, the i15 model is no longer carried in the main ping catalog. The ping i210 irons are players irons and an evolution of the ping i200 irons. Tested mizuno, titleist, then for fun tried the ping i20 s. What is the difference between ping and taylormade irons. Currently i use ping i20, purple, with kbs c taper light regular shafts. Ping g driver test took place on the range at reunion resort in orlando. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the latest ping i25 irons on foresight sports gc2 launch monitor. I love the fitting cart and the color coded scale ping created years ago that make sure every golfer can get the exact lie angle needed for maximum performance. They have fifteen different lie angles i belive for their irons.
For us 5 to 15 handicap players, there are several good choices in irons. This is not a flamboyant club although the sleek dark looks and nice head shape mean it looks very classy. Replacement irons will match the rest of the set based on the serial number. Just to make sure we are all informed regarding the ping i20 driver, louis oosthuizen is a taylormade r11 driver and taylormade rbz 3 wood and rescue user.
The ping i20 irons are a big change to the i15s and help them reach up the handicap range a little. Mar 31, 2012 ping i20 probably has a bigger market then the jpx series does and the ping i20 will probably show less wear on the faces over time with normal use play. I must also add that if you do go with the pings i highly recomend getting a fitting from a ping fitter. Oct, 2010 with that said, you asked about taylormade, callaway and ping. Jan 20, 2017 ping i200 v i irons comparison test ncg verdict. Incredibly soft with remarkable distance precision, featuring a. Since the toe of the club is moving much faster than. These multimaterial irons utilize tungsten weights in the toe for better forgiveness on offcenter shots and a custom tuning port in the sole to help. Ive played a lot of golf in 2012 and the i20 irons have stood up to the test. While the karsten is more toward the forgiveness end of the spectrum and the i25 is. They have the ahina, the rip and the blur shafts available for the new anser if i remember right and their stock shaft the tfc 700something, which really is a pretty darn good shaft compared to some.
Ping golf mens i20 individual irons steel shafts as winners of the exclusive editors choice in the 2012 golf digest hot list, the i20s offer a progressive set design featuring highlaunching long irons and penetrating short irons, enabling you to get the most from your iron game. The maraging steel face flexes to send shots higher and farther. Ping i20 irons individual, single, replacement golf irons. Both taylormade and ping make iron sets to fit a variety of golfers and skill levels. G400 iron faceflexing technology launches the ball faster and higher with tourlevel distance and stopping power. Ping introduces i20 line of woods, irons this is the loop. The standard shaft offering will be pings proprietary cfs shaft. Theyve done me well, and i plan to keep them going forward even after purchasing new irons. After purchasing a i20 driver i went to buy some new irons. The gseries tends to be more forgiving while the iseries was more workable. If ping s g20 line of woods and irons is about hiding a players mistakes, the new i20 line will attempt to focus on enhancing his skills. The distance is similar with ping graphite or steel shafts. Taylormades new m3 and m4 irons, with ribcor technology. The company uses its inverted cone technology, in which the face is thinner at the heel, toe and near the sole.
Of all the clubs ive been researching lately, it seems like the taylormade rsi1 or ping g30s are probably the best bet for me. I grabbed a 7 iron from each set today at golfers warehouse. Tungsten toe weight increases forgiveness across the entire face. 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. I was impressed by how easy, straight and long the g20 driver was. Taylormade r11 irons it is very common that you will compare the same sort of golf clubs and then pick up the best and suitable golf equipment for yourself. Ping irons have always had a distinct look, but most recently they have made them as clean and classic looking as possible, while still including technical advances in each new iron. They want irons to be consistent so you can hit the right numbers time after time. A valid serial number must be submitted in your order notes for an order to be placed with ping. Ping i20 irons are players clubs that emphasize accuracy, control and consistency.
The chassis of the i20 irons is similar to the i15s apart from the width of the sole near the toe which is a little narrower. The previous i15 driver had a compact feel about it, but with the i20 driver, ping have increased the forgiveness to move the handicap range for this club up to mid. Jan 31, 2014 rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the latest ping i25 irons on foresight sports gc2 launch monitor. Thanks to a stabilizing bar in the cavity, they provide a smooth, solid feel despite being cast and not forged. We would normally use our anonymous big hitter for a test of this nature, but seeing as we were in florida we had to draft in his american cousin, randy. The g15 irons from ping are gameimprovement all the way, but with a slight fade bias. The ping i20 irons are design as a progressive set of irons with a low glare satin finish this basically means, the long irons have a slight offset, while the shorter irons do not.
The i25s are a small improvement over the i20 s which is fine because the i20 s are a great iron for the segment that needs them, and are played on tour, and played by a whole lot of players on the lpga tour. The ping i20 driver has an aerodynamic 460cc head is an especially good fit for golfers who rely on a lowspin, penetrating trajectory to maximize distance, accuracy, and workability. Ping golf irons and iron sets all products winner of the 2012 golf digest editors choice award, the ping i20 iron set offers better players a premier level of distance and shotshaping control to finetune the scoring element of their game. If pings g20 line of woods and irons is about hiding a players mistakes, the new i20 line will attempt to focus on enhancing his skills. Ping says the result is 25% more face contact and a smooth feel through impact. Out of those, i would have to choose ping because you are more likely find a hybrid set of pings before you will find a similar set of callaway or taylormade irons. Ping golf i20 individual irons steel shafts morton. Slightly larger club head on the longer irons, while the shorter irons are slightly smaller to provide more control on scoring shots. Ping introduces i20 line of woods, irons this is the. Unfollow ping i20 irons to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Apr 19, 2012 just to make sure we are all informed regarding the ping i20 driver, louis oosthuizen is a taylormade r11 driver and taylormade rbz 3 wood and rescue user. Ping are not a company who chase distance with their irons. This is not a flamboyant club although the sleek dark looks and nice head. This set of irons are suited to mid low handicapped golfers who. Oct 06, 2016 ping irons and taylormade irons can vary greatly. He said he had fitted everyone from singledigits to 20 hdcps with the g15, the trick was to vary the shaft according to ability. They are still ideal for low single figure players, but now we could see some improving category 2 players using these too.
I bought the g20 irons 4pw,uw, the ping g20 driver, the ping rapture v2 3 and 5 wood and a ping ansner x 1959 putter, my whole set is now ping except for 2 titleist volkey wedges i still carry. Mark hits the better players driver from ping golf and talks about. Rocketbladez vs i20s rick shiels pga golf coach youtube. Ping you pretty much have to order it from ping wrx or they may not honor the warranty on the driver if someone else installed a shaft. The ping i20 driver is built for players who want a lower launch profile, more boring shot trajectory and extremely low spin rates, all in a package that offers forgiveness and plenty of distance. As a matter of fact, every club has its own advantages and they mainly differ from what they focus. Club heads are designed to optimize ball flight and impart ideal spin on the golf ball. This is achieved through perimeter weighting, or taking weight from the middle of the clubhead, and moving it around the edges of the golf club. Mar 26, 2012 taylormade driving relief azgreg posted may 17, 2020 at 2. The face and grooves are precisionmilled to provide a flat surface for ensuring consistent ball speeds and reliable ballstriking. Ping i20 slightly larger club head on the longer irons, while the shorter irons are slightly smaller to provide more control on scoring shots tungsten toe weight increases forgiveness across the entire face cleaner look with silver and black color scheme and ferrules on each iron. They are fairly compact in appearance, but when you set them down behind the ball, they dont look too demanding or too. Engineers studied how the toe and heel of the golf club moved on the downswing into impact.
Golfwrx was invited to test drive pings i20 irons in late 2011, and after hitting them i told. Just a thought, probably a bit more sensitive to getting the lie angles exactly right for a sweeper being fit for i20 s. Big distance and a towering trajectory are generated by this sleek players design featuring a forged face and metalwoodlike construction. So in terms of longevity in grooves and bag chatter then ping will be a little stronger, in terms of feel and adjustable as your game changes mizuno mp series stronger. This is one of the main differences comparing ping i500 vs taylormade p790. Black stabilizing bar across top, ping diagonal in silver and i in red 20in silver towards heel all on black raised dot background. The face on the p790 extends around the bottom of the sole, so the weld is located lower and out of the way. Only two single irons may be order for fill in or replacement. I shoot in the low 80s and sometimes break into the 70s. We were all laughing at how stupidly close all the numbers were. Jun 30, 2015 sources outside the company are telling us ping has 3 2 significant new product offerings assumed to be for late summerearly fall release. Resembling its counterpart the g20 driver more than its predecessor the i15, the i20 driver has incorporated technology to complement the needs of.
Cavity back irons with progressive set design and high density tungsten toe weight. The company announced the introduction of the i20 line. Stock graphite shafts available in regular, stiff, or xstiff flex. Ping classic single irons are available for fill in and replacement only. Karsten solheim, the founder of ping and former engineer at general electric, invented game improvement irons. The answer for ping engineers came by borrowing ideas from two of its current irons, the i25 and the karsten. The i20 does have a nice feel and sound and is a players club. The suggestion is that ping will try and reinvigorate the franchise with what can be thought of as its next generation iseries iron that is likely a direct replacement for the i25. Two dense tungsten sole weights in the ti 811 head elevate the moi for forgiveness across the clubface, and they position the cg for optimal launch conditions.
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