SPY VIP Tony Covey MGS Posted January 15, 2018 SPY VIP Share Posted January 15, 2018 I absolutely cannot say enough about the G700. I've spent the last 7 years arguing against squeezing more distance out of your irons, but these have me rethinking everything. Full Story: https://mygolfspy.com/2018-ping-g700-irons/ MyGolfSpy is only major golf site that refuses advertising from large golf companies. With your support we can keep it that way. Donate Today Follow @GolfSpyT Subscribe to the MyGolfSpy Newsletter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 These look well built. Just take me some time to get over a 52° SW. Great pictures again Tony, and a great write up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Looks very similar to the TMag 790. Great photos, as usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP Tony Covey MGS Posted January 15, 2018 Author SPY VIP Share Posted January 15, 2018 Looks very similar to the TMag 790. Great photos, as usual It's funny, I didn't see it until Adam mentioned it. There's definitely a resemblance, but I'd argue it also looks like it belongs alongside the i200, and definitely the iBlade, so in that respect, it's a continuation of what PING was already doing. MyGolfSpy is only major golf site that refuses advertising from large golf companies. With your support we can keep it that way. Donate Today Follow @GolfSpyT Subscribe to the MyGolfSpy Newsletter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Oh, baby! Come to Poppa!!! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Love those pics Tony!! Thanks! Yeah, the 790 resemblance jumped out to me. I see a bit of the Iblade and i200 look as well, and could see how a longer G700 iron might fit an i200 players bag at the top end. But I'm just so impressed by the looks of these and the play ability you mention they have. The rep from TMAG told me the 790's are perfectly playable up to a 16 HC. i'm outside that by a shot, but I will definitely be giving these a good look. G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Great pics and I'm thinking these irons could be sweet! I love the sleek simple look. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC70 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 These look pretty nice for a GI. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Atmos Blue 6S Atmos Red 7S Atmos Blue 8S Apex CF19 4-AW C-Taper Lite S SM7's RAW 50F - 54S - 58M - 62M Nike 006 Paul Casey Proto (Oven) Nike 006 Rory Proto (Oven) Pro V1 / Z-Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Wow... I love the look of these. Simple and just really well finished. Can't wait to hit them! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I don't know who I'm more upset with - Ping for making these or T for writing about them. Just when I thought that portion of my bag was safe for another season.... Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Really curious to see what the launch and spin numbers are for most people. When I see distance iron, I immediately think low spin, which is no bueno for me. I do have to say that these look a lot better than the crossover, so they would be a pretty solid option as long iron replacement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejaid Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 These look really cool, just like the similar Taylor Made offering last year. A 52* Sand Wedge though? I can just see it now, in 5 years we will need another wedge to “gap†the distances made by lowering lofts. Pitching Wedge 42-44* Gap Wedge 46-48* Sand Wedge 50-52* Lob wedge 54-56* Flop Wedge 58-60* Were does it end? Soon manufacturers will no longer sell “iron sets†but “wedge setsâ€. Long irons will be bought piece meal like we purchase wedges now. The days of 3-PW or 4-GW will be gone. Maybe they will call their new 8,9,PW, GW, SW, LW, (Flop) FW sets “Scoring Setsâ€. Actually, now that I think about it, It will never end. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy WITB: Stan Thompson “Reactionizer” persimmon woods 1-4 Spalding Tour Edition 3-PW Spalding Top-Flite E.V.A. Sand Club Rife Legend Z Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I've said it before and I will say it again: Who cares what number is on the bottom of the club Irons are about precision and gapping. I want 12ish yard gaps from my 100 yard club to my furthest carrying iron. I don't care if they call my 100 yard club a sand wedge, an 8 iron, or a unicorn. I know what distance it goes and I know what the rest of my clubs go. Getting tied up into how far a ball carries based on the number stamped on the bottom is foolish and is feeding directly into big box launch monitor driven marketing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I've said it before and I will say it again: Who cares what number is on the bottom of the club Irons are about precision and gapping. I want 12ish yard gaps from my 100 yard club to my furthest carrying iron. I don't care if they call my 100 yard club a sand wedge, an 8 iron, or a unicorn. I know what distance it goes and I know what the rest of my clubs go. Getting tied up into how far a ball carries based on the number stamped on the bottom is foolish and is feeding directly into big box launch monitor driven marketing. Exactly! Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I've said it before and I will say it again: Who cares what number is on the bottom of the club Irons are about precision and gapping. I want 12ish yard gaps from my 100 yard club to my furthest carrying iron. I don't care if they call my 100 yard club a sand wedge, an 8 iron, or a unicorn. I know what distance it goes and I know what the rest of my clubs go. Getting tied up into how far a ball carries based on the number stamped on the bottom is foolish and is feeding directly into big box launch monitor driven marketing. Spot on I will say though that a 42 degree PW even shocked me. I would have revolted against that five years ago. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 These are really really well done. Very nice to look at and a beautiful subtle design. (I'm probably biased since I have the Glide 2.0 wedges which have the same hydropearl coating) I do wonder what Karsten Solheim would say were he alive today. Would he be thrilled or disappointed with the direction that Ping seems to have gone in the last few years with their iron design and aesthetics. As someone who started with Ping (as some of you also might have) this is a huge difference (and upgrade!) from models of years past. Can't wait to hear more about these and see how the testing goes. OH - one thing I am quite curious about is how customizable those little screws that go in the toe are. They certainly seem like they can be removed and swapped out. Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Bettinardi BB56 Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegp67 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Great photos. I'm interested in learning more about these irons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Just saw a picture of a “blank†one of these someone has in their bag on tour. Will there be a less GI version of this?? Looked like an iBlade with that screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don2 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Great looking irons. Can't wait to give them a try. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTexGolfer Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 The hydro pearl finish is beautiful. I really really wanted to like th i200's when I tried them. Ping has really stepped up their aesthetics the last couple of years. Very high end looks now. 400 Driver (8*) UST ATTAS Punch 6S F6 Baffler (16*) Matrix Red Tie 65Q4 816 H1 Hybrid (21*,23*) Diamana S+ Blue 82 HY Z765 (5-PW) +2* Aerotech Steelfiber i110cw Vokey SM5 50.08F 54.10M Aerotech Steelfiber i110cw PM Grind 60* Dynamic Gold S400 TR 1966 Anser 2 Z Star ball Pioneer Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 They are great looking irons and obviously distance is one of their selling points. Having had the opportunity to hit them I will say that they have a nice feel. I think it is a great fit for golfers that are looking for more distance. While the lofts are lower I think you will still be able to get some height on the longer irons which is key for those with slower swing speeds. My biggest complaint is the heel to toe length, this is a big clubhead and looks big at setup. Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaussman1 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 These are really really well done. Very nice to look at and a beautiful subtle design. (I'm probably biased since I have the Glide 2.0 wedges which have the same hydropearl coating) I do wonder what Karsten Solheim would say were he alive today. Would he be thrilled or disappointed with the direction that Ping seems to have gone in the last few years with their iron design and aesthetics. As someone who started with Ping (as some of you also might have) this is a huge difference (and upgrade!) from models of years past. Can't wait to hear more about these and see how the testing goes. OH - one thing I am quite curious about is how customizable those little screws that go in the toe are. They certainly seem like they can be removed and swapped out. I was wondering about that too. Is this a port for foam filling like the TM P-7 series? Sent from my Pixel XL using MyGolfSpy mobile app Rogue SZ 10.5 *NEW* Fujikura Pro Green 65 X Rogue 15 degree Evnflow Blue 6.5 Back in the Bag Z765 4-G Nippon Modus 120 Stiff 54 and 60 Amazing Grace Ass Kicker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I was wondering about that too. Is this a port for foam filling like the TM P-7 series? Sent from my Pixel XL using MyGolfSpy mobile app No its strictly for the weight port. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTexGolfer Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 No its strictly for the weight port. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy I am assuming it will probably be like their other weights where it comes one way from the factory but they don't make the other weights available, ala the G400 driver or the new Vault 2.0 putters? 400 Driver (8*) UST ATTAS Punch 6S F6 Baffler (16*) Matrix Red Tie 65Q4 816 H1 Hybrid (21*,23*) Diamana S+ Blue 82 HY Z765 (5-PW) +2* Aerotech Steelfiber i110cw Vokey SM5 50.08F 54.10M Aerotech Steelfiber i110cw PM Grind 60* Dynamic Gold S400 TR 1966 Anser 2 Z Star ball Pioneer Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I am assuming it will probably be like their other weights where it comes one way from the factory but they don't make the other weights available, ala the G400 driver or the new Vault 2.0 putters? It is a little perplexing that it's there and has only 1 option (if that's the case). Seems as though if you wanted to move some weight out towards the toe it would be possible to swap the weight out with something else... Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Bettinardi BB56 Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiro Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Great looking irons. Easily the best looking G series that Ping has come out with. I like the trend of manufacturers going for more simple and clean looks in the GI category. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Launcher HB Driver 10.5* | Launcher HB 5W | Launcher HB 3H and 4H | Launcher CBX Irons 5-PW | CBX Wedges 50*, 54*, 58* | TFI 2135 Cero Putter | Q Star Balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTexGolfer Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I agree! I like the fact they are looking more classic and less like spaceships now. These, TitleistTMB and TaylorMade P790 are all beautiful looking clubs. 400 Driver (8*) UST ATTAS Punch 6S F6 Baffler (16*) Matrix Red Tie 65Q4 816 H1 Hybrid (21*,23*) Diamana S+ Blue 82 HY Z765 (5-PW) +2* Aerotech Steelfiber i110cw Vokey SM5 50.08F 54.10M Aerotech Steelfiber i110cw PM Grind 60* Dynamic Gold S400 TR 1966 Anser 2 Z Star ball Pioneer Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I agree! I like the fact they are looking more classic and less like spaceships now. These, TitleistTMB and TaylorMade P790 are all beautiful looking clubs. My favorite post of 2018 so far... Space ships... belong in space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I am assuming it will probably be like their other weights where it comes one way from the factory but they don't make the other weights available, ala the G400 driver or the new Vault 2.0 putters? It is a little perplexing that it's there and has only 1 option (if that's the case). Seems as though if you wanted to move some weight out towards the toe it would be possible to swap the weight out with something else...Purely a guess on my part as I don't know this, but perhaps it's only meant to be changed as the result of a custom fitting agree you need a longer shaft after your fitting and they adjust the weight of the head to keep the same swing weight. I know oems do thst now by just having different weight heads in stock to fulfill custom orders. Maybe this is the new way of accomplishing that. Just purely a guess. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Purely a guess on my part as I don't know this, but perhaps it's only meant to be changed as the result of a custom fitting agree you need a longer shaft after your fitting and they adjust the weight of the head to keep the same swing weight. I know oems do thst now by just having different weight heads in stock to fulfill custom orders. Maybe this is the new way of accomplishing that. Just purely a guess. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy It's got to be removable for some reason...I could easily find a screwdriver bit that fits. Inject a little foam to quiet it down a bit? Sent from my KFGIWI using Tapatalk Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Bettinardi BB56 Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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