Ping i15

[sms316]

Thinking about turning to the dark side and getting a set of "players cavity" irons. I've heard a mixed reviews about the AP2 and am seriously looking at the Ping i15 irons.

Has anybody got any experience with these?

Does anybody know when Ping are doing a demo day soon (there website is pretty ordinary)?

[Moe Norman]

Probably not for a while, as the don't have a rep in QLD.

The job is advertised at the moment

[sms316]

Probably not for a while, as the don't have a rep in QLD.

The job is advertised at the moment
Probably not the worst sales rep job going around either since the product is stable. But geez there would be some time spent on the road. Definitely a job for a single man.

[Eag's]

Just has had his i15's for a while now Shaun and I know he loves them. I have hit them a few times on the range and I was impressed.

[Scottt]

I can't recommend the S58s enough, and by extendion the S57s.

Coming from Mizzy 60s, I fell I have sacrificed nothing in gaining a shiteload of forgiveness.

[sms316]

I can't recommend the S58s enough, and by extendion the S57s.

Coming from Mizzy 60s, I fell I have sacrificed nothing in gaining a shiteload of forgiveness.
Yeah I hadn't considered the s57s until I looked at the website. Being left-handed getting hold of something to trial is a major pain in the arse. Usually I just take a look at a right handed version and decide if I like the look of it (or even hit the RH version). Given that this would be a bit more of a change that just going from 690mb to 695mb it is imperative that I actually trial these so I can see the difference for myself.

[Scottt]

Maybe worth a try.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Single-iron-Ping-S59-Green-dot-LH-6-iron-Regular-Steel_W0QQitemZ370364017084QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_S port_Golf_Equipment?hash=item563b6a69bc

The 59s are still popular with the Ping tour staff. Slightly more blade-like (lower launch) than the 58s and 57s, but till very forgiving for a club of its type.

[sol381]

victoria park driving range will have ping first week of each month.

http://www.victoriaparkgolfcomplex.com/golf/documents/DemoNights2010_004.pdf

[sms316]

Maybe worth a try.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Single-iron-Ping-S59-Green-dot-LH-6-iron-Regular-Steel_W0QQitemZ370364017084QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_S port_Golf_Equipment?hash=item563b6a69bc

The 59s are still popular with the Ping tour staff. Slightly more blade-like (lower launch) than the 58s and 57s, but till very forgiving for a club of its type.
$70 for a single iron with a reg shaft? Tell 'em their dreaming!

[Fishman Dan]

I bought I3 Blade's yonks ago (2nd hand @ Drummonds) and I'm going to find it hard changing away from Ping. When I get back into the game 100% I'll be lining up some I15's (or whatever comes next) as a treat. It's hard to admit being a Ping fanboy, but they seem to make some solid equipment without spamming the market with options.

[just]

Shaun
You are welcome to try mine out.

[sms316]

What dot are they Just?

[henno]

SMS has to be trolling; I call shenanigans. Mr shiney titleist butterknife is looking at a set of cast, dinged-up ping shovels? Have I awoken in Bizarre-O World?

[sms316]

SMS has to be trolling; I call shenanigans. Mr shiney titleist butterknife is looking at a set of cast, dinged-up ping shovels? Have I awoken in Bizarre-O World?

Deadly serious. I would have went for AP2 but I keep hearing mixed reviews.

[razaar]

I'll ask Tom Arnott today (think he moved to Ping from TM). The AP2s are top irons for those who hit it out of the centre all the time. For some reason a strike towards the toe results in a flyer. He also knows lots about Titleist equipment & will give you the +s & -s of the AP2.

Why don't you call in and have a chat with Tom, he would love to catch up on RQ news.

[henno]

Deadly serious.

But you ditched that ping i/3 2-iron and were flushing that 695mb 2-iron. Let me remind you of this particular post (http://www.ozgolf.net/showthread.php/16149-Good-looking-hybrids?p=389653&viewfull=1#post389653).

You see what happens, you go and put one hybrid in the bag and it spreads like swine flu. You sir, have caught the gay.

[sms316]

But you ditched that ping i/3 2-iron and were flushing that 695mb 2-iron. Let me remind you of this particular post (http://www.ozgolf.net/showthread.php/16149-Good-looking-hybrids?p=389653&viewfull=1#post389653).

You see what happens, you go and put one hybrid in the bag and it spreads like swine flu. You sir, have caught the gay.
The last time I hit the 695mb I hit a sherman at Oxley. The poxy hybrid is back in for now, although I haven't actually hit it in my last 2 rounds. A pooncy 5 wood might get a start yet.

[razaar]

Shaun

Cam Smith plays with the AP2s, ask him next time you see him at RQ.

[goughy]

I'm the same as fishy, bought my i3+'s years ago now and with the play I get now days they'll last me fifty more. In reality, I'm holding out for the i245 irons :)

[just]

What dot are they Just?
Yellow, which is 1.5 upright.

[sms316]

No good for me. I'm black dot.

[LeftyHoges]

The AP2's are pure golfing orgasm. Mixed reviews be damned, get 'em and never look at another crappy Ping iron again.

Sure, they're no 'players iron' but they're so easy to hit straight you'll wonder why you ever wanted to work the ball before...

[Webster]

shaun, get some eye2's instead.

[sms316]

shaun, get some eye2's instead.

Love to. Where from?

[moree golfer]

Golfwrx.com, where else! I come across Eye2 all the time, usually well looked after. While I am no flusher I finally came to my senses and grabbed some i5s from a golfwrx seller and haven't looked back.

[Lucasto23]

DO NOT CROSS shaun!!! Stay true ;)

[sms316]

DO NOT CROSS shaun!!! Stay true ;)
Can't help it. Every time I pick up the right handed version I can't help but think it would be impossible to miss the sweet spot. Dare I say I'm not going to improve from here so why stick with blades?

God it hurts saying that.

[sms316]

If I turn to the dark side and get a set of Pings, I would have to go all out and get a matching bag. Now this one is cool. 8)

http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/9883/univflorida.jpg (http://img693.imageshack.us/i/univflorida.jpg/)

http://www.americangolf.com.au/bags_collegiate.html

[PeteyD]

My brother works there (Florida Uni) so I can probably organise that if you have the $$.

[BrisVegas]

shaun - stoney plays Pings and did for years when he was scratch & +1 hcap etc. Nothing wrong with Pings.

[razaar]

Get a set of these.

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/bennie_065/lynx2.jpg
http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/bennie_065/lynxbecu.jpg

[sms316]

As a back scratcher?

[Lucasto23]

Can't help it. Every time I pick up the right handed version I can't help but think it would be impossible to miss the sweet spot. Dare I say I'm not going to improve from here so why stick with blades?

God it hurts saying that.

I understand, i need a new role model now :(

[razaar]

As a back scratcher?
A bloke I played with recently had a set, not a mark on them. Not sure how they would go as a back scratcher but they look really good behind a golf ball. These are the irons Freddy Couples played with in the late 1980's when he was with Lynx Golf. They look much better over the ball than their BeCu cousins from Ping.

[Webster]

Shaunieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PING-G2-Irons-left-handed_W0QQitemZ330425194073QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_ Sport_Golf_Equipment?hash=item4ceee05659

And they even come with iron covers!!!!

[goughy]

Seriously, who needs iron covers for pings? They'd do more damage to them than letting them clang around...

[goonie]

Shaunieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PING-G2-Irons-left-handed_W0QQitemZ330425194073QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_ Sport_Golf_Equipment?hash=item4ceee05659

And they even come with iron covers!!!!

The man said he wants something more forgiving, there's no need to be insulting :-)

[oncewasagolfer]

Get a set of these.

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/bennie_065/lynx2.jpg
http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/bennie_065/lynxbecu.jpg

I had a set of lynx parallax irons when I was in my early 20s got me down to 3 then I had a brain wave and bought some ping eye 2s and sold the lynx worst decision of my golfing life:( Funny thing now is I am off 15 and trying to play with blades they just look so pwetty:mrgreen:

[sms316]

Shaunieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PING-G2-Irons-left-handed_W0QQitemZ330425194073QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_ Sport_Golf_Equipment?hash=item4ceee05659

And they even come with iron covers!!!!
I never said that I was looking for shovels.

[Tex]

You can borrow my G15's anytime, they look great at address

[sms316]

You can borrow my G15's anytime, they look great at address

G15s aren't even close to being called shovels compared to those G2s. The G2 HL in particular.

[goughy]

Roy McAvoy did fine with a shovel!

[3oneday]

Who ?

[goughy]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117918/

[henno]

This flusher ghey yet?

[Eag's]

Nice to see the Ping love is spreading :)

[Tex]

G15s aren't even close to being called shovels compared to those G2s. The G2 HL in particular.
You haven't seen me using them yet :)

[perci]

My i15s turned up today so will see how they go tomorrow!

[Eag's]

You will love them Perci :)
If not, first dibs ;)

[perci]

I hope so mate but sorry Nudgee has dibs as they ars .5" over and 1.5* upright!

[Eag's]

I can stand on my toes ;)

[sms316]

Ping demo day here at work today. Scary stuff.

I think I am pretty much sold on turning to the dark side. Loved the i15 fairway wood and hybrid (both with the TFC 700x). Will grab a couple of Tour W wedges for certain. Biggest decision will be whether to go with S57 or i15 for 3-w. i15 is leading at the moment but I'll have a think about it before committing either way.

And had a hit of the i15 driver for shits and giggles and that went frikkin' miles too.

Sorry Dwayne. It appears we are breaking up.

[Eag's]

Glad you have seen the light mate :smt023

[Pinglauncher]

I would love to go back to a combo set of Pings. Maybe G5 5 - 7 with I5 8 - PW and some Tour W wedges all with Nippons =P~

[razaar]

Those Nippons are great shafts. Had a hit with a 6-iron fitted with the NS Pro 850 shaft (85 gm) yesterday. Very impressed, no wonder they are the most favourite steel shaft on the LPGA tour. Would like to hit the 950 shaft to get a comparison. These shafts only cost $22.00 each.

[Pinglauncher]

Those Nippons are great shafts. Had a hit with a 6-iron fitted with the NS Pro 850 shaft (85 gm) yesterday. Very impressed, no wonder they are the most favourite steel shaft on the LPGA tour. Would like to hit the 950 shaft to get a comparison. These shafts only cost $22.00 each.

They are the best shafts I have ever played and the only ones that allowed me to play any golf when I wrecked my elbow.

I bought my GC Mids because of the shafts and whenever I consider more forgiving irons it is just too difficult to find anything with the real Nippons apart from Mizuno.

[henno]

Those Nippons are great shafts. Had a hit with a 6-iron fitted with the NS Pro 850 shaft (85 gm) yesterday. Very impressed, no wonder they are the most favourite steel shaft on the LPGA tour. Would like to hit the 950 shaft to get a comparison. These shafts only cost $22.00 each.

Ray, I have a 950 stiffy shafted iron here if you want to try one some time.

[razaar]

Ray, I have a 950 stiffy shafted iron here if you want to try one some time.

Thanks Adam, bring it to the Champs. We can all put it to the test.:)

[Clevision]

Ping demo day here at work today. Scary stuff.

I think I am pretty much sold on turning to the dark side. Loved the i15 fairway wood and hybrid (both with the TFC 700x). Will grab a couple of Tour W wedges for certain. Biggest decision will be whether to go with S57 or i15 for 3-w. i15 is leading at the moment but I'll have a think about it before committing either way.

And had a hit of the i15 driver for shits and giggles and that went frikkin' miles too.

Sorry Dwayne. It appears we are breaking up.

I purchased a set of S57's about 6 weeks ago, 3-P, bloody great clubs. To my surprise they are very forgiving. I'm not a fan of the appearance of the i15 irons, a bit shovely for me.

I've now been fitted for an i15 driver, just have to convince the mrs i NEED it.

[sms316]

I purchased a set of S57's about 6 weeks ago, 3-P, bloody great clubs. To my surprise they are very forgiving. I'm not a fan of the appearance of the i15 irons, a bit shovely for me.

I've now been fitted for an i15 driver, just have to convince the mrs i NEED it.

Love the avatar.

Yeah, after using blades forever going to i15 would be a big step. Probably leaning towards them over s57, but there is nothing in it.

[Webster]

better resale value in the i15's sms...

[sms316]

better resale value in the i15's sms...
Who gives a shit about resale value?

[goughy]

Yeah, you don't resell pings! You keep them and play them until you're one of those crusty old club golfers playing in winter in a stripped beanie with a pom pom on the end!

[Clevision]

I agree, who cares about resale, I buy the stick that is best for me at the time, not because of how much i'll get back when i realise i bought the wrong club.

It was hard to get the mrs to pose but she did it...........

[sms316]

If you are buying clubs with the intention of selling them doesn't that kind of defeat the purpose of purchasing them in the first place?

[sms316]

It was hard to get the mrs to pose but she did it...........
I've seen what the women look like in Shepparton.

[Clevision]

I've seen what the women look like in Shepparton.

And it's a good thing I'm not in Shep........

[sms316]

And it's a good thing I'm not in Shep........

Close enough. :lol:

Stay away from those Shep women. Zigwah was normal until Shep.

[Clevision]

Close enough. :lol:

Stay away from those Shep women. Zigwah was normal until Shep.

It takes a 'different' type of person to live and play golf in Shep.

[razaar]

You have to love rabbits to live in Shep. Zigs place is the rabbit capital of Australia. Must have drove over 30 before reaching the main road.

[CanuckDownUnder]

Thinking about turning to the dark side and getting a set of "players cavity" irons. I've heard a mixed reviews about the AP2 and am seriously looking at the Ping i15 irons.

Has anybody got any experience with these?

Does anybody know when Ping are doing a demo day soon (there website is pretty ordinary)?

Hit both for a round and I prefer the ap2's over the i15's . forged feels better and better feedback on distance control.
wait for the s56's if you're keen on pings...

[MegaWatty]

What are the i15s worth new?

[sms316]

More than I will be paying for them.

:mrgreen:

[3oneday]

i15 what ?

[MegaWatty]

Irons

[3oneday]

Last price I had was about $100USD per iron.

[just]

Pete is correct.

[MegaWatty]

So about 150 AUD...

[3oneday]

Yep, unless you use a calculator.

[MegaWatty]

I'm talking from an Aussie shop.

[3oneday]

You mean r r r r retail :shock:



:lol:

[just]

That's just crazy talk.

[MegaWatty]

Money in the Pro Shop with nothing needed. Also got a trade as well.

So yup. Real retail! Well maybe not D D D Retail!

[3oneday]

Might as well, that or Titleist, another brand that holds value.

[MegaWatty]

No Titleist love here.

[Yossarian]

Buy me some AP2'S?

[MegaWatty]

No sir.

But you can buy my MP57s...

[sms316]

Fairway wood and hybrid finally arrived today. Irons & wedges should be next week.

Gee the fairway wood is shallow. Should go ok out of any lie by the look of it.

[3oneday]

How long you been waiting ?

[sms316]

3 weeks.

The wedges aren't released in Australia until Sept so that is holding things up. Better than the Nickent experience though.