Ping iBlade irons: shot at the 2016 Players Championship (In-hand pics of Louis Oosthuizen's irons a

[DatSliceDoe]

Probably the wrong image.

[irwinfletcher77]

It is the wrong image. Stock dynamic golf only

[Kenny Lee Puckett]

Anyone know the retail price on these yet?

JF, 1200 and to answer last ? on #614 it'll be spring.

On golfsmiths page it showed DG tour issue as a stock option....correct or just regular?

just regular. lol, very poor "image" choice by Golfsmith to represent Dynamic Gold.

[dlamb83]

I just got done hitting the demo 7 iron. Let me tell you. Phenomenal!!!!Easiest blade club I have ever hit. Just a boring high draw. The lofts are weaker,but my yardages stayed the same. I currently have a 34* 7 iron and the iblade is 31*

 

Happy to say I'm moving on from Nike to these. Going to put my order in tomorrow.

 

The only downside I may see is the price tag. 1199 for 3-pw. Even the guys at golfsmith commented on the price.

[Konklifer]

I just got done hitting the demo 7 iron. Let me tell you. Phenomenal!!!!Easiest blade club I have ever hit. Just a boring high draw. The lofts are weaker,but my yardages stayed the same. I currently have a 34* 7 iron and the iblade is 31*

 

Happy to say I'm moving on from Nike to these. Going to put my order in tomorrow.

 

The only downside I may see is the price tag. 1199 for 3-pw. Even the guys at golfsmith commented on the price.

 

iBlade 7 iron is 34*.

[dlamb83]

I just got done hitting the demo 7 iron. Let me tell you. Phenomenal!!!!Easiest blade club I have ever hit. Just a boring high draw. The lofts are weaker,but my yardages stayed the same. I currently have a 34* 7 iron and the iblade is 31*

 

Happy to say I'm moving on from Nike to these. Going to put my order in tomorrow.

 

The only downside I may see is the price tag. 1199 for 3-pw. Even the guys at golfsmith commented on the price.

 

iBlade 7 iron is 34*.

 

Yes,thank you. My mix up. My current 7 is a 31 and iblade is 34.

[greens hit]

I'm a big ping fan, but unless I hear that the plating will stay put, I will look elsewhere after 4 generations of Ping blade irons. S59-S57-S56-S55.

 

Ever since they released the plated irons, instead of their historical, bulletproof tumble finish, Ping has not addressed the delamination issues. I've had about 4 warranty claims. I can show anyone pics of the delamination. Listen Ping, stick by your guns and don't cave into the pressures of the industry.

 

Even with adjustable woods, they initially claimed it's not conducive to proper weight distribution. They eventually caved in to the industry. In fact I'd claim Ping was the pioneer in the concept of adjustability with their TISI, while still glued. Brilliant.

 

Ping had a niche. They had bulletproof cast irons, and they were best at it. Now they are just a choice among many OEMS. Sad really. They lost their identity.

[Konklifer]

I'm a big ping fan, but unless I hear that the plating will stay put, I will look elsewhere after 4 generations of Ping blade irons. S59-S57-S56-S55.

 

Ever since they released the plated irons, instead of their historical, bulletproof tumble finish, Ping has not addressed the delamination issues. I've had about 4 warranty claims. I can show anyone pics of the delamination. Listen Ping, stick by your guns and don't cave into the pressures of the industry.

 

Even with adjustable woods, they initially claimed it's not conducive to proper weight distribution. They eventually caved in to the industry. In fact I'd claim Ping was the pioneer in the concept of adjustability with their TISI, while still glued. Brilliant.

 

Ping had a niche. They had bulletproof cast irons, and they were best at it. Now they are just a choice among many OEMS. Sad really. They lost their identity.

 

If it's the same as the Glide wedges, you needn't worry.

[greens hit]

I'm a big ping fan, but unless I hear that the plating will stay put, I will look elsewhere after 4 generations of Ping blade irons. S59-S57-S56-S55.

 

Ever since they released the plated irons, instead of their historical, bulletproof tumble finish, Ping has not addressed the delamination issues. I've had about 4 warranty claims. I can show anyone pics of the delamination. Listen Ping, stick by your guns and don't cave into the pressures of the industry.

 

Even with adjustable woods, they initially claimed it's not conducive to proper weight distribution. They eventually caved in to the industry. In fact I'd claim Ping was the pioneer in the concept of adjustability with their TISI, while still glued. Brilliant.

 

Ping had a niche. They had bulletproof cast irons, and they were best at it. Now they are just a choice among many OEMS. Sad really. They lost their identity.

 

If it's the same as the Glide wedges, you needn't worry.

 

If it's fixed, wow, only took nearly a decade through 4 iterations of the S series.

[towncryer]

I'm a big ping fan, but unless I hear that the plating will stay put, I will look elsewhere after 4 generations of Ping blade irons. S59-S57-S56-S55.

 

Ever since they released the plated irons, instead of their historical, bulletproof tumble finish, Ping has not addressed the delamination issues. I've had about 4 warranty claims. I can show anyone pics of the delamination. Listen Ping, stick by your guns and don't cave into the pressures of the industry.

 

Even with adjustable woods, they initially claimed it's not conducive to proper weight distribution. They eventually caved in to the industry. In fact I'd claim Ping was the pioneer in the concept of adjustability with their TISI, while still glued. Brilliant.

 

Ping had a niche. They had bulletproof cast irons, and they were best at it. Now they are just a choice among many OEMS. Sad really. They lost their identity.

 

If it's the same as the Glide wedges, you needn't worry.

 

If it's fixed, wow, only took nearly a decade through 4 iterations of the S series.

 

Better late than never.

[Nelly32]

I got to hit these today on Trackman against my S55. Ball speed on the iBlade was slightly higher, but launch and spin were way up. Apex height was about 10-15 feet higher with the iBlade; spin was nearly 1000 rpm higher

[Foreleft]

I got to hit these today on Trackman against my S55. Ball speed on the iBlade was slightly higher, but launch and spin were way up. Apex height was about 10-15 feet higher with the iBlade; spin was nearly 1000 rpm higher

 

Which shaft did you test and was it comparable between irons? An additional 1,000 rpm sounds like a lot.

[Nelly32]

I got to hit these today on Trackman against my S55. Ball speed on the iBlade was slightly higher, but launch and spin were way up. Apex height was about 10-15 feet higher with the iBlade; spin was nearly 1000 rpm higher

 

Which shaft did you test and was it comparable between irons? An additional 1,000 rpm sounds like a lot.

 

Both had Modus 130x in them. My fitter said he saw the same thing...good ball speed and height, but at least 500+ RPM more spin going from S55 to iBlade. The iBlade should be a great fit for anyone who needs a little more help with launch and spin

[tyro]

I got to hit these today on Trackman against my S55. Ball speed on the iBlade was slightly higher, but launch and spin were way up. Apex height was about 10-15 feet higher with the iBlade; spin was nearly 1000 rpm higher

 

Which shaft did you test and was it comparable between irons? An additional 1,000 rpm sounds like a lot.

 

Both had Modus 130x in them. My fitter said he saw the same thing...good ball speed and height, but at least 500+ RPM more spin going from S55 to iBlade. The iBlade should be a great fit for anyone who needs a little more help with launch and spin

 

As a bit of a lower ball hitter, I could use a bit more launch and spin. Now, just to pick a shaft... :)

[C_rad]

Review from crossfield and rick shiels just arrived!!

[Konklifer]

Review from crossfield and rick shiels just arrived!!

 

How does Crossfield not know that they aren't forged?

[Kye123]

U.K retailers and magazines have it that there is a different selection of shafts at no uncharge.

[triplebogey7]

Review from crossfield and rick shiels just arrived!!

 

Looks like quite a bit of visible bag chatter already on the 5 iron close up from Crossfield's review. :stink:

[towncryer]

Review from crossfield and rick shiels just arrived!!

 

Looks like quite a bit of visible bag chatter already on the 5 iron close up from Crossfield's review. :stink:

 

The finish is the only thing I'm nervous about. Seriously considering iron headcovers.

[putts4bogey]

Now on the Ping website.

[ChillyDipper]

I'm a big ping fan, but unless I hear that the plating will stay put, I will look elsewhere after 4 generations of Ping blade irons. S59-S57-S56-S55.

 

Ever since they released the plated irons, instead of their historical, bulletproof tumble finish, Ping has not addressed the delamination issues. I've had about 4 warranty claims. I can show anyone pics of the delamination. Listen Ping, stick by your guns and don't cave into the pressures of the industry.

 

Even with adjustable woods, they initially claimed it's not conducive to proper weight distribution. They eventually caved in to the industry. In fact I'd claim Ping was the pioneer in the concept of adjustability with their TISI, while still glued. Brilliant.

 

Ping had a niche. They had bulletproof cast irons, and they were best at it. Now they are just a choice among many OEMS. Sad really. They lost their identity.

 

I'm curious about the delamination pictures. Mind to show them here? I thought Ping was notoriously good with warranty claims. Have you experienced otherwise?

[gioguy21]

AH HA! the X7's ARE a custom shaft option. boom. i might be picking a set of these up after all.

[QMany]

They are the best looking irons I have seen in a long time! I will be in the market for a new set this winter and these will be at the top of my list to try.

[bogeyk]

The finish looks like it would be perfect for a blended set with the standard I irons. 5-7 in the I irons and 8-pw in the I blades would be perfect. Throw in some glide wedges and things are looking good.

[Kenny Lee Puckett]

The finish looks like it would be perfect for a blended set with the standard I irons. 5-7 in the I irons and 8-pw in the I blades would be perfect. Throw in some glide wedges and things are looking good.

bK, fwiw the finish on iE1 and iBlade are very different looking.

[putts4bogey]

May I please one day have the skills to play these beauties!

[mws92]

I'm a big ping fan, but unless I hear that the plating will stay put, I will look elsewhere after 4 generations of Ping blade irons. S59-S57-S56-S55.

 

Ever since they released the plated irons, instead of their historical, bulletproof tumble finish, Ping has not addressed the delamination issues. I've had about 4 warranty claims. I can show anyone pics of the delamination. Listen Ping, stick by your guns and don't cave into the pressures of the industry.

 

Even with adjustable woods, they initially claimed it's not conducive to proper weight distribution. They eventually caved in to the industry. In fact I'd claim Ping was the pioneer in the concept of adjustability with their TISI, while still glued. Brilliant.

 

Ping had a niche. They had bulletproof cast irons, and they were best at it. Now they are just a choice among many OEMS. Sad really. They lost their identity.

 

 

Ping didn't cave to the industry. They worked on it until they created an adjustable hosel that did not add additional weight or size to the hosel area compared to a glued one so they didn't have to sacrifice MOI. Once they figured it out it went into their product.

[bazinky]

I am sooo hoping these things feel and wear like my glides. If they do, I'll be in heaven!

[mattjud]

Ordered mine. I sold my PXG because these look so good. The s55 was my all time favorite club so I should be good with these. The ping rep still doesn't get that the new iE series is 1/4 longer than older pings though. I ordered mine 1/2 long, hope they're not 3/4 long.

[IL2AZ]

Does anyone know definitively what the upcharge for KBS tour shafts is per club?