Ping Anser Forged Irons Review

[TheDarkOne]

It kind of surprises me that these irons haven't received better reviews. I would have thought Ping would have made sure these were a home run.

[bulls9999]

May I ask....what is that notch on the heel of the hosel on most (all?) Ping irons?

[mantan]

[quote name='bulls9999' timestamp='1300388794' post='3064506']
May I ask....what is that notch on the heel of the hosel on most (all?) Ping irons?
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The tool Ping uses to adjust the lie/loft of the club fits into the notch.

[slaveofthegov]

Just upgraded my i10 blue dots to a set of Anser Irons (4-W) w/ PX 6.0 shafts........BUTTER!!!!!!!!!

[newportbeach]

[quote name='TheDarkOne' timestamp='1300349044' post='3063084']
It kind of surprises me that these irons haven't received better reviews. I would have thought Ping would have made sure these were a home run.
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Seems to me that they have gotten very good reviews save for one thing the whining about price.

[chris_golf]

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[Naylor09]

god this iron looks great... ive never hit a forged ping iron before but def could see this in my bag

[mostman]

Just put the order in for my set. I got my decision down to the AP2 vs the Ansers. I really liked the AP2s and I could have had them for around 900 - but still ended up with the Ansers. They were that good. Seriously - even if you don't plan on buying these bad boys - go hit them somewhere.

[radtech]

I'll be getting a set in a few years used off ebay when the price comes down

[kjackboy1]

i hit some at edwin watts a couple weeks ago. I dont know if it was the differents shafts i was flying a 7 iron 178 consistently and 172 on a toe hit so than i thought well s*** i better hit the i15 before i get to excited and well the ones that i hit good with the i15 with awt shaft were only flying 173 average and toe hits 163 so than i thought well better hit the s56 before i drop money that you would think would be for an engagement ring!!! So i put the s series in my hand with the kbs tours and i thought that it was nice and easy to hit but still not averaging 178 and yes i know there is a difference in lofts but doesnt ping factor that in so that you hit all there irons around the same yardage just different traj??? Anyways waaaabammmm bought the ansers 5-pw with x100 shafts and cant wait to get these pups in the mail tomorrow

[smithcompanies]

So why are the S56 the most used on all Tours?

[smithcompanies]

Anybody else have any feedback on S56 vs. Forged Anser?

[PINGRebel]

I have them both,
The S56 and Anser are not really comparable, just 2 different clubs.. I love the looks, feel, and workability of the S56, but also like the forgiveness and distance of the anser. I am constantly 5-7 yards longer with the anser which was exactly the same as the i15. As I play on a longer course, I have stuck with the anser for now, but ask again in a few months.

[quote name='smithcompanies' timestamp='1301002985' post='3085204']
Anybody else have any feedback on S56 vs. Forged Anser?
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[jas904]

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So why are the S56 the most used on all Tours?
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Because professional golfers are good.

[newportbeach]

Curious - what shafts are people playing in the Anser irons? Thanks

[PINGRebel]

I've got KBS tour S in mine
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Curious - what shafts are people playing in the Anser irons? Thanks
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[minhjn]

this damn thread kept getting bumped to the top everyday. i finally broke down and bought a set with PX 6.0

 

[schlebrock]

I just received my irons today from Ping after placing a custom order from Discount Dan's on Tuesday. Can you say fast?

I put the Nippon NS Pro Modus3 Tour 120's in mine and I'll be posting a review after I hit them this weekend.

[TMBob]

How did you know that those shafts were available? I did not see those on the web site, or did I just miss those?

[Skydiver22]

[quote name='BirdieBob' timestamp='1292430289' post='2842080']
Which of Pings Tour Players are using the Anser irons?

#1 Player in the World, Westwood....Nope;


Which ones?
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Yep... I always pick my irons sets based on what the top players in the world are playing.

I play the best iron for my swing, feel, look at address... I could care less what some guys is getting paid to put in his bag.

[schlebrock]

[quote name='TMBob' timestamp='1301100468' post='3088722']
How did you know that those shafts were available? I did not see those on the web site, or did I just miss those?
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You must have missed them because they're on the Ping custom options page that was last revised on February 15th. I liked the specs of the shafts so I decided to go ahead and order them. However, I've never hit them before so I hope I didn't make a mistake.

We'll see soon!!!

[Skydiver22]

[quote name='mantan' timestamp='1300392800' post='3064707']
[quote name='bulls9999' timestamp='1300388794' post='3064506']
May I ask....what is that notch on the heel of the hosel on most (all?) Ping irons?
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The tool Ping uses to adjust the lie/loft of the club fits into the notch.
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And by removing the metal from the bottom of the hosel they were able to move that weighting more to the sole of the club for a better CG and forgiveness.

[Skydiver22]

Marty was the designer of the Anser iron, cool thing is he is one hell of a player here in AZ... qualified to play in the Las Vegas Shriners. played his Anser irons of course. Also I pretty sure he was the designer of PINGs first hybrids.

[nyjets1]

Just got back from Fla. golf trip where i had a chance to hit my freinds Ansers against my i15s. Both sets had Nippon 950s green dot. After hitting both irons on the range every morning and playing both sets 36 holes a day for 5 days my friend and i both could not tell the difference between them. Im staying with the i15s.

[sharkiesj]

[quote name='kvnhlstd' timestamp='1301100989' post='3088747']
[quote name='BirdieBob' timestamp='1292430289' post='2842080']
Which of Pings Tour Players are using the Anser irons?

#1 Player in the World, Westwood....Nope;


Which ones?
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Yep... I always pick my irons sets based on what the top players in the world are playing.

I play the best iron for my swing, feel, look at address... I could care less what some guys is getting paid to put in his bag.
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Kevin Sutherland..but since changed to S57's.
Mark Calcavecchia
Anna Norquist...before she signed with Cobra
Daniel Chopra

[easyyy]

I am continuing to find these heads softer and softer. As I said in the beginning they are close to AP2 type feel. I have played them a handful of times this year and Love them.

We saw them in a few PGA Tour gags and last week we spotted them on the Nationwide tour also. I just looked in the pics and could not find the pic. I was going to bring it in here for you all to see.


R

[SALUKI LEFTY]

I think Tim Herron (spelling?) plays these if it wasn't called out. Nice looking irons for sure. If they are like the AP2's, PING has done very well.

I just ordered a mix set of i15's to mess around with my full set of S56's. I need the extra forgiveness in the spring and always loved hitting the i15 7 iron out of the demo cart.

[schlebrock]

[quote name='easyyy' timestamp='1301117225' post='3089520']
I am continuing to find these heads softer and softer. As I said in the beginning they are close to AP2 type feel. I have played them a handful of times this year and Love them.

We saw them in a few PGA Tour gags and last week we spotted them on the Nationwide tour also. I just looked in the pics and could not find the pic. I was going to bring it in here for you all to see.


R
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I have to agree Richard.

I know feel is subjective but I find it hard to believe that anyone hitting these and the i15's find them similar as it relates to feel. The Anser irons are much softer IMHO.

So far, I've only had one range session and one time on the course with them but they are very, very soft.

[minhjn]

my set has arrived. can't wait!

[newportbeach]

[quote name='minhjn' timestamp='1301639637' post='3108545']
my set has arrived. can't wait!
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Great! What shafts did you get and specs? Please post some feedback after you've had a chance to play with them.