Does anyone still game Ping Eye 2's?

[Joe85]

I forgot to add. I recently stopped into a local pawn shop to find a mint set of Eye2 (Brown?) and a 2-Ball I bought for like $75.00 I flipped the irons and putter on the 'Bay for $278.50 total ($100 for the 2-ball and $178.50 for the irons).

If I could figure out this stupid new "My Media" thing under the board's new format I would post a pic but I haven't figured it yet.

[URStillAway]

A friend of mine still uses the BeCu Eye2's he bought new 20 or so years ago. He probably has well over a 1000 games with them.

He hits them great , scores in the mid 70's and is not interested in looking at or trying anything else out.

Rarely see any other irons being used that are that old.

[wolfpack]

[quote name='Tarkata' timestamp='1339107022' post='5049184']
Old menz use those. No lie.
[/quote][quote name='Tarkata' timestamp='1339107022' post='5049184']
Old menz use those. No lie.
[/quote]

Old menz who take your moneyz

[Tenngolfer]

[quote name='MadGolfer76' timestamp='1339042578' post='5045276']
What does "+ no +" mean?
[/quote]

They were a limited run. They had the stronger loft like the ping eye 2 +s. however they didn't have the + emblem. Hence then term ping "plus no plus". They still occasionally pop up on eBay. I have a set of red dot + no +s stashed in a closet somewhere.

[Another Steelers Fan]

Well, with the red dots gone, in true WRX fashion.... time to start the search for a black dot set. I'm guessing my chances of finding a set that are already lengthened +1" will be slim to none?
Any advice on finding a set like this... or is it just that I have to hope to find a +1" set on ebay?

[azgreg]

[quote name='Another Steelers Fan' timestamp='1339164207' post='5052316']
Well, with the red dots gone, in true WRX fashion.... time to start the search for a black dot set. I'm guessing my chances of finding a set that are already lengthened +1" will be slim to none?
Any advice on finding a set like this... or is it just that I have to hope to find a +1" set on ebay?
[/quote]

[url="http://www.globalgolf.com/product/golfclub/-/pid--1001912/iron-set/ping/eye-2.aspx?gd=3"]http://www.globalgolf.com/product/golfclub/-/pid--1001912/iron-set/ping/eye-2.aspx?gd=3[/url]

[url="http://www.golfdealsandsteals.com/prod/Closeouts/1--DEALS-AND-STEALS--RIGHT-HANDED-ONLY-/IRONS_67/USED-PING-EYE2-IRONS-SETS_291.aspx"]http://www.golfdealsandsteals.com/prod/Closeouts/1--DEALS-AND-STEALS--RIGHT-HANDED-ONLY-/IRONS_67/USED-PING-EYE2-IRONS-SETS_291.aspx[/url]

[Oxford The Cat]

Alright, they might not be Eye 2's, but I'm not missing out on a classic PING thread.

 

 

 

http://imgur.com/a/xQvuc

 

 

My girlfriend thinks I'm nuts because I'm constantly trolling eBay keeping an eye on BeCu Eye 2 sets or ISIs (though I don't think either will knock those out of the bag).

 

How do the ISIs stack up though? I know they get pretty good love from guys that used them in the past, but other things I've read have stated they are the worst PING irons made (Eye2 - present day), with the exception the Zings with the original shafts.

 

Small sweet spot and hard to control.

 

It's held me back from pulling the trigger on BeCu ISIs a couple times now.

 

Hold out for the right Eye 2's or go for some ISIs?

 

Any thoughts?

[Tarkata]

*tries desperately to remove Ping Eye images from brain inventory*

[JDFish]

[size=6][sup]Still have a set of orange dot Eye 2s with the zz lite shafts in the basement in the white Ping bag. I'm thinking that I'll have my daughter play them when she joins the middle school team this year. [/sup][/size]

[AC in TX]

I just put a Ping Eye 2 SW (spent $30 on it) in my all-Ping bag. I gamed it this week -- the thing is money from the sand!

[Another Steelers Fan]

[quote name='AC in TX' timestamp='1339174737' post='5053346']
I just put a Ping Eye 2 SW (spent $30 on it) in my all-Ping bag. I gamed it this week -- the thing is money from the sand!
[/quote]

Not just from the sand. I use this from 85 and in with a very safe/non-agressive swing.

I've stated before, it's my best club in the bag.

[Shambles]

I have my original set 1-S bent to blue with the 2 being a BeCu that I still rotate through when the mood strikes. I was able to score a set 3-S plus model Orange and had them bent to black. This set was unused except for the 5 and 7 as the owner wanted to learn Golf and then decided not to. I've maintained the original shafts and also found an extra set of never used shafts from the old inventory of the local distributor.

I'm currently again trying to break away from playing the Eye 2's but this thread is making that difficult.


Shambles

[wolfpack]

Alright, they might not be Eye 2's, but I'm not missing out on a classic PING thread.

 

 

 

http://imgur.com/a/xQvuc

 

 

My girlfriend thinks I'm nuts because I'm constantly trolling eBay keeping an eye on BeCu Eye 2 sets or ISIs (though I don't think either will knock those out of the bag).

 

How do the ISIs stack up though? I know they get pretty good love from guys that used them in the past, but other things I've read have stated they are the worst PING irons made (Eye2 - present day), with the exception the Zings with the original shafts.

 

Small sweet spot and hard to control.

 

It's held me back from pulling the trigger on BeCu ISIs a couple times now.

 

Hold out for the right Eye 2's or go for some ISIs?

 

Any thoughts?

Alright, they might not be Eye 2's, but I'm not missing out on a classic PING thread.

 

 

 

http://imgur.com/a/xQvuc

 

 

My girlfriend thinks I'm nuts because I'm constantly trolling eBay keeping an eye on BeCu Eye 2 sets or ISIs (though I don't think either will knock those out of the bag).

 

How do the ISIs stack up though? I know they get pretty good love from guys that used them in the past, but other things I've read have stated they are the worst PING irons made (Eye2 - present day), with the exception the Zings with the original shafts.

 

Small sweet spot and hard to control.

 

It's held me back from pulling the trigger on BeCu ISIs a couple times now.

 

Hold out for the right Eye 2's or go for some ISIs?

 

Any thoughts?

 

I would stay away from ISI's... I had a set and got rid of them. Nothing wrong with your Zing 2's, if you like the shaft and setup you already have.

[Shambles]

Alright, they might not be Eye 2's, but I'm not missing out on a classic PING thread.

 

 

 

http://imgur.com/a/xQvuc

 

 

My girlfriend thinks I'm nuts because I'm constantly trolling eBay keeping an eye on BeCu Eye 2 sets or ISIs (though I don't think either will knock those out of the bag).

 

How do the ISIs stack up though? I know they get pretty good love from guys that used them in the past, but other things I've read have stated they are the worst PING irons made (Eye2 - present day), with the exception the Zings with the original shafts.

 

Small sweet spot and hard to control.

 

It's held me back from pulling the trigger on BeCu ISIs a couple times now.

 

Hold out for the right Eye 2's or go for some ISIs?

 

Any thoughts?

Alright, they might not be Eye 2's, but I'm not missing out on a classic PING thread.

 

 

 

http://imgur.com/a/xQvuc

 

 

My girlfriend thinks I'm nuts because I'm constantly trolling eBay keeping an eye on BeCu Eye 2 sets or ISIs (though I don't think either will knock those out of the bag).

 

How do the ISIs stack up though? I know they get pretty good love from guys that used them in the past, but other things I've read have stated they are the worst PING irons made (Eye2 - present day), with the exception the Zings with the original shafts.

 

Small sweet spot and hard to control.

 

It's held me back from pulling the trigger on BeCu ISIs a couple times now.

 

Hold out for the right Eye 2's or go for some ISIs?

 

Any thoughts?

 

I would stay away from ISI's... I had a set and got rid of them. Nothing wrong with your Zing 2's, if you like the shaft and setup you already have.

 

I liked the ISI's. Took a bit of getting used to though because the heads looked to be twice the size of my Eye 2's. I doubt they are, but they sure were big.

 

 

Shambles

[braincramp52]

I just put my Eye2+ irons to rest but I've played them for the 5 years. They don't compare to my new G15's I just got but I will never sell them like I did all my other Pings.

[Dirk Stifler]

After taking up the game of golf my 2nd set(1st purchased) was a set of ping eye 2+ (green dot, plus 1in, matching SN) which I got off eBay for $150. Took great care of these clubs and still look great for being made in 1991. Just recently purchased a second set(green dot, matching SN) for $150...this set has JZ cushin while my first has KT. Don't know too much about either shaft but have made posts in other threads asking for input. Also have a set of g10s but after not playing for 5 months plus I switched to the eye2s just to get back in the swing of things......never hit the ball so good nor have I enjoyed the game of golf this much. Hit a great drive and then a money approach with a 7 or 8 to give myself a birdie or par.........sometimes a bogey opportunity and that's why I recently bought myself another set.
I came across this thread and was curious as to what is this "overhaul" service PING offers or refurbished service by the WRX repair center. Any more info would be great. And one more thing...... What about groove condition on the eye2? On both my sets they look worn but drag your thumbnail down the face and it's click click click all the way down. Not deep as my cg10 wedges but occasionally I'll get some spin off my 8 or 9 iron. Maybe go to an experienced person but I can bring myself to put a groove tool myself to these clubs.

[Dirk Stifler]

Also funny thing.....I often golf with my dad and a couple of his buddies. My dad plays I3s, one friend plays becu ISI, and the other hits ping zing. All swear by their clubs and are low handicappers.

[benjammin172]

I should have never come in this thread...now I'm searching eBay for a set of BeCu Eye 2s. I have a set of regular Eye 2s that I will finally be getting back next month after lending them to my brother 2 years ago. I still play the PW as a GW in my current bag, and I'm considering going back to the SW as well. The irons are so buttery smooth that I really miss them. I currently play G15s and they're great, but I miss the Eye 2s at the same time.

[SurfinTurf]

Just picked up a Eye 2+ becu 3 iron off the bay for 10 bucks. Maybe it'll kick a hybrid outta the bag. Think I'm going to coke bath it and make it look perty.

[Fish-N-Chips]

So I think I've decided to go on the hunt for some Eye 2's. Can someone explain all the different models in just some short summaries?

[SurfinTurf]

[quote name='Fish-N-Chips' timestamp='1340741895' post='5172400']
So I think I've decided to go on the hunt for some Eye 2's. Can someone explain all the different models in just some short summaries?
[/quote]

It's pretty much all in this thread.

[JeremyM]

[quote name='Fish-N-Chips' timestamp='1340741895' post='5172400']
So I think I've decided to go on the hunt for some Eye 2's. Can someone explain all the different models in just some short summaries?
[/quote]

Here are the basics:
[url="http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/290740-explain-differences-between-ping-eye2-eye2-eye2no/"]http://www.golfwrx.c...e2-eye2-eye2no/[/url]
http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/548441-thinking-about-an-eye2-project/#entry3888623

[Tenngolfer]

[quote name='Fish-N-Chips' timestamp='1340741895' post='5172400']
So I think I've decided to go on the hunt for some Eye 2's. Can someone explain all the different models in just some short summaries?
[/quote]

Ping Eye 2s - standard club, loft, etc...
Ping Eye 2 +s - stronger loft, also think soles were slightly larger (not sure about the soles part, i think i read that on here, I actually thought the only difference was just the lofts)
Ping Eye 2 + no + - look just like the standard ping eye 2's with stronger lofts like the +'s and original head design of the ping eye 2s. They are called + no + because ping didn't put the "+" designation on there even though they have the stronger loft. A little more sought after, but definitely findable and are on ebay off and on.

I think all ping eye 2's have the nonconforming grooves, but because of a "grandfather" clause, so to speak, all are acceptable for tournament play.

Someone chime in, I know I am not an expert. There used to be a website as well that listed the Ping Eye 2 serial numbers so you could see which Pings were standard eye 2's and which were plus no plus etc...

Hope this helps and good luck.

EDIT - Love how I am posting this and in the time i typed it there are already two answers and links... this site is awesome..

[Fish-N-Chips]

Thanks guys!

[Sonic]

In the bag, I have an Eye2 SW and a Eye2 BeCu LW.
The SW is the best club in the sand I ever had, the ball goes high and sits where it lands on our hard greens here in Quebec.
The LW will not leave my bag for a long time, it is so easy to hit in any lie.

In the past I had Eye2's, Eye2+'s, ISI-N, Zing 2's, I3, i3+ Blades, S59's, i5 and G15's
I currently have a beautiful set of Eye2's that I can't play because of the lie and Ping will not adjust them.
And I have a set of G15 for sale because I don't like them, they are like Callaway shovels.

I'm always looking for a set of original Eye2's green dot, because if you have to get only one set of Ping's, it has to be Eye2's

If it were the lofts that were written on the soles instead of a club number, we would not ear about the weak lofts, an Eye2 nine iron is 45* and I hit it the same as a G15 PW at 45*...the Eye2 pw is just the GW now at 50.7*

[wolfpack]

I'm glad you spelled out the loft difference Sonic. The Eye 2's are one club short of modern lofted irons, and it is funny that the G15's would be exactly on the number. I guess they had something right 25 years ago. I can say for someone who hits a low ball like myself, they work out perfectly. I don't feel short with the Eye 2's by any means.

[Sonic]

I was planning to buy a Eye2 PW as a gap wedge for the G15 set. But I'll wait to find the complete set. If I could find 3-PW green dot I'll be happy.

[mac94]

[quote name='Sonic' timestamp='1340745026' post='5172746']
In the bag, I have an Eye2 SW and a Eye2 BeCu LW.
The SW is the best club in the sand I ever had, the ball goes high and sits where it lands on our hard greens here in Quebec.
The LW will not leave my bag for a long time, it is so easy to hit in any lie.

In the past I had Eye2's, Eye2+'s, ISI-N, Zing 2's, I3, i3+ Blades, S59's, i5 and G15's
I currently have a beautiful set of Eye2's that I can't play because of the lie and Ping will not adjust them.
And I have a set of G15 for sale because I don't like them, they are like Callaway shovels.

I'm always looking for a set of original Eye2's green dot, because if you have to get only one set of Ping's, it has to be Eye2's

If it were the lofts that were written on the soles instead of a club number, we would not ear about the weak lofts, an Eye2 nine iron is 45* and I hit it the same as a G15 PW at 45*...the Eye2 pw is just the GW now at 50.7*
[/quote]

A set of eye2 green dots are on the bay right now.

[Sonic]

[quote name='mac94' timestamp='1340765776' post='5174764']
[quote name='Sonic' timestamp='1340745026' post='5172746']
In the bag, I have an Eye2 SW and a Eye2 BeCu LW.
The SW is the best club in the sand I ever had, the ball goes high and sits where it lands on our hard greens here in Quebec.
The LW will not leave my bag for a long time, it is so easy to hit in any lie.

In the past I had Eye2's, Eye2+'s, ISI-N, Zing 2's, I3, i3+ Blades, S59's, i5 and G15's
I currently have a beautiful set of Eye2's that I can't play because of the lie and Ping will not adjust them.
And I have a set of G15 for sale because I don't like them, they are like Callaway shovels.

I'm always looking for a set of original Eye2's green dot, because if you have to get only one set of Ping's, it has to be Eye2's

If it were the lofts that were written on the soles instead of a club number, we would not ear about the weak lofts, an Eye2 nine iron is 45* and I hit it the same as a G15 PW at 45*...the Eye2 pw is just the GW now at 50.7*
[/quote]

A set of eye2 green dots are on the bay right now.
[/quote]

Left-handed?

[Flpimpn]

Here's my $40 Craigslist Eye 2+ find... Had to have the heads pulled but they shined up nice. Thinking about sending them to Ping to be matched with a nice set of ZZ Lite's

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With Flash
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