Lindsey Newman
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Quick iron set history.
1994-Mizuno MP14
1998-Cleveland TA1
2001-Titleist forged cavity
2002-Mizuno MP14 re-chromed
2005-Mizuno MP32
2009-Titleist MB
So, you can see my preference for forged blade irons. My recent Titleist MB's lasted all of 18 months and the 6 and 7 irons have very little in the way of grooves remaining. Being and consistent range rat does not lend it's self to long living forgings, so I started to consider alternatives. I looked at all the cast irons on the market and really found myself drawn to Ping (for the first time, believe me).
Now, before I vomit admitting this, hear me out. What I was after was a club that looked and performed like a blade, but would last a while longer. I asked Manzella what his thoughts were and he suggested the Ping s56.
I went to a demo day and did not hate the look, so I hit some shots. High, low, fade, draw and some knockdowns all were easily doable. I went ahead, got fitted and received them 2 weeks ago (probably 6 rounds and at least 12 hours of range time).
Now my review. I do not think they are anymore forgiving and there is a lack of mis-hit feed back, but you can still tell how and where you hit it on the face. The irons do however have some unique trajectories on stock shots between short irons and long irons. For instance the short irons have very good mid to boring trajectory and the 4 and 5 irons launch a bit higher than my previous set. Great leading edges, no offensive offset, nice top line and they have farrels (sp?) which most pings don't.
The set is 3-pw, blue dot, 1/2 inch long with x100's. If I have complaint it is that I had to re-grip them day one because the Ping sent them with ribbed or reminder grips. By the way, who can use those things? And on a players iron for God's sake?
Anyway, anyone who know me thinks this is a sign of the end of days. I still believe the best irons are made by Muira, especially the small blades, but I can't afford to buy new irons every year. I think these Pings are legit and a nice compromise.
Just thought I would share...
Lindsey
1994-Mizuno MP14
1998-Cleveland TA1
2001-Titleist forged cavity
2002-Mizuno MP14 re-chromed
2005-Mizuno MP32
2009-Titleist MB
So, you can see my preference for forged blade irons. My recent Titleist MB's lasted all of 18 months and the 6 and 7 irons have very little in the way of grooves remaining. Being and consistent range rat does not lend it's self to long living forgings, so I started to consider alternatives. I looked at all the cast irons on the market and really found myself drawn to Ping (for the first time, believe me).
Now, before I vomit admitting this, hear me out. What I was after was a club that looked and performed like a blade, but would last a while longer. I asked Manzella what his thoughts were and he suggested the Ping s56.
I went to a demo day and did not hate the look, so I hit some shots. High, low, fade, draw and some knockdowns all were easily doable. I went ahead, got fitted and received them 2 weeks ago (probably 6 rounds and at least 12 hours of range time).
Now my review. I do not think they are anymore forgiving and there is a lack of mis-hit feed back, but you can still tell how and where you hit it on the face. The irons do however have some unique trajectories on stock shots between short irons and long irons. For instance the short irons have very good mid to boring trajectory and the 4 and 5 irons launch a bit higher than my previous set. Great leading edges, no offensive offset, nice top line and they have farrels (sp?) which most pings don't.
The set is 3-pw, blue dot, 1/2 inch long with x100's. If I have complaint it is that I had to re-grip them day one because the Ping sent them with ribbed or reminder grips. By the way, who can use those things? And on a players iron for God's sake?
Anyway, anyone who know me thinks this is a sign of the end of days. I still believe the best irons are made by Muira, especially the small blades, but I can't afford to buy new irons every year. I think these Pings are legit and a nice compromise.
Just thought I would share...
Lindsey