To some degree, Ping always has been known for its eye-catching products. The famous Anser putter was responsible for making the plumber’s neck part of golf’s vocabulary.
Schweigert said that a tungsten toe weighting system in the 17-4 stainless steel heads of the ping i20 irons enhances forgiveness throughout the set and makes it easier for players to shape and control shots, while stabilizing bars work with a slightly thicker clubface to bolster distance control and feel. Each of the i20 irons comes with what Schweigert calls “foggy chrome” finish and ferrule for a cleaner, more high-performance look. The long irons are slightly larger and launch higher, he said, thanks to a vertical Custom Tuning Port that allowed Ping to position the center of gravity a bit further back in this model as opposed to its predecessor, the i15. Ping irons don’t normally feature a ferrule, but these do and, combined with the black and silver cavity, this creates a classy look. The visuals will attract the attention of those who might not normally opt for Ping. Ping offers a variety of grip sizes and styles to fit different hand sizes and texture preferences. The Ping ID8 comes as standard though and is excellent.
Ping chairman and CEO John Solheim is known as a performance-driven engineer, and even he was raving about the finish. Contrary to the iron-like G15, PING’s i15 line of hybrids has a more traditional shape, but – as we’ll see throughout these two sets – have a bit more in common than you might think at first. The ping i15 hybrid should suit players who are looking for a hybrid with a midsize head, want an extra option from the tee as well as the fairway, and have been waiting for PING to deliver a hybrid with minimal offset.
The spin rate is reduced in order to help keep shots under control while providing a little extra distance from a variety of lies. The stainless steel hybrid’s unique shape features an iron-style face and hosel design which positions the center of gravity closer to the face to increase launch angle and reduce spin. The clean look at address inspires confidence for golfers of all abilities. This is built into most game improvement clubs, and should help the average weekend golfer square up the club face, helping to prevent a slice.
The PING i15 range features strong performers throughout and is set to become another success story for PING. As already stated, the ping i15 driver is a good looking driver. Of course, many of you will be more interested in the forgiving properties of the new PING G15 line. You can find the feel of tour professional golfers when you swing this Ping i15 Driver off Tee. Each kind of flex is designed for meeting golfers’demands. The radian design of Ping i15 Driver head top and face can increase hitting distance. The inner weight ports are placed far from face, which can decrease backspin and enhance club control for flight trajectories up to Tour level. So it was about after that initial offer, that the closely guarded new clubs arrived at GM Towers and the black-faced PING i15 driver immediately grabbed our collective attention.
With one notable exception, there is not that much technology in the i15 that we haven’t already seen, to some degree, in the G-2, G-5, and G-10. Have fun!
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