Ping irons changed the face of golf. Ping irons were one of the first to use cavity back club heads. Ping continue to make a wide range of irons that are suitable for all standard of golfers.
Consider the following features when deciding which Ping irons are most suitable for your game.
Ping irons – cavity backs
Cavity back Ping irons have a hollow in the back of the club head. This creates more mass around the perimeter of the club head. Ping irons with cavity backs are therefore less prone to twisting when you miss the sweet spot. This makes Ping irons with cavity backs more forgiving. Many tour professionals now use cavity back irons. Ping irons with deeper cavities are more forgiving but offer less feel to your shots.
Ping irons – blades
Bladed Ping irons have a thinner club head and no cavity in the back. Ping blades provide lots of feel but are less forgiving to hit. Blades are best suited for players with low handicaps.
Ping irons – shafts
Ping irons with graphite shafts are lighter and more suitable for golfers with slower swings or higher handicaps. Golfers with fast swings usually find they are more accurate with steel shafted Ping irons. Most golf professionals with Ping irons play steel shafts. New Ping irons with graphite shafts typically cost euros 100-200 more than a set with steel shafts.
Ping irons - flex
Ping irons with regular flex shafts will be suitable for most golfers. If you have a low handicap or fast swing you may prefer Ping irons with a stiffer shaft. If you have a higher handicap or slower swing you may prefer Ping irons with a more flexible shaft.
Ping irons – lie Ping
irons with a standard lie are suitable for most golfers. If you are a tall golfer or have a more upright swing you may prefer Ping irons with a lie that is 1-2 degrees upright. If you are a short golfer or have a flatter swing you may prefer Ping irons with a lie that is 1-2 degrees flatter.