Ping i525 Iron Review
Ping have been producing state of the art golf clubs for decades now and fans have rarely been let down. Ping aren’t the flashiest of manufacturers when you compare it to the marketing machine that is TaylorMade. But, they always deliver.
More recently Ping produced one of its most technologically advanced players irons of all time; the Ping i210’s. The i210’s are a players distance cavity back iron, giving the player workability with a slight bit of help on your bad shots.
Fast forward to 2022 and Ping has now released a brand new players distance iron in the Ping i525 iron. Players have patiently waited 3 ½ years for Ping to succeed the i210 so as you can imagine the expectation for this product is through the roof.
A new ballistic face design that increases speed, distance and control combines with a targeted polymer insert to provide better feel and sound. All packaged in a compact, players-style design perimeter weighted to elevate forgiveness and deliver long, towering shots.
The strength of the variable-thickness, maraging steel allows for a thinner, more dynamic face structure with an internal sole undercut in the 17-4 stainless steel body to increase flexing to launch shots faster and higher with predictability.
Targeted placement and disbursement of an EVA polymer in precisely controlled amounts in every iron achieves a pleasing impact sound and feel while allowing for maximum face deflection. The hydropearl 2.0 chrome finish repels water to for consistency from all conditions
A precision-milled groove pattern allows for tighter spacing and a geometry that results in an average of four extra grooves to reduce fliers in the short irons and preserve spin in the long irons for greater control and consistency
Tungsten toe and shaft tip weights combine with a tiered, dynamic face structure to expand the perimeter weighting while preserving ball speed through greater face deflection for added distance and improved accuracy.
Back by popular demand is Ping’s multiple loft options. They have given golfers the option of Standard, Retro and Power loft spec. To keep it simple the retro loft is weaker lofted whereas the Power spec is stronger lofted which suits the player who struggles with distance yet still wants to use a players iron.
