Ping i230 Irons & iCrossover Utility Irons

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https://mygolfspy.com/ping-i230-irons-and-icrossover-utility-irons/

PING I230 – SPECS AND PRICING

The PING i230 irons are available in 3-9, PW and UW. As has become standard practice for PING, the i230s are available in standard, Power Spec (jacked) and Retro Spec (sensibly weakened) lofts.

The stock shaft offerings are Dynamic Gold 105 (R300, S300) and PING’s Alta CB Black (graphite). Optional stock shafts include the PING AWT 2.0, Dynamic Gold (S300, X100), Dynamic Gold 120, KBS Tour, Nippon Modus 105, True Temper Elevate and UST Recoils 760 ES SMAC (A – flex) and 790 ES SMAC (regular and stiff).

Retail price starts at $187.50 per club.

 

PING ICROSSOVER SPECS AND PRICING

The iCrossover is available in 2XR (18 degrees), 3XR (20 degrees) and 4XR (22.5 degrees).

The stock shaft is a PING Tour 2.0 Chrome (85 grams in R, S and X). Optional graphite offerings include the PING Alta CB, Mitsubishi Ka’Li White 80 and the Project X HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX 70HY.

Retail price for the PING iCrossover is $249.

Pre-orders for both the i230 irons and iCrossover begin immediately.

[PMookie]

i210 were VERY popular, so this should be set that does quite well. Improved sound and feel are always a positive for Ping irons as they tend to feel harsh vs other brands. Can’t wait to try these.

[GolfSpy TCB]

The traditionalist of me cringes a little every time I see that back cap (though I have 2 sets currently that have it  ).  I know it is about what is under the hood that matters and hearing that they have improved the sound and feel make me very intrigued.  Having said all that... these are beautiful irons!

[GolfSpy_APH]

I have been a crossover fan and user for sometime now. I rarely see them in others bags or reviewed and hope that this may change with this series. I may even take the dip and replace my g410 crossover with this one as I really like the black finish. 

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30 minutes ago, Golfspy_TCB said:

The traditionalist of me cringes a little every time I see that back cap (though I have 2 sets currently that have it  ).  I know it is about what is under the hood that matters and hearing that they have improved the sound and feel make me very intrigued.  Having said all that... these are beautiful irons!

Yeah something just looks... off.. about that back cap.

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Nice video from Mark Crossfield about the irons

 

[GolfSpy_APH]

So the icrossover has n adjustable sleeve... I'm sold!

[PMookie]

I was VERY impressed with these yesterday during their first go-round, granted, every first round with irons seems great! The feeling of these was better than other Ping irons I tried in the last few years, and the forgiveness was noticeable especially regarding to distance “loss” due to off-center contact. I’m looking forward to being able to get these on a course again!

[GolfSpy_APH]

Txg finally did a iCrossover review. Had a good view in them overall and pointed out the importance of the name change as well which makes sense. Going from a g series to i series it tells in a simpler way who it is targeted for. Hybrids falling more in the g series. 

Btw Matty with 150 ball speed!

 

[PMookie]

Took these to the range today… I’m saying it right now, these don’t “feel” any worse than my Srixon Z combo set. I hit the i525 and those felt harsh. These have a totally different feel. So good. If you haven’t hit these yet and are looking for new irons, you GOTTA try these. Again, just as I saw the other day, forgiveness/dispersion were really good, noticeable difference from the Z combos. I’m very impressed with these so far and I don’t remember a set being as forgiving for me as these have shown. The weight in the toe and the hosel seem to be doing exactly what they’re supposed to do. 

[hartrick11]

33 minutes ago, PMookie said:

Took these to the range today… I’m saying it right now, these don’t “feel” any worse than my Srixon Z combo set. I hit the i525 and those felt harsh. These have a totally different feel. So good. If you haven’t hit these yet and are looking for new irons, you GOTTA try these. Again, just as I saw the other day, forgiveness/dispersion were really good, noticeable difference from the Z combos. I’m very impressed with these so far and I don’t remember a set being as forgiving for me as these have shown. The weight in the toe and the hosel seem to be doing exactly what they’re supposed to do. 

Did you notice a big increase in spin coming from the Srixons which are pretty low-spin? Wondering if you had to move into a lower spinning shaft and/or ball... I remember with the 210s I was spinning them like crazy and didn't want to move into a C-taper/PX LS type shaft to compensate. I am definitely not in the market for irons right now... but the first non-ebay/craigslist clubs I ever bought were i20s and part of me has always wanted to get back into a set of Pings and these look so sweet!

[PMookie]

2 hours ago, hartrick11 said:

Did you notice a big increase in spin coming from the Srixons which are pretty low-spin? Wondering if you had to move into a lower spinning shaft and/or ball... I remember with the 210s I was spinning them like crazy and didn't want to move into a C-taper/PX LS type shaft to compensate. I am definitely not in the market for irons right now... but the first non-ebay/craigslist clubs I ever bought were i20s and part of me has always wanted to get back into a set of Pings and these look so sweet!

I didn’t have my Srixons at Ping HQ when I did the fitting, but I do think these spin more, but in a good way for me. Shafts came down to DG X100 and KBS Tour 125 (I think) and I went X100 based on feel, all other things were pretty equal. I don’t plan on going with a lower spinning ball, no need to because we got the spin exactly where the fitter wanted.

[PMookie]

First range session yesterday with a swing that has three months of moth balls on it (youngsters, ask your parents) and these i230 irons showed their forgiveness again! I’m serious… I don’t know of another set I’ve ever played that showed the forgiveness these do. There truly HAS to be something real about the hosel and head weighting they’ve done to increase MOI. And the feel? Yeah, so much better than previous Pings I’ve played. There haven’t been many posts about these, so I’m curious how many have them and what they’re seeing.

[GolfSpy_APH]

15 hours ago, PMookie said:

First range session yesterday with a swing that has three months of moth balls on it (youngsters, ask your parents) and these showed their forgiveness again! I’m serious… I don’t know of another set I’ve ever played that showed the forgiveness these do. There truly HAS to be something real about the hosel and head weighting they’ve done to increase MOI. And the feel? Yeah, so much better than previous Pings I’ve played. There haven’t been many posts about these, so I’m curious how many have them and what they’re seeing.

What is it that stands out to you for the crossovers this year vs others?

[PMookie]

6 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

What is it that stands out to you for the crossovers this year vs others?

I only have the i230 irons

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Not that it matters who plays what, but Ian Fraser from TXG, who is close to scratch, chose the i230s for his irons for the year

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPI8avmZo5Q&t=670s

[PMookie]

8 hours ago, Golfspy_Lukes said:

Not that it matters who plays what, but Ian Fraser from TXG, who is close to scratch, chose the i230s for his irons for the year

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPI8avmZo5Q&t=670s

“This is one to try!”

Great irons.

[The Mad Bomber]

That iCrossover is so freaking good.

[jbsap]

Little Late to the party, Anyone hit the icrossover compared to the stealth line?  Either DHY or UDI.  Thoughts?

This is a spot in my bag I have a love hate relationship with.  5 woods I hit very well, but they go too far.  Hate the look of a hybrid, 2 irons can get a little too inconsistent on my bad days.  Recently got to see a crossover in person and it looked great, but I stand on the wrong side of the ball so I couldn't hit it.

[J7Hawkins]

The i230 wasn’t for me but if anyone is looking for a utility iron the icrossover is the best in the game this year in my opinion!

[TMAG-FIREMEDIC]

I went all in and couldn't be happier.....as @PMookie stated earlier,  these are Uber forgiving for a players with appropriate spin and above average launch in the long irons. 

I've hit 14 GIR's the last 2 rounds each with 7 of the 28 being inside 5ft .... 2 -UW , Glide 4.0 54,  2-9i , PW and a 6i ....so an array of clubs that I'm throwing darts with!!! 

[MarkCPA]

I've only hit a 7 iron in the i230 and with a shaft I don't care for (Ping AWT), but the feel of this head is really, really good.   I'm on the hunt for a set with a shaft that's a fit for me.  

[GolfSpy_APH]

I have always liked the crossovers and think the newest may be making its way into my bag... maybe. There are so many good options, but the ability to go flat and adjust the lofts make it so incredibly versatile. 

[KC Golf]

5 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

I have always liked the crossovers and think the newest may be making its way into my bag... maybe. There are so many good options, but the ability to go flat and adjust the lofts make it so incredibly versatile. 

I am going to try and get fitted for a Crossover, it looks ideal for Fall golf on a windy day.  Heard great things.

[Adamman84]

I have the iCrossover (2 iron, 18 degrees) and its a deadly club. Great off the tee, easy enough to hit off the deck and hits a hell of wind shot when I need it. 

[TMAG-FIREMEDIC]

On 8/20/2023 at 10:49 AM, TMAG-FIREMEDIC said:

I went all in and couldn't be happier.....as @PMookie stated earlier,  these are Uber forgiving for a players with appropriate spin and above average launch in the long irons. 

I've hit 14 GIR's the last 2 rounds each with 7 of the 28 being inside 5ft .... 2 -UW , Glide 4.0 54,  2-9i , PW and a 6i ....so an array of clubs that I'm throwing darts with!!! 

 

So small update......I played a tournament round this past weekend in which I was one under through 16 but limped home bogey bogey to shoot 73  ....I did hit 15 GIR's but not many inside of 10ft

Getting WHOLE bag dialed !!!