Ping Irons

[Sam]

Rapture is described by Ping as 'maximum' forgiveness (super game improvement) and G10 as 'extreme'(game improvement)
Wording is a bit confusing - extreme can't be higher than maximum but sounds it!
Anyone tried out both these irons and have comments please?

 

[Macster]

I used Zing2's for many years, and did try a Rapture 6iron when they came out, but found it very hard/harsh, the Ball seemed to fly off the face without any feel.
Strange really, I cant put my finger on it, just couldnt feel the strike at all.
Also tried the G10, which my sons has, and the i10's, which both feel like my Zings, but the Raptures I just couldnt get on with.

Then I changed to Titleist........ lol

 

[AlchemyGolf]

Call me OLD SCHOOL but I wouldnt change my ping eye 2s for anything.
Forgiveness,feel and workability what more do you want.

 

[Canfordhacker]

I had the Eye 2s for many years (they are still in the garage) and agree, they are wonderful. I used to love striping my 2 iron past other people's drives.

I changed to the i5's 18 months ago, and whilst they aren't "iconic" I love them just as much.

 

[forefortheday]

First things first Sam.

Don't believe the hype all iron makers use this strange kind of language that veers between science and marketing to try and bamboozle us!

Go to a store and hit some then you'll find out which ones work for you.

I firmly believe that almost all manufacturers make very similar products its just looks and personal experience that differ.

 

[thecraw]

You wont (in my opinion) get a beter set of irons than Ping. I will never go to another manufacturer again, love Ping equipment to bits, maybe it just works for me but I cant see past it. From custom fit to service it just ticks the right boxes for me.

I just got fitted for 2 new wedges. I went to a totally different place to where I normally go. I didnt take my clubs with me when I got custom fitted nor did I tell the fitter that I had a set of custom fitted Ping irons already. Guess what; the results were exactly the same as my irons, Green dot, 0.5 inch longer and aqua grips, too me that shows their custom fitting system works.

 

[User 105]

When I started back again in August I got custom fitted for some G10's (Out in Vegas ). I had a really (really) old set of starter clubs I was using until then just to find out if I wanted to start playing again.

The fitter advised me to stay with the G10, with steel shafts. He said the graphite's aren't as forgiving. He also said stay away from the i10's right now.

Gotta trust a guy who recommends a cheaper product, when there probably earning commission !

I have no complaints with them they're a good solid product I hit them crisply enough, seem forgiving enough for my game. SW and PW get good feel with round the greens.

 

[AlchemyGolf]

If I had to change my eye2s I would go for the i5s or S59s which are aimed at the lower handicapper.

Some players see Ping equipment as quirky.

For me it has always been the past,the present and the FUTURE!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Ping were always sold as a good player iron especially back in the 80's where they were actually pretty hi-tec at that time. I'm not sure how they have developed a game improver tag but there is no doubt the G10 will give you pretty good forgiveness on poor strikes and a high(ish) ball flight. I haven't hit a G10 since they were launched so can't remember how they felt but I always felt that Ping gave a solid feel compared with other manufacturers which isn't necessarily a bad thing.

They are turning out some pretty good clubs for the better player too and their wedges are creating a lot of interest as well. In response (finally) to the OP post here is no substitute for hitting them ideally on a range so you can see for yourself how high/far they fly and how they feel. It certainly beats the feedback you will get from a monitor in a net. If you are looking for a forgiving club don't go in with any preconceptions and try as many as possible. There are loads (not all necessarily premium brands) and you should find one to suit even off the shelf.

 

[vig]

I had the eye2 when they first came out. I remember there were waiting lists everywhere.
Didn't get on with them at all. Sold them 2 months later. could have made a profit on them.
Always rated their putters though. And I have a 2 iron

 

[berrymoss]

I love my G10's with steel shafts.

I bought mine from Snainton Golf.

 

[theeaglehunter]

G10s are great irons and definitely very forgiving, they actually do everything you could want from a game improvement iron. My only slight gripe is the flight is very high but I suppose that could be considered a good thing, and I must say in the clubs defence the trajectory is controllable. I don't see why anybody would need / want the raptures which are supposed to launch it even higher. The G10s have taken me from around a 24 handicap standard to about a 14 handicap standard in just under 9 months, and I still love them.

 

[Imurg]

I had the i3 oversize a few years back and although they were fine irons, I never really felt like I played well with them. It was the first time I could look at a set from Ping and think that they looked ok - apart from the Eye2's.

 

[crazygolfer]

I started golfing last year with a starter set of Fazer Contenders which although I was just starting out, I just couldn't hit them very well. I've recently bought a set of Ping Eye2's cheap and from the first swing with them I love them to bits, I'll see how my first full year of medals ect goes before maybe upgrading to the G10 range.

 

[Cernunnos]

Looking visually at the G10 & Rapture irons side by side, I would imagine the Rapture would be even more forgiving than the G10 irons.

I've tried the G10 irons. Didn't like the look of them & hated the feel. Much prefering the i10 irons & my final choice of S57 irons.

Call me a snob (lol I heard that), but I consider golf should be a challenge, where good technique should be rewarded & swing faults should be at least visable & player punished so the golfer can adapt & improve via feedback from performance on the course, instead of having a sticking plaster all over their game.

For someone new to the game or who gets discoraged easily irons like the G10 & Rapture irons would be ideal I supose. But ball flight really is way too high for my liking. Having said this, its someting many people do like.

As far as looks go the Rapture does win out imho, even though probably going to be a complete anathema to what I would look for in an iron as far as performance is concerned.

Best advice I could give if its Ping irons you've decided upon is; Try out the entire Ping range, to see what you really like using. I know looks may not be everygthing, but feel & performance certainly is & combined with visuals you like will give the full package in the long run.

Oh & there are plenty of other good manufacturers out there worth trying too.