Ping Glide 3.0 wedges - June 2019

[nicholasriehl]

On Carl's Golfland the description says "Ping Z-Z115 shaft made by Nippon is lighter (115g) and has a lower balance point for more control". That sounds nice to me. I currently play Modus 120's in my irons and wedges which come in at 114g in the stiff flex. The AWT 2.0 was fine but I prefer something a touch lighter.

[nicholasriehl]

Here's the only online semi-review / release that I can find:

https://Not allowed Per Todaysgolfer's UK request/news-and-events/equipment-news/2019/july/ping-unveil-glide-30-wedges/

[Konklifer]

https://ping.com/clubs/wedges/glide-3-0

[PINSEEKER72]

Where are you guys seeing these on the Carl's Golfland site. I did a search for Ping wedges and it is not showing up?

[nicholasriehl]

> @PINSEEKER72 said:

> Where are you guys seeing these on the Carl's Golfland site. I did a search for Ping wedges and it is not showing up?

 

https://www.carlsgolfland.com/ping-glide-30-wedges

 

Looks like everything is now hitting the web including PING's website with all of the specs (and of course the GolfWRX homepage).

[jcorna01]

Michael Newton golf, one of the better youtube reviewers in my opinion.

 

[DLev45]

My biggest wish is still that they had the old ES head design as an alternative to the curvier Eye 2.

 

And yes, I obviously realize that ES stood for Eye Sole, and that the Eye 2 is the same loft/grind/bounce as the old ES, but the ES head design was not radically different from the TS/SS/WS and now your only option comes with lots of curves.

 

What really made me mad was that Ping discontinued new orders of the Glide 2.0s before the Glide 3.0s were even announced. I couldn't get a new 58/ES Glide 2.0 as a back-up even when I wanted to the first week of June.

[realitycheck]

If they do a full set of Eye2's like this, I will order 2 sets that very day. No Question!

[mantan]

> @DLev45 said:

> My biggest wish is still that they had the old ES head design as an alternative to the curvier Eye 2.

>

> And yes, I obviously realize that ES stood for Eye Sole, and that the Eye 2 is the same loft/grind/bounce as the old ES, but the ES head design was not radically different from the TS/SS/WS and now your only option comes with lots of curves.

>

> What really made me mad was that Ping discontinued new orders of the Glide 2.0s before the Glide 3.0s were even announced. I couldn't get a new 58/ES Glide 2.0 as a back-up even when I wanted to the first week of June.

 

 

It's funny how different people like different things. I love the old design, takes me back to the old days of my ISI's (one of my favorite sets) I have a stealth 54* ES which is my go to club for everything. But it'll be gone the second I can get my hands on a Glide 3.0 Eye 2 54*

[Titleist_PT23]

> @dlygrisse said:

> > @PrettyGood said:

> > We can expect the following models, friends:

> >

> > 46 Standard Sole.

> > 50 Standard Sole.

> > 52 Standard Sole.

> > 54 Standard Sole.

> > 54 Eye 2.

> > 54 Wide Sole.

> > 56 Standard Sole.

> > 56 Eye 2.

> > 56 Wide Sole.

> > 58 Standard Sole.

> > 58 Eye 2.

> > 58 Wide Sole.

> > 58 Thin Sole.

> > 60 Standard Sole.

> > 60 Eye 2.

> > 60 Wide Sole.

> > 60 Thin Sole.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

> I'm curious whether or not the offset is the same on all lofts or if it varies like the original? Personally I always thought the offset on the Glide ES was the perfect balance between the two. Hope that design characteristic stays the same, I do like the new/old shape.

I like the look of the Eye 2 wedges. Interesting that the offset is 0.10 on all lofts, whereas the originals Eye 2 (and XG/Gorge) has ~0.14 on the SW and ~0.03 on the LW. I don't really care either way about having a bit less on the SW, but I do like the fact that the LW is more consistent now.

 

I still have some unhit Eye 2 Gorges. Maybe they will get skipped for some of these Glide 3.0 Eye 2s. I haven't been overly interested in the latest offerings (I do think the Glide Forged look great, but they are quite different than the irons I am playing. If I had the i210s or i500s, I would probably have got the Glide Forged) but these ones are quite interesting.

 

The Ping fanatics will love everything but I can see how these (all grinds) may look a bit too much like a GI iron (from the back) for some people.

[JAMH03]

> @jdubya13 said:

> > @JAMH03 said:

> > > @Konklifer said:

> > > Again, not looking so bad. Still want stealth.

> > >

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> >

> > Does anyone know why the hosels are so long?

>

> Those are aftermarket ferrules from BB&F. Really neat custom touch if that’s your thing.

>

 

The hosel looks super long to me.

 

 

[jdubya13]

> @JAMH03 said:

> > @jdubya13 said:

> > > @JAMH03 said:

> > > > @Konklifer said:

> > > > Again, not looking so bad. Still want stealth.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > > Does anyone know why the hosels are so long?

> >

> > Those are aftermarket ferrules from BB&F. Really neat custom touch if that’s your thing.

> >

>

> The hosel looks super long to me.

>

>

>

 

My bad, read your post too fast! ?

[JAMH03]

@jdubya13 NP it's a super cool ferrule too. It's just a weird thing of mine. I always wonder why so we let so much weight go into these LOOONG hosels when they could be shorter and possibly help somewhere else?

 

 

[jdubya13]

> @JAMH03 said:

> @jdubya13 NP it's a super cool ferrule too. It's just a weird thing of mine. I always wonder why so we let so much weight go into these LOOONG hosels when they could be shorter and possibly help somewhere else?

>

>

 

My guess is because of the narrow connection between the hosel and the clubhead - displaces weight, but allows it to cut through tall grass. That’s the functionality of the unique hosel connection, right?

[braincramp52]

> @jdubya13 said:

> > @JAMH03 said:

> > @jdubya13 NP it's a super cool ferrule too. It's just a weird thing of mine. I always wonder why so we let so much weight go into these LOOONG hosels when they could be shorter and possibly help somewhere else?

> >

> >

>

> My guess is because of the narrow connection between the hosel and the clubhead - displaces weight, but allows it to cut through tall grass. That’s the functionality of the unique hosel connection, right?

 

Your guess is correct sir.

[mantan]

It seems like none of the articles have a release date listed, just that you can pre-order. Any idea when they are going to drop?

[PINSEEKER72]

I heard August 1st.

[SilenceX]

No S400 or Hi Rev 2.0 shafts?? Why do you do this to me Ping??

[tbowles411]

> @SilenceX said:

> No S400 or Hi Rev 2.0 shafts?? Why do you do this to me Ping??

It always comes down to a couple of factors: Performance and design. If engineers can improve it, even by a bit, they'll make the change. PING usually just won't make a change just to make one.

 

[soap1984]

Yes shipping Aug 1 I'm hoping a bit sooner so I can get some practice in before our club c

[mantan]

> @soap1984 said:

> Yes shipping Aug 1 I'm hoping a bit sooner so I can get some practice in before our club c

 

Same here. Our club championship is Aug 3-4. I was hoping they would drop before Aug 1...but sounds like they will just be shipping that day.

[Night train]

I ordered a 54 & 60 in the Eye 2 sole grind...............54* should be here next week. 60* is backordered til mid August.

[kthomas]

Really wish the Glide 3.0 came with the option of the "regular" head shape with the ES grind in 58.

 

I was supposed to have a 2.0 stealth in 58 ES show up a couple of weeks ago, but Vans golf shop seemed to have messed up my order and they are trying to source one from Ping. I'm guessing that's going to be a no-go with what I've been reading on here...

[mantan]

> @"Night train" said:

> I ordered a 54 & 60 in the Eye 2 sole grind...............54* should be here next week. 60* is backordered til mid August.

 

Next week?!?

[tbowles411]

> @mantan said:

> > @"Night train" said:

> > I ordered a 54 & 60 in the Eye 2 sole grind...............54* should be here next week. 60* is backordered til mid August.

>

> Next week?!?

Sounds about right. Next week is the release.

 

[Night train]

I ordered them thru the pro shop at my course............just repeating what our pro told me.

[mantan]

> @"Night train" said:

> I ordered them thru the pro shop at my course............just repeating what our pro told me.

 

That is fantastic. When I ordered them the pro thought pre-orders wouldn't hit until Aug 8-9. In fairness, he was sort of distracted at the time and it seemed more like an offhand estimate than anything.

[mogc60]

I > @mantan said:

> > @DLev45 said:

> > My biggest wish is still that they had the old ES head design as an alternative to the curvier Eye 2.

> >

> > And yes, I obviously realize that ES stood for Eye Sole, and that the Eye 2 is the same loft/grind/bounce as the old ES, but the ES head design was not radically different from the TS/SS/WS and now your only option comes with lots of curves.

> >

> > What really made me mad was that Ping discontinued new orders of the Glide 2.0s before the Glide 3.0s were even announced. I couldn't get a new 58/ES Glide 2.0 as a back-up even when I wanted to the first week of June.

>

>

> It's funny how different people like different things. I love the old design, takes me back to the old days of my ISI's (one of my favorite sets) I have a stealth 54* ES which is my go to club for everything. But it'll be gone the second I can get my hands on a Glide 3.0 Eye 2 54*

 

To my eye...the lead edge on most of the new wedges and the eye2 look like the ISI lead edge. Not straight, not round, kinda off in a way but kinda ok in a way and kinda not sure til I see them in person. I also loved the ISI look.

[HateTheHighDraw]

Just ordered 54SS and 60ES, stock Z115 wedge shaft. Giving them a go.

[PowderedToastMan]

> @HateTheHighDraw said:

> Just ordered 54SS and 60ES, stock Z115 wedge shaft. Giving them a go.

What shaft do you typically play in wedges?