This is our review of the best PING irons on the market in 2022.
I’m an avid golfer, a 9.2 7 handicap on my way to a 2 (been a 5.6) and frequent tester of golf clubs and equipment since 2015.
I was fortunate enough to get my hands on all current irons in the PING lineup for 2 weeks each. They all got time on the range and on the course. Following is my ranking of each and who they best serve.
Best PING Irons in 2022
- PING i230 irons (Editor’s Pick – Low Handicap)
- PING G425 irons (Editor’s Pick – Mid Handicap & High Handicap)
- PING i59 irons (2nd Place – Low Handicap)
- PING G410 (2nd Place – Mid Handicap & High Handicap)
- PING i525 irons
Best PING Irons Reviewed
PING i230 Irons
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- Long & Forgiving
- Great Sound & Feel
- Easy to elevate & great trajectory
- Price
- Good, not great looks
Ping i230s are my favorite low-handicap irons from Ping.
- They’re solid at impact for good control
- Have nice sound and feel with excellent feedback
- Get the ball up easily & send it on a high-penetrating ball flight
- Have just the right amount of forgiveness
Ping optimized launch, spin, forgiveness, and MOI for the i230s. And did it in a smaller clubhead than the i210s (which I also like).
I love the consistent loft gapping between clubs too. 4 degrees in the pitching wedge through 7-irons. Then, 3.5 degrees in the 7-iron through 3-iron. (I’m not sure why the change from 4-degree gapping to 3.5 degrees, though)
I prefer the i230s over the i59s and i525s because of their superior sound and feel. Not to mention I hit them better. The heads are larger than the other two, but not large. Hitting them reminded me of the G425s, which I also loved.
I was on or around the green all day during my rounds with the i230s.
Customer Reviews: 11 reviews with 100% 5-stars
Verdict: Good looks and great performance and feel. Give them a try. If you like their looks, you’ll love the way they play and feel.
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PING G425 Irons
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- So... so easy to hit
- High trajectory
- Great distance & forgiveness
- Nothing - you need to try them
Ping G425 irons are my favorite mid handicap irons from Ping for a few reasons:
- Supremely easy to hit and elevate
- All the distance you need
- Can hit good shots all day long without needing perfect contact
- Awesome feel and sound for a mid handicap iron
- You can play any shot you want if you’ve got the game
I was not expecting the G425s to perform as well as they did. I play soft carbon-steel low handicap irons and I thought the 425s would feel harsh and wooden. No sir. I’m a low handicap ball striker with my irons and these did anything I wanted.
Center contact feels great and slight mishits feel about the same, with no very little loss of distance. There’s a ton of forgiveness built into these irons.
The lofts are already a bit jacked, but Ping offers even stronger lofts if that suits your game.
Conclusion: The G425s are one of the best irons for the average golfer I’ve tested this year.
Verdict: Great feel and performance and good looks. These are the Pings we recommend if you’re anywhere around a 15 handicap or above.
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PING i59 Irons
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- Long, Accurate & Consistent
- Gorgeous
- Price
- Harsh Sound & Feel
The i59s are my 2nd ranked low handicap irons from Ping for a couple reasons.
- They are gorgeous and look great behind the ball
- They feel well balanced
- They are great for distance control and shot dispersion
I spent multiple days on the range and a round of golf hitting the i59s. They’re long enough, not overly punishing for minor mishits, and have a medium-high to high flight and with consistent distance.
I was pin-high all day.
They’re the best-looking Ping irons, but have a harsh feel and sound that’s offputting to me.
Customer Reviews: An average rating of 4.7 out of 27 reviews. 83% of reviewers would recommend the i59s to a friend.
Verdict: Good looking irons that lack premium feel and performance.
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PING G410 Irons
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- Easy to hit and elevate
- Good trajectory & playability
- Excellent distance & forgiveness
- Not the best looking
Ping G410 irons are my second favorite mid-handicap irons from Ping for a few reasons.
- You get great results without great contact
- Playable and forgiving all over the face
- Exceptional sound and feel for a mid handicap iron
I tested the G410 irons at the same time as the G425s. They are remarkably similar in every way, except for a few cosmetic differences.
Ball flight between the two were identical. The sweet spot is generous and delivers beautiful trajectory shot after shot.
I didn’t want to stop hitting the G410s. And don’t sleep on distance, either. They have excellent carry numbers and should hold any green a mid handicapper plays.
Conclusion: Awesome performance, equal to our Editor’s Pick. They lag in the cosmetics department.
Verdict: They feel and perform great. Give them a try if you’re in the market. You won’t return them because of performance. I almost guarantee it.
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PING i525 Irons
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- Probably 1/2 club longer than what you've got
- Good playability
- Gorgeous
- Price
- Harsh Sound & Feel
Ping i525s played much like the i59s, but with more forgiveness.
They’re good-looking clubs, like the i59s. They’re consistent and have decent ball flight along with good distance.
I’m not a fan of the sound and feel.
Customer Reviews: 4.6 out of 5 stars with 27 total reviews. 81% of reviewers would recommend the i525s to a friend.
Verdict: Good-looking irons with decent performance. We prefer the choices listed above.
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Verdict on the Best PING irons on the market in 2022
I’m a large fan of the i230s for low handicaps and G425s for mid-handicaps & high handicaps.
They both get the ball up quickly and fly on a powerful trajectory with good distance.
Sound and feel are among best in class, too. Second only to Mizuno irons.
My #1 suggestion is to test before you buy. Either at your local golf store or take advantage of Global Golf’s Utry trial program. I use it and recommend it.
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- Long & Forgiving
- Great Sound & Feel
- Easy to elevate & great trajectory
- Price
- Good, not great looks
New & Used Clubs Available
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- So... so easy to hit
- High trajectory
- Great distance & forgiveness
- Nothing - you need to try them
New & Used clubs available
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