For the golfers who prefer the classic look of a blade iron but with the distance benefits of modern technology, Ping’s i530 premium irons are engineered to deliver higher ball speeds with precision for score-lowering performance.
“The continued popularity of distance irons has been an interesting and fun challenge for our engineers, especially in the players category where there is such an emphasis on the look of the iron,” said John K. Solheim, Ping CEO and president. “In the case of the i530 iron, we’ve developed a stunning design that delivers significant distance gains through its innovative face technology along with the added benefit of control.”
Blade enthusiasts will appreciate the thin top line, narrow sole and shallow face height. The i530s feature a new machining technique that thins the back wall of the hollow-body design, saving weight to increase forgiveness and tighten dispersion for greater accuracy along with the added distance.
The Ping i530s ($205 per club with steel shaft; $220 with graphite) have an internal weight pad providing a deeper and thinner face-to-sole transition, ensuring more face flexing. A polymer applied inside the head on the back of the face improves feel and sound while maximizing face bending.
Its lower center of gravity is more aligned with the impact zone, while optimized lofts (standard, power and retro) help ensure more distance and higher max height to help hold greens.
“We’re seeing significant distance gains with the i530 iron mainly due to its higher face flexing and bending,” Solheim said. “It’s a great fit for the golfer whose top priority is more distance, including someone who may have lost yards with their current irons over time. It also has a level of forgiveness not typically found in distance irons.”
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