Ping S57 Irons
Posted December 11, 2007 by GolfSpy X
Ping S57 Iron “Spy Photos”
We got some great spy shots of a new design Ping is working on, the Ping S57 iron. From our insiders at Ping they say they might be releasing them as early as the “Fall of 2008″. (UPDATE: 3/20/08 RELEASED IN JAPAN) If you are familiar with the Ping S59 and Ping S58 then you will quickly see the similarities. But where I thought the S59 and S58 lacked I think the S57 might fill those gaps. The S59 was Pings attempt to make a true player’s iron, but in my opinion fell short in the feel department. The Ping S57 looks like it will take care of that issue, I will be interested to hit a set. And as soon as I get my hands on them I will let you know how they feel.
Ping Golf Spy Photos Included:
Ping S57 Iron (Rear Cavity Spy Shot)
Ping S57 Iron (Rear Cavity Photo Shoot)
Ping S57 Iron (Rear Cavity Spy Shot)
Ping S57 Irons (S57 & S58 & S59 Comparison Cavity)
Ping S57 Irons (S57 & S58 & S59 Comparison Face)
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June 9th, 2008 at 8:04 pm
I use to work at PING and have spoken with several tour players that have tried the iron and have heard nothing but rave reviews. The only complaint is that it is available in Japan tour players and they (USA) have to wait. I have my order in already with the rep though he won’t acknowledge to anyone that they are coming out. I have to bite my tongue now!!
June 10th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
I like the feeling on the S57 better then the S58. If Ping starts making the reduced offset on all their irons they will have an even bigger hit. Ping makes a great stick!
July 17th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Place my set on order yesterday, was told they will be released 1 Sept and I should get mine that same week.
July 18th, 2008 at 5:59 am
I really like the iron…it looks great at address. Where did you get them from…people would love to know.
November 10th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Got to hit the s57 as well as mx 62s,mp57,mx52. Currently play with s58. The new s 57 is so much better than the s58 and same soft feel as mizuno,Heads and tails above the s58.
November 10th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
Todd,
I would have to agree I think they are nice sticks…but still like the Mizuno’s a little better.
April 2nd, 2009 at 10:38 am
man those are sick
April 2nd, 2009 at 10:54 am
yeah we liked them…they played well too.
April 27th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
OK. About 6 years ago I got rid of my Mizuno TZoid Pro Forged Clubs because I was convinced that I “was over the hill as far as blades were concerned”. Went through 3 sets of Adams then last Sept bought the Cleveland CG Gold Irons. Wound up with a Taylor Made 3 Iron hybrid, and a Adams 4 and 5 Iron hybrid. No matte what, my scores just kept going up. Finally got so disgusted I dumped the whole bag and went to my local Roger Dunn store “where I live its like going to Cheers” looked over all the blades and left with a set of Ping S57’s off the shelf. I am 61 years old, 6′3″ and bought black dots. Played a quick 9 here at Avila Beach and shot 5 over!!!!Thats the best 9 in over 7 years. These clubs are awesome. I felt completely confident after hitting the second iron shot. The wedge is a diamond. How I got away from a small top line and muscle back club is beyond me. Was hitting an 8 where before I was hitting a 6. Guess the peer pressure got to me. What a dope I was. I don’t care how much hype is generated about cavity back, perimeter weighted, etc. etc. Hybrid and all. Come back to source. I did and wow, am I happy I did. God bless Ping and the funny part is back in 1992 I was playing with pings and playing well. Learned my lesson. I back with Ping blades to stay and the hell with peer pressure.
April 28th, 2009 at 7:43 am
Hey Sandman – thanks for stopping by and making your 1st comment
April 28th, 2009 at 7:42 am
Hey Sandman – thanks for stopping by and making your 1st comment…we hope to see you back on a regular basis. And I agree this is a great set of sticks. We tried one of the first sets out and still think they are great over a year later. Talk again soon Sandman
July 4th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
I need to buy a new iron set. My current set is callaway x18. They were to heavy and hard to handle. I’ve tried a new iron which is the s57 by PING and the x22 Tour by Callaway. I need to know which one is the better, light and more forgiving?
July 6th, 2009 at 6:49 am
Hi John – thanks for making your 1st comment on MGS…we hope you continue to come on and join the conversation.
In regards to the irons…the X-22 would be forgiving. I think you might want to consider a Mizuno iron as well. I think you would be very happy with them.