PING I530 - FLABBERGASTED - HOW GOOD IS THE I530

PING I530 - FLABBERGASTED - HOW GOOD IS THE I530 - IS THIS MY NEW SET OF IRONS?

2 місяці тому

PING I530 - FLABBERGASTED - HOW GOOD IS THE I530 - IS THIS MY NEW SET OF IRONS?
The big bad mean replacement for the Ping i525 is here, except the new Ping i530 is sleeker, subtler and thinner than ever before. Can this surprise package tempt me and be my iron of choice this year? Is it better than the other contenders; the Taylormade P770, Titleist T200 and is it better than my existing Wilson D9 irons? All will be revealed if you would just get on and watch the video instead of wasting your time reading this bit. Thanks for reading it.
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@user-hg8tw1ld8s Місяць тому

Finally somebody points out that benefit of being able to hit a shorter club. Thank you. The guys “I play blades” - right and you have to hit a club an inch longer to get the same result. Why would you do that ? Unless you think you have to be able to hit draw and fade on demand, you’re just giving it away for ego. I love to practice with my blade irons. Makes me keep my swing tight. But for score - forget it - give me the tech.

@golffm6924 Місяць тому

And, finally , someone who agrees with me. It’s not just the fact it’s scientifically easier to hit the middle of a shorter club, it’s the psychological advantage as well in my book. As long as your spin rates and everything else is acceptable then why put yourself through using longer length irons when you don’t need to. I still think you can shot shape with just about anything if you’re technique is good enough.

@stevetreehots3583 Місяць тому

First of all the difference between an 8 iron and a 7 iron is 1/2 an inch, not an inch. Second of all these things are 4 degrees too strong. Why? To make suckers think they hide their 7 iron a mile. Neither of you seem to be aware that back spin is your friend when hitting irons on the course. These aren’t game improvement irons, they’re ego irons. I’ll hit my consistent i230 while you guys figure out strong lofted hollow body irons won’t help you score.

@joshvela7162 2 місяці тому

Was fitted today for these irons 👌🏽 I feel the same I was very impressed with them!

@golffm6924 2 місяці тому

Good to hear, what did you have before?

@doughoad3610 2 місяці тому

Thanks for the review. Decent angle is the number that a low spin player needs to know when deciding on a set of irons.

@golffm6924 2 місяці тому

Thanks for watching. Cheers,

@Mungo-ul9pv 2 місяці тому

Really enjoying this series, as I am also considering similar options. Very keen to try the Srixon ZX5

@golffm6924 2 місяці тому

Yeah I have never tried any Srixon clubs. Just due to the fact I can't stock everything in the shop. They look really nice though, I'm sure they'll be good.

@LeslieGreenwood-bu9tn 2 місяці тому

don't bother felt harsh like Apex good distance decent forgiveness but lacked sufficient feedback / feel. I've gone PXG 0311 P Gen 3 they are awesome.

@Mungo-ul9pv 2 місяці тому

Tried the PXG but they’re just so strong lofted and it causes gapping issues at the bottom of the bag. They were not for me but a couple of friends love them.

@purangesmith9053 2 місяці тому

First time viewer, I like your no nonsense approach, quite refreshing. But you need a better microphone, volume is all over the place at the beginning. Now to watch your other iron reviews as I am looking to change after 12 years of yonex.

@golffm6924 2 місяці тому

I use a Rode Link Filmmaker kit bluetooth microphone, which I wear on my shirt, it occasionally it rubs on something and I get interference but you don't know about it until afterwards which is annoying. I was thinking of getting a big microphone which fits on top of the camera but was afraid that when I turn away from it and speak, that it will go really quiet and be even more all over the place. I'm not an expert on it unfortunately. I'll maybe try something like that and see what it's like.

@jackwest5295 29 днів тому

Have ordered 7 -PW in Retro spec..Dart f2 A Shafts.. may bend the lofts on the 8 , 9 and PW a bit weaker.. They feel really nice , softer than my i230 , s

@golffm6924 29 днів тому

Sounds good, I think I might start with standard lofts, if I do get them, and just see how they go, Ping will change the lofts no problem

@justinvilla3884 10 днів тому

Thanks for the content it’s great! I tested the i530 vs t200, t100, p770 & 790. For me the p790 and i530 came out on top. The i530 was longer for sure and thinner top line but a tad bigger sole. I like the looks of both and much better than my apex dcb’s. I used dynamic gold x100 shafts 130 gram and tightened everything right up with both heads. I’m going with the i530 but just having the loft issue. Should I keep stock or go retro loft. My numbers were fine with standard. I would do 5-pw and throw in 48, 54, 60 wedges and take out my 7 wood. I’m carrying the i530 7 around 205-210 or so but I live @ higher elevation. It’s not an ego thing for me I don’t need distance but if a shorter club is better 7vs6 for control what would you say in regard to weaken loft or shorter club. I don’t care about the number stamped on the club I care about what gets me a better result! Keep up the good work!

@golffm6924 10 днів тому

I think if your spin and descent angles were okay with the standard loft I would just go with that. I still think there's a material benefit to ball striking when using a shorter club, and you would have to use a longer club if you went to retro lofts. Thanks for the positive comment and thanks for watching. Cheers

@stephencsaplar6382 2 місяці тому

Mizuno Pro 245 might be worth a look.

@golffm6924 2 місяці тому

Yes, long story, don't stock Mizuno. They look really nice though.

@tobbah Місяць тому

Have you tested with graphite shaft? I have graphite shaft for my P790 irons. My swing speed with 7 iron is 78 mph

@golffm6924 Місяць тому

No I haven't hit it with graphite. Would imagine it will perform really well depending on what you're trying to achieve with it. Should feel even softer as well with graphite. 78 mph might suit something in graphite, I would definitely consider it. May help get the spin up and keep it in the air depending on what graphite you go for.

@paulmaloney6244 2 місяці тому

Can I just ask your swing speed avg for the 10 shots? Could see all the other data . I'm considering a few of the options you've tried

@davidadams4789 2 місяці тому

87 Mph

@golffm6924 2 місяці тому

Correct 87mph.

@davidtomsett 2 місяці тому

Those look like fitter heads, the retail version has the usual Ping cut out on the hosel near the neck.

@golffm6924 2 місяці тому

Yes, they are fitter heads and there is a cut out on the standard one, which, if I'm being honest I would prefer not to see but, you don't see it setting up so it's not that big a deal.

@jreezy70 2 місяці тому

I really like my i525s, and my son has the p770s which I also like. Annoying though that right after I got my i525s the i230s came out and now these 🤷🏼‍♂️😡

@golffm6924 2 місяці тому

Yeah, it depends a bit on when you get them, Ping are not bad for frequency of change, they get close to two years with most models, but yes, it is annoying when that happens, rest assured you have a great set of irons though.

@bluelouie399 Місяць тому

Lmao! I was about to buy the 525 and my guy at my shop said wait a week. I still may go that route but will be nice to test these out this weekend!

@joelane2845 2 місяці тому

Just curious. How come you didn’t use the P790 instead of the P770? Isn’t the P790 the player’s distance iron more so than the P770? Thanks!

@golffm6924 2 місяці тому

I have already tested the P790 with my change of irons in mind and although I liked it, I felt it was just too similar to my existing club, the D9 Forged, with the clubhead being a little bit bigger and chunkier than I would ideally like. Brilliant club though.

@user-uu7fo3ss4t Місяць тому

Hi - I currently play off 15 handicap and I’m working hard on improving. I’ve gone down 3 shots over the winter. Are forged heads a step too far or should I look at game improvement irons? I have currently been using M2’s for 7 years. Thanks. Brian.

@golffm6924 Місяць тому

The players distance irons, which often feature forged heads, are still forgiving enough for a mid teens handicap, especially if you are working on your game. The only proviso I would make is that they don't generally have much offset, so they are not trying to limit a slice in any way. If you're reasonably straight or hit a slight draw then I would definitely recommend them.

@michaelphillips8752 Місяць тому

What do you think about power speccing 5-U and then 50, 54, 60 wedges?

@golffm6924 Місяць тому

That sounds a bit like wondering if you should fit a second engine to a formula one car if you ask me. I would leave them well alone, they're really powerful as they are. If you hit the ball really high, maybe it would be an option but other than that, I wouldn't.

@Lucky13Twice Місяць тому

I'm a beginner and looking at the TaylorMade P790 or Ping i530. Which do you think would be a better option?

@golffm6924 Місяць тому

I wouldn't normally recommend these as beginners clubs to be honest. There are even easier clubs than these to use like Taylormade Qi, or Callaway Ai Smoke, Ping G430 etc. You can jump straight to something like the P790 but it would be slightly unusual to do that and would assume some decent ability on the player's part with a fairly swift progress potential in sight. There's nothing much between the two models you've mentioned, just go by looks and maybe price if you're choosing between them but I would maybe consider other more helpful clubs before these.

@JAG0071877 2 місяці тому

The problem with a 7 iron that goes 200 is you'll end up with a big gap issue at the lower end of the bag.

@golffm6924 2 місяці тому

Yeah I know what you mean but I'm starting to wonder how many actual irons I need if the six iron carries 195 I'm not sure if I need as many at the top end before I get to hybrids.

@JAG0071877 2 місяці тому

@@golffm6924 all the scoring is done from 130 and under. Your gap wedge is going to go 130 and then what? Also i find with power clubs is the dispersion front to back is quite large. The i525 there was a 30m dispersion from a 90% swing to a 95% swing.

@danielberthiaume3648 Місяць тому

Hi. Not everyone hits a 7 iron 200 yards. I hit my 7 iron (31 degree) 140 yards carry. I hit this one 150 carry which is the distance I want my 7 iron to carry as it helps my club selection for different yardage. So hitting this 150 that leaves me enough clubs below (8 to GW) to handle distances all the way down to 75 yards. Below that I just three quarter a W or GW.

@theyehsohz 2 місяці тому

It's just strange how the I530 looks so much like the Caley 01T and Takomo 101T, the screw weight is a slightly larger bore and the backside is textured

@LeslieGreenwood-bu9tn 2 місяці тому

I noticed that as well , I heard they are all made in the same factory ?

@golffm6924 2 місяці тому

I'm afraid I don't know much about these clubs and not sure if they're made in the same place. I would hope Ping did their own thing, but you never know I suppose.

@LeslieGreenwood-bu9tn 2 місяці тому

China.@@golffm6924

@LeslieGreenwood-bu9tn 2 місяці тому

I'd rather buy Takomo than Ping & save a shed load of $$$@@golffm6924

@traviseckard5250 2 місяці тому

Haha your talking yourself into them 😂 but if that’s what you want then bag them 👍

@golffm6924 2 місяці тому

Still not decided totally. But yes I was surprised how much I liked them.

@Matthew-yj1nd 2 місяці тому

29* of loft, lol my 5 iron is 28*

@golffm6924 2 місяці тому

I know, it is a bit mental. Shorter shaft though remember, easier to hit out of the middle, more confidence psychologically.

@robertshields6214 29 днів тому

P790? The 530l is way bigger than p770

@golffm6924 29 днів тому

Yes it is but top line is very close

@robertshields6214 29 днів тому

@@golffm6924 , agreed! Top lines looks nice and thinner than p790 but sole is wider. I am a bit concerned with spin numbers on the standard 530i but I plan on either buying these clubs or p790s in May. Wonder if I should go retro because it's closer to my current lofts. I know I should get fitted but all the local fitters like club champion just want upsell you on custom shafts.

@-mr3puttz-310 Місяць тому

Well its a really a 6 iron so look for 6 iron numbers

@golffm6924 Місяць тому

Half inch shorter shaft than a six iron, easier to strike properly.

@mattj265 2 місяці тому

Hit them today and not impressed!

@golffm6924 2 місяці тому

Hahaha. Brilliant.

@LeslieGreenwood-bu9tn 2 місяці тому

Pxg are better , & softer.

@golffm6924 2 місяці тому

Yeah, I'm sure they're good, I don't have an account with them and until they start throwing stuff at me I won't be able to review certain things. Thanks for watching.

@darinjenkins7954 2 місяці тому

That's nonsense

@LeslieGreenwood-bu9tn 2 місяці тому

you tried them ?@@darinjenkins7954

@andybt3989 2 місяці тому

Not better for everyone!

@jwelt927 2 місяці тому

😂

@bund440 2 місяці тому

Why don’t you just try the best players club on the market today, the Srixon ZX5 MKll, their way way better then the other clubs on the market at the moment.🤷

@xxthadeucexx 2 місяці тому

The ZX5 MKII is not a players club. The wide sole, low CG, and bit of offset scream game improvement. The ZX7 MKII are the players club. There's a reason the pros put the ZX5 in as the 3&4 iron of a set of ZX7.

@bkirkwd52 2 місяці тому

My golf Spy calls the ZX5 MK II, a players distance iron. It is in the same class as the Ping i530. Also, the unique sole of the Srixon irons makes the sole effectively more marrow. I play the ZX5s and they are super.

@xxthadeucexx 2 місяці тому

@@bkirkwd52 I'm very well aware of the v sole Srixon uses as I played both iterations of the ZX7 but just because it plays a certain way doesn't change it's physical size. Also, players distance iron is subjective because it's basically more game improvement than a players club and less game improvement than a true big offset game improvement club but however you define it, they have game improvement elements built in.

@golffm6924 2 місяці тому

I just struggle with the name, if I'm being honest, I just can't get into the idea of it. I suppose I didn't grow up with it around and never really hankered after anything by Srixon. I'm quite sure they make amazing stuff but they'd need to send me stuff because I don't think I'll ever stock it. I can't stock everything, I don't have space and I don't ever get asked for it.

@andybt3989 2 місяці тому

Better for you, but what suits one, doesn’t suit another.