Presently, most manufacturers have several iron models for golfers to choose from, and it could be complicated to determine which fits your game the best. Unlike the predecessors, the iron shapes are refined and ensure great appeal to the audience. The irons are a perfect option for players looking for solid, reliable irons that will be worth it for years. I made the same decision as the original poster. Fair enough, personally having played both ping i210 and 919 tour, I think you would be much better suited in the i210 than the g425. PING's new G-series game improvement irons feature a more compact look than G420. Did you actually take time to read through the thread and pick the one "negative/opinionated" comment I had? My G425's arrived today (Alta stock stiff seem so smooth) - I'm hoping for consistency indistance for on and off center hits. With the Ping golf irons, we saw something a bit different. If you need forgiveness more than distance, go with the G425s. The G425 irons brand new will cost between $750 and $850. After taking 2020 off, the G425 Irons are a much anticipated upgrade to the G410s and the first thing you notice with these irons is that the heads are smaller and more compact. I wanted to give ping clubs a try as they are typically the most forgiving clubs from MOI perspective (almost 2x of what 919 Tours are). Thanks to our consistent test pro and his launch monitor data, we can show how whole families of irons stack up. Titleist TSi3 D (10.0*)HZRDUS RDXRed 60, Titleist TS2F (16.5*)Tensei AV Raw Blue 65, Titleist TS2H (21.0*)Tensei AV Raw Blue 70 I just really struggled with the G410s. Either one will help skilled players score and help them play their best around the green. Had the G410s as well but did not like the turf interaction. Ping i210 Overview The Ping i210 irons feature an elastomer insert that also benefits the overall feel of these clubs while at the same time, improving forgiveness. As a benchmark, the Ping G iron has always been a stalwart of the traditional game-improver category but the current G410 falls into our Category 3.5. The g425 are louder and not as soft feeling but they are more forgiving and launch higher and go further. Irons in this category bridge the gap from traditional game-improver to player models brilliantly, which means they usually work best for golfers with handicaps of 12 and below. Todays Golfertest verdictPings first hollow body players iron (the previous i500 was more a players distance iron). Claiming "cool guy" points, this is a new one for me, good ol WRX. These irons also come standard with Arccos Caddie Smart Grips. What they came back with the original 0311 changed the iron market. Ray Cook Putter Reviews Are They Any Good? Islightlynoticed in on the 6. The elastomer also remains and the saved weight is used to lower the COG, increase the MOI and add 3 to 5 yards of distance with the irons. And almost every tester in our party noted that these irons were heavier than the Ping i525s. The towering distance of the G425s is outdone by the G430s which are longer but also produce a high ball flight with excellent stopping power on the greens. Even at the lower loft zero issues getting it off the ground, just a stupid fun club to hit and it flies forever. Not quite as forgiving as the G425s but theyve certainly done a good job at improving the statistics which makes golfers pull the trigger and make the purchase. Expanded perimeter weighting in this smaller head design sets a new standard in forgiveness for an iron its size. Ping makes excellent irons for all levels of golfers but the i230 and the i210 are reserved for only the best players who strike the ball pure, consistently. That being said, we found ourselves drawn to the amazing spin and launch control of the Ping i59s. The Ping i525 irons represent an excellent combination of forgiveness, distance and short-game control. The first thing to notic about the G430s is the size. What the data does show, though, is whats on the line when a golfer chooses either a Category 1 or Category 2 model when, in fact, they should be playing a Category 2.5 iron. Available in 4-9, PW, UW, SW, LW. Spare us the silliness, and play what works. All are major champions and currently play irons that fall within this category. If its a Ping model that has caught your eye,well walk you through their range and find out how they perform. The Ping i210 irons also have a cavity back design and elastomer insert to smooth out unwanted vibration. Player irons generally are pretty similar to blades for hosel offset, topline thickness and sole width. Loft Specs. Thats some seriously good food for thought. The cast PXG 0211s are a great example of a set that combines compact, less offset short-irons with larger, more forgiving mid- and long-irons to appeal to golfers seeking both looks and performance within a single set. Blades are typically forged rather than cast. It also has tungsten tow screws and hosel weights to improve speed and forgiveness. But the machined face grooves are really where a lot of the gap between these irons is made up. They are PINGs iron for the masses, and many customers enjoy them. * MD4 54/10 S-Grind replacedMD3 54/12 W-Grind. Neither the Ping i210 irons or the i59s play long enough to write home about. Cobra King F9 Driver 10.5 Atmos Blue 6 stiff Ping G430 Irons Review Are They Forgiving & Good for High Hand Ping G430 Vs. Ping i525 Irons Comparison Overview, Cobra LTDx Vs Taylormade Stealth 2 Driver Comparison Overview, Taylormade Stealth 2 Vs Ping G430 Driver Comparison Overview, Callaway Paradym Vs Taylormade Stealth 2 Driver Comparison Overview, Taylormade Stealth 2 Fairway Wood Review 2023, 2 MPH More Ball Speed & 7 10 Yards Longer. (But I will try Mizuno too, maybe Srixon.). Very cool. The elastomer behind the head remains, which saves weight. A big chunky iron with a fat bottom and a thick topline, which the g425 is not. Another weight in the hosel of both clubs stretches the sweet along the entire face ensuring more distance when you fail to hit the club flush. The i59 irons which came out last year have a thinner profile again resulting in more workability, less feel and less distance. For a first round I really enjoyed them. Sound wise when I was out towards the toe they were loud and felt a bit rough for sure. They boast two weights, a weight in the hosel and a clear screw at the clubhead front, plus a broad and cascading sole that enable exceptional ball launch angle. Dont be fooled by our data into thinking that Players Distance Irons are the wonder drug for all golfers theyre not. The G425 irons form part of the prestigious G-range that Ping launched back in 2004, with the G2 irons. While Ping forewent the opportunity to release a new set of irons in 2020, they have hit the mark in 2021 and 2022 respectively with the G425s and the G430s. The hydropearl 2.0 ensures these irons perform well in wet as well as dry conditions and the additional flex in the face completes an excellent new set of Hollow Body Players Distance Irons. What's In The Bag (Summary as of October 2021, post-MAX changeover), Driver: Tour Edge EXS10.5, set 9.5;weights neutral ||FWs:CallaRogue4W + 7W, Hybrid: Calla Big Bertha OS4H at 22 ||Irons:Calla Mavrik MAX 5i-PW. Ping i230 Irons vs i210 irons. G425. Registered Office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough. Ditto. The 4 piece cavity badge is included to improve the sound and feel of the club. They have thick soles and long blades that inspire a ton of confidence at address. Bauer Media Group consists of: Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number: 01176085; Bauer Radio Ltd, Company Golf Blue Heron is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Hi, I am Matthew, a mid handicap golfer who likes to play as much as possible. 2022 Amazon Associates Program. Equal to the i210 although 3 degrees stronger. We still like the overall performance of the Ping i525s more though. Neither the Ping i210 irons or the i59s play long enough to write home about. It features new technologies such as Metawood Style Variable Face Thickness design. When it comes to matching an iron to your ability, its really important not to confuse this category with full out game-improver models. The latter we refer to as drop offs; the differences in ball speed, spin and carry between our test pros on- and off-centre hits. Higher handicap players wont be able to hit well at all with these irons but the better players should be hitting them with consistency and tight dispersion. TaylorMade SIM 2 MAX Ventus Black Velocore Its introduction shows the direction modern players irons are heading, and our data supports why hollow body constructions have a place within the modern game. The irons have a slight bit of offset for forgiveness but you are going to get plenty of feel from these especially from Irons you would classify as game improvement. The Ping i525 irons have forged, maraging steel faces and 17-4 stainless steel bodies. Before we came to any conclusions, we analysed the data for each club tested; on distance, spin rates, forgiveness. If you need forgiveness more than distance, go with the G425's Ping G430 Irons Overview The Ping G430's will suit those looking for more distance from their irons and the performance is excellent. The irons incorporate two weights, a visible screw at the front of the clubhead and a weight in the hosel. Golf should be fun and hybrid Irons can turn a frustrating round into an enjoyable one. The PING G425 cavity back irons give improved forgiveness, long distance, and a higher ball flight. I love the color scheme. However, PING irons continue to be a front-runner in the industry. The i210s earned 45 victories on tour from 2018 to 2022 and the i230s are set to take over as the most successful irons for the pros in the game from 2023 onwards. Hopefully, at this point, the comparison of these PING irons would have made the similarities and differences between these irons clearer. Expanded perimeter weighting in this smaller head design sets a new standard in forgiveness for an iron its size. They have a smaller and more compact head. Previous G irons in my eyes were big clunky irons. Once I began hitting the center of the face the feel and sound was great, no issues what so ever. You cannot paste images directly. Todays Golfertest verdictThis iron is right for a very small percentage of very good players! If you find yourself split between the i525 and G425 (both could easily be a good fit for a decent player), think about the extra cost of the i525 (a seven-piece set is 357 more than the G425), and whether the G425s extra offset, wider soles and more forgiving heads will add an additional forgiveness dimension to your game. They are easy to launch high and long. The close up pictures show a bit of size difference, but in hand and at address the difference is minimal. They have small compact heads which allow players to shape their shots and hit with supreme accuracy. Composition Comparison This is where the PXG 0211 irons really shine. (i500 were not to my taste.). Due to the higher launch and 4 extra grooves being added to the club, there is more workabilty in the longer irons and control in the shorter irons. 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The face might be forged as found in the TaylorMade P790, Ping i500 and Cobra King Forged Tec while several models favour hollow body technology. Theyre for anybody who wants to reduce frustration and have more fun. The PING i210 irons are also worth the money. Ping asked their pros what improvements could be made and the obvious answer was more distance and better sound/feel. G425 were (as expected) very straight. The multi-material badge covering the cavity of the irons has also been improved and is now called the Purflex which serves the same function of improving the sound and feel of the clubs while dampening any unwanted vibrations on mishits. Weve seen a lot of muscleback irons over the years, but the Blueprint have the slimmest sole widths weve ever laid eyes on. The feel and precision of these irons are excellent, thanks to the patented multi-material construction that features the 431 stainless steel head and a softer, larger elastomer Insert. 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