When it comes to choosing the best golf irons, Ping is a brand that many golfers trust for their high-quality, reliable clubs.
In 2025, Ping released the i240 and G440 range in the quest for further distance and forgiveness.
Previous year’s ranges include the Blueprint range, with the T and S irons, the G430 irons, which are a strong set of game improvement irons, the i230 and i525, which are both great for mid to low handicappers.
Now for 2026, they have released a new game improvement and distance iron – the G740 and the i540.
It’s clear from that list that Ping is not hesitant to innovate in the iron market. With an impressive range of options available, there truly is something to suit every golfer’s needs.
Check out our guide to the Best Ping Irons 2026 to see which might best suit you…
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Best Ping Irons 2026
Ping i540 Irons
Ping’s i540s are players distance irons. They’ve offer a mid size look with a larger head profile than a blade but more compact than a game improvement iron.
A new lighter and shallower face has been used with a covered cavity at the back. Alongside a 9% thinner face to help with ball speed and higher launching shots.
These sound excellent off the face by far the best sounding Ping club I’ve ever hit. This is thanks to new i-Beam and inR-Air technology that has improved the internal structure.
PROS
- Sound amazing
- Great feel
- High launching
CONS
- Strong lofts as standard
- RELATED: Read our full Ping i540 Irons review here.
RRP: from £1129 (5-PW) / from $1499.99 (5-PW)
Shafts:
- True Temper Dynamic Gold Mid 100
- Ping Alta CB Blue
- PING AWT 3.0
- True Temper Dynamic Gold
- True Temper Dynamic Gold 120
- KBS Tour
- Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 105
- Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 115
- True Temper Elevate MPH 95
- PING Alta Quick
- UST Recoil Dart
Grips:
- Golf Pride 360 Tour Velvet
- Golf Pride 360 Tour Velvet Cord
- Lamkin Crossline Black
- Lamkin UTx Lite
Spec: 4-iron – UW
More information: Ping website
Ping G740 Irons
These are a set of super game improvement irons and so the larger head profile and chunkier sole is absolutely what you expect to see. This year’s model has a 7% longer blade length so visually over the ball this is very appealing.
A 22% wider sole has also been added to help with weighting in the head – to improve launch on lower clubface strikes.
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A new cavity at the back is designed to improve the feel at impact. The wider sole does make it harder to get a feel of strike location at times but it certainly helps to deliver a higher launching ball flight.
PROS
- Incredibly consistent
- Great feel
- Easy to launch and very forgiving
CONS
- Lack of feedback – hard to know sometimes if you have made good or bad contact
- RELATED: Read our full Ping G740 Irons review here.
In my opinion, they will do nothing but make your life easier on the course and help you to score lower. So get out and give them a go.
Pros:
- Incredibly consistent
- Great feel
- Easy to launch and very forgiving
Cons:
- None
- Read our full Ping G440 irons review
RRP: Steel – £160/$170 / Graphite – £170/$185
More information: Ping UK / Ping US
Ping G430 irons
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These were carrying 126.5 yards on average in my simulator testing, which is a tad shy of the 133 yards I would generally get out of my 9-iron, but nothing that couldn’t be fixed with a slight loft tweak.
Overall, I was really impressed with these irons. I knew they would be good in terms of control and workability, but I was concerned about if they would fly far enough to be potential gamers.
Pros:
- Great compact-looking golf club
- Really workable
- Good forgiveness relative to size
Cons:
- Just suits the better player market
- Read our full Ping Blueprint S irons review
RRP: £200 per iron (steel) £210 per iron (graphite) / from $1274 set
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold 120 (S300, X100), PING Alta CB Black graphite (SR, R, S)
Optional Stock Shafts: PING AWT (R, S, X), Dynamic Gold (S300, X100), Dynamic Gold 105 (R300, S300), KBS Tour (R, S, X), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 105 (R, S, X), Elevate MPH 95 (R, S), UST Recoil Dart 65 (A), 75 (R, S)
Grip: Golf Pride 360 Tour Velvet in six sizes (Blue -1/16”, Red -1/32”, Aqua -1/64”, White-Std, Gold +1/32”, Orange +1/16”)
Lofts: Standard, Power Spec and Retro Spec
More information: Ping Website
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My 5 iron shots carried an average of 185, which is perfect gapping, and again, the Blueprint T irons gave me perfect launch conditions. I really like Ping’s precision milling on the face and grooves, as this really helps me keep the ball up in the air as a natural lowball player.
Overall, I was really impressed with these irons. I knew they would be good in terms of control and workability, but I didn’t know they would feel so good and put out such impressive launch monitor data for a forged blade. These could go straight into my bag as gamers for 2024.
Pros:
- Great compact-looking golf club
- Really workable
- Competitive distance numbers
Cons:
- Do not miss hit!
- Read our full Ping Blueprint T Irons Review
RRP: £200 per iron (steel) £210 per iron (graphite) / from $1274 set
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold 120 (S300, X100), PING Alta CB Black graphite (SR, R, S)
Optional Stock Shafts: PING AWT (R, S, X), Dynamic Gold (S300, X100), Dynamic Gold 105 (R300, S300), KBS Tour (R, S, X), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 105 (R, S, X), Elevate MPH 95 (R, S), UST Recoil Dart 65 (A), 75 (R, S)
Grip: Golf Pride 360 Tour Velvet in six sizes (Blue -1/16”, Red -1/32”, Aqua -1/64”, White-Std, Gold +1/32”, Orange +1/16”)
Lofts: Standard, Power Spec and Retro Spec
More information: Ping Website
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Across the board, I had a consistent high ball flight. This was great for stopping the ball on the green but into the wind, it sometimes felt slightly excessive.
Overall this was a seriously enjoyable iron to hit. I found I didn’t want to stop testing as the towering ball flight, with its impressive control, was really fun to hit. For players who crave a club that allows them to use their touch and feel and be creative, this is a great option. But also there is an added level of forgiveness that you wouldn’t expect this type of iron to deliver.
Pros:
- Eye-catching to players
- Good workability
- Great spin control
Cons:
- Not the longest irons
- Read our full Ping i230 irons review
RRP: £180 per iron (steel) £190 per iron (graphite) / from $1300
Lofts:
Standard 3 – 19°, 4 – 22.5°, 5 – 26°, 6 – 29.5°, 7 – 33°, 8 – 37°, 9 – 41°, PW – 45°, UW – 50°
Retro 3 – 21°, 4 – 24.5°, 5 – 28°, 6 – 31.5°, 7 – 35°, 8 – 39°, 9 – 43°, PW – 47°, UW – 52°
Power 3 – 19°, 4 – 22°, 5 – 25°, 6 – 28°, 7 – 31.5°, 8 – 35.5°, 9 – 40°, PW – 44.5°, UW – 49.5°
Stock shaft: Dynamic Gold 105 and Ping Alta CB Black
More information: Ping website
The Best Ping Irons 2026
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