Ping i240 Irons Review – Maybe Their Best Ever?

This is our Ping i240 irons review.

I’m an avid golfer, 7ish handicap on my way to a 2 (been a 5.6) and frequent tester of golf clubs and equipment since 2015.

In this review of PING i240 irons, I discuss my experience with the clubs, their unique features and benefits, customer reviews, and potential alternatives. 

Ping i240 Iron Specs (Set Tested)

Club	Loft	Lie	Length
4	22.5*	59.8*	38.5″
5	26*	60.5*	38″
6	29.5*	61.3*	37.5″
7	33*	62*	37″
8	37*	62.8*	36.5″
9	41*	63.5*	36″
PW	45*	64.1*	35.5″

i240 Power Specs

Club	Loft	Lie	Length
4	22*	59.8*	38.5″
5	25*	60.5*	38″
6	28*	61.3*	37.5″
7	31.5*	62*	37″
8	35.5*	62.8*	36.5″
9	40*	63.5*	36″
PW	44.5*	64.1*	35.5″

i240 Retro Specs

Club	Loft	Lie	Length
4	24.5*	59.8*	38.5″
5	28*	60.5*	38″
6	31.5*	61.3*	37.5″
7	35*	62*	37″
8	39*	62.8*	36.5″
9	43*	63.5*	36″
PW	47*	64.1*	35.5″

How we tested:

Range sessions – 3
Rounds of golf – 1
Launch Monitor – 1

7-Iron Launch Monitor Data

Notes on 7-iron Distances: Flushed shots got me in the 175 yard range. Misses put me in the mid 160s.

I stood on a couple and got mid 180s. (I wouldn’t do that on the course. That’s why Ping made a 6-iron too.)

My assessment – These clubs are long for their lofts.

Club	Club Speed	Ball Speed	Carry Distance (yds)	Peak Height (ft)
7	84	117	176	92

What Makes the Ping i240 Irons Different?

The Ping i240 irons stand out through smart weight redistribution—a lighter badge and insert save weight that’s moved to the perimeter for higher MOI and lower CG, making them Ping’s highest-launching player iron.

They maintain clean cavity-back looks while delivering game-improvement forgiveness.

Smart weight redistribution:

• Lighter badge and insert save weight.
• Weight moves to perimeter for higher MOI.
• Lower CG = Ping’s highest-launching player iron.
• True cavity-back maintains clean looks.

The Look

Shorter blade length than the i230s. Thin topline. Perfect proportions.

They frame the ball beautifully and look hittable through the bag.

How They Perform

Launch: High with plenty of carry.

Mishits: Still get airborne and hold their line. No harsh feedback or offline shots.

Feel: Solid and slightly soft on pure strikes. Ranks among the best I’ve tested.

Long Irons Work For You

Most player long irons are mui difficult for me to hit – so I don’t even try if I’m not testing.

The i240s aren’t. I didn’t knock down pins, but I got them airborne on a highish trajectory and in the general direction of my target.

Not something I can say often from a low handicap long iron.

Three Loft Options

Ping gives you real choices here. 7-iron loft comparison:

Power Spec (31.5°) – Jacked lofts for maximum distance. About 2.5° stronger than standard. Compete with player distance / game improvement iron yardages.

Standard (33°) – Traditional lofts – the set I tested. (My everyday 7-iron has 34° of loft.) Carried ~175 yards when I hit it well. Best balance of distance and control.

Retro (35°) – Weaker lofts for trajectory control. 1° weaker than what I call standard.

Bottom line: Low handicaps wanting high launch, ample forgiveness, and workability should give them a look.

How Do Ping i240 Irons Perform?

The Ping i240 irons excel in all key categories:

• Launch: High with plenty of carry, even in long irons.
• Forgiveness: Exceptional for a player iron—mishits stay airborne and hold their line.
• Feel: Solid and slightly soft on pure strikes with no harsh feedback.
• Distance: True to loft with three loft options (Power, Standard, Retro) to match your game.

Category	Grade
Looks	4.5
Sound/Feel	4
Distance	4.5
Forgiveness	5
Flight/Playability	5
Value	4

Bag Appeal: (4.5) The head shape and profile do it for me. Clubheads aren’t elongated like the i230s. Look great behind the ball. Refined, but never intimidating.

Not the flashiest. Not the prettiest. But, attractive.

Sound/ Feel: (4) Great sound and feel. Up there with the best, but not the best. Solid and slightly soft. Never harsh on any of my mishits.

I’m used to a stone-like feel with Ping low handicap irons. Not so with the i240s. (or the i230s mentioned above)

Forgiveness: (5) Tons for a player iron. Some loss of distance on mishits, but my ball never squirted offline or did anything disastrous.

Distance: (4.5) This could easily be a 5. As mentioned earlier, the i240s I played have more traditional lofts – not jacked. You can get jacked lofts (Power Spec) or weaker lofts (Retro).

Flight / Launch: (5) They go high, which I prefer. You get no ballooning or loss of distance. I’ll bring down launch if I need to.

Wallet Damage: (4) ~$200/club. Which, I feel, must be required pricing for premium irons these days. (Because it’s near ubiquitous in the industry)

My Experience with i240s

Mini love affair.

I can’t get over how perfect the head shape and profile is to my eyes. Cosmetics are nice, but that head frames the ball sooo well.

Love it.

The i240s look player without being intimidating in the mid and long irons. The topline and sole strike a great balance between thick and thin so they’ll appeal to better players’ eyes.

First range session, I hit them well right away. They gave me a pleasing “click” on impact. Not harsh or hollow. Solid and kinda soft. Not the best, but not far from it.

They remind me of the i230s I tried back in 2022.

They launch high with a lot of carry and whatever shape you can work. For me, slight pushes, pulls, and the occasional tiny draw, of which I’m a fan.

I got through the entire bag, even the long irons I normally avoid.

They want to go high. Which is not my experience with most long irons.

I didn’t hit many flush, but I did hit a few. Even my less-than-flush shots got up nicely and kept their line.

I consider long irons “area fire” weapons. I don’t practice with them enough to consider knocking down pins (or greens). I want to be in the general area I’m aiming. The i240 long irons do this well.

Through the bag, same story. Hit them solid and they sing. High, far, straight.

My misses were largely pulls and pushes. My typical misses. Still, these were around the green.

All-in-all, a veeery satisfying set to play. I would happily put these in play any day.

FAQs

Who Should Play Ping i240 Irons?

Low handicaps (and mids around a 10) that like looking down at traditional clubheads and don’t mind more distance, higher trajectory, and more forgiveness.

Plus, you get to choose from three lofts.

Low handicaps: (Oui) They’ve got it all, plus 3 loft options.
Mid handicaps: (Maybe) Gotta be close to a 10, in my opinion.
High handicaps: (No) You’ve got great options. Check here.

For more low handicap options in this category, check our detailed comparison.

What Are the Best Alternatives to Ping i240 Irons?

Three top alternatives match the i240’s player-performance profile:

Taylormade P770s – (Player performance irons) Specs are close to this set of i240s.

Another favorite of mine. Gorgeous. Similar performance to the i240s. I launched the i240s higher. Could be I’m in better form now and have been working on swing changes.

Callaway Apex Ai200s – (Player distance irons) Stronger lofts than the i240s I tested means more distance.

One of my favorites of 2025. Superb performance – launch, distance, forgiveness, workability, and great from the rough. Great sound and feel, too.

Taylormade P7CB irons – Similar specs and similar sound and feel. I got about a club more distance out of the i240s. These are great irons, but require better swings for better results.

Customer Reviews

Early days. Nothing at ping.com yet.₍₁₎

Final Verdict

Ping i240s do and have it all.

If you like their look, you’ll love their performance.

• Pleasing head shape and size.
• High launch and carry without ballooning.
• Plenty distance and extra forgiving.

As usual…

My #1 suggestion is to try to get your hands on them before you buy.  

Thanks for checking out our Ping i240 irons review. Let us know how they work for you.