Anyone else impressed with the S159 Ping Wedge ?

[settling4birdie]

I got a chance to hit the S grind s159 50 degree wedge today. Not only did it feel great but I had great numbers on Trackman. I was just wondering what's the consensus on this wedge. As an added bonus the midnight si59 looks bad***!

 

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

[chasingneil]

I got a chance to hit them a week ago, and they will be my next wedges as soon as I need to replace my current glides.  I just wish the chrome had a silver badging vs. the black otherwise look perfect.  

[animalgolfs]

I haven't hit them, yet. As with any wedge - I'm hitting them off grass/ outside before I make any type of opinion. Turf interaction is always my main priority- chips, pitches, half swings etc

 

 

Edited February 22 by animalgolfs

[doctor220]

Would love to see any info people had about spin rates compared to other wedges , thanks

[Nixhex524]

I have mine but need to get them on course still.  So far in the hitting bay they impress.  I love my RTX6 wedges too though except for the 58 LOW... I need a little more bounce than that and in my s159 I have the 58/8 B grind and it feels REALLY good.  Just need to get them outside.  Feel is really nice too.

[craz-e]

I am looking forward to testing, I will be changing wedges this year and these have my attention with their looks at address. Would love to hear more feedback on feel from you lucky owners/testers 

[AMBRJA02]

Wondering if they have comparable forgiveness to the Glide 4.0. Really hoping they are good full swing clubs.

[settling4birdie]

What's the best grind for medium to firm sand ? I need to get a 56 for bunkers and chipping around the green.

[E.J.]

It was time for new wedges(coming from SM8’s).  Bought 3 today, felt good, looked good, played good.  Will touch grass in maybe a week.

Were skinning some Bridgestone RXS’s.

[dekez]

55 minutes ago, E.J. said:

It was time for new wedges(coming from SM8’s).  Bought 3 today, felt good, looked good, played good.  Will touch grass in maybe a week.

Were skinning some Bridgestone RXS’s.

Which grinds and shafts did you go with?

[E.J.]

48S, 54S & 60S.  Z115 shafts and put GP MCC+4 midsize grips on them.

[dalillama47]

I was impressed enough to give them a shot.  54S and 58H in the chrome hydropearl.  Now just waiting as I ordered with MMT 105's

[Jmccas]

On 2/22/2024 at 10:14 PM, AMBRJA02 said:

Wondering if they have comparable forgiveness to the Glide 4.0. Really hoping they are good full swing clubs.

I played Glide 3.0 a couple of seasons back. I’m curious how these compare from a size perspective. Would be interested if they’re a bit smaller. 

[Nessism]

I'm sure these wedges are awesome, but I like the non-teardrop shape of the older Glides.  The originals and 2.0.  Yeah, I'm hard to please.  🤪

[Nixhex524]

6 hours ago, Nessism said:

I'm sure these wedges are awesome, but I like the non-teardrop shape of the older Glides.  The originals and 2.0.  Yeah, I'm hard to please.  🤪

 

I just traded my 2.0 Stealths in favor of the S159 and the 2.0 look much more rounded to my eye.  I like the slightly sharper look of the new ones.  Need to get them on course for some full swings and sand shots but chipping around the yard, I am very pleased so far.  So glad Ping finally did an 8 bounce.

[OhYeahPlayer]

Hit a 54 S grind in the sim yesterday and it was great. Have played Glide 2.0s and 4.0s, liking the look of these as much as the 2.0s. (4.0 was good, but I grew to not love the rounded leading edge.) 

 

Have a formal fitting on the books for next Monday, can't imagine I'll walk out with anything other than the S159 or SM10. 

 

Anyone have experience with the S grind in 58 degree? That's the only question mark I have. Have played 8 degree C grinds in LW (dig too much) and a D grind the last two years (good, but tight/downhill lies are too terrifying). Feel like the S grind and 10 degrees of bounce is the Goldilocks zone. (The RTX full face 58.9 on the sale rack caught my eye the other day too though...) 

[Carolina Golfer 2]

Mine arw coming in Wednesday.  The online fitting tool gave me this setup.  If you haven’t tried the online tool.  It’s one of the more comprehensive ones ive used.  
 

48* S Grind 

52* S Grind

56* W Grind

60* B Grind

[settling4birdie]

Do you think the S grind is suitable for bunker shots? I know the E grind is specifically for bunkers but I like a little versatility with my wedges. 

 

You're right. The online wedge fitting guide is pretty comprehensive.

[OhYeahPlayer]

I use my current 56.12 S grind from bunkers, it's been good. 

 

Are you all getting full wedge recs from the online fitting tool, or just lob wedges? I get gapping for the other wedges, but only grind recs for the LW. 

[Carolina Golfer 2]

38 minutes ago, OhYeahPlayer said:

I use my current 56.12 S grind from bunkers, it's been good. 

 

Are you all getting full wedge recs from the online fitting tool, or just lob wedges? I get gapping for the other wedges, but only grind recs for the LW. 

I got full gapping and grind results

[Greenie]

31 minutes ago, OhYeahPlayer said:

I use my current 56.12 S grind from bunkers, it's been good. 

 

Are you all getting full wedge recs from the online fitting tool, or just lob wedges? I get gapping for the other wedges, but only grind recs for the LW. 

 

I was already in the Ping system with my specs from when I did their web fit for all clubs. I was also fit for my Ping G410 irons. I don't know if that played into the wedge fitting. I used their wedge fit and answered the wedge questions. It recommended 50 S , 54 S and 58 E grinds for me. I play the glide 3.0 54 E and 58 E. I like my E grinds for everything so I went with 54 E and 58 E. I have had no problems with full shots with the E grind 3.0's and I play both lofts from the sand so I am happy with the E grind. 

 

I ordered the 54 E an 58 E in midnight. The are out for delivery today.

[hammergolf]

19 hours ago, settling4birdie said:

Do you think the S grind is suitable for bunker shots? I know the E grind is specifically for bunkers but I like a little versatility with my wedges. 

 

You're right. The online wedge fitting guide is pretty comprehensive.

Yes the S grind is a very versatile grind that will work well from basically almost any condition 

[byoshio82]

Man I haven’t hit these yet but they killed it on looks vs their older wedges nice clean straight lines. Not to mention the H grind is calling my name on a 54 & 58. Never played ping wedges except for my Eye2’s in HS & the original S59’s which was one of the worst sets of irons for my game ever!lol!
 

I'm waiting till the SM10’s come out so I can put them head to head in a fitting and see what comes out on top. 
 

Whatever it is I’m switching wedge shafts from the KBS 610 125+ to X100 TI’s only thing I’ve tried so far that delivers close to 30* LA and retains spin. 

[Greenie]

Well I was excited with Ping's new midnight finish. I couldn't wait to order them. I received my wedges a few minutes ago and they are built to the specs I ordered but they are in the chrome finish.  They look nice and something tells me chrome is the better sensible choice anyway. I am on the fence at the moment to keep them or have them ordered again. I ordered them from Dicks and funny my order is only showing my order number and that I ordered two wedges. My build no longer shows up. Luckily I took screen shots of my build. 

 

I second guessed my choice from the start so maybe someone was looking out for me. LOL...My ocd is kicking in though that my order is wrong.

[Silent_P]

On 2/25/2024 at 1:52 PM, Carolina Golfer 2 said:

Mine arw coming in Wednesday.  The online fitting tool gave me this setup.  If you haven’t tried the online tool.  It’s one of the more comprehensive ones ive used.  
 

48* S Grind 

52* S Grind

56* W Grind

60* B Grind

 

When did you order them? I ordered a set on the 17th through PGA Superstore, and they still haven't shipped. I did get the 50 and 60 each bent 1 degree strong, so maybe that's the hold up?

[Greenie]

2 hours ago, Silent_P said:

 

When did you order them? I ordered a set on the 17th through PGA Superstore, and they still haven't shipped. I did get the 50 and 60 each bent 1 degree strong, so maybe that's the hold up?

 

I ordered mine on the 13th from Dicks. Length,lie and different grips. I received mine today.

[Carolina Golfer 2]

3 hours ago, Silent_P said:

 

When did you order them? I ordered a set on the 17th through PGA Superstore, and they still haven't shipped. I did get the 50 and 60 each bent 1 degree strong, so maybe that's the hold up?

Probably right around the 15th or 16th i believe.  

[dekez]

I received my custom ordered 52-S.  My initial impressions are very positive.  It reminds me a lot of the Glide 2.0 Stealth that I previously played.

[Joesti]

What shaft is everyone going with on these? I hit a 54 the other day warming up to test a hybrid and was very impressed with them.

[Silent_P]

12 hours ago, Greenie said:

 

I ordered mine on the 13th from Dicks. Length,lie and different grips. I received mine today.

 

Thanks. And right on cue, I received a text from Fedex this morning that a package from Phoenix is on the way and arriving Friday! Seems like they are running right at about two weeks.