The elastomer behind the face is nearly two times bigger than what featured in i to dampen the vibrations and give a really solid sound and feel.
A thinner face (30 percent thinner than i) means more weight has been distributed to the heel and toe to make the i200 more stable.
Ping say the moment of inertia (MOI, resistance to twisting on impact) has increased by 7 percent compared to i.
The sole has a slightly higher leading edge and there’s more bound which Ping say will improve turf interaction.
There are three stock Ping shafts available in i200 with a further five available for no upcharge. Full details below
Ping i200 irons review – The results
Before Dan starting hitting shots with the Ping i200 I asked him what numbers he was looking for with a 7-iron and he said a carry distance of around 165 yards.
Ans sure enough that was pretty much exactly what we found as you can see below.
Dan really enjoyed the feel off the face with the Ping i200 and said the contact was just that little bit crisper than with the i.
The consistency of the numbers was very pleasing which is what we have come to expect from Ping.
They are not a company that chases after distance with their irons – consistency is the key for them.
Also, the loft on the i200 7-iron is weaker than i – they’ve moved from 32˚ to 33˚.
We’re used to seeing stronger lofts but Ping say they are trying to get more consistent gapping nearer the top of the bag.
There’s no point in your shorter irons going miles then the 5-iron not going past the 6-iron etc…
So the fact that Ping have slightly increased the carry distance with weaker lofts is testament to their engineering skills.
The ball flight was a little bit higher than Dan would normally see but the distance was perfect and the shaft was controlling the spin.
Ping i200 irons review – NCG verdict
To see Dan’s detailed assessment of the Ping i200 click here.
As Equipment Editor and someone who observed this test very closely I’d say Ping have ticked every box they could have with the i200.
They look better than i, the sound and feel has improved and they can carry the same distance, if not further, despite having weaker lofts in the middle of the set.
Some may still say that they lack the wow factor of a Mizuno or a Titleist iron but anyone who tries to argue with the performance will be easily shot down.
Ping i200 irons – Details
SRP: £120 per iron (steel) £130 per iron (graphite)
In store: February 2, 2017
Stock shafts:
For more information visit the Ping website HERE
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