Ping i10

First of all, These irons have even the bag for almost 2 years (other than my trusty anser 2 putter of 8 years). Have played at least 2 full rounds a week, summer or winter, no matter what the weather, also they have been hammered at the range. So I have given them a chance to preform or let ghem expose my swing flaws. Other than regripping, not aged or showing signs of wear. Play to a 18 handicap. Now, whilst not the most forgiving, hit it high into the air irons on the market, such as super game improvement callaway big bertha or Diablo, , Ping G10, mizuno mx800 to name a few. The i10's do something different, let me explain. I have 4 iron to 54 SW with tour W 58 wedge, all the irons are very easy to strike well, achieving a powerful trajectory, even with AWT regular shafts. Obviously had the lie checked and altered each year at Gainsborough by ping. Maybe this does it, but they altered the lie to make my shots go with a consistent draw, unless I put a horrible swing on the ball and you get what you deserve. And that is it, the ball goes exactly how you swing, too much either way produces anything from a hook to a slice. This has helped as I now know these irons and can alter the shape when required, the advantage is confidence, partly in playing the same clubs, made to my swing, but the solid dependability and feedback you get from them. I instantly know what I have done right or wrong with these irons and that makes you better at ball striking. Further to this I play a very windy and exposed golf course, where the high ball really suffers, unless you can learn to strike it lower, which you can with these. Now the i10's unless hit on the sweet spot can give harsh feel with an awful swing, but I like that. The only reason to change, and I try all the new toys in the local golf shop, is if the new irons are easier and better. As yet, including all manufacturers not just ping i15, ping i20, these is no substitute for getting a good set, lie adjusted to your swing, correct shaft and grip size, then sticking with them, let them become like "faithful dog bringing you your slippers". I am convinced sticking with the tools you have and proper practice will make you better. Just think i10s do that job very well. But hay 18 handicap what do I know.

Dreadful clubs! I can't shape or feel the shots with these. I've also lost around 10 yards distance per club. The fat leading edge to the wedges don't allow me to nip the ball off a tight lie. There are much better clubs on the market than these and I regret ever getting them.

I don't like these clubs at all. The ball balloons off the clubface and are almost impossible to work, so that little fade or draw required from time to time isn't easy to pull off. I've also lost about 10 yards in distance. The lack of a sharp edge to the wedges makes chipping and pitching difficult too. I can't see any reason why you should want buy these clubs.

OMG Ping i10 are so good! Brought them after being cut to scratch increased my ironplay distance by aout 5 yards per club

I have tried Taylormade R7, Callaway X20, Tour X20, Titelist IP and AP. The I10's had the best feel and best fit. All of my shots are like darts now it is amazing how the fit of the club has transformed my game.

Before purchasing, I was demoing the Callaway X-20 Tour and the Callaway Forged. The pro at Austad's suggested I try the i10s and was he ever on the money! The feel and feedback was night and day to the Callaways. Even on miss-hits I felt the miss but didn't get the usual zinger I got from the demos or the Rac4OS clubs I was playing. Suggest if you are in the market for new clubs, try these out and see if they are the right clubs for you.

I was advised that these clubs are better suited for a lower handicap. I played off 26 and took a chance, I am now down to 18 in 3 months and not looking back.

WIth lesser offset, thin top line, smaller club face. This is really a player's club where a 24 handicapper to scratch golfer could rely on, i love using the Ping i10 Irons

What I noticed right away is the balance the club had when I swung it. Having played Ping years ago I liked the way the clubs felt in my hands. In the last 5-6 years I was not pleased with the product design nor feel Ping was producing so walked away from the brand. I bounced around with Calloways, Titleist and Taylormade trying to find happiness again. Now I think Ping finally made a club that works for the players it is targeting.

The other brands for the most part have more weight to the hossel side (Calloways for sure does) and with my swing I found that I would close the face to fast and hit hard tail draws. I found with the other brands I needed to place lead tape on the toe of the irons so I would not close the face as fast or actually take my lie angle flatter which opens the face a little to avoid the unexpected tail draw.

I have never had a problem turning my hand overs which is a tendency of people who have hard fades or slices.

Granted I understand that 90% of golfers fade the ball and the extra hossel weight helps them square the face better, but for a player who does not need that extra help you have to move into a "players" club and forgo some forgiveness when your swing is just not "on"...

My evaluation of the Ping I-10's give you a "players" club ability and the forgiveness of a cavity back.

I would strongly suggest to anyone looking at these irons or any irons to get professional fitted. I was surprised I actually needed a stiffer shaft then I was used to (S300). I ended up with the ZZ-65 shaft which is stiff but designed to hit the ball higher then a standard S300. The Ping AWT shaft is very nice also. For people thinking graphite will help for feel and weight I would STRONGLY suggest looking at the CS-Lite shaft with Ping's Cushin insert. That shaft amazed me on how light it was and how it felt like graphite.

Ping has a great selection for matching your swing to the club and shaft and I would recommend it to everyone.

Hope this review helps people, the sport is too fun to not enjoy.