Ping i3 Blade 6 iron
with Ping JZ-S steel shaft at 37.25"
Ball Used:
Top-Flite Range
Location:
Driving Range
Reviewer Info:
5'8"/146 lbs, Age 36, Handicap
8
Comparison Clubs:
Ping Eye2+
Ping Eye2+ Review
Accuracy
Less-Avg-More
Very accurate. Less offset makes alignment easy
and seems to procuce consistent shots.
Distance
Short-Avg-Long
Average.
Similar to the Ping Eye2+ in terms of
distance. Lofts are about 1/2° stronger
than Eye2+ model.
Trajectory
Low-Avg-High
Average. Slightly lower penetrating ball flight
than the Eye2+ model.
Feel
Less-Avg-More
Not much feedback from
these irons. The feel was somewhat harsh
on all but "pured" hits. These
irons are swingweighted higher than the
Eye2+s. An improvement over the light
headed Eye2 design.
Forgiveness
Less-Avg-More
Average forgiveness. Off-center
hits produce blade-like results.
Looks
Compact cavity back with
Custom Weight Port (CTP)
in cavity, new Ping silvery
gray satin finish, notch
in hosel for easy lie
adjustment, slanted hosel
opening, less offset
but similar look to the O-Size model (see
picture below).
Summary
The Ping i3 Blade irons do
not look like blades but have blade-like
playing characteristics. With similar looks
and identical lofts between the two i3
models (Blade and O-Size), golfers have
the option to mix and match between the
two (i.e. 3-6 irons in the O-Size and 7-PW
irons in the Blade). These irons should
appeal to middle to lower handicap golfers.
Blade (left) and O-Size
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