HOW EXPENSIVE AND RARE ARE THESE PING COPPER IRONS!?

[@mikereed3287]

According to the book "and the putter went Ping" by Jeffery Ellis "All Eye 2 irons produced after April 1, 1990, bear either a dot or plus sign" which indicate that the grooves comply with USGA Rules in effect on that date. In the settlement with the USGA it was stated that "all Ping Eye 2 irons made before April 1, 1990 were ruled to be conforming to the USGA Rules of Golf forever". I have a copy of the book and have enjoyed reading about all the lawsuits between Ping and the USGA. Hope this sheds a little light on your clubs. Beautiful set!!!

[@SASGolf]

Thanks For Watching Guys, leave a like for that awkward long pause at the start of the video 🙈

[@wkndwarrior4733]

I've got full set plus matching 1,3,5 wood. I soaked them in vinegar and polished them a while back, they shined up to very nice copper color like a new penny

[@jimmyculp8756]

I believe that all ping irons with the plus sign on the back are square groves?

[@golfish8589]

Put the heads in coke cola to clean them up like new. I agree with the ping glide eye 2 wedges

[@stuartfrench1809]

Hi mate, I’ve cleaned up, buffed and polished a set of these irons recently and they look absolutely amazing with a polished finish. I’m not sure how to put a photo on here but if you’d like to have a quick look they’re on my Facebook page “The French Finish”. Would love for you to check them out. Stu

[@golfish8589]

@@stuartfrench1809 they look great

[@charlesmassey6443]

I just flipped a set of these irons on Ebay. Sold them for 400$. Glad you did a video on these. Keep up the great work!

[@RajKumar-zm4ll]

Simon i used to have a set of these for about 27 yrs and was fitted at the ping factory in Gainsborough. The legal performing Ping eye 2 copper beryllium irons have a + sign on the club as the square grooves were deemed illegal. I still have the original 3 iron with me with the tectured spiral grip. This grip never wears away.

[@marshallsmart4763]

Simon Mizuno also made a set of copper / beryllium irons called bell 3. I bought a set thirtyish years ago, 3 iron through to sw, I still have them now mothballed at home, buttery soft as Mizuno's still are and the sexiest looking irons on the planet... keep the terrific content coming cheers. Marshall 👍

[@TomDaBombadil1]

Gamed these for a bit when I was a junior in 1994, amazing irons, way ahead of the game for their time. 👌🏻👌🏻

[@sochirohonda6306]

Hi Simon, I play be-cu Ping ISI and have done for 25 years, wonderful clubs. I also have a full set of be-cu Ping Eye2 which I bought on looks alone in the early '80s. I was just learning golf and decided not to play the Eye2's until my golf improved. The years passed and my golf did improve but I still left the Eye2's on display in my white Ping golf bag in the hallway and that's where they still sit looking absolutely gorgeous with their original 'tumbled' finish and medium copper patina. BTW Beryllium is only toxic in its powdered form and once smelted into the finished product is fine. Cheers, Russ

[@dopechicken7422]

Currently using these beautiful copper sets. My dad gave it to me (back when I started playing golf about 15 years ago) since he didn't use it anymore. And I agree about the clubs being a tank. Pick up golf a few years back after a long long time and it is still works well,and still loving it more than my iron sets It is still works better than my iron sets imo.

[@johnob7959]

The 2 iron is my favorite club. I love to use it when I hit the ball under trees.

[@theoneannonguy]

I played these from when I started playing at 14 all through H.S. golf, my time playing D1 golf, all the way untill I got fitted earlier this year. Only reason I switched was because I wanted a different profile less offset. I bought the new level 623-m. I still pull them out four my 4.5.6 iron when my back is stiff such an easy iron to launch in the air.

[@ridethespiral5498]

I play a fully refurbished set of the Ping isi beryllium copper irons. Cost me a around $800AUD total with brand new grips and x100 shafts. Love them.

[@markkokojenko1900]

Performance...?

[@wadeconney6507]

Thanks for keeping the value real! And not encouraging the flip and price gouging !! Great review of a great club!!

[@myflat]

Simon I think the ones you have with the + on are conforming

[@boobtube1022]

Anything after April 1 1990 is marked with a + or dot which indicates that they are conforming.

[@JDSFLA]

0:14 The + sign on the back indicates this is a legal club. Square groves were never illegal, but the closeness of the groves in the Ping Rye 2 were.

[@timparry7003]

Great timing, as last week I found a Ping Eye 2 double coloured ( orange/lime) ball on my local course. I remember these being much sought after items in the early eighties.

[@thomaswhaley6801]

Those balls go for anywhere from $20 - $150 apiece on eBay depending on the color and condition. Nice find!

[@robertbaldwin177]

The $3000 set you showed have 'patent pending' in the cavity, meaning earliest model with V-grooves. These were so agressive they would shred the cover off the golf ball. The cheaper have variances of U-Groove (also called Square Groove confusingly). The later model had a + to show conforming. + clubs also had stronger lofts, especially in the wedges. I have older 'radialised u-grooves' (made prior to April 1st 1990 so considered 'grandfathered' under the rules, aka non conforming but allowed anyway for goodwill) which squeeze 19 grooves onto each wedge face. Modern wedges have around 15 grooves per face. More grooves means more friction and more spin. It was argued they gave golfers an unfair advantage from the rough too (as more grooves can collect more debris and still produce spin) so new rules were brought in to stop everyone's fun. Its confusing to say the least but I absolutely love my becu's.

[@acb7528]

Interesting Good to know Thanks

[@hillbilly4christ638]

These are great clubs. I played with square groove clubs back in the day and they would tear up the ball. Any spin advantage would be destroyed by the particles of ball hanging off of it. I have seen testing that indicates more spin by a v groove over a square groove. Ultimately it comes down to an individual’s knowledge of their clubs. In other words you adjust based on the capacity of your equipment. I played MacGregors a ton and they were great clubs but were unforgiving. You had to strike the ball in a narrow zone on the face or you could have trouble. Trouble shots became even more challenging such as deep rough. These virtual golf indoor practice ranges are awesome for training. I definitely could have lost some strokes off my game with one of those back in the day. Bottom line is practice and a specific focus on your short game with lots of practice trouble shots. You might spend hours training for a potential shot and maybe only use it once in a while, but it is way better than guessing at a stroke. Cheers.

[@11bravo80]

250 bucks on eBay nobody's paying more than that do your research man they're everywhere

[@Andrew-Comi]

got these as a high school graduation gift almost 30 years ago and still use them!

[@bananaboi18]

I have a full set from 1 - SW and love using these. I enjoy the looks I get on the course and love how nice they play.

[@Andrew-Comi]

@@bananaboi18 same! I like to pull out the old 1 iron once per round... never hit it very well. But it gets nice roll even if not struck square

[@robertgreenwood2818]

Great review. There is A LOT of information on these clubs on the internet. Very hard to find a concise wrap up. The facts you've provided are pretty good. Ping made them from 1986 to 1999 in the BeCu finish and ceased when they discovered how toxic Be is. They're perfectly safe until grinding etc occurs. As you mentioned extremely tough material also used to make bullets!! BeCu came out in Patent Pending, Ping Eye 2, Ping Eye 2 + no +, Ping Eye 2 dot and Ping Eye 2 + Generally they're all valuable and desirable if you are a collector. Shaft options were Red stripe which is considered stiff and Blue stripe being regular. Apparently Lee Westwood still uses the same shaft as the Ping Eye 2s, not sure if it's the Red or Blue. The extreme ends of the bag are hard to find as most people didn't order a 1 iron, 2 iron or lob wedge. The L wedges are particularly desirable. Serial numbers can definitely be looked up by ping. Ping also made putters in BeCu which are very collectable. Most people don't clean them as the patina is valuable and it comes back anyway. They're polarizing clubs due to their quirky design but I personally think they look great. Ping Eye 2 irons are Pings most successful iron ever and still get produced new by ping to this day. Revolutionary design with perimeter weighting, offset head to shaft, progressive head design, high toe etc. Basically all the stuff current iron manufacturers are trying to claim as revolutionary was already present in the Ping Eye 2 design over 30 years ago! I'm lucky to own a set of Ping Eye 2+ irons in BeCu 1-L and will never sell them!

[@robertgreenwood2818]

PS The set you found online for such a high price are pretty premium due to the mint condition, all original, number of clubs in the set AND the 'patent pending' stamp. EXTREMELY RARE/HOLY GRAIL for collectors. Would be amazing to own but I don't think any reasonable person would be paying that price!

[@BH-gh6qm]

what do you mean ping is still producing new ping eye 2s today ?

[@stevef8648]

Hi Simon really like the chanel, and I'm just getting back in to golf after 20 yrs, and have purchased a set of ping zing becu clubs for under £100 delivered using your methods

[@Ossamakilla]

I've got 2 sets. Love em and will never sell. I've had many very good offers.❤ Bought both sets for $150. I knew what they were new, and knew it's a good investment.

[@maxwellhowell]

I knew a pro that played these for a while. I owned the isi version and I'm not sure why. But they were just easy to hit. And spun well. It's TRUE. They're just one of those "all time" great sets.

[@danroy5883]

I rather like the patina on those clubs

[@b-radsoutdoors965]

I actually bought a set with matching numbers. 2-lw for 175. Scared to hit them cause they look so pretty

[@Dankness9]

Thank you for the great deal of perspective and info on these. I really wanted a set of these in the early 90s coming out of college and never could afford them. Now 25 years later I just picked up a very inexpensive set of these beautiful irons. Missing the 7 iron unfortunately. Anyone with an extra eye2 CuBe 7 iron black eye please let me know. Lol

[@andrewwoody9375]

I have one. Picked some of these up at goodwill other day. I'll be listing on ebay soon. If you want to make an offer I'm willing to consider it.

[@larryroth9513]

I have a left hand set, 2 iron through sand wedge. I like them also. I was missing the 3 iron, so I bought one for 110.00 back in the ninetys. Bar keepers friend and hot water, makes them look brand new.

[@randyhoneycutt8153]

I have the regular Ping Eye 2 irons and love them. Would like to find a set of these copper irons at a reasonable price.

[@JohhnooTheBeast]

I've got a full set of Ping Eye 2 Irons, 1-SW. Been tempted to sell my set recently but haven't a clue on the price. I still use them as my main clubs 😂

[@michaelharvey4397]

I just had a set given to me. They are the old grove pattern and hit greens like a bullet. Tons of spin and they look amazing. Leave the patina on. That is what collectors look for.

[@playingbadgolfwell9732]

I still play the Ping BeCu ISI irons. I can't imagine changing irons. If they're ever stolen, I'll be sure to go online and buy another set. Great clubs!!!

[@2Eaglez]

I have a set of Ping Zings in Copper Beryllium, that are somewhat more rare than the Eye2s. Mine look much better than the ones shown on this video and mine have the original Karsten Adila 101 graphite shafts. I love the feel of these when I hit the ball. After watching this video I checked on prices on the the Zings, they ranged from $400 to $1900 depending on the condition and number clubs offered. On other note, these irons are much weaker in lofts and will take some adjusting for club selection.

[@jacobgallaugher]

I've tried scouring some of your content looking for info on Daiwa. I know they were a lesser known company, but they made great clubs in the late 80s to early 90s. Now they are ONOFF as Daiwa only makes fishing gear now. I like their Coach collab bags, and recently snagged a set of irons 3-PW for $40 to clean refurb and game.

[@seansack609]

Great video Simon! One of your best. These are the gold standard of irons!

[@gregorymaine9615]

I put together a set of these for about $300 US last year, 3 through W, Eye2 + just like these, and just added a BeCu Anser putter to the set. They don’t get regular play, but I do take them out to the driving range frequently and get lots of compliments. My set was purchased in two groups, 7, 8, 9, SW, and W, and then 3 through 6. I was able to have the lies tweaked back to factory standard 0 degrees (black dot), but in chatting with the club techs at my local shops, all said that they would not swap or replace any shafts due to the toxicity of fumes when the copper is heated. That’s the only downside. They are very nice and have a great feel, but I can’t say that for me they are as forgiving or as controllable as the Callaway XR irons I normally play.

[@adamsoper2605]

Another great video mate! Just seeing when your going to start the left handed series again? Keep up the great work Simon

[@wje013]

I got a set of these. 2 to sw. Thanks for the video. I was tempting selling it before....

[@MikeL-vu7jo]

I have a set of I3 irons and woods they are so nice to hit ping has always made great equipment

[@Adamchevy]

I play a set of Ping Zing BeCu irons 1-SW and I love them! Great Video!

[@SidKneeGeo]

I got a set of these today from a guy that was throwing them out. 2 iron to SW . Looking forward to see how they play.

[@KoonceLyfe]

Great video, convinced me to pull the trigger on my own set from eBay. They play amazing, money well spent and I love playing with them. It's like an old Toyota pickup, you can't hurt them and they appreciate while you use them.

[@DJ-hv4ju]

Traded my set for DCI 990's the Titelist's hit the ball 20% longer. The grooves were the controversy back in the day.

[@felawes]

Had a set of Ping Eye 2 BeCu when I was a member at Wentworth in the 90s. Still have BeCu 2-L, BeCu 3-S, and Std 1-S. To clean the BeCu to an insane pink they can be left in two cans of coke overnight.

[@salfordnick5336]

Just bought a set for £140, I'm so happy. My dream irons and I finally got them in my lie...red dot. They're just fantastic irons, karsten was a genius

[@robertprins3944]

Since Jan 2020 I own and play (in winter) a same serial number BeCu 3-S Ping Eye-2+ set. Original JZ shaft and orinal grip. The grips need changing. Recommendations? In 1985 my 1st real set was a Ping Eye-2 and without woods, but with a 2-Iron got to a single hdc. Mizuno blades, woods and a lot of practice got me to scratch, but my Ping Eye-2 W, S and L were still my wedges because of the bounce and loft gap. In warmer weather. I love my Mizuno MP-67 because of the feel, thus feedback. The only other iron that comes close to that feel are the Pings, for me. Did you play more with the BeCu?

[@SpratAttack]

I have the matching 2-iron for that set in my closet. I love it, but it goes almost same distance as my g410 4-iron, but the g410 is more forgiving. Also, I used to have a set of Beryllium Nickel Ping ISI’s but they burned up in a fire.

[@jeffnahass8373]

Simon, I hope all is well with the kids. I just picked up 2-Lob Wedge. Missing the 6 iron. WOW!! Played them for 9 holes and was amazed. $200 less $30 for discounts. I was able to source the 6 iron from ping to match the serial #s. $150 for that. I’m going to leave these to my son. I’m moving some of my other sets on.

[@michaellegg3430]

Massive fan of my ping zing 2s. Awesome set

[@joshclayg]

Rebuilt a 1 iron with a kbs c taper for a trip down memory lane. Only trouble was carried as far as my 4 iron, experiment over!

[@denniskillian2204]

Have a set of 1-LW. So enjoyed your stroll through PING history

[@paulg7002]

you should try to get the copper set from Cleveland that was made in the late 80s. Very attractive club.

[@brianwebster3167]

Own a full set of Ping Zing BeCu’s. Lovely feel. Play them or my cobra II IQ irons, which don’t feel as good but seem to hit the a bit straighter.

[@rickyvaughn2868]

I'm glad I found this channel. You put out great videos man. Keep up the great work - Jack from US

[@donnywilcox3963]

Didn't have the copper ones but in 1993 I got a set of ping eye 2 irons 2-sw for Christmas...I was in my sophomore year of high School and couldn't wait until spring gold started ....I had been on the high school golf team since the summer before my freshman year and I had a decent set of clubs but at the time the ping eye 2 and the tommy armour 845s were the club to have ....and I will say they were very good clubs but I did have square grooves which as we all know eventually were determined to be illegal to use in competition play ....

[@craigs19721972]

My Dad has a set of these. Very soft to hit as I used to use them.

[@iankoch956]

Looked up on gumtree in Oz, 1-SW, price is $829 $AU, so for you around the $410 pound mark, only one set advertised, interesting video thanks, cheers

[@tinhatrancher904]

Just bought a Ping Eye 2 plus Red Dot (+1°flat)BECU full set 2-SW off 2nd swing. Thank to you for your video. : ) Cheers. 🍻

[@ohboah320]

I had a Ping Eye copper set with a four digit serial number. I believe it was 3492. Had them a few years and sold them for more than I paid. With a urethane ball they would generate a ton of backspin without shredding the ball.

[@davidroeger794]

I have a full set of the eye 2 BC irons. Have the Advantage tour series graphite shafts and these things are the greatest. Smooth, long and buttery.

[@mariad750]

Rare, but still many sets on the market. Just picked up 3-SW in good condition for $300 CAD. Had a set prior with titanium shafts that I regret selling. Going to customize my new set to game. Love the feel of BeCu irons.

[@johndonohoe3778]

Three years ago I saw a set of these at Golf Galaxy here in NY for $100. 3 thru Sw in my specs, red dot. I Almost bought them, now watching this vid I’m sorry I didn’t Simon!

[@chriskeller3705]

I have a set of these that were a hand me down from my dad. I still use them. But my friend and I lost the 8 iron many years ago at the driving range (they were still my dad’s at the time- he was PISSED). I found an identical 8 iron on ebay for 50 bucks recently to replace it. Serial numbers don’t match, but it’s better than not having one

[@rossoctober7073]

i have 2-lw and take them out once in awhile. i play mizuno, but get more smiles on my face when i use these.

[@haakonstorhaug1606]

Thanks for the video! I recently bought a set (2 thru SW) and love them. They look great (I think their patina is great so I’m not going to clean them with coke or anything else). Mine are non-conforming as they don’t have a + stamped on the back (yours have). It doesn’t matter to me as I simply take them out to play with my golfing buddies.

[@jimbradley3071]

I have a full set of copper beryllium which I bought new from Ping Gainsborough 1-to 9 iron Wedge sand wedge and lob wedge

[@davidreid2301]

As a junior playing in the '80s, I dreamt of getting my father's set of these as hand-me-downs once he inevitably upgraded as he always did, however, I quit golf in 1990 as I turned 16 and was told I had to pay my own fees because I had left school and I was working. Oddly enough, beer and girls were much more interesting, so they won-out. 33 years on and I started playing golf agian in January. I never thought I would. My wife bought me a cheap set of clubs for Xmas. I out-grew the woods within a week, so bought some good, modern ones, and I had to buy some good wedges are there were none, but I've been trying to work out what irons to upgrade to when the time comes, and I might just satisfy that childhood fantasy of getting my hands on the amazing looking byrilium copper clubs. As a boy they really did look like something special. Like the Excalibur of golf! 😂 Ah, to be young again! I've certainly found that I don't have the same body as I did at 16! 😩😂. Thank you so much for the blast from the past!

[@James_Vaughn]

I coveted a set of the BeCu eye 2 irons when they first came out, but the price was way out of my reach back then. I can't remember exactly, but I want say they were close to $1000.

[@gregs.8895]

Had a buddy of mine in HS pick up a set of the berylliums back in 1994ish from a lady in a garage sale for $100. Have to find out if he's still got them.

[@normansykes3708]

I had a set of the BC Eye 2 + back in 1992 and like a fool I traded them for some Mizuno Grads. I wish that I still had them. To make them look new again give them a good overnight soaking in some coke. You can also use ketchup too. Keep them and play with them for a while. Great video! 🇺🇸⛳️🏌️

[@CalVlogz]

I’ve got a full set and it has a 1 iron. Freaking love it off the tee honestly 😂

[@picklenik9658]

My dad still plays his Beryllium Eye 2s

[@scottnathanphoto]

I have a set of these. Left handed 2-P. Green.

[@MaryFortman]

I have 3-pw,1993, copper orange dot,or black dot your choice, 200$ , both are in excellent condition.

[@golfish8589]

Put the heads in coke cola to clean them up like new. I agree with the ping glide eye 2 wedges

[@any1younger]

One of first set of irons I owned were Wilson barrilium copper irons back in the early 80’s- best feeling irons EVER. And I’ve owned MIURA etc.

[@davidbryanbartlett4071]

You can pick-up an Lwedge for $40.00 us in very good condition-mainly because most duffers did not practice enough to control this wonderful L wedge, I bought 4 of these wedges so I can play with them for the rest of my days

[@HarryT101]

First irons I bought when I started playing were a set of BeCu Eye 2+ 1-lw. Cost me $350ish aud.

[@asdfkhieee]

I have the 2 iron and 4-SW, they were my first set of irons.

[@sonnenburgoutdoors]

I refinished set 1-lw . Pulled heads and rock tumbled them till they shone like a penny. Over time the nice clean brown patina has come back👍

[@joshuaclements4425]

I have the 2 iron to this set looks amazing

[@dustyowl99]

just a side not: square grooves themselves were never illegal. the issue was the spacing of the grooves.

[@SASGolf]

Very good point. Correct I should of clarified.

[@carpykeith]

These were very nearly my first set of Ping irons! My pro had an immaculate set, I went home to decide came back the next day and they had gone! I ended up with a brand new set of, the new at the time, i3 blades which were my first fitted set! Still playing Ping irons!

[@jwestphal1978]

Your set is conforming because each head has the (+) on each head. That was added after the groove ordeal. I have only one of the CUBU headed eye 2's and it's of all things a 2 iron.

[@atomant830]

Good stuff Simon, I like rare older sets and different manufacturers technological features. A Japanese company Yonex started making their own graphite shafts back when iron shafts were the industry standard. I have always wondered how Yonex's late 90's LTB600 boron reinforced graphite iron shaft stacks up to todays graphite shaft. I own 2 sets of Yonex ADX Tour forged irons with the original LTB600 shafts. They're the best irons I've ever used and would put them up against any iron set of like lofts. You should check into them.

[@obxarms7685]

The best looking vintage clubs ever made are the Northwestern Thunderbird Irons. Northwestern used to be the biggest golf company in the world, mostly entry level stuff BUT in the 70's they manufactured a high end line of stainless forged "Thunderbird Irons" that are still regarded as excellent classics today. You can still get them at a reasonable price IF you can find the originals with the Thunderbird inside the blue diamond with the cursive lettering. They ARE excellent Irons that are among the best looking clubs ever made. A family owned company, Northwestern originally made very expensive boutique clubs when it first began making golf clubs in a tough economy (1930's). After pricing themselves out of the market they changed course and started mass producing cheap clubs for department stores with great success. The Thunderbird Irons were a return to the owner's (Nat Rosasco) love of quality Irons once the company became successful.

[@davidsouthgate7624]

The ISI actually had a smaller head over the standard and also available in nickel

[@paulpalmer4048]

Any update on these? I bought mine in Vegas February 1991 2-SW (10 irons) all matching serial numbers. I haven’t played for 10 years but during the 20 years I did use they were re-shafted and gripped multiple times. Now reaching the ripe young age of 60 I’ve more time for golf again and was going to get measured for new Ping Irons, but would it be worth getting fitted for my own irons? I’ve also the Anser 2 in barrylium, purchased when I bought the irons.

[@cwbeginnersbushcraft]

I have a set in the garage that I have just put new shafts in....... I keep threatening to get some grips on them and stick them in the bag!!

[@andrewwoody9375]

Recently picked ip 8 of these at goodwill for $2 each😁. Here to learn about them.

[@MATHEWSMAN1969]

i have a lone sand wedge in these lol its in great shape

[@TheMuffs2004]

I used to have a 1-LW set of both the + and none. Key words being used to. They got extremely popular about 13-14 years ago and made a couple of grand off of selling both. Had maybe $350-400 in both sets so a pretty good profit.

[@brucemoore2163]

Had to give up golf years ago. Had no idea my ping eye two beryllium’s were so special. I guess if my grandson decides to play golf I can give them to him but I’ll have to let him know how special they are.

[@tincup850]

For anyone’s reference picked up a set of eye2 becu in stiff graphite for 365$….3-pw

[@martyflannigan5052]

Simon I be that set that is over $3000 is so expensive is because it's 1iron to LW in matching numbers and original like new grips, it's a fact that the 1iron, 2iron, SW and LW they are rare. I bought a set about 4years ago now they weren't in great shape but the heads were fine and that's all I cared about I paid $128 US I'm in Canada. The 7iron wasn't matching numbers so it's why they were cheaper. I took the old shafts out and put new Dynamic Gold shafts in then regripped they are great. I also bought a set just a year ago just the heads of the first generation Ping EYE 2's made in 1980 before they used square groves. I know this because I called Pings office here in Toronto and gave them the serial # you can do the same they are really great that way. My ping EYE 2's were made in 1987. About the groves being Illegal I'm not sure if it's them being square or the distance apart they are, I've heard stories about both being the problem. PS Coke does work I cleaned my up that way.

[@scottatkinson5576]

Simon, would you do a comparison video with a standard set of Ping Eye 2s ? Or Ping Zing 2s? Much appreciated!

[@pipedog9702]

I love my BeCu’s. I have the Blueprints now but I still love to hit the Eye’s

[@philipcalabro8953]

Hi, I have two different BeCu iron sets for sale #1ping eye 2 (zz lite steel shaft) and #2 ping zing (graphite shaft)

[@SBPICKZ]

I played this set in high school golf upgraded to fitted ping eye 3 irons for collegiate but I just bought a set of beryllium ping eye 2 the other day to use them again got them in the mail and they look like they we’re barely used

[@apollo8972]

I have the original non plus BeCu.I find they are hard to use in windy conditions their flight is just not penetrating enough and often find well hit shots coming up short. They have the illegal grooves so maybe they just spin too much. In mild conditions these easily compare to modern irons the shafts are excellent and as Simon says the wedges are brilliant. I have had 3 sets sold 2 but keeping these. Unfortunately the BeCu putters in my opinion don’t stack up against modern ones but obviously look great.

[@181stTIE]

I still have a full set from 1 through LW, getting too old to use them for serious games, but quietly laugh when I do bring them out and other golfers flock like moths to a light.

[@2Eaglez]

I play copper beryllium Lynx Parallax 1989 model, which is similar to the Ping Eye2. On my Lynx the lofts are much weaker than the new cavity back irons made today Example, my 9 iron is 44 degrees where many PWs on the newer sets are 45 degrees some are even 43. Regardless, I prefer my older Lynx to any of the new irons I have owned (Ping G25, Cobra F8, Wilson Staff C200, Callaway Big Bertha). I have retired the 3 and 4 iron and instead use hybrids but the remaining 5- Sw are my daily playing irons. It’s stunning what a grove tool and a new set of grips can do for these older clubs.

[@JDSFLA]

Beryllium is only toxic if you inhale dust during its manufacturing processes. Obviously, no dust coming off irons so no problem. It is currently used in many products, especially aerospace.

[@deejay415]

In the 1980’s I bought the Eye 2 BC Pings, but found out about the illegality of them, traded for eye2 plus in standard form. Still use the old Eye 2’s , but I miss the feel I had with the BC Pings tho. But, boy did they rip the S..t out of the ball. Dee from Oz.