We tested the Ping GMax irons using and ES14 portable launch monitor which are available from www.golfswingsystems.co.uk or by emailing sales@golfswingsystems.co.uk
Details
SRP: £96 steel; £108 graphite.
Shafts: CFS steel/graphite. After-market with no upcharge: Dynamic Gold, Project X, XP 95, Nippon Modus3
Available: 4-P, U, SW
First impressions:Â
Anyone used to using the Ping G30 irons will feel right at home as the finish and headshape are almost identical.
There’s a nice splash of blue on the back of the face which gives a bit of added shelf appeal and it’s really cool to be able to see the new technology with the Custom Tuning Port attached to the sole rather than the face.
The GMax look a bit more offset than the G30 but there’s little difference to notice at address.
What they say:Â
The Ping GMax are aimed at the mid to higher handicappers and the new technology is all about helping to increase ball speeds right across the face.
Theres a new stainless steel head which is heat-treated to produce 40 per cent stronger faces on the 4 to 8 irons.
The face is thinner to create more flex for increased ball speed across the face.
Adding the Custom Tuning Port to the sole instead of the face to position the CG lower and further back for greater forgiveness, a higher launch and more accuracy.
