I just picked up my G425 set on Thursday and they felt great at the range. I'm playing my first round Sunday. I have a good feeling about these clubs....
Hello Zeke how are you enjoying your Ping G425 irons, hope they are going well. Did you get the hybrids. I have a fitting planned for when the lockdown restrictions are lifted in the uk on the 29th March. Was even thinking of the 7 hybrid. Regards Mel Stay safe.
Amazing that Ping got the spin up on these GI irons. 6500 RPM, towering ballflight from 190 yards (for you). I'd love to see you put these in your bag for a round or two to see what happens!
Love what Ping brings to the game; quality, forgiving no nonsense. These look a great evolution of the G series. Not sure how near they are to the G710 in performance and forgiveness now.
Just got fitted yesterday for the G425. Was down to them or the Mizuno forged. Forged felt better looked better but my dispersion rate with the G425 was much tighter plus got more distance too.
Have had G425 woods for a few months and hit the fairways 70% of the time which Prompted me to replace my irons with G425’s as well. Picked them up on a Thursday played on the Saturday and dropped my handicap by 1. Couldn’t be happier with the tighter dispersion. Only downside is some shots seem to leave the face quite hot unexpectedly resulting in a longer than expected carry. Saving grace is it strays straight rather than left or right.
just got my set of these about a month ago....once i started getting used to them, shots started to feel like a hot knife going thru butter......i really like the g425 driver as well
I hit my friend's Mizuno 921 Hot Metal and Callaway Apex DCB irons at Roger Dunn. The Ping G425 will be going in my golf bag due to the longer and straighter results!
I have those brands, I love it. I have been playing very solid and very well. Very forgiving clubs. Is much lighter than older pings and easier to hit the ball.
I wonder if you could give a recommendation to what type of golfer the G425 is aimed at? With the forgivenesses, I assume it’s game improvement. Or would it be classified as super game improvement? I just took the game up again as my kids have grown, using my 25yr old clubs. Ping is on my list for a fitting this Spring. Lovely review, thank you.
I would be careful and def go and hit these off grass. Even though game improvement, the wide sole and relatively high vcog (vertical centre of gravity) are more suited to someone who is a ‘digger’ or hits down on the ball. I know I’ve fallen foul of Ping irons in the past and don’t get on with them. Yes they are catered for my handicap but not my style of iron play. I’m a picker / sweeper and need a thinner sole and lower vcog. Just thought it was another key element to bear in mind when looking at these.
@@stevefroggett6924 I'm a picker and not a digger. I hit these irons at a Ping fitting in Phoenix about a month ago. I thought they were superb. I did not have any issues at all with the sole or with hitting balls thin. I found them to be about 5 yards longer than my Apex irons with the exact same shaft. I think most people will love these irons. Very easy to hit.
@@stevedietrich8936 glad you found they worked for you. Everybody is different I guess. Just trying to relay what myself and indeed many others have found when playing Pings or other wide sole irons with lots of effective bounce. They have been a disaster for me. Just thought that knowledge was worth passing on given the outlay involved and like I said try them out yourself on grass to make sure.
Been using my G15s since I got them in 2010, just put my order in for the G425s - will see how it all goes, the lofts are going to be interesting to get use to
That pearl finish seems like it never scars, mine still look good after a year plus! I have 6-U, Tour Edge C721 driver and Cleveland hybrids to round off my set.
Been waiting on these. I have been a Ping player since the Eye 2 but switched to P790 last year. Big mistake. Played eye 2's ISI nickel. iblade, s59. ie, i200. Need to get back to Ping.
I don’t like my P790’s bought them october had 3 games then lockdown. Sold my i210’s. The P790’s will be going the distance in the next couple of weeks
@@jetdr I will contact you when i am selling mine in February if you want. 4-pw. s300 shafts. std lie n length. Black n white multicompond grips. really good condition.
I like using ping but they are always a bit chunky for me. I was happy when I got fitted the p790s performed better and they are the best looking club in my opinion.
I use the g400, so great to hear the new clubs feel and perform at the high standard. I won't be changing as I'm keen on a players distance model. I'm interested if Ping will release something in that category this year?
I have just orderd some g400 as the local shop said there will be no or very little difference in performance to the new g425 to justify the extra cost of the new Irons
Great looking club, and great looking spin numbers, but no discussion on a dispersion ranging from one side of the fairway to the other? Was this related to your swing on the day, or is the face sensitive to strike location? Be interested in your view.
Michael .. recently found your reviews and I’m curious as to your thoughts: I currently use Ping g700 irons which I’ve had for 4 yrs now. Would the g425s be an improvement do you think?
G700 tends to promote a slightly higher launch over G range and slightly more forgiveness with it being hollow and a larger head. You’d have to test yourself but probably wouldn’t have thought there’s a huge difference to be honest.
Should anyone reading this be interested I went for a fitting and found the 425s offered enough of an improvement to justify my trading in for some. I was getting around 8-9yds of carry per club. 👍
Thanks for the clear cut and calm review. Just got fitted and these Ping G 425's went up against the Srixon CX5's and even though both are great looking and straight hitting clubs, the numbers for hitting were slightly better with the Pings as well as the numbers for purchasing, which were about $200 less for the 6 Pings I ordered.
@@lawbinson Great! Played my best golf ever this year, breaking 40 for the first time ever... and I'm 65. These irons were a big part of it as my approach shots were the best ever with these irons. It will be Eagle time for you if you select Pings. 😉
Great review, as always, Mike. Would like to see the G425's Vs Cleveland UHX, not just club performance but also value for money. Ping's are a wee bit more expensive.
Hi Michael, great review with no nonsense. I am a beginning golfer over 50+ yrs of age and I'm looking to purchase new irons. Question for you: would these be a good option? I am also considering the Callaway Big Bertha 21's, Cleveland Launcher UHX, Mizuno JPX 919 Hot Metal and Taylormade Sim 2 Max OS. Any information would be helpful and appreciated. Many thanks and keep up the great content! Cheers!
I’m new to your channel. Love this Ping review. My question would be for a high handicap player, would you recommend the Ping G425 or possibly the Titleist T300? Thanks for your input.
I know this is an old video, but I see you have the green dot lie. Curious what your height/wrist the floor measurements are to compare. I am 6’3” and 36.5” wtf and am grabbing +1/2” green dots
How are these if you favor a draw also, I play 130x kbs now should i get these in stiff? Thinking of 105 true temper dynamic gold What shaft were you hitting?
@@nickmarr1 I thought the same thing, I got the M5ssss 4 thru AW Grahipc siff with the M5 driver, 3 & 5 wood... Played one round and now selling the whole set.. with wedges RTX 58 & 54... Good clubs, just don't fit my eye.. so out they go.
@@nickmarr1 @Nick Marr I thought the same thing, I got the M5ssss 4 thru AW Grahipc siff with the M5 driver, 3 & 5 wood... Played one round and now selling the whole set.. with wedges RTX 58 & 54... Good clubs, just don't fit my eye.. so out they go.
Black & silver is obviously this year's colour scheme for irons and much better looking than the G410. As I play and love i210s, these irons are not for me, but might be fun to try the 4i as a driving iron or as a hybrid replacement
Great video! Enjoying your content, keep up the good work! I’m currently playing a set of game improvement irons that are about 7 years old. Really liking the look and performance of these irons and looking to upgrade to these at some point. I’ve been playing for about a year, really enjoying the game and have joined my local club. I’m still developing my swing and learning the game, I’ve managed to break 100 once and am hovering about the 100-110 score usually. Just wanted to ask if you think I should take the plunge and buy these now (after lockdown) or maybe wait until the end of the year when I’m a bit more consistent so could have a more accurate custom fit? Thanks!
Hi Jack, great your enjoying the game & congrats on breaking 100.....big milestone 👍 Custom fit clubs can really benefit even when your new to the game. Depends on your situation, if your having lessons and making some big changes then possibly wise to hang fire for a little while then get fitted. Or if your keen to get some new clubs then go and test along with some other brands. See if you find if there’s a big difference compared to the clubs you currently use. If so then there’s a good reason to invest. Your fitter will help too if you explain.
If you order power specs do they bend them to that spec or are they constructed that way? Just asking cause if you bend them the offset will be reduced quite a bit right? Thanks!
There are tours of the Ping manufacturing centers on RUclips. All the iron heads are cast at the blue loft angle (1° up vs Black) because it is the most commonly fitted. First the color code is painted in the little dot by hand then they go to a guy who puts them in a lie / loft optical measuring device. He adjusts them by whacking the head with a hammer repeatedly until lie is the angle matching the dot color ordered then uses a pry bar that fits over the face to adjust the loft to spec for order.
For an above avg speed player ( 34 degree iron ball speed of 115 mph) , do you recommend doing power lofts or retro lofts ? I play a 34 degree 7 iron so want either the 8 or 7 iron to match my existing lofts so I don’t have to change my wedges.
Back in the mid-eighties I went from the Wilson Staff forged irons to the Ping Eye 2 which were the best clubs I ever had. With these clubs if you noticed, the ball that went 190 yd,his swing speed was actually slightly faster than the ball that went 200-yards, a 10 yard gap is pretty big with the same Club. That would concern me.
No really, pay attention to other manufacturers and you will see Pings are right in line with their prices. Plus they aren’t coming out every 6 months with a new iron with only a different paint job.
Sounds a bit bitchy but I HATE the font Ping uses on numbers for their rons. That’s the main thing I see in my bag and those cartoon numbers don’t match the class of the club. FYI gaming the G410 and love it!
I'm a Ping fan..............these prove once again that Ping makes great equipment for the average player. Karsten would be proud!
As long as price is no object!
I just picked up my G425 set on Thursday and they felt great at the range. I'm playing my first round Sunday. I have a good feeling about these clubs....
Hello Zeke how are you enjoying your Ping G425 irons, hope they are going well. Did you get the hybrids. I have a fitting planned for when the lockdown restrictions are lifted in the uk on the 29th March. Was even thinking of the 7 hybrid.
Regards
Mel
Stay safe.
Amazing that Ping got the spin up on these GI irons. 6500 RPM, towering ballflight from 190 yards (for you). I'd love to see you put these in your bag for a round or two to see what happens!
At long last a good looking G series Iron, well done PING👍
Love what Ping brings to the game; quality, forgiving no nonsense. These look a great evolution of the G series. Not sure how near they are to the G710 in performance and forgiveness now.
I really like the look of these
Now that the 430’s are out, I’m looking at a set of 425’s. It’s a small thing, but I just like the looks and how these are labeled.
Did the same but for the discount 😂
Just got fitted yesterday for the G425. Was down to them or the Mizuno forged. Forged felt better looked better but my dispersion rate with the G425 was much tighter plus got more distance too.
I’ve got got jpg 921 forged they are great but these look good too,thanks🏴
Same here!
For GI irons these look like great clubs. Surprisingly compact shape for a forgiving iron.
One of the best ping irons I have ever had👍
Have had G425 woods for a few months and hit the fairways 70% of the time which Prompted me to replace my irons with G425’s as well. Picked them up on a Thursday played on the Saturday and dropped my handicap by 1. Couldn’t be happier with the tighter dispersion. Only downside is some shots seem to leave the face quite hot unexpectedly resulting in a longer than expected carry. Saving grace is it strays straight rather than left or right.
Just got mine after waiting 4 months for delivery..well worth the wait.
Need to review them on the course as well.
Planned to do just that, just need to courses to re open 😫
just got my set of these about a month ago....once i started getting used to them, shots started to feel like a hot knife going thru butter......i really like the g425 driver as well
Awesome review as always!! I would LOVE to see a comparison between these and the mizuno 921 hot metals if possible. Thanks
I hit my friend's Mizuno 921 Hot Metal and Callaway Apex DCB irons at Roger Dunn. The Ping G425 will be going in my golf bag due to the longer and straighter results!
I have those brands, I love it. I have been playing very solid and very well. Very forgiving clubs. Is much lighter than older pings and easier to hit the ball.
Is it better to do the power spec lofts with the irons???
I wonder if you could give a recommendation to what type of golfer the G425 is aimed at? With the forgivenesses, I assume it’s game improvement. Or would it be classified as super game improvement?
I just took the game up again as my kids have grown, using my 25yr old clubs. Ping is on my list for a fitting this Spring.
Lovely review, thank you.
Hi Craig, I would class them as game improvement, the G710 are more super game improvement.
I would be careful and def go and hit these off grass. Even though game improvement, the wide sole and relatively high vcog (vertical centre of gravity) are more suited to someone who is a ‘digger’ or hits down on the ball. I know I’ve fallen foul of Ping irons in the past and don’t get on with them. Yes they are catered for my handicap but not my style of iron play. I’m a picker / sweeper and need a thinner sole and lower vcog. Just thought it was another key element to bear in mind when looking at these.
@@stevefroggett6924 I'm a picker and not a digger. I hit these irons at a Ping fitting in Phoenix about a month ago. I thought they were superb. I did not have any issues at all with the sole or with hitting balls thin. I found them to be about 5 yards longer than my Apex irons with the exact same shaft. I think most people will love these irons. Very easy to hit.
@@stevedietrich8936 glad you found they worked for you. Everybody is different I guess. Just trying to relay what myself and indeed many others have found when playing Pings or other wide sole irons with lots of effective bounce. They have been a disaster for me. Just thought that knowledge was worth passing on given the outlay involved and like I said try them out yourself on grass to make sure.
Thanks for the input. I am looking forward to trying them out.
Been using my G15s since I got them in 2010, just put my order in for the G425s - will see how it all goes, the lofts are going to be interesting to get use to
How do they compare?? Would be really interested to know.
That pearl finish seems like it never scars, mine still look good after a year plus! I have 6-U, Tour Edge C721 driver and Cleveland hybrids to round off my set.
I think you should do a review of your golf swing...You got a great and simple swing ..Cheers
Been waiting on these. I have been a Ping player since the Eye 2 but switched to P790 last year. Big mistake. Played eye 2's ISI nickel. iblade, s59. ie, i200. Need to get back to Ping.
You didn’t like the 790? Damn I hit them and absolutely loved them, just didn’t like the price!!
I don’t like my P790’s bought them october had 3 games then lockdown. Sold my i210’s. The P790’s will be going the distance in the next couple of weeks
@@jetdr I will contact you when i am selling mine in February if you want. 4-pw. s300 shafts. std lie n length. Black n white multicompond grips. really good condition.
Love the feel of Ping irons. Haven't tried the current model yet but the G425 is probably the best in class.
I like using ping but they are always a bit chunky for me.
I was happy when I got fitted the p790s performed better and they are the best looking club in my opinion.
Thanks Mike I always consider your review as my benchmark! Great spin numbers, I will differently be trying theses
Thanks Mark
I use the g400, so great to hear the new clubs feel and perform at the high standard. I won't be changing as I'm keen on a players distance model. I'm interested if Ping will release something in that category this year?
I would imagine very late this year or this time next year
I have just orderd some g400 as the local shop said there will be no or very little difference in performance to the new g425 to justify the extra cost of the new Irons
@@jonathanpearce3208 You'll love them Jonathan. Brilliant irons!
@@hanleyagolf thanks they were due 5th January but shop shut with lockdown 😭
Just ordered these recently, so excited to get them in hopefully 3 weeks
Great looking club, and great looking spin numbers, but no discussion on a dispersion ranging from one side of the fairway to the other? Was this related to your swing on the day, or is the face sensitive to strike location? Be interested in your view.
I'm really liking how Sleek they are making the game improvement irons I would love to pick a set up in a few years
How does the feel of the iron compare to the g410? If Ping could nail the feeling of the i210 in a package like the g425 that would be a great iron!
That comparison video is coming next week 👍
Michael .. recently found your reviews and I’m curious as to your thoughts: I currently use Ping g700 irons which I’ve had for 4 yrs now. Would the g425s be an improvement do you think?
G700 tends to promote a slightly higher launch over G range and slightly more forgiveness with it being hollow and a larger head. You’d have to test yourself but probably wouldn’t have thought there’s a huge difference to be honest.
@@MichaelNewtonGolf thank you 👍
Should anyone reading this be interested I went for a fitting and found the 425s offered enough of an improvement to justify my trading in for some. I was getting around 8-9yds of carry per club. 👍
Thanks for the clear cut and calm review. Just got fitted and these Ping G 425's went up against the Srixon CX5's and even though both are great looking and straight hitting clubs, the numbers for hitting were slightly better with the Pings as well as the numbers for purchasing, which were about $200 less for the 6 Pings I ordered.
Curious, how did these work out for you?
@@lawbinson Great! Played my best golf ever this year, breaking 40 for the first time ever... and I'm 65. These irons were a big part of it as my approach shots were the best ever with these irons. It will be Eagle time for you if you select Pings. 😉
@@martinbrock4394 That is awesome! Looking for a set as we speak :)
Great video review and again great Ping irons. 👍
Not a great fan of the 'pocket' on the back of the club, I use jpx 900 and debris does get into the pocket - very annoying ( in an ocd kind of way).
Not sure you mentioned what’s shafts u had in these ?
With a club head of speed of 80-90mph what shafts would you recommend
Great review, as always, Mike. Would like to see the G425's Vs Cleveland UHX, not just club performance but also value for money. Ping's are a wee bit more expensive.
Hi Michael, great review with no nonsense. I am a beginning golfer over 50+ yrs of age and I'm looking to purchase new irons. Question for you: would these be a good option? I am also considering the Callaway Big Bertha 21's, Cleveland Launcher UHX, Mizuno JPX 919 Hot Metal and Taylormade Sim 2 Max OS. Any information would be helpful and appreciated. Many thanks and keep up the great content! Cheers!
Would love to see you play a round with these clubs...you may be surprised.
I’m new to your channel. Love this Ping review.
My question would be for a high handicap player, would you recommend the Ping G425 or possibly the Titleist T300?
Thanks for your input.
Hi Dan, glad you enjoyed the video. Both models are good and worth trying. Two very forgiving irons 👍
I know this is an old video, but I see you have the green dot lie. Curious what your height/wrist the floor measurements are to compare. I am 6’3” and 36.5” wtf and am grabbing +1/2” green dots
These or the Mizuno JPX 921 Hot Metal Pro ??...
Would love to see a comparison with say a G30. Is there really that much development in the past 7 years?
i have a set of g400s and got offered to trade for a set of g425s, is it worth it?
How are these if you favor a draw also, I play 130x kbs now should i get these in stiff? Thinking of 105 true temper dynamic gold What shaft were you hitting?
DG 105 X
Although on paper they’re like chalk and cheese, I may see if these can oust my Titleist T100s... Great stuff, Mike.
Not going to happen
@@bnzstheboy6520 You may well be right - but when the courses reopen here I may need some super game improvement irons until I re-learn how to play!
@@nickmarr1 I thought the same thing, I got the M5ssss 4 thru AW Grahipc siff with the M5 driver, 3 & 5 wood... Played one round and now selling the whole set.. with wedges RTX 58 & 54... Good clubs, just don't fit my eye.. so out they go.
@@nickmarr1 @Nick Marr I thought the same thing, I got the M5ssss 4 thru AW Grahipc siff with the M5 driver, 3 & 5 wood... Played one round and now selling the whole set.. with wedges RTX 58 & 54... Good clubs, just don't fit my eye.. so out they go.
Black & silver is obviously this year's colour scheme for irons and much better looking than the G410.
As I play and love i210s, these irons are not for me, but might be fun to try the 4i as a driving iron or as a hybrid replacement
That’s not a bad shout Justin
Great video! Enjoying your content, keep up the good work!
I’m currently playing a set of game improvement irons that are about 7 years old. Really liking the look and performance of these irons and looking to upgrade to these at some point.
I’ve been playing for about a year, really enjoying the game and have joined my local club. I’m still developing my swing and learning the game, I’ve managed to break 100 once and am hovering about the 100-110 score usually.
Just wanted to ask if you think I should take the plunge and buy these now (after lockdown) or maybe wait until the end of the year when I’m a bit more consistent so could have a more accurate custom fit?
Thanks!
Hi Jack, great your enjoying the game & congrats on breaking 100.....big milestone 👍
Custom fit clubs can really benefit even when your new to the game. Depends on your situation, if your having lessons and making some big changes then possibly wise to hang fire for a little while then get fitted. Or if your keen to get some new clubs then go and test along with some other brands. See if you find if there’s a big difference compared to the clubs you currently use. If so then there’s a good reason to invest. Your fitter will help too if you explain.
Great Review Mike Gorgeous looking Irons😍👍😊🏌♂️
Thanks!
Would like to see a head to head of the Ping G425 v Callaway DCB irons. Great videos as ever. 👍🏻
Yes! Good shout
Micheal, should low spin players generally stay away from low spin irons?
Ideally yes otherwise the flight can be little flat with no stopping power. As always, I recommend you testing first
If you order power specs do they bend them to that spec or are they constructed that way? Just asking cause if you bend them the offset will be reduced quite a bit right? Thanks!
That’s a good question!! The offset wouldn’t change but the bounce on the sole would. Every 1 degree loft change alters bounce by the same amount
@@MichaelNewtonGolf I think Ive read somewhere that if you decrease loft you reduce offset. Might be wrong.
There are tours of the Ping manufacturing centers on RUclips. All the iron heads are cast at the blue loft angle (1° up vs Black) because it is the most commonly fitted. First the color code is painted in the little dot by hand then they go to a guy who puts them in a lie / loft optical measuring device. He adjusts them by whacking the head with a hammer repeatedly until lie is the angle matching the dot color ordered then uses a pry bar that fits over the face to adjust the loft to spec for order.
@@TeddyCavachon Blue dot is 1 degree up.
@@mangelarsson7774 Thanks for the correction... fixed it.
What's the idea behind the cut out section near the hosel? Looks weird.
Pings been doing this for years, saves some weight and makes bending for lie angle adjustment easier
@@stanthomas9890 ok. Just make the head lighter then. It looks weird and serves no functional purpose.
For an above avg speed player ( 34 degree iron ball speed of 115 mph) , do you recommend doing power lofts or retro lofts ? I play a 34 degree 7 iron so want either the 8 or 7 iron to match my existing lofts so I don’t have to change my wedges.
After playing a round with these irons I went back to my Eye 2's.
Sorry but the distance, feel, and head size just didn't work for me.
What shaft flex for this test?
x stiff
That swing....what I wouldn't give to have a swing that smooth....sheesh my swing is more like Rodney Dangerfield's...
haha
ruclips.net/video/6XFzeGc417E/видео.htmlfeature=shared
Is there much difference in performance between these and the g400s
the cavities on the back of those irons are reminiscent of a black hole....
I'm waiting for cavity backs with little dioramas in the cavities, perhaps of famous civil war battles or famous golf holes around the world.
Back in the mid-eighties I went from the Wilson Staff forged irons to the Ping Eye 2 which were the best clubs I ever had. With these clubs if you noticed, the ball that went 190 yd,his swing speed was actually slightly faster than the ball that went 200-yards, a 10 yard gap is pretty big with the same Club. That would concern me.
Michael, I am requesting that your video producer lower the music volume in your intro, please.
That will be me then 😂
Or better yet, ditch it altogether.
The price is always the killer with ping.
They do hold their value really well though, if resale value counts for anything.
No really, pay attention to other manufacturers and you will see Pings are right in line with their prices. Plus they aren’t coming out every 6 months with a new iron with only a different paint job.
I tend to lose the badge what jeans you have the wrong swing weigth
Happen on several occasions more if you travel by air with the clubs.
They look good, but looks to pro for my taste, even though they actually are game improvement irons.
Sounds a bit bitchy but I HATE the font Ping uses on numbers for their rons. That’s the main thing I see in my bag and those cartoon numbers don’t match the class of the club. FYI gaming the G410 and love it!
Michael, you do a great job but your video tins look click bait. That is not you.
I am not a fan of reviews where you hit a golf ball of a mat, the true test is on the ground.
then why do you watch?
Can’t stand the look of Ping irons. Look cheesy. (and this is coming from a guy who used to game the G25s 😂)
In six months this will be crap and a new model will be out.
Not from ping it won’t, they have never worked in 6 months cycles
That’s correct,