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Why the Ping G740 could be your ideal iron upgrade

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If you want irons that help you hit more greens and lose less distance on mishits, the Ping G740 could be your answer.

Ping are back with a set of irons that are designed to launch higher, fly further and feel more solid. They have released a new set of game-improvement irons called the Ping G740s.

Many golfers opt to use game-improvement irons for the simply fact that they make the game a little easier and more enjoyable.

Whilst the more compact and often tour-preferred players’ irons prioritise workability and shot-shaping, game-improvement irons are designed to help golfers hit the ball higher, straighter and more consistently.

The G740s combine a confidence-inspiring profile with serious performance technology. Here’s a closer look at how that performance comes about…

Ping G740 Irons: The technology

The G740s feature an expanded blade length, thicker topline and wider sole enable substantial perimeter weighting. This all helps to lower the Centre of Gravity (CG) and increases the forgiveness on offer.

Ping believe that this high-MOI design delivers exceptional forgiveness on mishits, preserving ball speed and directional stability across the face.

A wider dual-camber sole also positions the CG low and back in the head. This sort of geometry is aimed at promoting faster ball speeds and a higher launch, as well as improving turf interaction.

Ping G740 Irons

No matter how good we think we are or how good of a round we’re having, you can always bank on spraying your golf ball into the rough or worse at some point.

Being able to move your club cleanly through the ground from any sort of lie is, therefore, an essential to better play. Ping believes this CG position helps to do just that.

Being a game-improvement iron you won’t be surprised to find that it has a shallower face height and shorter hosel. This saves weight across the face.

Ping G740 Irons

In all honesty, those of you who will find these more appealing won’t been the purest of ball strikers and that’s fine. This thin, flexible face construction is your friend.

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Ping says it works to maximise ball speeds across the face, not just from the centre.

The face is also supported by a new three-piece PurFlex cavity badge. It helps to dampen vibrations whilst also delivering a more solid feel.

Ping G740 Irons

Ping G740 Irons: The details

RRP:

Steel: £185 / $202.50

Graphite: £195 / $217.50

Clubs: 5 iron – 56°

More Information: Ping website

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About the author

Max Mcvittie

A bit of a late bloomer to the game of golf, Max fell in love with the sport when he attended Saturday coaching sessions down at his local golf club after being inspired by friends and family members.

Max has remained a member of Eden Golf Club in Carlisle for a number of years now as he looks to get his handicap down into single figures. Most of his golfing career has been spent battling a permanent slice off the tee, which has led to some ugly rounds.

Having studied at the University of Sunderland, Max is starting out his dream career in sports journalism. During his time at university, he picked up valuable work experience at Reach PLC, BBC Radio Cumbria and GiveMeSport, whilst also getting work published in the Teesside Live. He also spent time working at a local weekly newspaper, Eskdale and Liddesdale Advertiser, as a general news reporter partially covering some local sport just north of the border in Langholm.

Max has just started his journey with the NCG working as the assistant equipment editor. He looks forwarded to reviewing the latest golf equipment, taking up an interest in reviews when buying his first golf club, a Cleveland RTX wedge.

With his bag not going under too many changes throughout the last few years, Max carries an M3 driver, Titleist GT3 Fairway Wood, M2 hybrid, a set of M2 irons, Callaway Jaws wedges and a TaylorMade Spider putter. And yes, Max is a bit of a self-proclaimed TaylorMade fan boy.

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