PING have NAILED IT with these NEW IRONS! | PING i525 Irons
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2022
- PING have NAILED IT with these NEW IRONS! | PING i525 Irons Ping have NAILED IT with these NEW IRONS! we have seen the launch of a lot of new golf clubs so far in 2022... but what are the best golf clubs of 2022? what are the best forgiving golf clubs? the best irons of 2022? and what could possibly beat the Cobra forged tech irons as the best forgiving irons? in this video we take a look at the brand new Ping i525 irons. Ping have a rich history of making great irons, the best mid handicap golf clubs, the best high handicap golf clubs, the best forgiving irons especially... so are these the best? replacing the Ping i500 will be no mean feat... but I think they could have nailed it with this one... and they may have nailed it now!
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Love that you brought up the chipping. I have so many of those finicky shots in a round that it is huge for me. Great video
Ping has always been a club that was just out of my reach. But when I first started playing they were the club to beat. I've used other players Pings and loved them. I welcome a chance to try or test these newer ones. Thanks.
Great review James! Looks like Ping has a real winner on their hands!
I really like the i500 and now i525 irons! So much so, that I just bought my daughter, yesterday, a lightly used set of i500s! It will hopefully be an upgrade from her previous G700 irons. (Less offset and thinner soles)
Makes me wonder if the price would have dropped a bit today! 😡
A fantastic clear and concise video jam packed with information
Been desperate to watch this all day and it didn't disappoint!
Good too see ping pricing irons back in the realm of reality (even though it hurts as someone considering the I59's). Really though why are the I59's priced so absurdly high.....
James, this channel is very very good. Keep up the good work. That is all.
Playing G425 irons rn and overall love them once I lower my handicap a good amount I will be getting these love the looks and hopefully the feel.
Just played my best 2 rounds of the summer first weekend with them in the bag!!! They are really confidence inspiring. Coming from blades that I wasn’t quite good enough to play with… wish I had these in the spring. They are super long. They go miles high! I don’t care what anyone says about the spin. I was backing these up into pins the last 2 days! Great review!!! They are perfect for me
Still getting on well with them?? Thinking of getting some
I've been gaming these irons for the last year and have had some of my best rounds with them. I'm around a 12-13 hcp and shoot in the mid-80s depending on the course with a few rounds in the mid/high 70s. I've only been golfing 4 years but live in San Diego and practice and play year round. I have tried out about a dozen sets of irons until landing on the Ping i525s and can say they are as forgiving as people say but you can also work the ball more vs a cavity back. My only gripe is when I pure one out the middle (usually off the tee or when sitting up in the rough) and it seems to trampoline off the hollow body. I usually hit my 6 iron about 165-170 and have hit shots 180+ off the tee. Same with the 5 iron. Generally 170-180 and have driven it almost 200 with a teed up shot which puts me in a bad spot. That said, you'll also get a few more yards when you don't get it right, so it probably averages out over time. You'll definitely remember the trampoline effect shots and wonder how you bombed it so far. Maybe it's because I have 105g Project X shafts, but the 4 iron sounds and feels very tinny, almost like a hybrid. So you may want to just play a 4 hybrid and get the U-5 iron set vs P-4.
I must admit that a softer and responsive feel is what I prefer. I've played PING G30 before and they were good performance wise. But I ended switching to Srixon Z585 irons which perform just as good but feel much better (which is always subjective, of course).
On holiday at the moment in Florida. Just bought a set!!!! 5 to pw. Plus 2 wedges. Looking forward to trying them out on the course. Have to say. In the sim they felt fantastic!!
I currently play the Titleist 714 AP2's which I do like. After 8 years playing with these it was time for an upgrade. Now in my mid 60's it was time to get something more forgiving and give me the distance I have lost. The Ping i525 fit the bill. After trying numerous other brands these were the ones that fitted me best. I ordered the set and look forward to putting these irons in play for the next 8 years.
It’s been 7months since you posted. How have the i525’s performed? I’ve just turned 60 and have the AP2’s as well , just like you did. Lost distance and need forgiveness. May I ask what colour spec you went with. If I look at Pings chart I’m around the Green dot area.? Shaft ? I was using a Project X rifle 6.0 in my AP2’s. Did you go with the power lofts, the stronger ones?
Have to show my up most respect to you! Consistent videos daily. Fair play my friend 👐👐👐👐
I’m late to the party, but just tried and ordered i525 5, 6, 7, and look forward to enjoying a mixed bag of those, and 7-U of i210’s.
Loving your videos in Chicago.
James I currently game the i59’s and love them. I also just purchased a second hand set of i210’s 3-UW for $500USD which I thought was a great deal after trying a buddies on the sim as a backup set. What is your favorite Ping iron of the past few years that you could see yourself playing as everyday gamers? I know you love your Mizuno’s but just curious.
Ping makes a solid lineup of clubs, and I have a set of G400s, but ditching them for my new PXG 0211 dc2s, and saving money to boot.
Loving my ‘retro’ Ping Eye 2s, would I play that much better with new technology? (8 handicap here)…not sure
I played the eye 2 in high school, the Zing and Zing 2 and ISI in college, the eye 3 in the early 2000’s and the s 59s. My last set was the G series and in all of them the on center hits were good the off center hits were sharp feeling. I just bought the i525s and with technology I think the feel should be just fine.
They look fantastic, and hopefully the feel and touch improvement over the i500s make these a big tick 😀
Btw get together with Mark C...he was sent the odd numbers so you'd have a full set 👌👍
Love the look of these clubs, currently gaming G410s but the look of those alone could tempt me to upgrade. Can't fault Ping
Hi James! Great video and review :) How do you compare the 2021 P790s with Ping’s 2022 i525s? Thanks
They have a nice look and it seems like you hit them better than any other iron that I've seen you hit on your videos. They had a solid sound to them as well. I currently play the i5 blade and love the sound and feel of the ball strike even on off center hits. I think the CTP In the hosel is a really good design to reduce vibration and increase forgiveness on off center hits. Not surprising that the i525's have the same design.
As far as strong or retro loft - I think it's time that all golf club manufactures stopped putting single digit iron numbers on clubs and replaced it with the double digit loft number because a 4 iron in my bag isn't necessarily a 4 iron in your bag.
I'd rather hear a PGA broadcaster say, "he's hitting a 19 degree iron 240 yards." It would have more meaning than just saying he's hitting a 4 iron.
Great review James. I did play the i500s for a couple of years and got on well with them (even if the feel was a little hard), however, every now and again for reasons I can’t explain I’d get a shot that flew 10-15 yards more than it should and that for me was the biggest drawback.
I’ve since switched to Callaway’s hollow body Apex Pro which both feel so much more playable and consistent. I’d definitely give the new club a go (and the fitting experience at Ping is awesome) but unless they have fixed that rouge flyer I doubt I’d be changing
Had a not dissimilar issue with Mizuno HMB’s. Moved to MP20- MB’s which are all about consistency of distance control and no occasional shots flying 10-15 yards further than expected!
Great looking low offset irons in my view. Spin in not a concern for me seeing I spin irons too high mostly. They are designed for me.
In my opinion the best guy on RUclips at testing golf equipment whether it be clubs,balls etc.
Always worth watching and taking on board his honest opinion, great video James 👏👏
Thanks mate appreciate your support
@@JamesRobinsonGolf you’re welcome mate
Hi James - great vid as always. I am gaming the i500 since a year or something. You’re saying that the i525 are better than the i500; especially around the greens. Not sure if I agree with you, so would love to see a comparison video. Perhaps with Chris the short game wizard 😊?
What you said about ping irons and feel, I bought a set of ping eye blue dot off a friend about 10 years ago. I played ok with them, but they felt like junk. I replaced them after about 2 years. I’m not the best golfer, but I am very sensitive to feel. I can’t get new clubs very often, but I’m always searching for golf balls I like the feel of since I can’t afford to lose proV1’s and I can’t always get the same ball depending on the store I go to.
James, great video. Would you say these offer m ore forgiveness than the Callaway Apex CF16?
I'm currently gaming Ping i500. I am firmly of the opinion the Feel of a club has a "Honeymoon period" that wears off and they all feel the same in the end.
Don't get me wrong, I love Forged because it's adjustable, but Ping have their Dot System and it works.
I'm keen to try these...
Looks cracking. Would be interested to see how they compare to the forged Tec of Chris's. Are they in the same bracket of club?
Ordered the i525 a week ago paired with true temper elevate shafts shortened 1/2” with mid size grips. Came In only 6 days!!! Liked them better than the p790s and titleist t200s
I'll have to demo these but I have to say I'm a bit skeptical that they improved the clicky tingy sound of the i500. Thanks James for the very honest comments and the end of the video about the feel and spin. If you want to chase distance then these are up there with the looks. (Or you could just get a set of Wilson D6 crazy loft irons for a lot less money and just as much if not more distance!) By the way.... G710 ???? Wonder where that line is going ?
Why would you doubt they fixed the sound?? Basically every YT reviewer indicates they have as have my own personal experience 😊
James I enjoyed the video on the new Ping I525 irons did the irons have strong lofts because I would really like to see you play them with the retro lofts and hears your thoughts as compared to the strong lofts or if retro lofts how would you feel playing strong lofts and seeing the difference between the two irons?
Nice job on the review. I just bought this set 4-pw on sale for $1000us and I feel like they're soft, but I have always played a cheaper cast set of clubs too. This is the first set of "good quality" clubs Ive bought so it might just be what I'm comparing them to. I had Adams tight lies, Taylormade sim 2, and PXG 0211. So far Ive only hit them inside where I bought them and in my backyard net. Haven't had them out on the coarse yet, but I will this coming weekend.
Interesting....im an i210 player and is am looking for a longer iron. May bend my 210's to power spec and stick with them! Couldnt get past the feel of the i500.
A very good review! Those are fine looking irons! I would note that Ping sent the 5-7-9 to Andy Sullivan -- I wonder who received the pitching wedge? :)
Long time Ping user - Karsten III onwards. Had the I500s. Swapped to Mizuno 921 forged. Lovely feel on the 921, but I do like the looks of the 500 series.
Looks is one thing. I agree with you there. But if you ever hit the i500 in comparison with the feel of the 921 Forged like I have I bet you will not shell out $200 / club USD for the looks. JPX line will get you the distance with feel and accuracy. The new Mizuno 225 (HMB next gen) takes the 921 Forged tech and merges it into the old HMB head but with improved topline, size as well as 30 deg loft 7 iron for distance. You should demo both but I tell you the 921 Forged is very sweet IMHO !
@@JohnnyDSR It's a bit of a shame John, that golf manufacturers bring out new clubs so often. They sort of make me feel like a bit of a heel if you're playing anything older than 2 years. Played most Ping models at one time or another, and 410s and 500s were turned into 921 forged and this fine set will do me for the next good while. Bobby Jones hit it 250 in 1922 with a $5 driver and they only hit it 300 a hundred years later with a $1,000AUD driver - price increase has not matched performance?
I'm going ballistic!!! Ha ha ha ... just shows not even Ping are exempt from the detail hype and marketing. However, once every four years for a new release sounds about right. I shall be trying these asap just wish i new when a new I210 might be released to blend in with the I525's as spin at the lower end of the bag might well be needed by the looks. Great review again JR.
I also love the "VLOG LOL" just desserts for your hard work and pioneering.
James I am here this week at the Phoenix Waste Management open watching you on RUclips while watching the practice round. What a great day!
Very jealous!!!
Hey James, I have booked a fitting for new irons and was wondering if you could do a review of the latest hollow back irons and maybe include the direct to consumer clubs.
Love the finish on these. Your chipping was marvelous
Better than with the 60 🤦🏼♂️😂
@@JamesRobinsonGolf Chris would be proud! Lol
I ordered some i210s last July and still waiting for them. Currently expected second week of march. Glad to see they've been able to make new irons despite not meeting orders from 6 months ago
Wow, sorry to hear that.
Get a refund😂
Ah man! I just sold a set on ebay a couple months back, there's plenty on there 👍
I’d cancel ASAP! Bro, you could have been playing with something else already! 😂😂😂
Personally, I’ve switched from Ping everything to Callaway everything because of horror stories like yours.
@@the.otis.burger617 a guy I work with ordered a set of callaway irons in October and still hasn’t got them so it’s not just ping.
I would suggest giving your fans a glimpse of the irons from the top down so we can see what it looks like at the address position! Newton and Crossfield do this and it is why when a new club review comes out I look for those guys
Currently game the i10's and in need of modernising, used to be single figure handicapper, but currently play around 10-13 - are these worth investing in if I managed to drop back down? Or should I look elsewhere?
When reviewing clubs, I assume you get the standard steel shafts from which ever company send them to you. However, do you get the regular, stiff or XS flex normally?
Im a 10 handicap, I upgraded from ping G15s to i500s and honestly cant fault them. Tried the G410 and the I210s aswell but the i500 felt the best of the 3 for me. I've seen a couple reviews mention the sound but ive never noticed an issue.
The i210 feel way better than the i500 and as a high swing speed player that 105 gram stock shaft in the i500 felt like trash to me. Maybe better shafts woulda been better
How did you like your g15s
How did you like your g15s
@@mikebanahan7339 yeah, they were fine. No complaints really.
Nice looking Irons, that remind me of the PXG 0211's
Another great video
I think a match between you and Michael Newton would be a great watch
I got the i500 and I do love them :)
James ------ Quick fire question... You can put these in the bag or the new Mizuno Pro 225, which do you choose?
Have the i210s had them for a few years now. Find it insane Ping have never replaced them. Basically saying they can't improve them so they basically aren't just pushing after profit!
Great review , really fair 👍
If these would have come out one year sooner, I would have them in my Bag. always loved Ping. still have my Ping Eye 2's from 1998, my Wife uses them.
James.
JPX 923 and i525 and jpx923
I am looking for more straight and consistent irons with light weight shafts due to my ages. Which do you recommend for fifties, single handy cap golfer?
So recommendation for what range of handicaps or swi ng speeds?
They look great to me. I have a set of the G425 irons and love them. Very forgiving clubs that launch high. Sound is irrelevant to me, sound doesn’t affect the flight of the ball.
do you find they carry too far? I've never gravitated toward strong lofted irons because it never seems like you can get good gappings between clubs. I hit my standard lofted 7iron 170 so the thought of hitting it 190 with strong lofted just doesn't seem necessary. I also worried about low ball flight with them too, but you say you don't have an issue with that which is pretty cool/unexpected imo
Great review! What lie angle are you using?
They are absolutely stunning
I have not bothered to dig into these irons yet but assume they have stronger lofts? my current Ping i series irons have standard lofts like 33 degrees for a 7 and 30 degrees for a 6.
Well done James 👏
Just preordered mine today.
I'm currently gaming i20 irons. Aiming to get fitted for these soon.
Great video James. Who are the 525 aim for? Mid to high handicapper!
Yes mate defo
Looking forward to next iteration of the i210
I play i210s and whilst I could benefit from the extra forgiveness of the i525 they are not for me. Spin is low, not excessively, but lower than I prefer.
Then there is an issue about gapping, there is a 5 degree gap between some irons which feels a bit too much.
Finally are these better are even equal to the performance of competitors such P770s
These are the kind of clubs I'm looking for next needing an upgrade from the speedzones I've been using
Let me know what you ho for buddy
@@JamesRobinsonGolf will do babes x
Is testing in February on seasonal greens which wil be harder a true test for stopping power , will be interesting to see spin numbers versus other sets indoors
I’m fairness we get about a month a year here that isn’t “seasonal” lol
Nice video enjoying content keep it up
Thanks mate
What handicap range would you say these were for James ? thanks
If they do well, all irons will be priced north of $200 per. Crazy. I'm so old, I remember when a full set went for 799.
Great review
Would they suit a 14 handicapper, with the correct fitting.
I carry a 7 iron, 155-160
I need you compare these with the new mizuno equivalents, I’m a big fan of both but with all else being equal I would chose feel
Would love to see this up against the 223 and 225. I’m deciding between those 3 but I hit the i525 today and it blew me away. Feels absolutely incredible
@@TlwP57 went to get fitted and was going to buy the 223 when i got there and just couldn’t hit any club better than the i525 it was insane. they’ll be here next week lmao
As we saw the partial shots didn't stop but do the full shots stops?
Nice looking irons is there still a wainting time on ping orders just putting it out there as I’ve heard that people are waiting a while on orders
The look so much better than expected. Don’t like all those grooves. Strong lofts need to be matched carefully to wedges and hybrids.
Do you have a slow motion lesson on your swing any how to hit a stinger?
I think it’s finally time to retire my Ping I/3’s… thanks for the update 😜
Good review.
Grooves remind me of the original Ping Eye 2 grooves, tightly spaced and lots of them.
The Kirkland V2 ball might be the perfect match for the i525.
Such a good looking club.
How do they compare to the Cobra power bats??
Small flex showing the Aston in the intro 💪🏼🤣
Had the i500’s and didn’t like them. Decided to go with the i210’s and I love them..
Same
James, I think using the half set to play half shots isn't doing the i525's justice. Clearly designed to get the ball up in the air I would have been keen to see how they reacted on the greens on full shots. I appreciate you only had a half set provided though.
How do they stack up against the p790’s?
From your description they seem to be like the taylormade irons minus being forged
Need to test these against the Mizuno 225s.....please!!!!
What handicap do you think these irons suit best James?
They look lovely
🎶 In the year 2525 my Pings finally arrived.... No more course's to play.. Now I wait for the judgment day 🎶
Being a current ping g400 player, was looking to go into the i210 only to discover they are discontinued 😪 love the look of the i525, would they be a suitable alternative?
Yes mate could be!
Thanks James 👍
I have the 420s not bad by my standards.
Would you recommend evnroll er5b?
flexing with the Aston! VLOG LOL!
LOL
Yea… I’m getting some used cbx irons… I can’t afford these :( I will get these eventually.
Some new power bats for Chris
Getting out the Aston? Yeah boi!
Need to see these up against P790s