Ping Iron Review

[Wheelerm]

PING
I5 Green Dot CS-Lite Reg.Flex Steel(3-pw)
Irons

Manufacturer: PING
Model: I5 Green Dot CS-Lite Reg.Flex Steel(3-pw)
Category: Irons

Purchase: I bought these irons from a local driving range in town. They are standard length green dot reg. flex steel cs-lite shafts 3-pw. They were £800 total I believe.

Likes: I have played with PING's a few times, so I already knew my specs, but wanted to make sure these were as good as my old I3+ pings. They are very forgiving, and great on distance. It really seemed effortless to hit a satisfactory shot. I just had to let the club do the work, and stop trying to overpower the ball.

Dislikes: Well the Price!!!!!!

Quality: Well, all Pings are very well made- but I think these are the best yet. I would rate the construction and quality a 10+ on these clubs.

Summary: I really like the perimeter weighting on this club for forgiveness, but you can still work the ball with them.

 

[Glenn70]

Wheelerm,

What is the difference between the i5 and the G5? I'm looking to get new clubs and have always wanted Pings. I'm a high handicapper but have no problem getting the ball in the air. In fact, sometimes too high. I've been told the G2/G5 would be a bad fit. How does the i5 fit in?

Thanks!

 

[Rockford35]

The G5 is the "game improvement club" from Ping for this season. It's the club designed with a wider sole, more offset and a thicker topline to instill confidence at address.

The G2 is basically the first generation G5. It's a little slimmer, and comes in a variety of head types for various "problem fixers". The HL is for those that need help getting the ball airborne with the smaller numbered clubs (5, 4, 3), and the L is for the ladies. I'm pretty sure they make one called the EZ which is basically what the G5 is now.

The I5 is the G5 on a diet. More aptly, it has a narrower sole, less offset and a thinner topline, everything a playmaker needs for shotmaking, but at the same time offering the cavity back design and forgiveness.

I think that if you have no problem getting the ball up, the I5 would be more suited for your game. The reduced sole will require a little more effort for better shotmaking, but the lareg cavity back would help with forgiveness should you be a little off the mark.

Hope this helps.

R35

 

[Glenn70]

That is what I thought, but I wanted to hear someone say it. Thanks for the info and in depth explanations.

 

[Rockford35]

No worries. That's what we're here for.

Well, sometimes, anyways....LOL.

R35

 

[Wheelerm]

sorry i didnt anwser i was in school, but hes done it for me so cheers Rockford