GolfSpy TCB Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) Man, with all the good looking clubs coming out this year... I think I need one of these: Edited February 8, 2022 by Tiftaaft Quote Titleist TSR3 9* (A2 setting) Driver - Graphite Design Tour AD UB-5 R1 Titleist TSR2+ 3 Wood - Graphite Design Tour AD UB-5 R1 Srixon ZX 5W Callaway Paradym 4-PW Titleist Vokey SM9 50-08, 54-10 & 58-08 Scotty Cameron Super Select Newport 2.5 2023 Titleist ProV1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNewton51 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Many are going to spend regardless of the selling price. However, that doesn't mean that it justifies it. $1499 is just a bridge too far. Is that 5-PW or 4-PW? I mean, I'm as guilty as anyone for spending on clubs regardless... but there is a breaking point for everyone where they just say it's far too much money to spend on a set of irons when you still have to buy woods, wedges and putters. Just my opinion. Quote BNewt51 Golf Addict.... Father of 4. Pennsylvania Golfer Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond - Ventus Red X 3 Wood: TS2 14* Hybrid: Titleist TSI 2 18* (Only used on Soft Rainy days) Utility Irons: 4 iron (Steel Fiber FC 110 - Stiff) Irons: Titleist T-150 4-PW Steel Fiber CW 110 - Stiff Wedges: Vokey 48-8 Vokey 54-10 Vokey 58-6 all SM9's Putter: Scotty Cameron Special Select 5 Flowback (custom shop copper finish) or Bettinardi QB8 Ball: Pro-V1x Titleist Tour Carry Bag Black and White Bushnell Range Finder (Patriot Pack) *King of taking (borrowing) all my club ***** friends clubs after they've discarded them after a couple months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, BNewton51 said: Many are going to spend regardless of the selling price. However, that doesn't mean that it justifies it. $1499 is just a bridge too far. Is that 5-PW or 4-PW? I mean, I'm as guilty as anyone for spending on clubs regardless... but there is a breaking point for everyone where they just say it's far too much money to spend on a set of irons when you still have to buy woods, wedges and putters. Just my opinion. That’s for 8 clubs. They are retailing for $187 that’s $1 more than the t series per club and $2 more per club than apex 21. P790 are $1299 for 4-p Even Srixon has crept into the $1200 for a set. BNewton51 1 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNewton51 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, RickyBobby_PR said: That’s for 8 clubs. They are retailing for $187 that’s $1 more than the t series per club and $2 more per club than apex 21. P790 are $1299 for 4-p Even Srixon has crept into the $1200 for a set. Good clarification! I think I still stand behind the statement though. I mean, I like so many here, have the same sickness and will spend on clubs regardless of the prices. But when the USGA, PGA, and Golf Manufacturers in general speak of growing the game I find it a hard pill to swallow when we see the ever increasing prices. Now, I know many are going to say inflation, costs are surely more on their end and they have to profit, etc... But when I think of someone knew coming in the game and getting caught by the bug.. They're in most cases unless they have a lot of expendable cash going to resort to the second hand used market more than they are going to go to the new market because of the price points growing like they are. Regardless, they're beautiful clubs that I can't take away from them nor would I. I just see the price increases by all these different OEMs and think wow that's salty. MattWillGolf 1 Quote BNewt51 Golf Addict.... Father of 4. Pennsylvania Golfer Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond - Ventus Red X 3 Wood: TS2 14* Hybrid: Titleist TSI 2 18* (Only used on Soft Rainy days) Utility Irons: 4 iron (Steel Fiber FC 110 - Stiff) Irons: Titleist T-150 4-PW Steel Fiber CW 110 - Stiff Wedges: Vokey 48-8 Vokey 54-10 Vokey 58-6 all SM9's Putter: Scotty Cameron Special Select 5 Flowback (custom shop copper finish) or Bettinardi QB8 Ball: Pro-V1x Titleist Tour Carry Bag Black and White Bushnell Range Finder (Patriot Pack) *King of taking (borrowing) all my club ***** friends clubs after they've discarded them after a couple months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, BNewton51 said: Good clarification! I think I still stand behind the statement though. I mean, I like so many here, have the same sickness and will spend on clubs regardless of the prices. But when the USGA, PGA, and Golf Manufacturers in general speak of growing the game I find it a hard pill to swallow when we see the ever increasing prices. Now, I know many are going to say inflation, costs are surely more on their end and they have to profit, etc... But when I think of someone knew coming in the game and getting caught by the bug.. They're in most cases unless they have a lot of expendable cash going to resort to the second hand used market more than they are going to go to the new market because of the price points growing like they are. Regardless, they're beautiful clubs that I can't take away from them nor would I. I just see the price increases by all these different OEMs and think wow that's salty. Unfortunately it’s inflation and supply chain issues. Most people can’t afford to buy a house right now because the price. Cars are getting outrageous so yeah it’s definitely something that will impact who can buy but even before that prices were on the rise. As golfers we have been spoiled with low prices and many forget how drivers were $500 in the late 90s. Technology and manufacturing is changing. Let’s take Callaway and their use of AI. That isn’t something cheap to use and they are using it for all the woods now. Then we look at graphite shafts and they are moving to better materials every year and that’s going to impact prices to an extent. The pxg effect has been felt in the industry now and they saw how they were able to sell clubs at a higher price point. The first couple years of pxg that effect wasn’t there but Callaway jumped in the train with the epic irons. Now everyone is in the $1000+ for iron sets. BNewton51 1 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEZIPR23 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 29 minutes ago, BNewton51 said: Many are going to spend regardless of the selling price. However, that doesn't mean that it justifies it. $1499 is just a bridge too far. Is that 5-PW or 4-PW? I mean, I'm as guilty as anyone for spending on clubs regardless... but there is a breaking point for everyone where they just say it's far too much money to spend on a set of irons when you still have to buy woods, wedges and putters. Just my opinion. A driver circa 1978 would cost over $1000 in today dollars. If you look at the history of club prices, yes they have always been expensive, however compared to almost every other product out there their price has actually come down not up. sirchunksalot, BNewton51 and PMookie 3 Quote Stealth 2+ 9 (Diamana PD 60 S 45") Stealth 2+ 15 (Diamana PD 70 S 43") G425 19 (Raijin 2.0 85x) G425 22 (Raijin 2.0 85x) ZX7 5-9 (KBS C Taper S) Vokey SM9 45 10 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 49 08 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 55 08 M (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 59 04 T (KBS 610) Spider GT Splitback 34" ProV1 #23 Twitter @THEZIPR23 "One thing Golf has taught me, is that my muscles have no memory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edingc Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 1 hour ago, THEZIPR23 said: A driver circa 1978 would cost over $1000 in today dollars. If you look at the history of club prices, yes they have always been expensive, however compared to almost every other product out there their price has actually come down not up. And the thing is **most** people are not buying new iron sets each year or even every other year. We're an anomaly. I don't think it's all that uncommon for people to hang onto iron sets for 10-12 years if they are not gearheads. Driver may see more turnover, but I know plenty of serious golfers that don't tinker with their bags. Even at $1,500/set, over five years at 20 rounds per year, that's $300/year or $15/round to use the clubs. If I'm a casual golfer spending $1,500 for irons, I'm not playing goat pastures, I'm likely paying $50+ for a round and $30 in drinks. $15 isn't much to add. Regardless, this release is very intriguing, especially in the retro spec lofts. Seems like such a configuration would split the forgiveness vs. loft jacking issue so many players distance irons have. I know Ping has been a long-time contributor to MGS Forum tests and really, really hope these are a testing opportunity this year. THEZIPR23, sirchunksalot, RickyBobby_PR and 3 others 6 Quote Unofficial WHS Handicap: 7.5 / Anti-Cap: 13.0 (Last Updated Feb. 19, 2024) Driver: Callaway Paradym TD (10.5°, -1/N), 45.75", Fujikura Motore X F1 6X | Fitting Post 3 Wood: Cobra RadSpeed Big Tour (14.5°), 43", Fujikura Motore X F1 7X 20° Hybrid: PXG 0211 (2020 Model), 40.25", Mitsubishi Tensei AV RAW White 90X 4 Utility: Cobra KING Utility (2020 Model), 38.5", Aerotech SteelFiber i110cw Stiff 5-PW: Ben Hogan PTx Pro, 37" 7 Iron, Aerotech SteelFiber i125cw Stiff | Club Champion Fitting 50°, 54°, 58°: Edel SMS, V Grind, Nippon Modus 125 Wedge| Official Review Thread Putter: L.A.B. Golf DF 2.1, 36", 68°, Black with Custom Sightlines, BGT Stability Tour, L.A.B. Press II 3° | Unofficial Review Grips: Star Sidewinder, Undersized with Custom Tape Build-Up Ball: Snell MTB-X Optic Yellow Tracked By: Shot Scope H4 Bag: Personalized 2020 Sun Mountain Sync Riding On: Bag Boy Nitron | Official Review Thread WITB? | 2022 Reviewer Edel SMS Wedges | 2021 Reviewer Maxfli Tour and Tour X Balls | 2020 Participant #CobraConnect Challenge | 2019 Reviewer Callaway Epic Flash Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy BOS Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 5 minutes ago, edingc said: And the thing is **most** people are not buying new iron sets each year or even every other year. We're an anomaly. I don't think it's all that uncommon for people to hang onto iron sets for 10-12 years if they are not gearheads. Driver may see more turnover, but I know plenty of serious golfers that don't tinker with their bags. Even at $1,500/set, over five years at 20 rounds per year, that's $300/year or $15/round to use the clubs. If I'm a casual golfer spending $1,500 for irons, I'm not playing goat pastures, I'm likely paying $50+ for a round and $30 in drinks. $15 isn't much to add. Regardless, this release is very intriguing, especially in the retro spec lofts. Seems like such a configuration would split the forgiveness vs. loft jacking issue so many players distance irons have. I know Ping has been a long-time contributor to MGS Forum tests and really, really hope these are a testing opportunity this year. I have to agree with you there, and then even for some of the bigger gear heads, irons seem to have the most staying power in the bag. Drivers and Putters might be flipped weekly, but the middle of the bag seems to stay a bit longer. At least that's what I've noticed, could be wrong. These are an intriguing release. I'll want to take a swing and give them a look. edingc, sirchunksalot and BNewton51 3 Quote Epic Max LS 10.5 - Motore X F3 6X | Speedzone 5-wood - Ventus Blue 8S | TSi3 20* Hybrid - KBS Proto 85S SMS Pro 4-PW - Steelfiber i110S | MG3 Raw Black 50.09, 54.11, 58.11 - DG TI S200 ER2B | Pro V1x | NX9 Slope | Jones Trouper R | CaddyLite EZ v8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 37 minutes ago, edingc said: And the thing is **most** people are not buying new iron sets each year or even every other year. We're an anomaly. I don't think it's all that uncommon for people to hang onto iron sets for 10-12 years if they are not gearheads. Driver may see more turnover, but I know plenty of serious golfers that don't tinker with their bags. Even at $1,500/set, over five years at 20 rounds per year, that's $300/year or $15/round to use the clubs. If I'm a casual golfer spending $1,500 for irons, I'm not playing goat pastures, I'm likely paying $50+ for a round and $30 in drinks. $15 isn't much to add. Regardless, this release is very intriguing, especially in the retro spec lofts. Seems like such a configuration would split the forgiveness vs. loft jacking issue so many players distance irons have. I know Ping has been a long-time contributor to MGS Forum tests and really, really hope these are a testing opportunity this year. I see lots of old iron sets and wedges in bash with the random people I get paired with and driver is squally anywhere from 1-5 years old and fairway is the same even if the driver is new or relatively new edingc and sirchunksalot 2 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pakman92 Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Irons definitely stick around in people's bags. I just replaced mine this season after almost 10 years of playing RocketBladez. I see people with something much older like ping eye 2's and TM burner irons all the time. edingc and sirchunksalot 2 Quote Epic Max LS 11.5° (10.5°+1) w/ Graphite Design Tour AD IZ 6 stiff Epic Flash 3 Wood 17° (15°+2) w/ Project X Even Flow Green 60 stiff Super Hybrid 21° (20°+1) w/ Mitsubishi Tensei CK Orange 80 stiff Rogue Hybrid 5 (24°) w/ Aldila Synergy 60 HYB Graphite stiff 2021 P790 Irons 5-AW (1° flat, weakened lofts) w/ Aerotech Steelfiber i95 cw regular CBX2 Wedges 54°, 58° w/ True Temper DG 115 Wedge flex Odyssey White Hot OG #1 Stroke Lab, 33 in Pro V1 Bushnell Launch Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook DeLoft Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 I hit a demo i525 head this morning at my local golf shop with the Ping AWT shaft. I didn't turn on the launch monitor, I just wanted to see how it felt. On solid strikes it felt and sounded great to my ears. Noticeably worse feel and sound on bad strikes. I think it looks really good at address. Not a big iron but not a butter knife. Thin2win and PMookie 2 Quote 14 of the following: Ping G430 Max 10.5 degree Callaway 2023 Big Bertha 3 wood set to 17 degrees Cobra F9 Speedback 7/8 wood set at 23.5 degrees Callaway Epic Max 11 wood Ping Eye 2 BeCu 2-SW Mizuno 923 JPX HM HL 6-GW Hogan sand wedge 56 degree bent to 53 Maltby M Series+ 54 degree Ping Glide 3.0 Eye2 58 degree Ping Glide 3.0 60 degree Evnroll ER2 Ping Sigma 2 Anser Cheap Top Flite mallet putter from Dick's, currently holding down first place in the bag TaylorMade Mini Spider Bridgestone XS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Saw this at a local store today and LOVED the way it looked! I set it down next to the i59 and there wasn’t a whole lot of difference, just a SLIGHTLY longer head in the 525. Small, nice thin top line, yep, I’m going to be heading back to that store to try the demo out on the range. I’m a sucker for Ping irons… JohnSmalls and Thin2win 2 Quote 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...
Thin2win Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 @fixyurdivotso what's the trade in value in those Srixon 's you have in the bag? fixyurdivot and JohnSmalls 2 Quote WITB: Driver: SIM2 Max 12° - Accra TZ6 M4 FW Wood: Gen5 0311 7w Fujikura Motore X F3 Irons: ZX7 PW-7i, ZX5 6i-5i Wedges: Zipcore 50°, 58° Putter: MySpider X Cart: Onewheel XR+ Ball: Z-Star Diamond/ Z-Star XV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 55 minutes ago, Thin2win said: @fixyurdivotso what's the trade in value in those Srixon 's you have in the bag? Nowhere near as good as almost any set of PING irons. That said, they'll have to earn the spot. The G425's nearly won the day and it remains to be seen if the i525's can get it done. JohnSmalls 1 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Official Review) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo42 Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 On 2/10/2022 at 6:35 PM, fixyurdivot said: Nowhere near as good as almost any set of PING irons. That said, they'll have to earn the spot. The G425's nearly won the day and it remains to be seen if the i525's can get it done. I loved hitting the i525, and hated the g425. I thought that stick was a ghastly affair… JohnSmalls and fixyurdivot 2 Quote TSr2 on tensi blue stiff Speedzone 3-wood on Tensi blue S Epic Max 5 and 7 woods on HZRDUS Reg flex Paradym 9 wood on HZRDUS reg flex P770 / P790 combo set on Ventus R-6 shafts 6-AW T22 Denim Copper 54°, 58° on Kinetic X Trajectory ER3 or, E.A.S. #4 (“Fang” or “Adele”) ProV1x, or, Maxfli Tour X .Org 14 cart bag Adidas Tour 360 , or Sketcher shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 While at the range today testing out my G400 3w and 5w shafts (swapping), I had a chance to hit the i525. It was brand new, still had the plastic wrapper . They have the Recoil ES780 F3 shaft which was a close second to the MMT80's I'm playing in the ZX5's, however, it was standard length and flat lie (vs. +1/2" and +2 deg). Nevertheless, in the face of a challenge, we spies persevere. One thing I really noticed was swing weight and grip. The i525's felt light and now that I've moved to midsize, the standard grips feel WAY small. I used my SC200 to capture data and despite the i525's being slightly stronger loft, the 7i carry distances were very close - the ZX5's a mere yard longer. The PING's sound really good but I could feel mishits into my hands whereas I don't with the Srixon's. On well struck shots both sound good but the ZX5's are less offensive on mishits. PING set out to address the negative feedback on the i500's pertaining to sound and I think they have done just that. Here's a few pictures to help get some of you through the backend of the long, cold winter. As you can see, the i525's have a much more radiused top line which helps make them appear thinner. The offset is close but I might give the nod to the PING's as being a whisker less. The new badging on the i525's is, IMHO, better... but I still love the look of the ZX5's much more. Whoda thunk you'd ever hear that from me? Thin2win, GolfSpy_APH, JohnSmalls and 4 others 7 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Official Review) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 1 hour ago, fixyurdivot said: While at the range today testing out my G400 3w and 5w shafts (swapping), I had a chance to hit the i525. It was brand new, still had the plastic wrapper . They have the Recoil ES780 F3 shaft which was a close second to the MMT80's I'm playing in the ZX5's, however, it was standard length and flat lie (vs. +1/2" and +2 deg). Nevertheless, in the face of a challenge, we spies persevere. One thing I really noticed was swing weight and grip. The i525's felt light and now that I've moved to midsize, the standard grips feel WAY small. I used my SC200 to capture data and despite the i525's being slightly stronger loft, the 7i carry distances were very close - the ZX5's a mere yard longer. The PING's sound really good but I could feel mishits into my hands whereas I don't with the Srixon's. On well struck shots both sound good but the ZX5's are less offensive on mishits. PING set out to address the negative feedback on the i500's pertaining to sound and I think they have done just that. Here's a few pictures to help get some of you through the backend of the long, cold winter. As you can see, the i525's have a much more radiused top line which helps make them appear thinner. The offset is close but I might give the nod to the PING's as being a whisker less. The new badging on the i525's is, IMHO, better... but I still love the look of the ZX5's much more. Whoda thunk you'd ever hear that from me? Does the sc200 show spin and launch? If so what where they compared to the zx5? Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thin2win Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 4 minutes ago, RickyBobby_PR said: Does the sc200 show spin and launch? If so what where they compared to the zx5? It does not. RickyBobby_PR and fixyurdivot 2 Quote WITB: Driver: SIM2 Max 12° - Accra TZ6 M4 FW Wood: Gen5 0311 7w Fujikura Motore X F3 Irons: ZX7 PW-7i, ZX5 6i-5i Wedges: Zipcore 50°, 58° Putter: MySpider X Cart: Onewheel XR+ Ball: Z-Star Diamond/ Z-Star XV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share Posted March 10, 2022 58 minutes ago, RickyBobby_PR said: Does the sc200 show spin and launch? If so what where they compared to the zx5? Nope, I'll need to up my LM ante to get into that detail. RickyBobby_PR 1 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Official Review) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 36 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said: Nope, I'll need to up my LM ante to get into that detail. No worries I like to see the extra data especially when it comes to distance comparison to see where each is coming from Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 I went to a Ping demo day at the local country club today and went through a fitting for these (not buying them) to see what they could come-up with. Started with Recoil Smackwrap, no-go, moved to Steelfiber i110 stiff, better. He switched the head to red dot which is flatter, and bingo. Piercing ball flight, dead-on the 190 flag. These were REALLY good. Feel, looks, performance, etc. Too expensive for me with the $30+ upcharge shafts, and I have the ZX7 on the way. Really good irons. JohnSmalls, THEZIPR23, hartrick11 and 3 others 6 Quote 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...
coyote_jones Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 I just received my i525s last week! I was fit for them in early April. I was coming from Apex CF16s, and tested against T200, P790, Rogue ST Pro, and JPX 921 Hot Metal Pros. They were the most consistent of the bunch for me in terms of dispersion and launch. I came in wanting the 790s, and to be honest didn't even know these existed until my fitter brought them out. My distance gains weren't earth shattering, but I probably gained close to a club throughout the set. I went with 5-Gap. Was fit with the AWT 2.0 shafts which felt great. I had previously gamed SteelFiber i95, but I am a high launcher and was launching a bit too high with those shafts on the i525s. They're already on the high end of the price spectrum so I'm glad I didn't have to upgrade into those shafts. I've only hit them in the sim once since receiving them (I'm in Minneapolis and weather has been crap), but I think it's gonna be a good year. Also, I received the free Arccos sensors and a 45 day trial quickly after receiving the clubs. Last thing I'll say is I'm stoked with how gorgeous they are. Hoping y'all get to try them soon! fixyurdivot, ejgaudette, Thin2win and 1 other 4 Quote WITB Driver: Ping G30 10.5 Stiff Fairway wood: Titleist 917F2 16.5 Stiff Irons: Callaway Apex CF16 Steel Fiber i95 Stiff (5-PW) Wedges: Vokey 52, 56 Putter: Odyssey White Hot #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 On 3/24/2022 at 2:40 PM, PMookie said: I went to a Ping demo day at the local country club today and went through a fitting for these (not buying them) to see what they could come-up with. Started with Recoil Smackwrap, no-go, moved to Steelfiber i110 stiff, better. He switched the head to red dot which is flatter, and bingo. Piercing ball flight, dead-on the 190 flag. These were REALLY good. Feel, looks, performance, etc. Too expensive for me with the $30+ upcharge shafts, and I have the ZX7 on the way. Really good irons. Paul, What did you think about the sound? No surprise on the lie adjustment as I seem to recall PING's color dot system changed slightly. My PE2 green dot = 2.0 deg up and the G410's green dot 2.25 deg up. Not certain why they made those adjustments or even if they were consistent across all model irons? I'm pretty certain the ZX7's will have you quickly forgetting about these . Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Official Review) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyote_jones Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 18 hours ago, fixyurdivot said: Paul, What did you think about the sound? No surprise on the lie adjustment as I seem to recall PING's color dot system changed slightly. My PE2 green dot = 2.0 deg up and the G410's green dot 2.25 deg up. Not certain why they made those adjustments or even if they were consistent across all model irons? I'm pretty certain the ZX7's will have you quickly forgetting about these . I can say from my experience the sound is definitely a little loud and tingy, but not offensively so. When I hit the T200s in comparison I definitely felt and noticed a clicky sound, which I didn’t like. In comparison to my CF16s they are a bit louder for sure, but I don’t mind it. I used to game a Ping G, 4 iron and that sounded more like a hybrid than an iron. I’d say the i525s fall somewhere in between. For the purist, bit it may be a bit on the annoying side. fixyurdivot and cnosil 2 Quote WITB Driver: Ping G30 10.5 Stiff Fairway wood: Titleist 917F2 16.5 Stiff Irons: Callaway Apex CF16 Steel Fiber i95 Stiff (5-PW) Wedges: Vokey 52, 56 Putter: Odyssey White Hot #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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