 i3 O-size 101 of 106 people found this review helpful.
These clubs can be great for you if you buy the right ones fit for you. Ping helps to make this easier, especially for you folks buying on Ebay, and not in a store. I did the static fit on Ping.com and previously had a local professional fit me dynamically. Because of this, I found the perfect match for me and I'm not afraid to buy them online. The website even tells you which shaft to go with if you know how far you typically hit your 6 iron. I found that by working on tempo and not trying to kill the ball, I am able to gain considerable distance and accuracy over my old irons (Titleist DCI 990) just by using these clubs and slowing it down a bit.
When you buy the proper length and lie, you will be amazed at how much better you strike the ball.
My point is this; get a solid fitting in before you buy any irons. They might be a good deal, but there is a reason Ping fits you to the club.
About the Ping irons. These irons play well. I found it easy to shape shots from right to left. It was a bit more difficult left to right, but I've never been able to do that well anyhow. Because I was able to let the club hit the ball and control my tempo better, the ball flight is consistent and the carry is, too. My accuracy has increased dramatically, as well. Especially from the 8 iron down to the pitching wedge. The shot trajectory is much higher and softer landing with these and I don't get a lot of roll. Again, especially from the 8 iron down.
I attribute a lot of the improvements to the change in my tempo, but I give the Pings the credit for helping me change the tempo of my swing and really feel what I am doing with the shot more than that of other irons I have hit. Mishits are not so bad either. You really have to shank the ball or leave the clubface open to mess a shot up with these.
Expect to pay more for the various graphite shafts. The Ping custom WRX clubs are usually more as well. If you find a set of Pingss with a matching sand wedge, jump on them because the sand wedges are hard to find individually.
A lot of times, the owners name has been applied to the club. I found you can get this off easily with acetone and light sandpaper if it is screened in and not etched. You might ask the seller when this is listed this way.
In addition, if you are not very good at the long irons (2,3, and 4) you may want to look at the G5 hybrids. I have them too. If you hit the ball hard, but typically slice or hook, the hybrids dramatically reduce the mishit effect.
Be careful when bidding. There are some demo clubs floating around out there. Check with the seller for serial numbers as all Ping consumer clubs have them. Pay attention to feedback scores. This is Ebay's barometer of service. I swear by the feedback system.
I hope you found this info helpful.
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The first thing you should know is I am or was a 15-18 handicapper. I have a friend who is a scratch golfer who has been on my back for years to buy Ping's.
For the last six years I played Taylor Made Burner LCG's, I bought those new.
If you are an average golfer, but think you are going to start playing on a regular basis then by all means consider an investment in Ping irons.
BUT, DO YOUR HOMEWORK! I waited 3.5 months before I made my investment in these irons. I also went to Ping.com and took their measurement test as well as getting fitted at my local pro shop. In both cases I measured for blue dot irons. I was a borderline stiff or regular flex, but the set I bought are regular flex and have the Cushin insert (to absorb vibration).
Another key to buying Ping's is to make sure all the serial numbers match. If a seller won't provide the serial number, be very cautious. In all my dealings and negotiations I was always given the serial#. This way, you can check the history of the club(s) at the Ping Community (free service) and make sure the clubs you bid on or purchase are legit clubs.
As far as the i3 O's they live up to every review I read prior to my purchase. I got very lucky, the set I bought was manufactured in 2001 and had very little wear and tear. In fact, the grips are still the original and still tacky. The seller was one of the best most informative sellers I have ever dealt with on ebay. She was selling these clubs for a friend.
Like any new club(s) these take a bit of getting used to. However, after playing three rounds and struggling a bit I have now gotten very comfortable with these irons. When I set up and aim, my shots are going straight or within 10 yards left or right of my target. I was shooting in the mid to high 90's with my old clubs....and yes..even hit that magical century mark that sends us to the 19th hole for relief!
I've now broken 90 my last two rounds and my best round was an 83 a few weeks ago. If you play golf you know that much of the game depends on practice. So, I do spend a lot of time at the range just working with each club.
These clubs have a very good balance and you feel the club head through the entire swing. It almost at times seems bottom heavy. I have slowed my entire swing down and although I am not getting as much distance I am trading that for accuracy. I know in time I'll be able to swing harder and gain back the yards I've given up for the short term.
The 5 thru 9 iron play flawless. I struggle a bit with the 3 and 4 but even when I blade a long iron I still get a straight shot. The set I bought are a 3 thru PW and all the serial #'s matched. The only thing I will do with these clubs is have them re-gripped...these will stay in my bag for many years.
These clubs have truly turned my game from that of frustration to one of enjoyment...and yes, I still hit some sideways...but that is golf...stuff happens.
I have been so pleased that I even bought a new Ping G5 Driver...I'm hooked on these clubs.
I may have paid a bit more than some other bids for similar clubs (my cost with shipping was in the $400 range). However, if you can find a set that has low mileage and are a matching set grab them, you'll be smiling a lot more playing a game that I used to refer to as Jungle Polo!
Good luck...and by the way..I do not work or have any affiliation with Ping...these clubs just work!!!
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