New PING S-series Iron / S55 / S-55(merged)

[Foreleft]

Is the filing of the drawings usually done at the early, mid or late stages of the development process?

[Big Ben]

Me likes! BB

[2011USAMPlayer]

As I was farting around on Ping and the URL. I found this interesting...

[Big Ben]

Interesting, wonder what that is??? BB

[Anser3]

[quote name='2011USAMPlayer' timestamp='1368027544' post='6992206']
As I was farting around on Ping and the URL. I found this interesting...
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Interesting but those are NOT S55 specs. The S55 will have a 47 degree PW just like the S56's, S57's etc. Also, the S Series irons do not go beyond PW. Those are G-series specs (lofts, offset, etc.)

[mooseman76]

I agree with the g series specs. Could it be the rumored "made in USA" irons? Wish we would hear some news. I've been waiting to buy some new Pings but all these rumors keep me waiting. Lol

[Xpicc19]

Hope the s55's will e as good as all of the reviews on the s56's. Its most likely going to be between these and the 714 titleist's

[eerogolf]

that prototype iron of the Ping website is for sure interesting. Wonder what model it is ? Looks like it is still available trough retailers means it is an old model that has already been produced.

[IronQuiver]

has the trend for the S-series irons been towards more forgiving irons over the years? seems like this was true for the G-series until the latest g25 release. wondering what to expect with the s55

[pdaero]

All I know is those specs are definitely for a GI or SGI - .32" offset is huge.

[nbaagain]

Those numbers of the "Prototype Iron" are the exact specs of the G20 and G15

[agadawg17171]

Anyone seen this...?

http://blog.2ndswing.com/preview-ping-s55-irons/

[pdaero]

That's a great post!

[agadawg17171]

Ya it looks pretty sweet! Was kind of surprised I found it!

[acquadiice]

but those pictures have been posted already??

[BillyBaroo1985]

[quote name='GolfersView' timestamp='1365306035' post='6777331']
Excited to see these when they emerge. The Ping S56 are probably one of the 5 best irons ever made relative to when they were released.


1) Mizuno MPs (33s IMO)
2) Ping Eye2
3) Ping S56
4) King Cobras
5) Titlesit DCI

I'm 30 so its hard for me to go accurately comment on irons made past the 90s. Sorry for the McGregors, Wilson, etc of the world.
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845's should be number #1

[MK7Golf21]

[quote name='BillyBaroo1985' timestamp='1368795828' post='7052730']
[quote name='GolfersView' timestamp='1365306035' post='6777331']
Excited to see these when they emerge. The Ping S56 are probably one of the 5 best irons ever made relative to when they were released.


1) Mizuno MPs (33s IMO)
2) Ping Eye2
3) Ping S56
4) King Cobras
5) Titlesit DCI

I'm 30 so its hard for me to go accurately comment on irons made past the 90s. Sorry for the McGregors, Wilson, etc of the world.
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845's should be number #1
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You have 4 out of 5 cast cavity backs there.

[mws82]

The iron will be released to the public anywhere from late august to october.

[bopper53]

[quote name='mws82' timestamp='1368891341' post='7059500']
The iron will be released to the public anywhere from late august to october.
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So what would makes the S55's any different that the S56 ? They look the same.

[acquadiice]

[quote name='bopper53' timestamp='1368895032' post='7059744']
[quote name='mws82' timestamp='1368891341' post='7059500']
The iron will be released to the public anywhere from late august to october.
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So what would makes the S55's any different that the S56 ? They look the same.
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none

[JaxBeachNole]

Biggest difference from these patent drawings are the stabilizing bars look to have been turned into a single bar. Those sketches look like a mid iron so it could be different in longer clubs, but more mass behind the ball usually means more solid feel

[acquadiice]

hope they dont get too fancy

[biglau]

Does anyone know if they're going to use a forging process with the s55? or just release an anser2 ?

[biglau]

[quote name='HiSpeed48' timestamp='1367419601' post='6950653']
On the "i25" pics, the bottom of the cavity sorta reminds me of the Dual-Pocket-Cavity J40's
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That would be pretty sweet...

[biglau]

[quote name='radtech' timestamp='1367504454' post='6957235']
Looking at the drawings I think I'm seeing a G25/i20/S56 offspring. My guess is this is the i25 and NOT the S55. The sole and topline are far from the S series. I expect a more player CB for the S55.
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I agree

[Foreleft]

[quote name='biglau' timestamp='1368996069' post='7064752']
[quote name='radtech' timestamp='1367504454' post='6957235']
Looking at the drawings I think I'm seeing a G25/i20/S56 offspring. My guess is this is the i25 and NOT the S55. The sole and topline are far from the S series. I expect a more player CB for the S55.
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I agree
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Coupled with the other set of drawings, though, that certainly appear to be closer to the i25 specs, I would believe these are the S series irons. Keep in mind that Ping had a number of players move from the S56 irons to the i20's or Ansers (some have since moved back), so maybe their staff is asking for something with a bit more forgiveness in their players iron. Plus, Ping is all about playability, even in their "players" iron.

[acquadiice]

[quote name='biglau' timestamp='1368938873' post='7062388']
Does anyone know if they're going to use a forging process with the s55? or just release an anser2 ?
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i doubt it will be forged, it will be too expensive...

[Bob57]

Those are all good questions. The S line has always been a puzzling one. The original S59 came as close to a true blade as far as working the ball as any club they have produced (since the original machined golfcraft forgings). After an initial "interest splurge" people found they just couldn't play with them as they were very unforgiving and as a result the used club racks were full of them. But each successive release seemed to be pointed more at forgiveness while still maintaining some of the players club look. There is no doubt that the S56 had the most success of any recent ping club in terms of tour wins. Ironically many shops that I have dealt with around the country reported they sell very very few of the S models and in some cases these shops have sold more of the Anser irons (both original and present). I doubt the S55 will be forged as they already have that premium niche covered with the Ansers. Much more likely they will look similar to the Gorge Wedges (which has been the trend from previous years in which the wedge design preceded the new S iron).. I tend to agree with others that the pictures are likely to be the i25s not the S55s. The sole is way too wide to be a S56 replacement. The only contradicting factor is the shape tends to look more like the S irons than the i irons. What we can be sure of is Bubba won't be playing them unless they revert to a unforgiving highly workable design. But that won't stop the reps. from swearing up and down they will be in Bubba's bag like they have done previously with each new model..

[MK7Golf21]

[quote name='Bob57' timestamp='1369063407' post='7068836']
Those are all good questions. The S line has always been a puzzling one. The original S59 came as close to a true blade as far as working the ball as any club they have produced (since the original machined golfcraft forgings). After an initial "interest splurge" people found they just couldn't play with them as they were very unforgiving and as a result the used club racks were full of them. But each successive release seemed to be pointed more at forgiveness while still maintaining some of the players club look. There is no doubt that the S56 had the most success of any recent ping club in terms of tour wins. Ironically many shops that I have dealt with around the country reported they sell very very few of the S models and in some cases these shops have sold more of the Anser irons (both original and present). I doubt the S55 will be forged as they already have that premium niche covered with the Ansers. Much more likely they will look similar to the Gorge Wedges (which has been the trend from previous years in which the wedge design preceded the new S iron).. I tend to agree with others that the pictures are likely to be the i25s not the S55s. The sole is way too wide to be a S56 replacement. The only contradicting factor is the shape tends to look more like the S irons than the i irons. What we can be sure of is Bubba won't be playing them unless they revert to a unforgiving highly workable design. But that won't stop the reps. from swearing up and down they will be in Bubba's bag like they have done previously with each new model..
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those drawings are blown up a bit. The sole def isnt too big for the s line, the drawings are just up close. Without a doubt thats s55

[Conrad1953]

I agree those pics look more like the i20 successor. The
topline and sole look to be i20 width.