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As an owner of the Callaway CF-16s, I think you have caught onto the main issue of these modern spring face irons - proper gapping. I spent 3 different days at the range then back to a launch bay with a GCQuad with a club fitter to come up with the proper gapping (loft and lies) of PW to 5iron + Gap Wedge. I ended up gapping these clubs at the extremes like I would have gapped an old set of Forged Cavity Backed Blades PW to 3iron - but with 1 less club. My old standard gapping was PW @ 125, 9iron @ 135 and just go up 10 yards per club until 3iron @ 195 - I would then do 53/56/60 wedges 3W, D & Putter - had this setup in 3 sets of forged cavity back irons from 1990s until now. Being older with elbows that can't swing heavier irons with X steel shafts any longer, my new set of OldMan Clubs after MUCH work on finding the right setup for gapping, feel, swing weight, graphite shafts, etc, have removed both 3&4 irons but have a 23 degree 5iron that flies 195-200 - exactly like my old 3 irons (the CF-16 5iron spec is 24 degrees so I had it bent 1 degree stronger). I then left the 6 iron to spec at 27 degrees and this is 185 yards. I then had to bend every other iron between 1 and 4 degrees to get the right distances / spins and launch heights. In my opinion, you have to do this with these new hot face type clubs and you should aim for a 15 yard separation because they are not like forged blades that deliver +- 2 yards every time - their range is bigger so better to gap wider. If you spend the time to do this, my feeling is that you will be rewarded and it is worth it - if you desire the distance that maybe you use to have. Today, 30 years after I started golf and basically 50yrs old, I can honestly say that I feel very comfortable hitting my 5iron Callaway CF-16 iron with Regular Recoil shafts, bent 2 degrees upright and playing 23 degrees loft quit easily and controllably into a green at 195-200 yards - and that is night and day from years ago hitting a 6.5 riffle shafted Taylormade 300 Cavity Backed Forged 3 iron - night and day. But, the issue in the middle of the set is getting the lofts and lies correct for predictable gapping(like Rick mentioned in this video) - but it can be done. The advantage I find losing both a 3&4 iron is the ability to add 2 hybrids (a short and a long) to really give myself controllable playable clubs that I never use to have. If I played in the UK I might replace one of the hybrids with a driving iron or if I had a slow swing speed I may chose a 4/5W instead of my 2 hybrid. In this video Rick's 7 iron was 185 - that is way too high as he pointed out - and my guess bent 3/4 degrees it would spin better and stop. In all likelihood, a combo set of the strong lofted 5iron a standard 6 and then 'traditional' PW to 7iron, each slightly bent, would be a great set of these new Pings. Great Video.
Wow! What an absolutely stunning looking set of irons. I have never been a fan of PING irons in the past but I love the new direction that they are headed and I can’t wait to demo these for myself. The three loft options is a brilliant idea as well. Way to go PING!
i tested se irons against: JPX 919 Forged, P790, AP2, AP3, Wilson V6, Apex Pro and Forged. Took all of them to the range and on course today and I was completely blown away by the i500s. The shaft I used in these beauties was the NS 105 Tour SFlex and the feeling when you hit those irons is rally unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! buttery smooth and the ball flight is incredible! Going to order these guys and replace my good old mizuno mx200 :)
Rick--thanks for the GREAT reviews and performance tests of every golf clubI have ever been interested in buying. I credit YOU with my purchase of Ping G700 irons- truly the first time I can agree with the hype that manufactures produce to sell their clubs--the G700 are at least one club longer and do launch higher. You called that out instantly, professionally and your club tests are indisputable. Again, Thanks Rick!!!
Rick, I gotta hand it to you... This might be your best review yet; the format and presentation were absolutely superb. The on-course ball flight monitoring accompanied by you articulating your shot selection(s) were phenomenal. I also liked the comparison of on-course results versus GC Quad, along with the analyses behind "why" the ball was flying the way it did. Keep it up. Cheers.
I got the retro lofts with my i500's. The gaping is awesome. The deal maker for me for the i500, over the p790, ap3 and cobra f9 forged was the fact that I could hit the i500 soft. I want a club that is good hitting it at 75 to 80%. I don't want to hit any iron full out ever.
Great review Rick, getting better every iteration. I would definitely be interested in testing the i500. Ping is clearly contemporizing their lineup in an effort to appeal to a broader golf market by addressing more defined segments. I think they now have a lineup that enables one to progress from super game improvement - game improvement - super better player - better player - player irons. Nice progression to accommodate players as they get more serious about the game. Agree that a forged player iron should be on the docket as well. Love your stuff Rick, keep 'em coming!
These look a TON better then any of there previous irons!!! I just don't see me playing anything but my Rogue pro irons, they have been the best irons I have ever hit with the exception of the CF16 Apex irons. Thanks Rick keep up the Great work we all really appreciate you!!!!
Honestly I've always preferred Crossfield for his course vlogs but your reviews are now in a league of their own my man very watchable, pure class every stat you could possibly want eloquently laid out in a straight forward manor. Doesn't get much better than this long may it continue.
Rick...since I've watched this video, it sold me on these, so I purchased them.....love them! I did get them in the Power Loft. The ball does jump off the face...Thanks for a great review of these irons.
Tested these the other day Rick and loved them. Exactly what you said they feel amazing. A little blown away with the price though. Love the channel keep up with the videos 👍
Thank you Rick, I agree the standard loft 7 iron you will hit at golf simulators will make people think they are hitting it much longer, however, realistically it is tipped strong and I as well will go with the Retro lofts. Thank you
The question is Rick would you rather use the P790 or i500 ? As you gave the P790’s your #1 spot before. How do the two compare in strengths and weaknesses?
Tested the i500 & the i210 today. Was very confused with the extra distance I got from the i500's, now got the explanation. Loved the feel though, as I did with the i210's. i210 is more true to distance and look the parts, prefer them over the 500's.
Back in March, I purchased a set of G700s based solely on your review, especially the on-course testing aspects. You should've said they were rubbish, so I could've bought THESE!! 😂 The spin characteristics seem to be similar to your on-course G700 strikes. The mid irons drop and hop a bit forward, but the short irons spin back to the front of the green. I get the same with my G700s. Doesn't bother me at all. 😍
I tried these and the i210 today. Great looking clubs. And great performance. I used to have the i200 and they were very forgiving and these were no different. Great review Rick. Thanks
No he exaggerates the feel. They feel no different than the g30's I have in the bag. I've hit the taylormade irons they feel significantly better but not where they should be for the price
I FINALLY sold my Original Nike Forged Blades and picked up the i500..... The Nike Blades did me REALLY well; but Wowwww,, you get the same trajectory, almost the same spin rate, but FORGIVING!!! I’ve went from 2 HC back to scratch since picking these up, they are LEGIT!!! 💯🏆💯
I got fitted on the ping System but it works out for the very most part to be the retro spec, a fitting on a $30K trackman on my home course was only $60 for irons and they send your measurements and loft to ping and your setup PERFECT!!!
Philip Hickey without doubt! You can’t tell the difference from a blade at address! Once you hit the i500, and see how FAR and HIGH they go, that confidence will stay with you throughout every round you play! I had to get my 7-iron distance down from 199 fly to 164 during the fitting they were going so far, enjoy them my friend!
Hey Rick - often in a lot of your videos you talk about how much you enjoy forged irons. Could you do a video comparing two iron sets - same make/brand where one is forged and one is cast? I'd like to get a better understanding of what the differences are in softness and how I can see an improvement in my game - while also discussing the drawbacks of forged.
Thanks. Went to a Titleist fitting event and the rep didn't give me that advice maybe because I'm only a 16 handicap. Hit the AP3's pretty well and they felt great as did P790. Worried that the Ping i500's would not feel and sound as good because of the hollow construction with no dampening.
Just ordered mine today and this review has only got me more excited. Great work. Hopefully I can enjoy using them as much as you’ve appeared to. Seeing you’re from Burnley is also a bonus!
Great review Rick. 12hc playing g400 4-6 and just ordered i500 7-pw. Just as forgiving as g400 but with much more control. Hopefully should help me get back down to single figure. Keep it up👍
They look SO NICE, totally like a blade but you say they’re forgiving. I’ve never hit a hollow head iron, it’s about time I guess. I’m still playing with the Ping iBlades from 2002!
Great videos. I'm a noob, but your videos look like a perfectly balanced approach for new players and experienced. I'm looking for a set of irons and your videos are definitely helping.
Thanks for the the speedy review - to the point, energetic sounding, packing a punch - almost like a Ping iron yourself :) Beautiful clubs but it looks like having controllable 1/2, 3/4 hits with the hot face scoring clubs (PW, 9i) are going to be problematic, with or without the weaker loft option. What is it like to chip and pitch with the irons, hitting knock down shots? Will we be sacrificing control?
I'd give them a try, I have always been either Ping or Titliest guy. Gaming the Titliest T-MBs right now and love them. These seem very similar to the T-MB.
I know this is a old post. But! The feel I believe also is really determined by the golf ball used. I use chrome soft and these are the best feeling irons I have ever hit. If you hit range balls at the driving range it is close to the worst feeling iron I have ever hit ha
1:25 as Rick rotates the club the light picks up the seam where the face joins the head. There have been players experiencing cracking along this seam.
Thank you for the review can you give some advise as other reviewers have commented that it does not feel soft as a forged iron should be and is loud at impact. Will be looking to try these out next month.
In terms of the feel issue, just wondered why Ping haven't added a 'speed foam'...especially when there is a side port to inject into? Are they going to add it later?
Nice st see a forged face and forged look even if they are hollow. Attractive looking but do you lose playability? How east are they to fade and draw? Would love to hear your thoughts.
Rick you compress the ball really well. Good golf swing no doubt and hence maybe low back spin. I hit i500 and for my swing (what ever that is) i could carry about 160 give or take 3-4yrds and got back spin about ~6500 which is really good for me. I tried i210 and they were good too. I recently sold i200 due to heavier shaft from UST Recoil (for my swing). I tried Stock shaft of i210 and i500. Guess what I have ordered i500 and excited to get my new set of irons.
So this set would be perfect for the average or slightly below average golfer who suffers with hitting irons any distance. I do see an issue with the wedge. They should have gone to solid instead of the hollow body from 8 on down to get more control.
Yes I will definitely try these out. They look good and per your review performance is what I am looking for. I tried the G700 but did not like them at all.
Hi Rick - great review! After much testing I just ordered a set of these, std lofts, Modus3 105 Stiff shafts. I'm off 12 and wanted a better looking, better feeling set. Coming off a set of Rogue X battering rams so will let you know how it goes!
Exactly what I observed when I used my i500s today. 9i flies 150y - PW flies 125-130y. There's a gap of 20-25y. I'll just have two 9i, the Ping that flies 150y and my Epon that flies 140y. Then my Epon wedges for 130 and 115 yards. Don't know if this makes sense but this is the only way I can think of to get that gapping covered. For the feel part, yes, Ping says its 'forged' - but there is no way it can compare to my forged Epons. The Epons are just buttery smooth. Great great clubs to hit. I just want to see how the extra 10-12yards of carry on my irons will translate on my scorecard.
You didn’t rate these in your top 10 2018 irons. Any reason why? Also which would you recommend for a higher handi capped player, g700 or I 500? Thanks
I know you don’t typically like blended sets, but the i500 4 & 5 irons would look a lot like your Blueprints and would provide the confidence and forgiveness you may be lacking.
I enjoyed the review, Rick. With all of the loft options, anyone should be able to put a set of irons together to meet their needs. Of course, you would need to hit each iron in the different lofts. It's a great looking iron, none the less.
These things are missiles Rick. I was hitting a 7-iron 230 avg, 20 yards farther than my previous 7 iron (Nike forged blades). Still managed to get my spin numbers in the 7000s though.
Was so exited for these. Was really hoping this was going to be a more of a players iron. I want the seven to be around 34-35 and good action around the greens.
You could hit good shots with a Coke bottle taped to a broom handle. We want Rob. We want Rob. You give a Pro's point of view and I value it. But Rob gives us the average golfers point of view. A couple of years ago you and Rob tested the Taylormade RSI 1 irons and gave them a good grade so I bought a set. Money well spent. They did everything you guys said they would do. Thank you very much.
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Looks nice and is definitely going to be popular on tour for ping players!!!!
They look amazing! I would love to try them!
Looks Very good :)
I think it quite simple but forgiving
Looks incredible definitely would try if I had the finance
As an owner of the Callaway CF-16s, I think you have caught onto the main issue of these modern spring face irons - proper gapping. I spent 3 different days at the range then back to a launch bay with a GCQuad with a club fitter to come up with the proper gapping (loft and lies) of PW to 5iron + Gap Wedge. I ended up gapping these clubs at the extremes like I would have gapped an old set of Forged Cavity Backed Blades PW to 3iron - but with 1 less club. My old standard gapping was PW @ 125, 9iron @ 135 and just go up 10 yards per club until 3iron @ 195 - I would then do 53/56/60 wedges 3W, D & Putter - had this setup in 3 sets of forged cavity back irons from 1990s until now. Being older with elbows that can't swing heavier irons with X steel shafts any longer, my new set of OldMan Clubs after MUCH work on finding the right setup for gapping, feel, swing weight, graphite shafts, etc, have removed both 3&4 irons but have a 23 degree 5iron that flies 195-200 - exactly like my old 3 irons (the CF-16 5iron spec is 24 degrees so I had it bent 1 degree stronger). I then left the 6 iron to spec at 27 degrees and this is 185 yards. I then had to bend every other iron between 1 and 4 degrees to get the right distances / spins and launch heights. In my opinion, you have to do this with these new hot face type clubs and you should aim for a 15 yard separation because they are not like forged blades that deliver +- 2 yards every time - their range is bigger so better to gap wider. If you spend the time to do this, my feeling is that you will be rewarded and it is worth it - if you desire the distance that maybe you use to have. Today, 30 years after I started golf and basically 50yrs old, I can honestly say that I feel very comfortable hitting my 5iron Callaway CF-16 iron with Regular Recoil shafts, bent 2 degrees upright and playing 23 degrees loft quit easily and controllably into a green at 195-200 yards - and that is night and day from years ago hitting a 6.5 riffle shafted Taylormade 300 Cavity Backed Forged 3 iron - night and day. But, the issue in the middle of the set is getting the lofts and lies correct for predictable gapping(like Rick mentioned in this video) - but it can be done. The advantage I find losing both a 3&4 iron is the ability to add 2 hybrids (a short and a long) to really give myself controllable playable clubs that I never use to have. If I played in the UK I might replace one of the hybrids with a driving iron or if I had a slow swing speed I may chose a 4/5W instead of my 2 hybrid. In this video Rick's 7 iron was 185 - that is way too high as he pointed out - and my guess bent 3/4 degrees it would spin better and stop. In all likelihood, a combo set of the strong lofted 5iron a standard 6 and then 'traditional' PW to 7iron, each slightly bent, would be a great set of these new Pings. Great Video.
So we just not going to mention he almost dunked that pitching wedge shot?
Wow! What an absolutely stunning looking set of irons. I have never been a fan of PING irons in the past but I love the new direction that they are headed and I can’t wait to demo these for myself. The three loft options is a brilliant idea as well. Way to go PING!
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i tested se irons against: JPX 919 Forged, P790, AP2, AP3, Wilson V6, Apex Pro and Forged. Took all of them to the range and on course today and I was completely blown away by the i500s. The shaft I used in these beauties was the NS 105 Tour SFlex and the feeling when you hit those irons is rally unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! buttery smooth and the ball flight is incredible! Going to order these guys and replace my good old mizuno mx200 :)
I know I’m late to the game but I just bought my set today! Ping i500 - 5-PW, Retro Spec Lofts, KBS C taper 130 x shafts, Green dot, +2 up 🇺🇸💪🏼
just love that sound
From what I can see is the hollow body designs do mean extra models of irons in the line up does make sense.
Rick--thanks for the GREAT reviews and performance tests of every golf clubI have ever been interested in buying. I credit YOU with my purchase of Ping G700 irons- truly the first time I can agree with the hype that manufactures produce to sell their clubs--the G700 are at least one club longer and do launch higher. You called that out instantly, professionally and your club tests are indisputable. Again, Thanks Rick!!!
Yes I want to try them, they seem pretty good and offer great distance
Rick, I gotta hand it to you... This might be your best review yet; the format and presentation were absolutely superb. The on-course ball flight monitoring accompanied by you articulating your shot selection(s) were phenomenal. I also liked the comparison of on-course results versus GC Quad, along with the analyses behind "why" the ball was flying the way it did. Keep it up. Cheers.
Rick is my favorite, fair and honest evaluator
I got the retro lofts with my i500's. The gaping is awesome. The deal maker for me for the i500, over the p790, ap3 and cobra f9 forged was the fact that I could hit the i500 soft. I want a club that is good hitting it at 75 to 80%. I don't want to hit any iron full out ever.
Great review Rick, getting better every iteration. I would definitely be interested in testing the i500. Ping is clearly contemporizing their lineup in an effort to appeal to a broader golf market by addressing more defined segments. I think they now have a lineup that enables one to progress from super game improvement - game improvement - super better player - better player - player irons. Nice progression to accommodate players as they get more serious about the game. Agree that a forged player iron should be on the docket as well.
Love your stuff Rick, keep 'em coming!
They really do look so nice and it's good that you can have them in the 3 different lofts
These look a TON better then any of there previous irons!!! I just don't see me playing anything but my Rogue pro irons, they have been the best irons I have ever hit with the exception of the CF16 Apex irons.
Thanks Rick keep up the Great work we all really appreciate you!!!!
Honestly I've always preferred Crossfield for his course vlogs but your reviews are now in a league of their own my man very watchable, pure class every stat you could possibly want eloquently laid out in a straight forward manor. Doesn't get much better than this long may it continue.
Very excited about these irons. I am currently bagging S55, and I wonder about the difference.
Hit these today during a custom fitting session today.....ridiculously good clubs
Rick im around a 4 or 5 handicap. Ive been hitting eye2 for 20yrs because i love them. Would love to try these in the retro degree
Rick...since I've watched this video, it sold me on these, so I purchased them.....love them! I did get them in the Power Loft. The ball does jump off the face...Thanks for a great review of these irons.
Tested these the other day Rick and loved them. Exactly what you said they feel amazing. A little blown away with the price though. Love the channel keep up with the videos 👍
Thank you Rick, I agree the standard loft 7 iron you will hit at golf simulators will make people think they are hitting it much longer, however, realistically it is tipped strong and I as well will go with the Retro lofts.
Thank you
Hit my buddies 7 iron in this club today just hanging out at range and hit it really well
Long time viewer and in my opinion this is the best format I have seen to date for your reviews.
The question is Rick would you rather use the P790 or i500 ? As you gave the P790’s your #1 spot before. How do the two compare in strengths and weaknesses?
I owned a pair of ping eye 2 irons and now have a set of g25s and never have switched since. Ping irons just feel great to me. Awesome video rick!
Tested the i500 & the i210 today. Was very confused with the extra distance I got from the i500's, now got the explanation. Loved the feel though, as I did with the i210's. i210 is more true to distance and look the parts, prefer them over the 500's.
Back in March, I purchased a set of G700s based solely on your review, especially the on-course testing aspects. You should've said they were rubbish, so I could've bought THESE!! 😂
The spin characteristics seem to be similar to your on-course G700 strikes. The mid irons drop and hop a bit forward, but the short irons spin back to the front of the green. I get the same with my G700s. Doesn't bother me at all. 😍
After watching both reviews the i500 is now my favourite I will be trying these beauty's
The irons look beautiful. Love that Ping finally made a forged iron. Would love to try these irons.
They are nice looking for sure. I am not wild about strong lofts or hollow heads but I do love to try different clubs so yes I would try them out.
I'm a high handicap golfer but getting better slowly. Would these work for me? Or are they more of a blade players iron?
Rick, a couple questions.. How do you think these compare to the AP3s?? Also, would it be beneficial to do a mixed loft bag to bring the gaps closer?
I think these are my new irons! Going to test them and get fitted next week.
I tried these and the i210 today. Great looking clubs. And great performance. I used to have the i200 and they were very forgiving and these were no different. Great review Rick. Thanks
Do they feel better then the p790 irons
No he exaggerates the feel. They feel no different than the g30's I have in the bag. I've hit the taylormade irons they feel significantly better but not where they should be for the price
I tested both. I thought they were almost identical. Went with the p790 though.
No way that hollow/air will feel as solid as foam, elastomer, aluminum, titanium or carbon steel like other clubs. Ask any sound engineer.
Rick you are sooo helpful! I’m looking to buy new clubs and your always reviewing them and giving me very good advice thank you soo much!
I FINALLY sold my Original Nike Forged Blades and picked up the i500..... The Nike Blades did me REALLY well; but Wowwww,, you get the same trajectory, almost the same spin rate, but FORGIVING!!! I’ve went from 2 HC back to scratch since picking these up, they are LEGIT!!! 💯🏆💯
Which left option did you choose?
I got fitted on the ping System but it works out for the very most part to be the retro spec, a fitting on a $30K trackman on my home course was only $60 for irons and they send your measurements and loft to ping and your setup PERFECT!!!
@@OneLovePsychAwesome. Thanks. I'm going to get fitted. They must look so clean at address. I'm psyched
Philip Hickey without doubt! You can’t tell the difference from a blade at address! Once you hit the i500, and see how FAR and HIGH they go, that confidence will stay with you throughout every round you play! I had to get my 7-iron distance down from 199 fly to 164 during the fitting they were going so far, enjoy them my friend!
Tried these the other day didn’t expect much but they were amazing
I would game those in a heartbeat. I'm currently playing the Srixon 565.
Hi Rick! Really liked how you showed your spin rate from other clubs. Helps give some context on how low or high the spin rates are.
Where would these rank in your top 2018 irons list, posted a few weeks back? Great video as always!!! Thanks Rick!!
I'm all over these. Just need to figure out if I'm going with these over the P790...
I couldn't help but notice as the video went on, your pants seemed to get tighter...🤔
Hey Rick - often in a lot of your videos you talk about how much you enjoy forged irons. Could you do a video comparing two iron sets - same make/brand where one is forged and one is cast? I'd like to get a better understanding of what the differences are in softness and how I can see an improvement in my game - while also discussing the drawbacks of forged.
Thanks. Went to a Titleist fitting event and the rep didn't give me that advice maybe because I'm only a 16 handicap. Hit the AP3's pretty well and they felt great as did P790. Worried that the Ping i500's would not feel and sound as good because of the hollow construction with no dampening.
Now im definitly going to have to try these i was going to get the taylormade p770 but now im not so sure anymore
Just ordered mine today and this review has only got me more excited. Great work. Hopefully I can enjoy using them as much as you’ve appeared to. Seeing you’re from Burnley is also a bonus!
Just got fitted into these triedalot of the newer irons preferred these
Great review Rick. 12hc playing g400 4-6 and just ordered i500 7-pw. Just as forgiving as g400 but with much more control. Hopefully should help me get back down to single figure. Keep it up👍
Love the look of these - streamlined and 'utilitarian' at the same time.
Looks great, would be nice to see them come out with a forged blade that isn't hollow.
They look SO NICE, totally like a blade but you say they’re forgiving. I’ve never hit a hollow head iron, it’s about time I guess. I’m still playing with the Ping iBlades from 2002!
Great videos. I'm a noob, but your videos look like a perfectly balanced approach for new players and experienced. I'm looking for a set of irons and your videos are definitely helping.
Hi Rick, testing Irons soon. Do you think these would occupy the same bracket as AP3’s? Cheers.
Thanks for the the speedy review - to the point, energetic sounding, packing a punch - almost like a Ping iron yourself :)
Beautiful clubs but it looks like having controllable 1/2, 3/4 hits with the hot face scoring clubs (PW, 9i) are going to be problematic, with or without the weaker loft option.
What is it like to chip and pitch with the irons, hitting knock down shots? Will we be sacrificing control?
Rick,
Have you tested the retro lofts in the i500? I’m curious as to how the spin numbers compare to standard loft.
I'd give them a try, I have always been either Ping or Titliest guy. Gaming the Titliest T-MBs right now and love them. These seem very similar to the T-MB.
Are you planning to compare the i500 in it's different specs (std, power and retro)? That would be great!
I know this is a old post. But! The feel I believe also is really determined by the golf ball used. I use chrome soft and these are the best feeling irons I have ever hit. If you hit range balls at the driving range it is close to the worst feeling iron I have ever hit ha
1:25 as Rick rotates the club the light picks up the seam where the face joins the head. There have been players experiencing cracking along this seam.
How does the feel compare to the P790? They certainly have that look about them. Good review as always.
Thank you for the review can you give some advise as other reviewers have commented that it does not feel soft as a forged iron should be and is loud at impact. Will be looking to try these out next month.
Just hit them today and loved the feel.
In terms of the feel issue, just wondered why Ping haven't added a 'speed foam'...especially when there is a side port to inject into? Are they going to add it later?
Nice st see a forged face and forged look even if they are hollow. Attractive looking but do you lose playability? How east are they to fade and draw?
Would love to hear your thoughts.
Rick you compress the ball really well. Good golf swing no doubt and hence maybe low back spin. I hit i500 and for my swing (what ever that is) i could carry about 160 give or take 3-4yrds and got back spin about ~6500 which is really good for me. I tried i210 and they were good too. I recently sold i200 due to heavier shaft from UST Recoil (for my swing). I tried Stock shaft of i210 and i500. Guess what I have ordered i500 and excited to get my new set of irons.
So this set would be perfect for the average or slightly below average golfer who suffers with hitting irons any distance. I do see an issue with the wedge. They should have gone to solid instead of the hollow body from 8 on down to get more control.
If it were between the i500 and the 718 T-MBs, which way would you go? Curious for your opinion (yes, I know it's an opinion!!). thanks Rick...
I wonder if going with the retro lofts would get you more towards the spin numbers you're looking for and possibly the yardage that makes more sense
You should test all the irons plus your driving iron and gap wedge to see how it would fit into your game
Great review Rick! The huge gap from the wedge to 7 is crazy. Dont know how that would play
Yes I will definitely try these out. They look good and per your review performance is what I am looking for. I tried the G700 but did not like them at all.
They look so simple and refined, I would love the chance to try them
I need a new set and might try these out
Looking forward to your comparison with the i500 and the P790...and maybe the PXG thrown in.
Great videos Rick! Do you think the i500's are more forgiving than the Mizuno JPX919's? And which has better feel in your opinion? Thanks!
Nice looking irons. The distance gapping would be a major concern
Rick tested the i500s vs my i200s. Overall the i500 is better in every category. Bought them.
Hi Rick - great review! After much testing I just ordered a set of these, std lofts, Modus3 105 Stiff shafts. I'm off 12 and wanted a better looking, better feeling set. Coming off a set of Rogue X battering rams so will let you know how it goes!
Exactly what I observed when I used my i500s today. 9i flies 150y - PW flies 125-130y. There's a gap of 20-25y. I'll just have two 9i, the Ping that flies 150y and my Epon that flies 140y. Then my Epon wedges for 130 and 115 yards. Don't know if this makes sense but this is the only way I can think of to get that gapping covered.
For the feel part, yes, Ping says its 'forged' - but there is no way it can compare to my forged Epons. The Epons are just buttery smooth. Great great clubs to hit. I just want to see how the extra 10-12yards of carry on my irons will translate on my scorecard.
Très intéressante démonstration de RS sur ces Ping i500. Merci.
You didn’t rate these in your top 10 2018 irons. Any reason why? Also which would you recommend for a higher handi capped player, g700 or I 500? Thanks
Those looks beautiful. Haven’t even got to the 2 minute mark. Can’t wait to see what the numbers look like.
Another fantastic test. They look amazing but are they pricing the average golf out of the market? If prices keep on rising how is game going to grow?
I know you don’t typically like blended sets, but the i500 4 & 5 irons would look a lot like your Blueprints and would provide the confidence and forgiveness you may be lacking.
Mullered the 7 iron today whilst trying, hit it 200 yards 😂 heat and power!
I enjoyed the review, Rick. With all of the loft options, anyone should be able to put a set of irons together to meet their needs. Of course, you would need to hit each iron in the different lofts. It's a great looking iron, none the less.
These things are missiles Rick. I was hitting a 7-iron 230 avg, 20 yards farther than my previous 7 iron (Nike forged blades). Still managed to get my spin numbers in the 7000s though.
Was so exited for these. Was really hoping this was going to be a more of a players iron. I want the seven to be around 34-35 and good action around the greens.
Have you gotten your hands on the new Tailor-made gapr 2 iron low??
Hi Rick, how do you compare the performance of this irons to the previous year's G400?
Beautiful! When will you review the Ben Hogan Blacks?
You could hit good shots with a Coke bottle taped to a broom handle. We want Rob. We want Rob. You give a Pro's point of view and I value it. But Rob gives us the average golfers point of view. A couple of years ago you and Rob tested the Taylormade RSI 1 irons and gave them a good grade so I bought a set. Money well spent. They did everything you guys said they would do. Thank you very much.
Agree. Not nearly enough Rob these days.
Rob apparently has moved on.
Rick, you’re tearing my heart between p790 and i500!!! Time for a head to head!!!
Always been a big Ping fan. These look absolutely gorgeous if a little pricey. Great review. Thanks
I want a set so bad. The i200 felt sweet, these must be gold!
Rick, which would you consider the better club between these and the p790 from taylormade? Since you said they're pretty similar
Will Mizuno respond? Not feeling the look of the Hot Metal, but love the profile of this and the P790