Ping i200 Irons: In-Hand Photos

[doublehans]

Do these have tungsten in the toe?

 

I thought I read some stuff early on saying they did, but I can't find it now. I re-read the golfwrx write-up and it doesn't mention it. Likewise, nothing on Ping's website references it. So I am assumg no tungsten? The 8-U didn't have it in the ie1, maybe thinning out the face and changing the ctp they didn't need it in the longer irons in the i200 maybe (plus saves $ of course). I'm just wondering if there's no tungsten if the long irons are as forgiving as the previous gen. I know plenty of SGI clubs are made w no Tungsten so it's not necessary for forgiveness but these aren't SGIs even if they are progressive, just curious if there's no tungsten how they'd compare to the ie1 in the 3 and 4 iron.

[cmrl1986]

Mine get here Monday.. I'm tired of waiting!

[blue 22 golf]

they have tungsten in the toe

[doublehans]

they have tungsten in the toe

 

Where did you find this info, I can't seem to find any official release or anything like that saying it.

[wileyz]

they have tungsten in the toe

 

Below is a reply to that question when I posed it to Ping...

"Thank you for your inquiry. The new I200 irons do not use any tungsten in the toe in any of the irons. The power specs change will not change the lie angle or the offset of the clubs they are designed to only change the lofts. If you have any questions please let us know."

[doublehans]

Thanks, ironically I just messaged ping right before reading your comment. Having not seen it mentioned anywhere, I wondered if maybe there was no tungsten. Be curious to hear how people view the performance of the long irons without it vs the iE1 with it.

[cmrl1986]

they have tungsten in the toe

 

Below is a reply to that question when I posed it to Ping...

"Thank you for your inquiry. The new I200 irons do not use any tungsten in the toe in any of the irons. The power specs change will not change the lie angle or the offset of the clubs they are designed to only change the lofts. If you have any questions please let us know."

 

 

 

When I called they said that the power spec will decrease bounce, but that's about it.

[Techgolfer1]

I guess they don't really have any room due to the tuning port being so big and the face being so much thinner? Those guys can design these things with the metal in the right places now to center everything. I wonder if tungsten lately is just more of a marketing tactic. Not that it doesn't work just fine, but that a company could put the center of gravity where it needs to be easily without it??

[tobiasjd]

I was looking at the stock shaft offerings and was wondering if anyone had experience with the Modus 105 and the KBS Tour? I have not used either shaft was curious about differences other than weight.

 

Thanks

I tested this combo today..overall it's pretty decent package..mid to high ball flight, (the tip is not stiff) easy to work the ball both ways, also surprisingly straight as well. The swing weight it's on the light end, probably D1, so when I ordered the club, i asked to increase swing weight to D2. Also, contrary to what Rich Shield say the club feels "hard" I feel this combo feels pretty "soft" may be it's the shaft.

I was gonna order the tour 120 instead, but my Pro shop told me it's not being offer by Ping (surprise).

 

Was this combo the Tour 105 or the KBS Tour? Thanks

 

I like both. KBS feels just a little better fit to me, but that's just my swing, and I already play it in my wedges. The Nippon felt a touch firmer, but very playable. I could be pretty happy with either one in terms of feel. You may get a more desired ball flight with one over the other. It just depends I guess.

[lefty74pgh]

I went and hit them outside today at a Ping demo. I had much better results outside than in the simulator and I got fit into a shaft I wasn't expecting.

 

I will be ordering i200 4-UW DG X100.

 

Possibly going to go with the Glide 2.0 54 and 58 (Heel and Back Grind) S400.

[DNice26]

Tried these this morning during my fitting. They felt very soft and smooth, which is great. Performance and numbers were very solid as well. Personally, not sure I can get past the setup aesthetics on the long irons though. Also, they were so soft that I struggled to feel where my misses were. YMMV. Nice sticks though for sure. If I grab a set this year, thinking it will be Srixon 745 or 765.

[Nessism]

Tungsten doesn't make the club more forgiving. It just allows the designers latitude in that they can put mass where they want it without having to have as much steel in the same area. In other words tungsten allows the club to look a little more compact so to speak, which a less bulky appearance.

[braincramp52]

Tungsten doesn't make the club more forgiving. It just allows the designers latitude in that they can put mass where they want it without having to have as much steel in the same area. In other words tungsten allows the club to look a little more compact so to speak, which a less bulky appearance.

 

Thanks Ness, you beat me to it.

[lspky_muskie]

These things are awesome. Not sure I'm good enough to actually play them, but they were my favorite club at the demo day I was at today.

[mdgboxx]

These things are awesome. Not sure I'm good enough to actually play them, but they were my favorite club at the demo day I was at today.

 

Like you, I was a 14 hdc when I bought my Ping S-58 irons, new. I kept my Srixon Z-rw driver until I switched for a G-20 driver (strictly out of vanity) in 2012. I'm a 72 yr/o, 9.3 hdc index, playing from the whites.

[Techgolfer1]

These things are awesome. Not sure I'm good enough to actually play them, but they were my favorite club at the demo day I was at today.

 

Man they're pretty forgiving. Anyone from pro to a relatively high handicap that hits pretty close to the center can play these. Honestly if you miss really badly nothing is going to help that.

 

It all will come down to getting fit as to whether or not these will launch, spin, etc. properly for you as opposed to the next step up which would be the G.

[Caddykev]

I kind of wish they were offering the cfs shaft instead of the awt 2.0. For some reason even though the rest of wrx seemed to bash that shaft it clicked for me compared to everything else I tried in my i20's as far as distance, feel, and flight. Never was a fan of the first awt, and didn't love the demo 2.0 I hit the other day.

[mooseman76]

I kind of wish they were offering the cfs shaft instead of the awt 2.0. For some reason even though the rest of wrx seemed to bash that shaft it clicked for me compared to everything else I tried in my i20's as far as distance, feel, and flight. Never was a fan of the first awt, and didn't love the demo 2.0 I hit the other day.

I'm sure you'd be able to order with the cfs. I've heard people are still getting the zz65 shaft which is much older that the cfs.

[pingman1011]

Picking mine up today...Came in 3 days early...

[cmrl1986]

Got mine today and played my first nine with them as well. Coming from the s55, you can definitely tell a difference in the feel. Much much softer, as soft as any forging I've played. It was also the first 9 of the year for me so I didn't expect much. I was pleasantly surpised how well the distance control was and how consistent they were. At one point from 125 out I hit 5 different balls that all landed within 5 feet of each other. I have a feeling these are going to grab the same amount of a following as the s55 did. These do like to get in the air as well. I ordered with X100 shafts and the power spec lofts to bring down the flight, even then they love to fly high. I could control the trajectory if I tried though as I played a few knock down shots just to do it. The top lines are great, not fat at all. I loved the compact shape of them, not long from heal to toe. Made them feel more like my s55 players club. Over all, I couldn't be happier. I got exactly what I wanted. An s55 with more forgiveness.

 

 

 

Also: mine did NOT have the power spec stickers on the shafts. I had my pro check lofts and they're dead on for the power specs lofts. It's also written on the ping build sheet. Just wanted to add this because others have mentioned not having them and worrying about it.

[Raptor82]

Wow. That actually looks good. I always liked ping irons. But I've never been a fan of the looks of ping irons. This actually looks pretty good.

[WinterRulez]

I think these irons look great... Saw them in person for the first time and they have a classy clean look. I have i25s and think these are an improvement visually - but that's just me. I thought the iE or whatever they were called (pre i200 release) were a step back from the i25s in appearance. All subjective of course.

[BostonWRX]

Got mine today and played my first nine with them as well. Coming from the s55, you can definitely tell a difference in the feel. Much much softer, as soft as any forging I've played. It was also the first 9 of the year for me so I didn't expect much. I was pleasantly surpised how well the distance control was and how consistent they were. At one point from 125 out I hit 5 different balls that all landed within 5 feet of each other. I have a feeling these are going to grab the same amount of a following as the s55 did. These do like to get in the air as well. I ordered with X100 shafts and the power spec lofts to bring down the flight, even then they love to fly high. I could control the trajectory if I tried though as I played a few knock down shots just to do it. The top lines are great, not fat at all. I loved the compact shape of them, not long from heal to toe. Made them feel more like my s55 players club. Over all, I couldn't be happier. I got exactly what I wanted. An s55 with more forgiveness.

 

 

 

Also: mine did NOT have the power spec stickers on the shafts. I had my pro check lofts and they're dead on for the power specs lofts. It's also written on the ping build sheet. Just wanted to add this because others have mentioned not having them and worrying about it.

does the grind look any different ?

[Kball10]

Anyone compare these to Callaway Apex / Apex Pro? I currently have the Apex / Apex Pro combo set and am considering these. I would likely go with Power Spec.

[Drudersh]

Got mine today and played my first nine with them as well. Coming from the s55, you can definitely tell a difference in the feel. Much much softer, as soft as any forging I've played. It was also the first 9 of the year for me so I didn't expect much. I was pleasantly surpised how well the distance control was and how consistent they were. At one point from 125 out I hit 5 different balls that all landed within 5 feet of each other. I have a feeling these are going to grab the same amount of a following as the s55 did. These do like to get in the air as well. I ordered with X100 shafts and the power spec lofts to bring down the flight, even then they love to fly high. I could control the trajectory if I tried though as I played a few knock down shots just to do it. The top lines are great, not fat at all. I loved the compact shape of them, not long from heal to toe. Made them feel more like my s55 players club. Over all, I couldn't be happier. I got exactly what I wanted. An s55 with more forgiveness.

 

 

 

Also: mine did NOT have the power spec stickers on the shafts. I had my pro check lofts and they're dead on for the power specs lofts. It's also written on the ping build sheet. Just wanted to add this because others have mentioned not having them and worrying about it.

 

Nice review. Could you post a pic of the back grind?

[cmrl1986]

Got mine today and played my first nine with them as well. Coming from the s55, you can definitely tell a difference in the feel. Much much softer, as soft as any forging I've played. It was also the first 9 of the year for me so I didn't expect much. I was pleasantly surpised how well the distance control was and how consistent they were. At one point from 125 out I hit 5 different balls that all landed within 5 feet of each other. I have a feeling these are going to grab the same amount of a following as the s55 did. These do like to get in the air as well. I ordered with X100 shafts and the power spec lofts to bring down the flight, even then they love to fly high. I could control the trajectory if I tried though as I played a few knock down shots just to do it. The top lines are great, not fat at all. I loved the compact shape of them, not long from heal to toe. Made them feel more like my s55 players club. Over all, I couldn't be happier. I got exactly what I wanted. An s55 with more forgiveness.

 

 

 

Also: mine did NOT have the power spec stickers on the shafts. I had my pro check lofts and they're dead on for the power specs lofts. It's also written on the ping build sheet. Just wanted to add this because others have mentioned not having them and worrying about it.

 

Nice review. Could you post a pic of the back grind?

 

Honestly the back grind doesn't look any different than the stock relieve. It's just a little deeper, a little more defined I guess. The finish isn't different at all either.

[BostonWRX]

Got mine today and played my first nine with them as well. Coming from the s55, you can definitely tell a difference in the feel. Much much softer, as soft as any forging I've played. It was also the first 9 of the year for me so I didn't expect much. I was pleasantly surpised how well the distance control was and how consistent they were. At one point from 125 out I hit 5 different balls that all landed within 5 feet of each other. I have a feeling these are going to grab the same amount of a following as the s55 did. These do like to get in the air as well. I ordered with X100 shafts and the power spec lofts to bring down the flight, even then they love to fly high. I could control the trajectory if I tried though as I played a few knock down shots just to do it. The top lines are great, not fat at all. I loved the compact shape of them, not long from heal to toe. Made them feel more like my s55 players club. Over all, I couldn't be happier. I got exactly what I wanted. An s55 with more forgiveness.

 

 

 

Also: mine did NOT have the power spec stickers on the shafts. I had my pro check lofts and they're dead on for the power specs lofts. It's also written on the ping build sheet. Just wanted to add this because others have mentioned not having them and worrying about it.

 

Nice review. Could you post a pic of the back grind?

 

Honestly the back grind doesn't look any different than the stock relieve. It's just a little deeper, a little more defined I guess. The finish isn't different at all either.

Thanks for the pic.

 

Are the power lofts adding distance or by reducing launch and spin rates from the standard lofts they are flying about equal to what you normally play?

[cmrl1986]

Got mine today and played my first nine with them as well. Coming from the s55, you can definitely tell a difference in the feel. Much much softer, as soft as any forging I've played. It was also the first 9 of the year for me so I didn't expect much. I was pleasantly surpised how well the distance control was and how consistent they were. At one point from 125 out I hit 5 different balls that all landed within 5 feet of each other. I have a feeling these are going to grab the same amount of a following as the s55 did. These do like to get in the air as well. I ordered with X100 shafts and the power spec lofts to bring down the flight, even then they love to fly high. I could control the trajectory if I tried though as I played a few knock down shots just to do it. The top lines are great, not fat at all. I loved the compact shape of them, not long from heal to toe. Made them feel more like my s55 players club. Over all, I couldn't be happier. I got exactly what I wanted. An s55 with more forgiveness.

 

 

 

Also: mine did NOT have the power spec stickers on the shafts. I had my pro check lofts and they're dead on for the power specs lofts. It's also written on the ping build sheet. Just wanted to add this because others have mentioned not having them and worrying about it.

 

Nice review. Could you post a pic of the back grind?

 

Honestly the back grind doesn't look any different than the stock relieve. It's just a little deeper, a little more defined I guess. The finish isn't different at all either.

Thanks for the pic.

 

Are the power lofts adding distance or by reducing launch and spin rates from the standard lofts they are flying about equal to what you normally play?

 

 

Actually I went 1/4 short and it seems to be right at about the same distances I was playing. Maybe a couple yards longer, but very close. Hard to tell with the spin right now as greens are crazy soft, but even high balls seem to get the right distance.

[Drudersh]

Got mine today and played my first nine with them as well. Coming from the s55, you can definitely tell a difference in the feel. Much much softer, as soft as any forging I've played. It was also the first 9 of the year for me so I didn't expect much. I was pleasantly surpised how well the distance control was and how consistent they were. At one point from 125 out I hit 5 different balls that all landed within 5 feet of each other. I have a feeling these are going to grab the same amount of a following as the s55 did. These do like to get in the air as well. I ordered with X100 shafts and the power spec lofts to bring down the flight, even then they love to fly high. I could control the trajectory if I tried though as I played a few knock down shots just to do it. The top lines are great, not fat at all. I loved the compact shape of them, not long from heal to toe. Made them feel more like my s55 players club. Over all, I couldn't be happier. I got exactly what I wanted. An s55 with more forgiveness.

 

 

 

Also: mine did NOT have the power spec stickers on the shafts. I had my pro check lofts and they're dead on for the power specs lofts. It's also written on the ping build sheet. Just wanted to add this because others have mentioned not having them and worrying about it.

 

Nice review. Could you post a pic of the back grind?

 

Honestly the back grind doesn't look any different than the stock relieve. It's just a little deeper, a little more defined I guess. The finish isn't different at all either.

 

Thanks a lot!

 

How do you get your lead tape to look so good?? haha

[Nessism]

The i200 heads are chrome plated. If one of the various sole grind options are applied the chrome will be removed in that area. This won't affect playability but it does bear mentioning.