I would definitely get these in the retro spec. It's totally ridiculous how manufacturers have jacked the lofts to the point where the gap wedge is required and a 3 iron is mostly useless due to loft and the popularity of hybrids. I can remember when club manufacturers started moving to stronger lofts in the late 80s-90s. Pros constantly criticized them for making the pitching wedge way too strong at 48 degrees. Many resisted carrying 4 wedges to cover all the distance gaps. Fast forward to today and you'll see that most players have 1 or 2 hybrids and 4 wedges in their bags. It's almost as if the numbered irons are just filling the distance gaps between the scoring clubs at both ends of the bag.
Nice to see a guy playing like me (one in the lake, one short and three on the green) and not one of these guys shooting straight rocket balls at 200 yards with a 7 iron. This makes the video much more interesting and much more realistic. Thanks a lot. I’m going to try them today and I’m pretty sure that, like you, i shall prefer a medium high shaft and the retro specs. Again thanks for this video.
Went to ping for a fitting. Nice club but 29 degree 7 iron really spoils the club. Off astroturf during fitting got nice high flight. However hit some of grass and flight came down visibly. Would retro the lofts for sure.
Not really. I hit this 7 iron -50 yrds as I am getting older and slower swing speed That still leaves me 4 clubs (8,9, PW and GW) for shots 150 in. I can also three quarter a PW for 75 yards in. Not every one hit their 7 iron 190 yrds.
I like Ping clubs but up to now only had luck with the drivers. Irons have just never worked for me. Having said that I will definitely give them a try. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the review Andrew.👍🏻I’ve been playing the i210’s since they were released (2018 ?) and often think of upgrading, but neither the i230 or the i530 seem all that different to me; of course, the i530 is hollow but other than that it looks very similar in size and shape to my i210’s (at least on video - haven’t seen them in person yet). I also get concerned when Ping uses the term “compact” shape as that’s not really what I’m looking for.😱 Anyway, just my quick thoughts - and thanks again for the review.
Nice video, always have liked the Ping brand. Did the size change any on the 530 ? Also is the feel any better than the 525 ? I liked the 525 performance and looks but the feel kinda bugged me a little on them.
Hi Andrew, in the beginning of your video you said that all is positive about this club except 1 thing that you would mention later in your video....what is it ...or did I miss something. Friendly regards
Hi, yes probably didn't make that point clear. The low backspin rates was concerning me only around 4000rpm with a 7 iron. I then changed the shaft to a mid launch shaft and the spin went up to a good rate. Best regards Andrew
Hi Andrew. For some reasons I am not getting notifications of your new videos. I have the bell icon tucked and everything. Anyone else having this issue?
Ive played Ping stuff for so long my mates call me a "Ping junkie". My current set is the G series, around 7 or 8 years old so time to upgrade. However, im now looking at used bats purely based on price. Years ago I could say that Golf in Australia was affordable and club memberships still are, being about AUD600 for old goats like me but equipment prices are making me revise that statement. No doubt makers can justify £1295 for irons. That's close to AUD2500 for irons. Toss in a driver, 3wood, a couple of hybrids and some wedges and there's little change from AUD5000.. She who MUST be obeyed will not countenance such extravagant spending. It's quite sad Andrew.
Totally agree with you. But the worse is that with that trend of launching a new model every two years the value of the older versions drops considerably. You can now find new i525s in stores with 30% off. And second-hand, it will be at least - 50%. Buying new golf clubs today is arguably the worst investment possible.
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I would definitely get these in the retro spec. It's totally ridiculous how manufacturers have jacked the lofts to the point where the gap wedge is required and a 3 iron is mostly useless due to loft and the popularity of hybrids. I can remember when club manufacturers started moving to stronger lofts in the late 80s-90s. Pros constantly criticized them for making the pitching wedge way too strong at 48 degrees. Many resisted carrying 4 wedges to cover all the distance gaps. Fast forward to today and you'll see that most players have 1 or 2 hybrids and 4 wedges in their bags. It's almost as if the numbered irons are just filling the distance gaps between the scoring clubs at both ends of the bag.
Nice to see a guy playing like me (one in the lake, one short and three on the green) and not one of these guys shooting straight rocket balls at 200 yards with a 7 iron. This makes the video much more interesting and much more realistic. Thanks a lot. I’m going to try them today and I’m pretty sure that, like you, i shall prefer a medium high shaft and the retro specs. Again thanks for this video.
Thanks Lee, glad you enjoyed the video.
All the best
Andrew
Went to ping for a fitting. Nice club but 29 degree 7 iron really spoils the club. Off astroturf during fitting got nice high flight. However hit some of grass and flight came down visibly. Would retro the lofts for sure.
I'll be getting them in Retro lofts apart from the 4 iron. I'll have that in Power Spec and use as a driving iron.
With those lofts, and the powerful face, you'd need 5 wedges!
Hi David,
Yes you are right, not a big fan of the strong PW lofts.
Not really. I hit this 7 iron -50 yrds as I am getting older and slower swing speed That still leaves me 4 clubs (8,9, PW and GW) for shots 150 in. I can also three quarter a PW for 75 yards in. Not every one hit their 7 iron 190 yrds.
best review yet ... honest
I like Ping clubs but up to now only had luck with the drivers. Irons have just never worked for me. Having said that I will definitely give them a try. Thanks for the video.
Hi Chuck
Worth trying a demo club if you get a chance.
Retro spec 6-UW would make a decent set....those lofts are strong..!!
Hi Ian.
They are strong lofted, as I said in the video unfortunately this is becoming the norm. Creating a need for less long irons and more wedges!
Thanks for the review Andrew.👍🏻I’ve been playing the i210’s since they were released (2018 ?) and often think of upgrading, but neither the i230 or the i530 seem all that different to me; of course, the i530 is hollow but other than that it looks very similar in size and shape to my i210’s (at least on video - haven’t seen them in person yet). I also get concerned when Ping uses the term “compact” shape as that’s not really what I’m looking for.😱 Anyway, just my quick thoughts - and thanks again for the review.
Hi Kyle,
Similar blade length and size your i210's. Worth a hit if you get a chance.
Regards
Andrew
Nice video, always have liked the Ping brand. Did the size change any on the 530 ? Also is the feel any better than the 525 ? I liked the 525 performance and looks but the feel kinda bugged me a little on them.
Hi Chad, did not notice any change on size or feel, very similar performance to 525.
Great review, thanks. Based solely on HC, would you say a 12-15 HC player could fit into this club?
Hi, yes without a doubt. Go and get a fitting at a Ping Fitting Centre.
Thanks for watching.
weird that the ping site shows the weight of that shaft being 105 in both R and S?
Could be typo stiff normally heavier. Thanks for watching.
Hi Andrew, in the beginning of your video you said that all is positive about this club except 1 thing that you would mention later in your video....what is it ...or did I miss something. Friendly regards
Hi, yes probably didn't make that point clear. The low backspin rates was concerning me only around 4000rpm with a 7 iron.
I then changed the shaft to a mid launch shaft and the spin went up to a good rate.
Best regards
Andrew
I don’t care personally but imagine the amount of praise Ping would’ve gotten if they had just labeled the UW a PW.
Good point!
Thanks for watching.
Hi Andrew. For some reasons I am not getting notifications of your new videos. I have the bell icon tucked and everything. Anyone else having this issue?
Hi Peter,
Sorry not able to help on that one.
Best regards
Andrew
Hi, when would these land if ordered now?
Lead time for orders in the UK is around 4 working days.
Ive played Ping stuff for so long my mates call me a "Ping junkie". My current set is the G series, around 7 or 8 years old so time to upgrade. However, im now looking at used bats purely based on price. Years ago I could say that Golf in Australia was affordable and club memberships still are, being about AUD600 for old goats like me but equipment prices are making me revise that statement. No doubt makers can justify £1295 for irons. That's close to AUD2500 for irons. Toss in a driver, 3wood, a couple of hybrids and some wedges and there's little change from AUD5000.. She who MUST be obeyed will not countenance such extravagant spending. It's quite sad Andrew.
Hi Ken,
Yes club prices are reaching a new level.
Best regards
Andrew
Totally agree with you. But the worse is that with that trend of launching a new model every two years the value of the older versions drops considerably. You can now find new i525s in stores with 30% off. And second-hand, it will be at least - 50%. Buying new golf clubs today is arguably the worst investment possible.
Being a Ping junky myself I miss the good old days when I could keep my ping eye 2 for at least 20 years.
9 min in and you havent swung the club yet...
Takes me a while to warm up these days! Thanks for watching.