Distance is an important feature of any golf iron, but what if you can make that distance even more precise? That’s what PING does with the new i525 irons. This is a new generation of player’s distance irons. A new ballistic face design increases speed, distance, and control combined with a targeted polymer to provide better feel and sound. It’s all packaged in a compact, players-style design and perimeter weighted to elevate forgiveness and deliver long, towering shots. TGW’s review team breaks down all the new technology and gives you an exclusive look at their performance in our video review.
PING i525 Irons Review by TGW
Technology
PING uses a forged maraging steel face in the new i525 irons. The strength of the variable-thickness, maraging steel allows for a thinner, more dynamic club face structure. It is then paired with an internal sole undercut in the 17-4 stainless steel body to increase flexibility to launch shots faster and higher with greater consistency.
Their engineers also created a new face design with Micromax Grooves. A precision-milled groove pattern allows for tighter spacing and a unique geometry that results in an average of four extra grooves added to each club face. This helps reduce fliers in the short irons and preserve spin in the long irons for greater control and consistency.
The i525 irons get a big boost in stability and forgiveness with extreme tungsten weighting. Tungsten toe and shaft tip weights are matched with the tiered, dynamic face structure to expand the perimeter weighting while preserving ball speed for added distance and improved accuracy.
Lastly, PING set out to improve the feel and sound in their new player’s distance irons. Targeted placement of an EVA polymer in precise amounts in every iron achieves a more pleasing sound and feel at impact. The hydropearl 2.0 chrome finish repels water for consistency in all conditions.
Performance
We tested the PING i525 irons with the help of Rick Hatfield. Rick is TGW’s Master Fitter and our resident product expert. Our golf irons testing was conducted indoors at the TGW Pure Performance Center using Foresight Sports launch monitors.
For this test, Rick used the 7 iron with an average swing speed of 83.5 mph. He reached an average ball speed of 114 mph. Rick’s average launch angle during this test was 19.5° with an average spin rate of 4,981 rpm. This club produced a high ball flight with step descent angle that will hold plenty of greens with a spin rate like this. Overall, Rick averaged 166 yards of carry distance with the i525 7 iron.
Who It’s For
As a player’s distance iron, PING i525 irons are designed to fit a wide range of mid-handicap players. Golfers who prefer the traditional look of a compact iron but are looking for a boost in distance and added forgiveness will want to check these golf clubs out.
Appearance
The PING i525 irons feature a compact player’s shape with minimal offset to appeal to the eye of the more skilled golfer. PING’s designers and engineers were careful to pack extra distance and forgiveness into a compact iron to appeal to a wider range of golfers. These irons also feature PING’s signature hydropearl 2.0 chrome finish for a unique look.
Feel & Sound
The PING i525 irons provided a pleasing feel and sound during our test. Rick noted that these sound, feel, and respond like golfers should expect a hollow body iron to.
PING i525 Irons Specs
PING i525 Irons
