Sign up Closed: PING S159 Wedges

13 minutes ago, GolfSpy_KFT said:

Make sure you check out the following thread to ensure you're doing everything you can be in regards to having an opportunity to be selected! I can assure you, none of our member testing opportunities are "random draws" as they are not prizes to be won, but rather thorough, 4-6 week tests where the members selected will go through a thorough process of testing, and reviewing, the S159 wedges.

One of the criteria required for testing is a photo and complete profile, so make sure you start there! 

Like this???? I am currently playing them and you guys will love them if selected but figured I best add my picture just in case 

15 minutes ago, Marlin Dave said:

Man as a guy who switched into a PING driver five years ago and irons a year ago iam super jealous of the gold putter vault!!!! I want to see it as iam a putter collecting junkie!!! The wedges are fantastic and were enough to make a lifelong Vokey guy swap 3 out of the 4 that I carry

If I took inventory of my club usage since high school over 25 years, it has almost always gone back and forth between Titleist and PING.  I've struggled to find wedges that work for me like the Vokeys and what I am really appreciating in the market right now, is a conscious choice by manufacturers to change their wedges to change the public perception.  A lot of grind options, newer shapes and more than anything, better tools to see what fits you.

Hoping this one works out and if not, I am going to be happy for those who are selected because they look great 

 

I would love to give you an honest opinion on these clubs. I come from the place of someone who is working on improving their game and have been focusing on my short game all winter. It’s been my saving grace when playing with my low handicap friend on the simulator using my old worn out wedges. Would be nice to give you the prospective of someone who could use some forgiveness but could also grow with a set of wedges. 

On 8/27/2023 at 4:13 PM, Shankdog said:

I’ve done this numerous times over the past 3-4 years.  I’ve done both exchanges in the store and filing a claim thru the “insurance” website for the gift card for the purchase amount.  It’s a great deal if you know the correct steps and not let the time limit expire.  I always make sure to keep the receipt for the purchase together with the original packaging in a cupboard so as not to lose it to make the whole process easier.

Does this still work? 

I actually went to an actual wedge fitting at ping where they do fittings from headquarters at The Westin Kierland Golf Club. Fantastic experience. They came up with similar specs to the Webfit app. 50 S, 54 S or H and 58H all with dynamic gold s300 or S200 depending on availability. The heavier shafts increased feel and dispersion.  Chipping off tight lies I was able to hit all of them 10’ or less zero Chunks no skulls. Just amazing performance. I feel they definitely outperform the vokeys I currently have the SM7.  Chipping was always a strength but in the last 5 years kids and responsibilities kept me from practicing. If chosen I will use this responsibility as an ‘excuse’ to go out and practice more. So for the good of the game you need to pick me. 
the H grind is similar to the vokey M or the grind in Taylormade tiger edition wedges. Really a beauty to swing. Performance off the charts. 
I live in a golf course community and am awaiting arrival of my Uneekor Eye Mini Lite and will be able to provide statistics with actual data behind them. 
Highly motivated to play a bag almost entirely ping performance based golf clubs. 

No way! What a great way to start the morning. Saw the email and got fired up! I'm able to play an executive course frequently which would be perfect for testing these bad boys out. I hope I'm picked for this test; good luck to all!

17 minutes ago, bens197 said:

If I took inventory of my club usage since high school over 25 years, it has almost always gone back and forth between Titleist and PING.  I've struggled to find wedges that work for me like the Vokeys and what I am really appreciating in the market right now, is a conscious choice by manufacturers to change their wedges to change the public perception.  A lot of grind options, newer shapes and more than anything, better tools to see what fits you.

Hoping this one works out and if not, I am going to be happy for those who are selected because they look great 

 

Yeah I was in no way looking to change wedges and walked into my buddies shop and we were talking and he handed me one he had gotten as a demo, I chipped while talking to him inside and was kind of liking the look at address so I took it outside and started hitting some full shots it was a 52° and man it felt great so we got looking at the wedge selector and he had a 56° that was my specs so I took that out and was sold. I got a 52, 56 and a 60 but kept my Vokey 48° which is my PW as I can't stand OEM wedges and that Vokey is going to ne tough for me to oust as its my favorite club to hit in the bag!!! 

This is a crazy cool test that Ping is putting up. 

To be 100% honest, the only reason I didn't go with Ping for my last purchase was the lead time on customization. Callaway has 5-7 weeks, Titleist was 10+, Ping was near 6 weeks, Cleveland was 7 working days. Hit all of the models and the Ping and Cleve were the two that I was going to land on. The only thing that put me into my RTX was the lead time. Otherwise I was going with the Ping Glides. Very excited to see what this test brings. 

Good luck to everyone that signs up!

I am excited to see this test! Ping wedges and Mizuno wedges have always intrigued me because their irons are so pure, yet they are not known for their wedges. I just got new wedges last year, so I am out of this test, but good luck to all of the testers! I am excited to follow along!

That is cool I'm in the need of wedges mine are a little on the beaten side it would be cool if I was chosen

Been using Ping wedges for about 15 years. Always loved them!!

This is a great opportunity and would be a lot of fun to do. I love trying new wedges and seeing how different clubs work around the green.  I have done some personal testing some older Ping wedges as well as a couple of Glide wedges and have been quite impressed. I have also used a few different Mizuno wedges as of late and I would really like to see how the new Ping's compare.  Living in AZ the conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season you play in and speaking with a wedge fitter from Ping would be great to discuss the best options for the variable conditions.

Good luck to the other submissions and have fun.

Never played any Ping's would love to give these a shot!

 

Stoked to try some truly fitted wedges.

I mean, word on the street is ping is doing some good stuff, here we go!
 

WOW, this is the greatest opportunity for a retired old guy to move into today's world of wedges. Good luck to all participants.

I can't wait, I'm surprised at what the fit app set me up with but I can't wait to see the results. can't wait to feel them, and play different shots around the green. 

This would be an awesome opportunity for me, as I bought my first Ping wedge last year.  I used to play all Vokey, but now I have a Vokey, Taylormade MG4 and a Ping Glide in my bag.  Trying to figure out what I like best.   My short game is my strength, but would love to actually get fitted for wedges and see how that can help my game.  Good luck everyone!

Can’t wait. 
 

Man, I think this is the club I would most want to test this year out of any of the offerings - I even made a thread about these wedges back when they first came out: 

 

Also, the Webfit Wedge app results were remarkably accurate for what I would expect to see for gapping results. I currently carry a 52° and 58° wedge - full carry on my 58° is 78 yards, and my 52° is 98. Seems like the webfit predicted that pretty accurately based on my pitching wedge carry distance. I'd be interested to know what their assumed pitching wedge loft is for those calculations, as I could see some issues for folks using game improvement clubs with stronger lofts (my last set, for example, had a 42° pitching wedge that carried 135).

 

What a Great Testing Opportunity!! MGS continues to knock it out of the park!

Thank you MGS & PING! 

I have been wanting to get some new wedges. Would be a great opportunity to try them.

I can’t wait to try these out. My 15+ year old clubs are going to be retired this year. Need these. 

I can’t wait to try these out. My 15+ year old clubs are going to be retired this year. Need these.