THIS Iron is CRAZY GOOD | PING i530 Irons Review

[@AskGolfNut]

COMMENT Below and I'll reply to as many as I possibly can 👍🏻

[@kev12558]

What I like about this channel is that you answer a lot of the questions your followers. Most KZbin reviewers rarely answer a question. So frustrating.

[@AskGolfNut]

I try Kev, when I can get the time to do it. A lot of the time it's when I randomly wake up at 2am and can't get back to sleep so end up answering loads of comments 😊 I try and give back whenever I can 👍🏻

[@trevormorton8415]

Best club reviews out there. Love to see you take some of these clubs out on the course this year!

[@tourHyang4261]

Just got my I 530 and I gained 10-15 yards longer than my P 790, my 7 iron got 188 -191 yards from soft and hard swing . Love it.

[@AskGolfNut]

The i530s are a great set of irons, really don't get the coverage they should. Ping have done a great job in its design and as long as you get fitted correctly for them, you'll maximise what benefits bring from it's design 👍🏻

[@ciaranoconluain6328]

I got the 525s 2 months ago to replace my apex 21s. Night and day difference and I'm the exact same as you for hitting an off centre strike and just being absolutely stunned by how much better the result is. Especially on the toe they are incredible. Seems the 530s are even better but I really liked the old loft specs and they should have stayed with them. I'm a 6HC playing twice a week.

[@marktannenbaum4916]

Great review as always. Although I suspect that the objective differences will be trivial and the primary considerations to select one over the other will be mostly subjective, I am hoping you will be posting very soon your comparative review of the Ping 1530 and the Mizuno Pro 245 (I am choosing between these two options this weekend). One observation - although the data presented is clearly done in a fair and transparent manner, there is a subliminal perception of potential bias when the videos are done while wearing a Mizuno hat, shirt, using a Mizuno golf ball next to multiple Mizuno golf bags.

[@jonwright8236]

thanks for great video, got fitted two weeks ago, tried all the usual brands and these really shone through, have slow enough ss, due to shoulder injury , these were so forgiving , got power spec with half inch longer recoil dart graphite shafts, been out on course twice so far and the fun is back in my golf, greetings from rainy South West Ireland

[@AskGolfNut]

Hi Jon. Glad that you have rekindled your joy of playing golf again, they are a great set of irons and no doubt you'll enjoy yourself for years yet to come. Thanks for the comment and for watching 👍🏻

[@paaustria]

I was going to buy a set of i525 but I’m buying i530 after watching your great review!

[@AskGolfNut]

Always make sure you get a good and honest unbiased custom fitting for the best results possible 👍🏻👍🏻

[@damienlawrence-sl9jq]

I’ve just gone from i525s to pxg gen 6. Loved my pings but always wanted pxg

[@brianruane6741]

Great review - As a slower swing speed player I love the different swing speeds you test the clubs at - Looking forward to the i525/i530 comparison - I am thinking of buying one of these sets and it would be good to know if the extra expense of the i530 is worth it. Thanks for all of your work.

[@andybt3989]

Seriously thinking of getting this iron! I think these will be in a lot of bags!

[@AskGolfNut]

Just one Andy? 👍🏻 😁😁😁

[@andybt3989]

lol! 4-PW. 😂👍

[@NoCapPinnochio]

Would love to see the comparison to the i525 as those are currently on sale everywhere

[@AskGolfNut]

It's definitely in this list to do 👍🏻

[@jimwocha4949]

Jay is the only person worth watching for club reviews. I saw another review of this iron where he pro and his mate hit 3 balls each and then called it a review 😂 the pro also claimed to have swung at 108mph and delivered 150mph of ball speed 😂

[@AskGolfNut]

Hmmmm yep I've seen similar reviews, unfortunately it's amazing how KZbin seem to sponsor and suggest their content far more than others which are arguably much more helpful 🤷🤷👍

[@clientbuilding8737]

Love you’re reviews. By far the most honest and objective on KZbin. Thx. Would be great to see this compared to new P790, zx5 mkii, Mizuno 245, and T200. Ric

[@AskGolfNut]

Wow that's a long video 😁 will have to break it down into single compares 😊👍🏻 i530 vs P790 and 245 will be a very popular request 👍🏻

[@gjones9558]

Very keen to see how they fair against the 245’s. Think numbers would be extremely close along with forgiveness levels. Would come down to preference of appearance. Great job as always mate.

[@urodinofpv3313]

Please compare to the Mizuno 245s. That

[@urodinofpv3313]

Thanks

[@ronaldwestra8735]

I played for years the predecessor i520. Great iron.

[@jamesnelson6381]

Well Done. I hit the 530's today and the distance is off the charts. I hit my ap2 7 iron 170. I hit the 530 7 iron 184. I going for fitting to purchase this week.

[@television3771]

You don’t compare clubs based on the stamped #.

[@jamesnelson6381]

@@television3771 yeah man, I know, but I’m telling you, my trajector didn’t change and I picked up that yardage. Those clubs are hot

[@parmanduke]

Looks like 5-U setup is the way to go. I have the G430s and recent Ping lofts are nuts. Great review. 5100 spin off of 7 iron seems very low which also explains 188 yd carry which is awesome.

[@AskGolfNut]

If I was to have a set I'd be retro lofting them to bring them back a bit. Like for like to my irons they are 3/4 club longer, just from that club face 😮👍🏻👍🏻

[@clientbuilding8737]

@@AskGolfNut wouldn’t that add even more bounce. Already have more than I prefer.

[@AskGolfNut]

Ok well if you are finding that and you are sensitive to heavy bounce numbers then it may be good to look at a brand which has a design less focused on high bounce as a standard 👍🏻

[@Tom-ok2rh]

I had the g430s and although I sorta got used to the distances each iron went I just couldn’t be comfortable looking at the 8 iron knowing full well it was actually a 7 iron. Wound up finding another new set of g425s and although they are a little stronger through the set they are nothing like the g430s.

[@Golfzilla5000]

These actually look perfect for me. I've been gaming the Ping iBlades for the past 7-8 years now, and i'm getting older. Once upon a time i could hit that 7 iron about 158-160 if i got on it, but now i'm down to about 150-155 on it. AND the spin i have for that iBlade club is in the 6600-7000 rpm range. If this club actually brings my spin down, i think it'll be a good thing for me.

[@legend9018]

Great review as always. Given how you said how similar the i530 compares to the g730 i would guess Ping released both these irons to cater to a players personal preference in terms of looks 🤷🏻‍♂️. G730 looks to have quite a bit more offset though so that may be the difference between the two different golfers that would game each of these irons. Keep up the good work 🏌🏻‍♂️

[@StevenDietrich-k2w]

If this is better than the 525 then it is going to be a special club, because the 525 was awfully good. Right now the 525's are on sale in the US for around 145 dollars per club. I imagine the 530's are going to come out at considerably closer to 200 per.

[@AskGolfNut]

Not sure as yet what the retail prices will be. I know ping have tried to price them at a point where there are extremely competitive against their competition 👍🏻

[@bsmith4u2]

I played Ping irons for years. Loved many of my sets. the only negatives with PINGs is if you want to adjust loft or lie. Good Luck. Not many club builders will touch them. You'll have to send them back to PING.

[@AskGolfNut]

That is very true, on the flip side though, Ping is guaranteed to do it absolutely spot on where local pro shops can easily bend it either too much or too little in both directions. Also Ping often does it even after college tuom and delivery charges very competitively price wise to local pro shops.... The only real downside from my point of view is the time it takes for them to turn them around 👍🏻

[@RobCook-v9o]

Great review and nice to see you excited!! Would love to see you swing the four iron as the long irons would be the choice in a blended set for me. 👍

[@AskGolfNut]

If u hit the 4 iron I think it would still be in the air if the 7 iron face is anything to go by 😁 It'd be a rocket! Not sure it would hold a green mind, but a brilliant tee shot or punch under the wind club 👍🏻

[@kurtbruner9872]

I’ve been using callaway rouges the last couple years and it took me about three shots to want to upgrade to these. Thin shots still went and the good shots just sounded so much better. More distance with forgiveness. Yes please!

[@AskGolfNut]

They are a brilliant iron for Ping. It will cross so many golfers ability levels 👍🏻

[@dandumm4319]

I love PING products and owned G425 and I525. The I525 felt like a rock compared to other players distance irons. Traded in for P790 and wow! What a difference all around and I hate saying that. Hoping the I530 is a winner, feel needs to improve.

[@AskGolfNut]

Ping say they have improved it, feel is subjective so it's very much so individual, my guy feeling says there's not much in it 👍🏻

[@jreezy70]

I do like my i525s, I think they feel great when I flush one, although I hit my son’s p770s and really like those as well.

[@Tom-ok2rh]

I know what you are saying because a buddy of mine has the i525s and even when he hits a top golf ball it sounds like he’s hitting a billiard ball

[@colinmorgan1025]

Love the reviews . Would love to see the difference between retro ,std and power lofts one day with pin . Not just bent to the loft but the true clubs

[@AskGolfNut]

Ping bends the Std clubs to that of power and retro spec. There aren't any specific made clubs at those loft specs so if a rest was done unfortunately it would have to be 3 Std clubs, 1 bent retro and 1 bent power 👍🏻

[@garymacdonald2596]

I really appreciate all the work you put into these videos. For an average golfer, like myself, I especially enjoy the testing you do at different swing speeds and strikes across the clubface. I'm trying to find irons to replace my Callaway Apex CF16s. I love my irons but they are getting old and I want to replace them. In addition to these Pings, I was wondering if you have any suggestions for irons I should look into? My speed with a 7 iron is 78-80MPH, I tend to swing from in to out with a natural baby draw but my miss is a pull/big draw. I'm more likely to hit the toe of the iron when I leave the middle and I'm a 12 handicap. Thanks in advance.

[@AskGolfNut]

The JPX923s are good from the toe section, as are a lot of clubs being honest. It's more searching for the right lofts that'll leave you a functional 6 iron before having to transition to a hybrid. Thanks very much for the kind feedback 👍🏻 👍🏻

[@johnpettigrew7147]

I swing roughly the same speed. I currently play the Hot Metal Pro. Tried the Pings today and could hit 5 yards further, with higher ball flight and better decent angle. I am ordering a set of Pings. You will find a big difference between your Callaway irons to the Pings or the HM Pro.

[@garymacdonald2596]

@@johnpettigrew7147 Thanks John! I appreciate the recommendation. I have arranged an iron fitting and will be trying out the Pings

[@jasonwinslow3543]

My local pro shop generally has full sets on the wall that we can hit on the range with a Trackman. I'll be testing an i530 6 iron vs i230 5 iron vs Blueprint S 5 iron to figure out what will go in my 5 iron slot. I can hit the Blueprint 6 iron just fine, so hoping the BPS 5 iron will work too!

[@AskGolfNut]

That's the perfect blend! I530 iron one less than the other 2 due to lofting and then you won't have to mess around power specing one whilst retro the other 👍🏻

[@jasonlewis995]

ghees, these things are hot! cranked lofts help but it looks like you'd have to carry a full set of 4 wedges... good review as always Jay !

[@AskGolfNut]

Thanks 👍 4 or even 5 depending on the loft that you go for and what your most lofted wedge would be..... Not much different on the new G730 irons either 👍

[@leeloopatsy]

I find this habit that manufacturers have today of changing models every two years, or even every year for some, really unbearable. Not only are clubs becoming more and more expensive. But what's more, old models are devaluing at dizzying speed. The I525, released two years ago, is already losing 30% new in stores and at least 50% used. Nevertheless this was a nice and professional video.

[@jackwest5295]

Looks like you are playing Blue dot...? Like you said, . I,m gonna blend a 6 -i530 , retro spec, with my i230 set ( in power spec ..so the new ( i530 -6. @27.5 will gap with the i230 ..7 @ 31.5 .loft.. I have found the i230 -6 iron , a little small and harder to launch. consistently .with my 80.ish swing speed on irons.. shaft , UST - Dart F3 reg shaft. Great Review !

[@AskGolfNut]

Just be aware that the i530 6 iron will have nearly 12 degrees of bounce on it with being retro spec lofts 👍🏻

[@devonpayne6227]

How much smaller is the face than the 525? Or is it smaller … I can’t find a comparison, just that the top corner is rounded instead of being more pointed. Great video!!

[@richardrelan6715]

Did a fitting recently where I hit ZX5, Cobra Forge Tec, 245 pro, and i530. i530 was the best feeling of the bunch. Love the different loft combos they offer.

[@AskGolfNut]

Did you end up getting the i530? If so what loft did you settle on? 👍🏻

[@richardrelan6715]

Standard 42 PW Retro 7-9 (38, 34.5, 31). Got another 7 at 27.5 to be my 6 iron. Play a cobra one length 5h/4h combo. I’m short (5’5) so being able to play 215 in with nothing longer than a 7iron shaft is nice

[@AskGolfNut]

Interesting option there. Good though that you have put some real thought into how you can alter them to suit your distance gapping requirements 👍🏻👍🏻

[@quadl98]

Another great video! It would be interesting to hear what you are doing in your swing to change your path.

[@AskGolfNut]

In transition I'm just trying to reduce the lateral rotation and attempting a little more vertical rotation of the shoulders to control path 👍

[@DrPatenaude]

I play blue print S into these for 5,6 iron so i play blueprint S retro loft P-6 and the have a 6 and 5 i530 retro as my "4" and "5" iron and the gapping is very nice and just helps me stop my long irons better if i don't make perfect contact and keep a 46-48 landing angle on my 4 iron. I'm a decent golfer as a 6 index and its a perfect amount of forgiveness mixed in

[@johnk.atchley5079]

Could you perhaps test a retro 31 degree loft 7 iron at the different speeds? Seems that would possibly allow the 70 mile club speed swinger to get an acceptable 40 degree plus descent angle.

[@AskGolfNut]

Unfortunately I don't have that spec to hand but my looking at the data, having it in retro spec would most probably work from a functionality point of view, there would be an associated drop in distance but that's understandable 👍🏻

[@sevesellors2831]

Great review looks great how forgiving is this iron then even as good as most game improvement irons?

[@CKGolfer]

How do you compare these to the Mizuno 245 irons?

[@AskGolfNut]

Going to do a match up review, make sure you have the notification 🔔 on so you don't miss it 👍🏻

[@sevesellors2831]

As always the best reviews on u tube you are the only tester that covers slower swing speeds. This could be the iron I’ve been waiting for asa senior and 16 handicapper I would like a players distance iron but don’t want to sacrifice forgiveness having tried others I was losing distance on mishits so was guided to game improvement category which is fair enough leave your ego at the door! My club pro reckons this could be the one and being Ping you know they deliver being an engineering company. Once again thanks for a great video , will you do some ball tests. ?

[@AskGolfNut]

Hi Seve, thanks for the kinf feedback. I've done comprehensive ball tests in the past and being honest it seems with the view count at least that not enough people care about watching them. With the time they take to complete with the multiple tests that need to be done for a comprehensive review, honestly it's not worth the time doing them..... So unfortunate as different balls do fly differently and perform differently but it seems golfers on the whole don't really care too much for it 🤷👍🏻

[@sevesellors2831]

@@AskGolfNut yes understand completely I guess it’s their loss, anyway love your reviews best on u tube thank you so much!

[@clientbuilding8737]

I just compare your slower swing speed numbers to the Wilson Dynapower Forged and they are almost exactly the same. Did one feel better than the other? Thx, Ric

[@AskGolfNut]

Possibly the Dynapower Forged but it's very marginal. They both are very distance inspired tech... 👍🏻

[@kevinwalter7326]

I’ve had the i525s for about 18 months. I like their performance in almost all aspects except the gap between my 9 & PW which is typically 20-25 yards. I had all the clubs power-spec. I’m intrigued that the i530 takes the PW loft all the way from 45 to a 42 (44 vs. 41 in power-spec) as compared to the i525. Perhaps they are attempting to correct this gap issue by being so aggressive with the loft? Curious if the i530 PW would fit well in my bag.

[@josephferris8914]

This is crazy. That’s what I’m dealing with!! It drives me nuts

[@josephferris8914]

I thought it was me. It’s killing my game. I tried to bend it

[@aaronforrester3968]

I’d love to see a chart/graph of the distance dispersion comparing center strikes vs toe and heel. I had the i525 and the problem I experienced was huge distance dispersions per iron.

[@AskGolfNut]

It's very difficult to get distance dispersion on off centre hits unless all parameters like club head speed, dynamic loft, angle of attack, dynamic lie and face to path deliveries are all matched. The best way to understand forgiveness would be the measurement of efficiency or smash factor for the trackman people. This then can be used to see what the potential drop off would be on any given example 👍🏻

[@aaronforrester3968]

I appreciate it! Look forward to the video

[@Sdemmy980]

I think that’s more with player to player. I have the 525’s and I can throw a blanket over my shots with my miss being the toe. I can’t imagine liking an iron more. Not a fan of stronger lofts tbh. I swing softer with these for more control and accuracy usually

[@whaleshark2625]

I'm at a bit of a loss with these. I have the i230s 5-UW and feel like I need a bit more help with the 5 iron from anything less than tee/perfect fairway lie (85mph SS with the 5-iron). The i525 in retro loft would have been perfect to replace the i230 5 iron, but the loft jacking on the i530s means there is no real option to blend them, other than to carry a second 6-iron which I don't love. Any thoughts? Also, I saw your comment below on added bounce in retro spec - I thought Ping created different heads for retro lofts and kept the same bounce, rather than just bending the standard lofts weak?

[@StevenDietrich-k2w]

I'm pretty sure that the low toe is in order to get the CG in the club as low as possible in order to launch the ball as high as possible. The reduction in loft from 30.5 in the 525 to 29 in the 530 is probably necessary in order to hit the proper window. A few of the comments will be about the spin being a little low, which it is, but it's probably impossible to get distance, high launch, and high spin all in one club. There are always compromises. If the spin is an issue for you then look elsewhere, but you will give up either distance or launch in the process. Just my $0.02

[@AskGolfNut]

There is also a factor that I use a semi lowish spin golf ball and that other golfers that deliver face to path and dynamic loft deliveries less favourable to low spin will see spin levels increase dramatically so this capture is definitely a potential case of the lowest spin to be seen by this iron at that speed 👍🏻

[@justinstephenson9360]

Once you adjust expectations for spin based on the loft, the spin still looks a bit low. i530 7i has the same loft (within 0.5 degree) as my i210 6i and I swing my 6i at just over 80 mph. I get 5200-5300 rpm with my 6i so it does look as though the i530 is maybe 800-1000 rpm shy of what I would want. Peak height and descent angle are not bad, not as good as my i210 6i but that ball will still stop on the green in the summer (right now even my driver is stopping inside 5 yards because the courses are so wet). I really like the look of the i530, but not the club for me, I will keep my i210s till they wear out

[@justinstephenson9360]

@@AskGolfNut Fair point, it is probably best for people to test for themselves with the ball they normally use, still think that even accounting for the ball spin might be a bit lower than I get from similar lofted i210. Might be fun to test a series of similarly lofted clubs at various swing speeds to see if the i530 has flaws or not.

[@jasonplummer2090]

Kudos on great content! I've referenced your videos more than any other in trying to help me decide: Srixon ZX5 mk2 or Ping i530 Retrospec (I need the stopping power not distance) 90mph 7i speed, 11 handicap, moving out of game improvement irons to mid hcp/players distance irons. Would appreciate your insight, though I know a lot depends on me and my swing.

[@ronniezr201]

Good stuff my dude ~ you got a new sub

[@AskGolfNut]

Welcome aboard! 🙂👍

[@joeperez3520]

Currently using the i525. I'm surprised that these have lofts 2-3 degrees stronger, over the course of a single generation.

[@madisonwing1758]

Love your reviews. Would really like to see these videos on the Titleist T series irons!

[@AskGolfNut]

I would too, but unfortunately Titleist don't answer emails from channels requesting media partnerships 🤷 I've tried a couple of times now. So if you know of anyone that has a back door access to the marketing team...... 🤷

[@dickbroomer7877]

Hi Jay great Video 👍, Please help me thinking of changing to i530s after watching your review, playing T350s (7Iron to GW) after a year very disappointed with performance my (T300s) were better clubs😬, Practicing with with a mate hit his Ping blueprint PW better with more consistent flight & control than my PW🤔, I’ve also had some (Quality production problems) with them (would like to send you a photo of the failure) advice from you would be great Thanks Dickey 9hcp 76year senior golfer

[@colecschmidt]

How would this compare to Hot Metal or Hot Metal Pro in terms of forgiveness? (Btw, love your channel; your forgiveness across the face testing is totally unique and amazing content; it completely changed my thoughts about equipment.)

[@AskGolfNut]

Hi Blake, the Hot Metals may beat the i530 by a touch on Toe Strikes, but I think definitely the i530 is more rounded forgiveness iron. The JPX923s are very much more toe biased in their forgiveness 👍🏻

[@LouSimonetti-p9q]

Love your channel. I’m a high handicapper and just getting back into the game after retirement last year. I’ve narrowed my retirement gift to myself down to the i530’s and the Mizuno Pro 245’s. Which do you think is better? Thank you.

[@AskGolfNut]

That's a video compare that is working it's way up the list. The more requests I get the quicker I'll have to get on it 👍🏻

[@duncanmckenzie111]

Hi Jay! Loving your reviews - a good balance between comment and technical data. A more technical question for you if I may? I've listened carefully to your warnings in some reviews on choosing a (loft) set-up that hits the ball "too far". But my question is this: if I chose to go with the retro loft option from Ping - do they manufacture them with the less aggressive loft? Or do Ping just bend them before shipping, therefore impacting the standard bounce?

[@gdo3510]

I can answer your question. Ping bends them to either retro or power spec from the standard spec. I have the i230s in standard spec from U-5i, with an i525 4i bent to retro spec. It’s a pretty nice combo for me.

[@AskGolfNut]

Hi Duncan, the reply below is spot on. They bend everything from the Std head lie and loft so bounce offset etc are all affected when bent 👍🏻

[@sevesellors2831]

Hi jay another question which iron in the players distance category would you say is the most forgiving Ping i530, Wilson Dynapwr forged and as a senior with a swing speed 70-74 with a 7 iron normally launching 23 degrees and descent 42-46 degrees. So far best figures have been Darkspeed, T350, and ZX4. Want to test the Ping and Wilson players distance irons. Could the Mizuno 245 be a contender would appreciate your guidance as you are by far the best on U tube! Many thanks.

[@starks1974]

Love the toe data as that is my bad hit, or that thinner, and to see the drop off be minimal makes me want to change now. I hit the 525 and was so impressed. But like all testing is this proper gapping or is there a massive fall off at the top of the bag? I know Ping notes these are designed with proper gapping but have not found any content regarding that theory.

[@AskGolfNut]

Unfortunately I only had the 7 iron to test, otherwise I would have done a gap test to see how the distance range gaps 👍🏻

[@kmusic702]

I’ve been grinding on my swing with a teaching pro. Currently gaming Miura TC 201s but I’m just losing so much distance every time I don’t strike it dead center. Do you like these for a 7-8 handicap golfer?

[@steelhead3139]

I went ahead and blind ordered the i530 as I hit the i525 well, just hated the sound. Hoping it’s a bit quieter ? Playing the 245s now with nice results but am a former G-man and Ping-O-Holic. Nice work as always and Ping should definitely get you a commission on all the i530 sales you no doubt have accounted for!

[@AskGolfNut]

Although the added funds would be incredibly welcome, I wouldn't be happy with taking a commission as it would potentially make people think there is bias when there absolutely isn't. So I'll be happy if golfers are happy with their choices 👍🏻👍🏻

[@adambarnes4191]

I'd love a quick comparison/review when you get your I530 vs the 245.

[@AskGolfNut]

@adambarnes4191 it's on the list to do 👍🏻

[@xBlade173]

Any change youll review older irons that ppl might buy on the secondhand market? I play jpx 850 forged, and am unsure if getting fit for 243s would be significant. ~10hdc by the way.

[@jetro7349]

Kinda hard to blend these with I230’s considering the loft differences. Being the Blueprint S & I230 are the same 7 iron loft I would suspect the next iteration of I230 to be stronger 32/31 degree 7 iron.

[@AskGolfNut]

Best way to blend would be to not mess around retro and power lofting all of them and double up on an iron, say 7 iron for example. I230 vs i530 7 irons are perfectly gapped. Only thing to remember is when you get your irons custom fitted, to add 1/2 inch to the length of the i530 from standard and also maybe 1 degree flatter than i230 spec 👍🏻

[@chrismccarthy1535]

Can't wait for the 525 v 530 comparison. Playing the 525 now and need to know if I need to spend more money on equipment. The 430 max 10K has already made the bank account a little lighter. Cheers!!

[@AskGolfNut]

Hi Chris, honestly I can say that the needle although being pushed, for me, wouldn't be pushed enough to justify the cost of the upgrade..... Being honest 👍🏻

[@Skye_the_toller]

@@AskGolfNutI 230? Is it an upgrade? Easier to hit and as powerful?🤔

[@ciaranoconluain6328]

​@@AskGolfNutthanks for by this and would absolutely love to see your direct comparison between the two if you could get lofts similarly compared. Absolutely love my 525s. They have been a massive improvement and friends think they are a cheat code ha

[@pbode1]

Wondering if they sent you a P wedge as well to test, I suspect it to be even hotter off the face than the i525 which will make it even more difficult for any delicate short game chipping. My fitting for i525 last year 'forced' me into buying a (lovely lovely soft) S23 second PW

[@AskGolfNut]

In general there is point where the technology of super hot faces etc bleeds out due to deflection of loft. Its interesting that you felt that the PW of the previous model caused you to have inconsistent distance issues. Again though it's a weird and wonderful thing that is golfers, everyone is so individual 👍🏻

[@pbode1]

@@AskGolfNut Yeah. I immediately noticed a distance difference between sweet spot and around is - despite the forgiveness... when I hit the sweet spot which is easier in the short irons, it really trampolined past the hole. Granted, I could have tried to get it under control, but after your S23 review it was just too tempting to 'buy my way out' LOL .. not regretting it!

[@Razorhog1183]

I love how you disliked the toe the immediately hit a bad toe shot and still turned out great 😂

[@AskGolfNut]

Aesthetics won't effect performance, the i530 is a great performing iron..... Just because I don't like the low toe shaping doesn't change it being a bloomin good iron 😊👍🏻

[@Razorhog1183]

@@AskGolfNut oh I know it. Just found it funny. How does this compare to the i59? Size and forgiveness?

[@myronrupp8366]

I have hit the demo Ping 530 and wanted to compare against Mizuno 245 but Austads Golf only had one graphite shaft available for my fitting. As a result I couldn't compare the two. I'm hoping you come out with a video comparison?

[@AskGolfNut]

It's definitely on the list to do 👍🏻. Surprised that a fitting centre only has 1 graphite shaft available for fitting.... One doubts the ability of a facility if they have that few options 😐🤷👍🏻

[@williamjennings5756]

I love your videos so much good info

[@AskGolfNut]

Thanks for the kind feedback William 👍🏻

[@justinhwang1153]

Hi Jay, Now I have to add Ping i530 to my list. I was debating between Titleist T200/T350, Wilson Dynapower forged, Srixon Zx5 before this video lol. Now my choice becomes tougher! Any recommendations?

[@AskGolfNut]

Yep I'd take the T350 off as its of a different category to arguably all the rest so at least you have one less to test now 😊 P790, Forged Tec, Pro 245 etc, the list could go on for a while 😊

[@ginomorena]

Very interested in these irons.

[@AskGolfNut]

I think many will be, there are a great iron to go to from a game improvement set and also the player that's getting a little older and wants something to get some distance back 👍🏻

[@markeister8518]

Great channel Jay! Are the 530’s forgiving enough for a senior 15 hdcp?? Driver speed ave 88.

[@AskGolfNut]

Absolutely without issue, handicap is a myth of deciding which irons to use. It's a great youtube tag line and manufacturers love golfers putting clubs within handicap brackets... It allows them to be allowed to make so many models. Basically it should be evaluated in Forgiveness and Launch. These launch the ball well and are very forgiving for a Players Distance iron. 👍🏻

[@AskGolfNut]

Would honestly also think about 7 iron being your longest iron and go into say hybrids afterwards. Assuming your swing speed for a 7 iron is curve 75mph then functional flight might be tricky after 7 iron 👍🏻

[@markeister8518]

Many thanks Jay and my set today begins at 7 iron and have 6,5,4 hyb, then 7w,4 wood, driver. I will see my fitter and give them a go! They look so amazing and look forward to trying them!

[@markeister8518]

If you like I will let you know what I learn. Cheers from New York.

[@wanderdude3582]

The new one looks better!

[@jayfangRSA]

I tested the Ping i525 and could only hit low bullets.. Yet with Taylormade P790 and Titliest T200 I got good launch. Has the i530 changed markedly in that respect? Looking forward to comparison against prior version & hopefully it's competition.

[@AskGolfNut]

Hi Jay, with comparable lofting there shouldn't be one that launches particularly lower than any other unless there is either a head dynamic or patterned strike differential. I would of liked to have seen the head data captured to see why one was different to the others 👍🏻👍🏻

[@floydxu3925]

My handicap is 97-107, am I qualified to use i530? Because they say i530 is for better players(they recommend me G730, but I really love the forged looking of 530, and I think I will keep improving. Only fear is that cannot hit ball up with 530 because i am not that good.

[@leospaceman2976]

I like these i5xx but seeing them in person, they’re not really bigger than i230s which are tiny. I like the size of old i series (i20-i200). What’s a modern iron comparable in size?

[@Tom-ok2rh]

I thought when I was deciding between the i230 and the i525 that the i525 was definitely a little bigger than the i230. They are gonna be your best best size wise because the g430 and the new g730 will definitely be larger

[@neilshayler3119]

Looks a cracking club handy for someone like myself who' games the i230 but wants a bit more help from a 4-6 iron Since I put the i230 into the bag been far more consistent

[@AskGolfNut]

Absolutely right! Just beware of the loft differences, to save bending the sets around too much it may be a good idea to double up the 7 irons. The lofts on the i530 are basically 1 club stronger than the i230. So if you look to blend going 5,6,7 in i530 then 7-PW in i230 works very well. Just make sure you get the i530 1/2 inch longer than the i230 set to ensure the shaft length gapping works as designed 👍🏻

[@adambradley8645]

Do you do custom fitting ? 👍

[@johnk.atchley5079]

Sigh. It always comes down to club head speed. At my age (83 in June) and swing speed (70 mph with my 7 iron, a forged blade with 34 degree loft), it's a real struggle to get a descent angle of 40 or higher. So about the only iron I should use is an 8 iron. The rest should all be higher and higher lofted fairway woods or hybrids. So guess I now need to add to my 15 degree 3W, 18 degree 5W, 21 degree 7W and 24 degree 9W a new 27 degree 11W to replace my 31 degree 6 iron and a new 31 degree 13W to replace my 7 iron. Sigh.

[@AskGolfNut]

Age is a predator that stalks us all. The great thing about golf is the vast choice of equipment that can yeild some benefits, and also the handicap system which suits serve for the most part to level the playing field 👍🏻

[@SteveSmith-zz4ih]

i have the I200's and like the feel, tried the C-DCBs and TM-2023 790s and both just didn't feel like the i200s. SO my question is - Does the i530 feel like either of the mentioned (DCB &790) yer i know feel is down to the Individual, just wanted your "2 Bobs" worth.

[@AskGolfNut]

My 2 pence worth 😊 says that there isn't much of any difference in feel with the above clubs. If you wanted a more muted sound then something like the Pro 245s work very well and with a softer impaft sound, even the Forged Tec from Cobra should also be on the list 👍🏻

[@frankaliganga1525]

I really wish the made club lofts standardized with all brands

[@AskGolfNut]

I think that sort of very sensible idea will absolutely never be spoken of in a marketing metering within all club manufacturers 😊 unfortunately distance sells, more unfortunately too often it's the non functional distance that sells too often 👍🏻

[@redsuctionboot2597]

and I was all set on trading in clubs for the i230....confusion now begins :P

[@AskGolfNut]

They are both very different irons so really if you are a i230 player I'd only ever use i530 as DLR's . Even then you have to be careful of the lofts and how you blend them. May well be a good idea to do a video on blending the new i530 irons...... 🤔👍🏻

[@freddiecontreras6089]

Thanks!

[@AskGolfNut]

Thanks so much Freddie for your kind support of the channel and myself, it is very much appreciated 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻

[@johnThomas-cv9sr]

Im currently upgrading from some ping i10 which ive used since new. Maybe a i530 / i230 mix would be a good idea

[@AskGolfNut]

Absolutely would be, just be careful with the lofts as either you'll need to power spec the i230s and retro the i530, or what I'd do is double up on the 7 irons, so for a classic 5 to PW set I'd run i230 Std spec 7 to PW and then i530 in 6 and 7 iron. Make sure you get the i530 half inch longer in the shaft and also I degree weaker in lie angle 👍🏻

[@sumit4908]

For 70 mph speed and high handicap which would you suggest Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal HL or Titleist T350 or any other?.. Currently using srixon zx5 which I find a bit difficult to hit. Thanks in advance

[@AskGolfNut]

Anything that is in the High Launch category is the right way to go at this speed. The hybrid iron designs will work the best 👍

[@mkal009]

why not combo the zx5 short irons with the zx4's in the longer irons

[@MrLanceboil]

opinion please how does this stack up vs the pro 245 as far as forgiveness? thx p.s. secretly hoping you will do ahead to head...;)

[@AskGolfNut]

It's on the list to do 👍🏻

[@victoriaclark8200]

Hi, just wondered if these would be an improvement / longer than G430's, what do you think?

[@AskGolfNut]

Not necessarily any different from the G430, they may be a touch longer but that's mainly the slight loft difference. The i530 give all the forgiveness that the G430 gives but in a much more sleek players profile 👍🏻

[@victoriaclark8200]

Thanks, just checked and lofts are the same as 430's?@@AskGolfNut

[@AskGolfNut]

The i530 lofts are very slightly stronger, i530 7 iron for example is 29 degrees which is 1.5 degrees stronger than the equivalent 7 iron in G430 👍🏻 The i530 like the rest can be retro spec lofted to weaken them off..... Also power spec lofted but not many will ever need them stronger 😊

[@victoriaclark8200]

Cheers, just checked on Ping site and the lofts of 530 / 430 are exactly the same?@@AskGolfNut

[@victoriaclark8200]

Hi, is that correct or have I looked at a different clubs? Thanks

[@CKGolfer]

I don't see anything on the website that the head is filled with a polymer substance.

[@AskGolfNut]

It's on their technical jargon so may not be shown on the website 🤷👍🏻

[@HotdogH-z8b]

Question… why would you not want to hit a 7 iron 190 rather then a 6 iron ? It’s easier to hit therefore there’s a advantage for you in terms of easy to hit 7 then 6. Don’t get why people moan and say I don’t want my 7 going 190 ? Why ? It’s a advantage!

[@AskGolfNut]

Due to normally having the same number of clubs between 7 and LW as with a more traditionally lofted set. So when a faster swing speed player uses the stronger lofted slightly larger loft gapped irons, they fidn the 7 iron goes a huge distance but more importantly the distance gaps between clubs becomes difficult to play with hence always being in between clubs. As a general rule the faster swing speed players need smalled loft gaps to maintain sensible distance gappings and slower swing speed golfers need slightly larger lfot gaps to maintain useful distance gaps. Again not iron models are the ssme, Ping have started to see this and is introducing another wedge into the set to offset this. But it's still effectively calling a 6 and 7 when they do that 👍🏻

[@HotdogH-z8b]

@@AskGolfNut 👍👍 thanks for that, I’ve got decent speed, single handicap, just recently got the apex pros, lofts are small but tbh I don’t like it, I’d rather hit my 7 180 then having to hit the 6 harder club to hit 180. I suppose it’s just player reference but I don’t wondered why they always say “I don’t want my 7 going 200 yards” lol cheers for that! Il give you a follow 👍🏌🏼‍♂️

[@eldoprdr]

Referring to i730: "Blade lengths as long as Cuba..." 🤣😂

[@AskGolfNut]

I could have probably used a better country that is shaped longer but it was an off the cuff thought..... Still..... sounds funny anyway 😀

[@chriseyre83]

I wish retro lofts was more, well retro

[@AskGolfNut]

Things have definitely moved on over the years 😊

[@paulmcgee1867]

And at PW,UW they practically give up

[@AskGolfNut]

The thoughts are nowadays that companies can just add another wedge 😊

[@TobyScheckter-s8q]

What club more forgiving i230 bs i530?

[@AskGolfNut]

For it's design the i530, due to its loft i230. Like for like I'd have to say i530. 👍🏻

[@TobyScheckter-s8q]

Thank you

[@johnThomas-cv9sr]

So are these the power lofts or standard?

[@AskGolfNut]

Standard loft 👍🏻

[@craigconklin1235]

what shaft did you test?

[@AskGolfNut]

I'll be honest and without going into work to check (it's 22:30 in the UK) I can't remember. I'm not shaft sensitive anyway so it's not something that affects ball flight or my club dynamics whatsoever. Absolutely not saying shaft doesn't matter, it matters a lot! But just doesn't specifically to me, I've done content on the reasoning previously 👍🏻

[@StuartSutherland-1]

I thought this club was under embargo for a while yet?

[@AskGolfNut]

Originally yes, but Ping pulled it forward as it leaked and then released on their website in the US. So it was brought forward to yesterday. Do you make content yourself?

[@StuartSutherland-1]

Yes, but not Golf! I was aware of the i530 and was excited to try but didn’t want to wait so got fitted for some Srixon ZX5 Mk2’s. Love them. Ping do make lovely looking clubs though!

[@MarkThomas-tu8vz]

I currently play G430 irons. My handicap is 15. I don’t really like the looks of the 430 but really like the looks of the I530. If I changed over what am I realistically losing out on.

[@jergernice1]

I525 was awful thin hits. Super short. Easily my worst set for my miss.

[@AskGolfNut]

The new Pro 245 with the massive tungsten upgrade is great off of low strikes 👍🏻

[@hayansory]

I530 vs MP 245!!!

[@AskGolfNut]

It's on the list to do 👍🏻 👍🏻

[@bessergolfmitalex]

👍

[@craigtalbot9316]

Do they feel or sound any better yet since monday night 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AskGolfNut]

The i530 is a punchy sound, the G730....... well thats coming this evening at 18:30 UK Time and that is a touch louder 🙂

[@chrisb.4496]

Path? No mate you need to work on posture...

[@AskGolfNut]

I think the likes of Keegan Bradley and Matt Kuchar may disagree with you 🙂

[@CharlotteK2008]

Hated the sound of the i525, horrible

[@AskGolfNut]

That's the one thing companies will never be able to do, is please everyone when it comes to the subjective parts, looks and feel. One person's love is another ones hate so they just have to decide on something that they think will be approved by the masses and go with it. I personally prefer as muted sound as possible, but we are all different 👍🏻👍🏻

[@woody5581]

Ping lost me at optimized lofts. Big Industry needs to stop making their lofts stronger. I bought Takomo’s b/c of normal lofts & price.

[@AskGolfNut]

Takomo are a great brand that offer value and quality. The only issue with DTC generally is their lack of custom fitting facilities and also custom shat choices etc. To get an in depth proper fitting is where the big brands excel 👍🏻

[@CharlotteK2008]

Yeah you’re absolutely clueless. Ping offer retro lofts if you’d like. Also all good custom fitters can fit to any loft required. You stick to your unfitted Takomos 👍🏻

[@TobyScheckter-s8q]

@askgolfnut

[@MrBigTexFyre]

What clubs would you consider direct competitors to the i530? I’ve been a Ping fanboy for a long time and it’s time to upgrade. Looking at Mizuno 245, Titleist 200, and TaylorMade 790. Just wondering how these compare.

[@thejam7129]

Mizuno or Titleist. Or just get the i230

[@freddiecontreras6089]

How would they compare to the Mizuno JPX 923 forged?

[@AskGolfNut]

I'll absolutely add that to the list to test 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻