bigshank I second the G25s and when they were new I really liked the I5s
I always thought Ping had a very distinctive look that carried over from one model to another. The G400 set I had I thought that they had totally gotten away from their signature look and more like everything else.
As Steve would say, and I agree, their signature look was “no ferrules”. Now their irons look like everyone else’s but they are very easy to hit... that part remains.
And Johnnydoom... I’ve always secretly wanted a set of Rapture V2 irons... I think those are the Japan version with low offset right?
Typhoon I think those are the Japan version with low offset right?
I know they exist and I saw some of those on eBay when looking for a sand wedge for the set. But I really don't know a lot about Raptures or their lore. I bought these used from meagain when I was looking for irons with regular flex graphite shafts to try and didn't care too much which brand or model. These are the original version irons and are more accurate than any other irons I've ever played when I'm swinging well. The graphite has seemed to alleviate the joint pain I was having in my fingers and wrists after rounds too. But there is supposed to be a Japan version like you referenced with lower offsets.
Typhoon As Steve would say, and I agree, their signature look was “no ferrules”. Now their irons look like everyone else’s but they are very easy to hit... that part remains.
My experience with the G400 was quite different. It wasn't about ferrules. The thinner topline look at address for me was a disappointment. They didn't have that Ping look to me. And I didn't find them as forgiving as some of the older models.
The Eye2 - Still have the original set I purchased around 1989-90. I just purchased some taper tip graphite shafts in geezer flex to re-shaft them and bring out of moth balls for next season...
A few years back I had a set of Ping G irons as rentals and they were just so easy to hit. I think they are getting away from the Game improvement look with a thinner top line. I don’t know about the G400 but maybe they aren’t as forgiving as pings from a couple years ago. Trying to appeal to people with a thinner top line might take away forgiveness.
johnnydoom
The Japan model says V2j in the cavity. Now I want to start looking... damm it!!!
There's a Japan Eye 2 model lurking out there as well. You can spot them by the serial number on the hosel. It wraps around the hosel horizontally instead of along the hosel. Got this intel from The PING rep when I found a SW in a PIAS store. They told me they were not cast any differently, just made for Japan distribution.
raggmann54 The Eye2 - Still have the original set I purchased around 1989-90. I just purchased some taper tip graphite shafts in geezer flex to re-shaft them and bring out of moth balls for next season...
I'm gaming mine again with Matrix Ozik Red Tie 65g Lite flex graphites. I hand taper the parallel shaft to fit. What shafts did you get?
Found a nice set... damm it!!!! If the wife was spending so much money I’d pull the trigger.
Mine would be the I25 or IE1. Prefer the looks of the I25 but probably hit the IE1 marginally better.
My favs are the ones Ping haven't made yet.
Have only hit the g5 and i200. Meh. Ping=FUGLY
