"Are PING Eye 2 irons still the Best" Over Easy: Episode 25

[@buckfan1969]

Bought a set of the Beryllium Copper Eye 2's for my 40th birthday in 1991 and still playing them today. I wish my swing was as good as the clubs. Still love them.

[@scottdavis2711]

I currently play the ping eye 2's. The feel and the loft on the irons are fantastic. they are also very forgiving. They lack a little distance but you can easily compensate by closing the club face, or going 1 bigger club.

[@l1ves2r1de]

Out of all the newer iron sets I've tried, I still keep coming back to my black dot eye 2's.

[@fredkruse9444]

I still have my beryllium copper eye 2.

[@bobsnooker.3950]

me too,

[@JM-TQ]

@@fredkruse9444 diffences with the steel model? In terms of feel and performance.

[@fredkruse9444]

@@JM-TQ Afraid I don't have anything to compare them to.

[@airforceretired5094]

I've tried many Irons, keep coming back to my Ping Eye 2's.

[@Ossamakilla]

Love my copper beryllium eye 2's!

[@Jongobones512]

I'm so glad my grandpa bought my dad this set when they were new. I'm using the same set that my dad used in high school, and he's 52!

[@jimmeerpohl8094]

My first set were Wilson Staff Dynapowers, circa 1973 with strata block woods. My second set were Ping Eye 2's , 1-wedge. I kept the sand iron from the Wilson set. . Had the Ping Eye 2's recently re-gripped and still play them, not as well as I did before my bike accident and nephropathy in hands, arms and back.

[@johnallentexas]

I still play with these clubs.

[@powercone486]

Loved me my eye 2s and 845 oversized. STILL putting up great numbers to this day with both sets. They are my favorites and will never be parted with.

[@embyduncan89]

I have always been a used iron guy. My first set was a set of Maxfli VHL. My favorite that I have used are the Tommy Armour 845s Titanium irons.

[@colebillings7355]

My very first iron set that I ever played was the Winfield Vertex Hyper SR irons. They were cavity backs and very forgiving. They didn't have a lot of technology put into them and weren't that expensive. That's why I saw them as very good starters.

[@kcbice]

My favorite set was the first set I was actually fitted for, Cobra AMPs (the first ones). I think you should test them against the JPX 900 Hot Metals.

[@MrRetrodude15]

Callaway 2002 Big Bertha irons. Absolutely loved them!

[@mattvirgo1542]

Randy, Why not test the Ping Eye 2 against the most popular iron of each decade that's past since it's release.

[@brianmiller5074]

That's a great idea ..How about right off the bat Ping Eye 2 vs Ping Zing 2

[@Budrosgolley]

I'd love to see these tested side by side with Callaway Apex CF16. In my opinion over the years, the biggest change in iron technology would have to be the new face cup. I feel like the majority of changes since the Eye2 have just been toying with weight placement. Great video, great idea. Keep up the good work. Personally I started the game with a senior set of Northwestern clubs. Moved to hand me down big bertha irons, then used cally x20's. Today I play the 2014 model of forged Callaway Apex and I have to say they are my favorite for very obvious reasons (First fitted, first forged, first higher end set of clubs)

[@markdevino7565]

Casual golfer here. Just re-gripped my old Eye 2’s for the umpteenth time. They’re still better than me.

[@rossgrubbs4017]

My favorite clubs from my past were probably my Cleveland VAS, very forgiving and inspired lots of confidence. My dad had a set of Ping Eye2's and they were stolen. Great clubs, love to have them back! Love the videos and keep looking for that Beef lookalike, you'll find him.

[@politicalsheepdog]

I cleaned many sets of Ping Eye 2 Irons back in the early 1980's, when I worked in the bag room/ garage of Wolf Creek Golf Course in Olathe, KS. I always wanted a set but they were out of my price range at the time. I had a Set of Power Built Irons my Grandpa gave me.

[@harryward527]

Just bought 4-9 iron Ping Eye 2+ Becu and advised date of supply April 1995. About to get them reshafted to a softer shaft that the current stiff ones

[@bfgolf]

my first ever " shock and awe performance" irons were my callaway x 14s. had never experienced that type of performance until those. not sure actual performance is that much greater from those to now.

[@edleyfinning]

First irons were the Adams Tight Lies, from a Box Set. Favorite Irons are probably currently in the bag - Adams XTD Forged. Although my I-20's definitely give them a run for their money. Would really like to put the Apex CF16's in the bag.

[@billdaniel179]

Thanks for all the great videos. I currently have a set of Ben hogans Fort Worth 15's. Previous irons were Mizuno MP 32

[@derekhurst9]

The set I currently use, Taylormade Tour Preferred 2008...I was playing inconsistently with a set of Cobra Amp Cells, and started researching players irons. Went to eBay and bought a used set of the TP's and was amazed at how much better I played irons with less offset and thinner top edge. Distance control and feel was the biggest improvement. Would love to get fitted, maybe in time.

[@darksidedroids4603]

First & best set I ever purchased were Callaway X-14s. Test the Ping Eye 2s against Titleist CBs, Ping iBlades, Callaway Apex Pro 16, TM PSIs, Mizuno JPX900s, and PXGs. Thanks Randy

[@tannerdrake]

Not a long time golfer per se, but I inherited my eye 2s from my dad a couple years ago. Still using them, and they are by no means a bottleneck to my game. Great clubs! I've thought about grabbing something like a set of Mizuno JPX EZ but I can never find a reason to pull the trigger because they are so good. My only complaint (not the club's fault) is that it kinda bothers me that I go straight from gap wedge to 9 iron because the eye 2 pitching wedge is almost the same loft as my current gap wedge.

[@loyhorn]

This is a great idea. Looking forward to that video.

[@98StratDlux]

I played ping black dots for 20 plus year's. The original game changers!

[@FriedEggsGolf]

Nice!

[@jasonschofield37]

ive recently taken up golf again after 20 years of not playing.was off 4 handicap as a junior.i am currently playing ping zing irons from the early 90s.i strike those irons just as good as against modern irons.the only difference i notice apart from forged vs not forged in the zings is that modern irons with stronger lofts go further.but for ball flight i would choose the zings over many modern irons.

[@karlmaxwell7489]

Hi Randy, The first set of clubs that I got were Ram Tour they were a set of blades I was 12 years old at the time. I would test the Ping Eye 2 to a similar club that Ping manufacturer today or the Callaway Steelheads.

[@padonnachie]

would love to see you try them against the titleist cb's. mainly because they don't alter the loft too much and I use them myself and love them

[@erichfouke3677]

Played a set of BeCu 2-pw with Rifle shafts. What a great set of clubs.

[@brianmcg321]

Yep, Ping Eye 2+ was it for me. I saved up all summer to buy those in 1989. I absolutely loved those clubs. Played them through highschool and college. The grooves in the wedges were completely worn down. I'm now looking for a set on ebay right now.

[@EREIAMJH61]

The Groove shape may make a difference in control, although if not sharpened possibly not.

[@michaeltotten5767]

Randy, love the vids. My favorite irons were Titleist DCI 962s. Loved 'em. Why not test them against the latest Ping I series?

[@dciccoritti]

Great irons!! Still have mine.

[@buckfan1969]

Bought a set of berylium coppers for my 40th birthday 30 years ago and still playing them. Said when I bought them they were my clubs for life. Wish my swing had been as good as my clubs.

[@michandcat]

Very intriguing and useful endeavor. Ping Karsten of 2014 seems to make a ton of sense here, Gmax as well. Golfers on a budget would love to know if they should spend the money on the latest or save some major cash on an older set. Looking forward to results. Mich

[@michaelticehurst5275]

Great concept Randy...I played from 1990 until 2008 with a set of the Eye2's in steel (beryllium/copper where too expensive). They had original shafts, I never sharpened the grooves, and traded them in on Ping I10's. Currently now with Ping 2013 Ansers. I would be interested in seeing the Eye2's pitted against the G or E1 irons. Cheers, looking forward to more vids from you.

[@stvenmini]

First adult set was the original nike pro combos. Currently hitting 8 year old callaway x tours I got on eBay but favourite were my mizuno mp32s. Would love to see them up against the g range to see how far ping have come.

[@jamesharrito0504]

First set of irons were Lynx black cat irons, fav set I ever had Callaway X24 Hot, current iron Callaway Apex irons

[@VideosbyStew]

Regripped my Black Cats a couple years ago.Can still bomb those clubs! 2nd fav to big bertha irons I believe they were released around the same time.

[@stephenhester24]

Favorite: Ben Hogan Ft Worth 15 Compare to a newer Ping model, and with a bladed iron.

[@Tommy_Garrett]

my favorites are my current srixon z745 irons. Between feel, shot shaping and distance I love them. My first ones were a set of Top Flight HCT I got when I was 14. Kinda wish I still had them to see how much they have changed to my current gamers

[@MissyLaMotte]

I've only been playing for about two and a half years, so my current irons are the first and only set I ever owned. I bought them used, though, and they are about 10 years old, I think. They are MacGregor VFoil M455, they look like Hagrid's gardening tools, to be honest, but they are ridiculously easy to hit. And they are actually forged, which is rare for a game improvement iron, so they feel really nice when you hit them out of the middle. When I bought them, I promised myself that I would only play them until I could afford something better, but now I don't really feel the urge to change them. As for irons to test against the Ping Eye 2s, I'd say Callaway Steelhead XR and Srixon Z355.

[@gerrypeters826]

11/07/1957 * Stumbled upon your videos tonight when looking for answers on how to best adjust my R15. I will try the full spread of the weights. Been sitting here the better part of 2 hours watching your videos on line, and the Raiders on MNF. Funny, informative stuff.. --- I like the idea of comparing old and new irons. I am still using TaylorMade Burner LCG Cavity Backs Steel Shaft, that I bought in 1997. So I am very interested in the old vs new results..Palm Springs, CA

[@sydn53]

For me Pimg i3 blades. I had these for 13 years & wasn't looking elsewhere for any other irons through those years.

[@tonyrock7165]

I consistently see new tech clubs going back to their clubs that were made between 2004-2009. Cavity back irons were very much appreciated more through these years. Test out the Callaway XR Steelhead or Apex, Taylormade M2's, and you should compare it to a 2016 Ping G irons. Do an all cavity back comparison. Thanks for the review. Appreciate what you do.

[@uga83joe]

The Ping Eye 2 Red Dot you kept showing at the beginning is the infamous Ping Eye 2 Plus No Plus. Only manufactured for about 8 months. It was the non conforming square grooves. You can tell they are the Plus by the two patents numbers. You will see other + symbol in the cavity with those patent numbers. That set of plus no plus is fairly rare. Dont ever get rid of em.

[@jonniefeeney]

I've been using Adams cmb's since 2012, bought two sets. Wish I could find something that performs better but I can't. First set I had were hand me down mizunos from the 80's ... then first proper modern set were 1st gen Wilson fatshaft, guess that was in like 1996 or so.

[@dondasher58]

I play Mizuno JPX 825 Pro's and started with Red Ping eye 2's. I'm going to get that old set out and hit some shots with a few clubs to see the difference myself. Honestly I am looking forward to any club (s) you choose just because it's a great idea!

[@tp9016]

when you doing a comparison video on them ? ping eye 2 vs any new ping (with the same loft)

[@FriedEggsGolf]

Hopefully next month... still waiting for all my new demos to come in, Thanks!

[@markbugiak1777]

I was given a set of ping eye 2s. Have been using them for 5 years now can't see any reason to change.

[@MontyDodge]

Randy, you don't happen to have a Nike VR full cavity back 3 iron lying around do you?

[@Logant18]

First set was Taylor made T100.... have move on to more solid back forged clubs now but last set of VR pro combos were definitely my favorites! Currently hitting vapor pros would love to see them against the pings

[@stanfordhiga2135]

Took my ping eye2 black dot to Karsten and they fitted them to me which was a red dot, which was awesome!

[@renmay3171]

Not only do you need to match lofts, but you should use similar shafts, unless you are doing a total package. Not head vs head.

[@nickmarathas729]

Favourite set ever, Lynx Parallax, also chosen because Freddie played them... and Ernie... but mainly Freddie.

[@alfredoniklitschek1826]

Please test them with the New Callaway XR Steelhead. They look similar to each other. And keep in mind this new Callaway irons bring back the famous Steelhead X-14.

[@dr1822]

I would suggest a few videos from this. 1: One ping iron from every decade after the Eye2 was made. Example, '92, '02, and current iron. 2: All current cavity back iron.

[@trijam90]

I think test them against the modern version of ping iron, whether that is G or G30 you would know better. Also Taylormade PSi and maybe a more players type club to see how modern irons stack up for forgiveness and accuracy. Great idea for a video will be interested to see results.

[@JPROP-vb7sv]

I have a set of the white dots what's the difference with the red..

[@robmcgarr5432]

This has made me want to dust off my old Ping Eye 2 irons and give them a go on the GC2 versus the i25 set I'm currently using. In fact, I might do just that tomorrow. Unfortunately most of the Eye 2 shafts broke at various times in their life and are now a pretty mixed bunch.

[@judgesmaals]

It might be interesting to test the Eye 2's against the whole current Ping range to see what they match up most closely with.

[@Bust776]

First set Tour Edge Comp 950s. Favorite set is current set Ping G25s but the Mizuno JPX 800 pros had the best feel not enough forgiveness for a weekend hacker.

[@tp9016]

my first iron were the slotline . they had a golden weight on the heel an the toe. now I play the iblade (best irons I have ever played) . u should do a test on a cheap set from Kmart vs iblade. see what the difference will be.

[@kevinhooch]

I would like to see a comparison with the Eye 2's against the Ping G, Steelhead XR's, and the JPX 900 forged. My first was a set of King Cobra 2 Oversize that I bought used while in college. My favorite set has to be my current Ping G's. Thanks and keep up the great videos!

[@lefthandnothing]

First irons I bought were Ping G5's. Favorite Irons ( current ) TM SLDR. I think you should match the Eye 2 against AP2s

[@deanpickup3561]

I wouldn't mind seeing the new ping I irons tested out against them. Lofts shouldn't be too far off hopefully. Others might include mizuno ez/ ez forged and titleist ap1.

[@FixthisCD]

Are these irons still USGA conforming to actually use them? I have wondered this similar question with Taylormade's supersteel irons. Go up against Taylormade rsi2, Mizuno jpx 900 and Callway steelhead xr

[@moando1]

My favourite set of irons is my current set lynx boom booms, they are my first custom fit set. I honestly don't think it matters what you put those old pings against, the difference will be no more than 5 to 10 yards

[@gfanning74]

I have 25 year old Ping eye 2's red dot which I still use and love. I am thinking upgrading to Ping G25's is it worth it? 113 handicap - I don't seem to be shorter than fellow players bar obviously the very low handicapper.

[@hitdog042]

Garrett Fanning what's a 113 handicap.

[@chadparker8198]

I believe you are holding what is known as a Ping Eye 2 plus no plus (transition period) in your other video "Eye 2 vs. the future", you seem to be holding a regular Eye 2. You can tell by the smooth vs. abrupt curvature of the circle around the "Ping Eye 2" inside the cavity.

[@mdlindo]

The original 2008 Titleist AP2s would probably get my vote for favorite iron, but the current Mizuno MP5s are a close second.

[@Bsmithft]

I still play Tommy Armour 845 s p-3! Please test these against them.

[@brianbruneau6503]

my first set were Wilson 1200xlt. I now play with Ping Eye 2. black dot.

[@joshuawellwerts2078]

The 1st set I played were Spaulding executives from like 1984

[@danieljohnson450]

Hey Randy, I guess it should be the most 'advanced' irons of today so anything from the Taylormade psi, Callaway Steelhead or Mizuno JPX range...that would be great!

[@usee8528]

Great idea! I think, that the Callaway Big Bertha OS irons should have the biggest bunch of the latest technological features... ...well representing 34 years of...

[@johnwheeler3071]

I would like you to test the new ping i 7 iron which has 32 degrees loft and 37" shaft against the Ping eye 2 6 iron which has 32 degrees loft and 37.25" shaft. I would certainly find your results interesting as I have had my Ping eye 2 for 28 years and have just recently ordered the new Ping i which I'm still awaiting. From my custom fit I would say the new Ping i 7iron travels a few yards further and is slightly more forgiving than the Ping eye 2 6 iron, but with softer metal in the new Ping i it feels much nicer.

[@gwenmitchell9640]

my frist srt was bob toski black wolf and my favorite and current set is cobra king 3100 ih irons

[@rowyourboat2043]

I had some golden bear irons and they were okay then I got some taylormade firesoles and I just bought new irons after 10 years with the firesoles

[@donnachalyons3904]

Freddie was a Lynx guy mid 90's. bought a full bag of Ping Zing 2 's from Driver to SW Orange Dot 2* flat and a Ping MyDay Putter. Still go play with the Irons and Putter today 😎😎

[@w.sbrown3176]

I got the ping irons. I think the ping is still the best than I ever have used the clubs. Can I get the Lob wedge of ping eye 2 + in golf clubs via your UTube?

[@957X99]

First set was Eye II BECU square grooves 3-SW. Still have them. Did a fitting last year on an outdoor range with Trackman. Tried Epon af703, XR, Big Bertha, RSI JPX 850 with various shafts. Tightest grouping -- Eye II. Longest distance (all 7 irons but lofts not the same) Epon AF703 -- 167.9 v 143.8. JPX 850 had next tightest group with 143.1 total yds. just about the same as Eye II's.I'm into the XRs which are at least two clubs further then Eye II. I'd like to see the BECU reshaffed in a Mitsubishi OT 85 stiff or Kuro Kage or pxi vs Ping G, XR OS, Apex.Closest lofts are XR 9i at 39* vs Eye II 8i at 40*. Closest to XR 7i is Ping 5i at 28.5*. I think the cup 360 tech makes a huge difference in ball speed and distance.

[@957X99]

Closest to XR 7i at 30* is Ping 5i at 28.5*.

[@alanlovesgolf3462]

Hey Randy, great idea. Why not test against Titleist AP-1, Mizuno JPX 900 Hot metal and Ping G. Keep up the great content.

[@chrischambers4538]

Test against titliest 716 ap2 and the taylormade psi irons. My first set of irons were cleveland cg7's and just last year I bought the titliest 716 ap2's. I went back and hit my old irons recently and they feel on them was so hard and clunky. Its amazing the difference in feel from a forged to a cast. I will never use cast again

[@neilh4729]

Hi guys. That sounds like an interesting experiment. I suggest the Taylormade M2 irons as they are the longest I've tried, although not the best in my opinion. Good shout with the Maxfli Revolutions. I coveted them back in the 90s when they came out. I eventually got a used set of the smaller black dot model and used them for many years.

[@Oh-Hi-1]

Adams Insight XTD (does have cavity back similar to PING Eye).

[@mwillgo]

Something considered comparable today. Maybe the Ping G, TaylorMade M2, Callaway Steelhead XR.

[@benyoung3765]

I've owned most of the latest and greatest but Maxfli revolution black dot are still my top gamers. Try them! Have also loved Titleist 712mb, Macgregor PCB Tour and Callaway X12 Pro. Mizuno TP9 were my first iron. Are you going to reshaft all the irons with your preferred shaft? If you include cheap ebay Maxfli's they will need shims as they have .370" hosels.

[@TheRedLon]

Steelhead, OS GMax, Big Bertha, and top cavity backs. Try to match lie loft and length

[@lawrencemartin24]

First iron set. Wilson Staff red dots 1969 models I bought at age 15 in 1971. 2 thru PW

[@troopyal]

like to see a comparison with the jpx 90 hot metal

[@Try2Tri]

Why do people not notice the standard deviation on data measured by launch monitors. Between the same type of club (blades or cavity backs), there is NO measurable difference between manufacturers. How do you present data from a launch monitor to your customers?

[@tt3406]

I don't remember my first set, but my favorite set and current set is MP4

[@kvgolfa]

How will you measure forgiveness improvement tho?

[@Yozzer72]

Ping eye 2 vs ping I blade, titleist ap2 callaway apex pro. My mate had a set of maxfli rev's was always very jealous!! They didn't do them left handed I think. Bet they are still game able today. Ping eye2 vlog will be interesting.

[@Yozzer72]

Miz mp-53 my fav's still got them only come out when conditions are perfect. Bit overprotective of them. Check to see if I've scratched them after every shot. 😳

[@rbbrown2106]

I played Ping Eye 2 red dot irons for a decade. Before the Ping's, I played Wilson Staff blades. Before the Staff, I played McGregor MT irons with the copper face. I liked the Staff irons, but I loved the Pings. Won a car by hitting a hole in one on a 191 yard par 3 with a Ping Eye 2 4-iron. Out came the Callaway Big Bertha Irons. Sold my Ping Eye 2's and bought a set of Big Berthas for, I think $600 bucks. Worst irons I ever played. Used the Big Berthas for 2 months and sold them for $400. Bought another set of Ping Eye 2's. In my mind, there has never been a more accurate iron than the Ping Eye 2's. Not the longest irons, but damn I could hit them close to the pin.

[@loganoneill8671]

I just picked up a set of BeCu eye 2’s for $75 from my boss who had them in the crawl space under his house lol. It’s unbelievable how easy and accurate they are to hit.

[@quintonflora5788]

Ping "I two's" vs Wilson FG Tour M3's...asking for a friend.

[@justinbertsch7252]

Test against the Taylormade RSI with the face slots or the M2 please!!

[@matthewsalazar880]

Test some of the new ping iron models for sure