Ping S59 Tour

[Gxgolfer]

 

 

The S59 irons combine tradition and technology to provide you with a high-performing blade in your choice of two finishes. The new S59 Tour model (above) has a brushed/polished finish with a ferrule for a classic look, while the standard S59 model has a blasted/brushed finish and no ferrule.

 

The S59 features a bar across the cavity which produces a solid feel and distance control. The center of gravity, which is closer to the face, creates a penetrating trajectory. A thin top line and cambered sole ensure confidence and easy alignment, and the small cavity adds forgiveness on mishits.

[braincramp]

I tested several sets of irons yesterday.MP32's, MP60's, Taylormade LT2's and the Pings.I came away very surprised.The S59's are going to be in my bag this spring.Very forgiving,Great feel and distance with a boring trajectory.Pictures don't do these irons justice at all.Not as downright beautiful as the Mizunos but a very good looking iron to say the least.

[mmarler]

One of the most solid irons I have ever hit!!!! There is nothing I dislike about this club.

[bueller]

Solid irons! Played them most of last year & the only thing i can fault (just a little) is lacking the forged iron feel.

[TwistedSister]

My sister bought me set of these last year. never thought I'd ever used anything but forged. but after 2 rounds with these I'll die with these in my bag and I'm not even 50 yet

[Tiger_Stud]

Are there any differences specwise other then the ferrule and polishing between the Tour S59 and the regular one?

[Tyler_fitzgerald]

Hey all,

 

Has anyone tried the new PING S58 irons yet. Any feedback would be great.

 

Cheers.

[Konrad]

They're good irons, I have them. But if you have trouble getting the ball in the air, these are not your irons. They go pretty low, which is good in the shorter irons, but punishes some people in the longer irons.

[SheriffBooth]

Can anyone do a comparison between the s59 and the s58? Just looking at the Ping website a lot of their staffers are still playing the s59 and I was wondering if there was a reason. The s59's are certainly available now at much lower prices than the s58's or i5's.

[angecorrado]

Just put these in the bag last week, and it was the begining of a great relationship. These clubs feel so pure, despite them not being forged. They provide great feedback, and are more forgiving than expected. I got these clubs to provide me more accuracy and workablility...they have answered the calling.

[warbirdlover]

I sold my G5 Pings and got a set of these (blue dot, 1/4" over) and have never in my life hit better iron shots. Absolutely amazing. The Nippon pro 950GH stiff shafts are also the best iron shafts I have used. Much easier to hit then the G5's IMHO and far more consistent on distance and accuracy.

[Josey1]

I put these clubs in the bag last season a little iffy because they werent forged. I hit the ball low threw some rifle 6.0 flighted in these couldnt be happier throwin darts all day the only downside on the clubs is nothing best irons ive ever hit i suggest these irons to anyone thinking of going to a blade

[JVi]

I've always liked muscle back type irons (eg. Muirfields). The X shafts let me really go at the ball without the fear of a snap hook. Very solid feel with decent feedback on missed hits. The minimal offset, thin top line and smallish blade makes for a nice look. A1+.

[Babydaddy]

I might sound nuts, but the s59 feels better to me than the 58. I am going to get the s59's over the 58's. It would not matter to me if the 59's were more expensive. I can't hit a bad shot with them. I agree with the previous post that says you can feel it if you get out on the toe, but you don't get punished like you would with other player's irons when you do. I have J33 CB's, and while they are great clubs, you will pay for toe hits.

I am getting the 59's. I still can't believe how forgiving and good-feeling they are.

Noelsy

[xring-ping]

These are the best of both worlds. They look like an iron should and have some forgiveness built in. You can work the ball or swing away. I have been a Ping fan for a long time but have other sets I play also. My favorite set of all time would have to be the Taylor Made Tour Preferred irons of the late eighties, a cast club that feels similar to a forged iron but looks like a players blade.

 

As far as the S59 goes it plays a bit longer than most 'blade' irons I have hit. I hit it high and can knock it down when needed. If you like the look of a blade but need something easy to hit this is the one.

[Blues Golfer]

I just bought mine, used...what a steal.

You can still buy them new for 800, and yes, they are worth that. I just got lucky and found a set in good shape that were used a couple years.

I played I-3 blades for a long time, but wanted a new set of irons with more feel, more ability to shape shots, and less bounce. The S59's were the answer to my prayer. I did not think I would ever give up my I-3 set, but the way the S59 feels and the way the ball flies, convinced me.

I hit them longer than the I-3's and more accurately across the board. When I hit a draw, it draws, when I hit a fade, it fades. I get more confident with them every time I go out now.

[neova]

Not the prettiest irons but solid and reliable. Everytime I tried to buy new clubs I'd always keep the s59 and when the honeymoon was over with the new clubs I'd sell them and go back to the S59s.

Easy to hit blade, not clunky at address and it's a good transition club from CB's to true blades. Shafted with the lighter zz65 stiff shaft it will allow for higher club head speed and launch the ball slight higher than the TT DG S300.

I've also hit the s58, s57 and s56 and the difference is minimal other than the added tungsten weight at the toe to provide a bit more forgiveness.

[pencilwhipper]

I just recently bought a set of s59's.. now in 2012 they are considered "classics" but i love them. Before this set i had titleist forged 670, 690, 710mb, taylormade mb, mc, KZG III, ben hogan apex, honmas, miuras, and most recently mizuno mp 69s... so i know a good feeling club.. and i've stuck with s59 because i've had the best results with them. If i were to judge on look, i wouldnt have gotten the s59, but i was excited at how easily i was able to shape shots and control my trajectory.I have my s59s shafted with true temper black gold stiff shafts.. The feeling of a pured shot can resemble one from a honma or miura forged club.. no joke.

[aquateal10]

I keep buying new set and i keep going back to the s59s. They last forever and they are a very forgiving blade. I get great spin on them and they are very strait!

[greatdane]

I have owned most Ping models, the Eye 2's, Zings, I5's, I10's, I20 and I25, the S59, S56,and S55.
Of all these I've found the S59 my favourites. Almost no offset, boring flight and sit just right for me behind the ball. Plan to get these refurbished at Ping and keep playing them. I've also had my share of forged and don't feel they hit any smoother than the S59. Generally looked prettier but don't (for me) play any better. Nothing harder wearing than the earlier Pings either.
I have ZZ65 in mine 2-pw. I played off +2 to 1 for 30 years+. Sometimes a club just feels right. These are one of those.

[rodiggs]

How much to refurbish?

[JahSteve]

Im a high handicap ( tee troubles and putting) irons and wedges are my strong suit... Any reason these may not be a good choice... posts have mentioned they have a low penetrating shot type... Is that a shaft change remedy?... 

[ColinKelvin]

They have small heads and I believe the soles are low bounce. The lofts are also quite retro now. Not an obvious choice for a high handicapper - if you're looking for classic Pings which are more modern than your Eye 2s then almost all models out there will be a better fit than the S series - pretty much any G and most i iterations.