TaylorMade RSi1 Ping G30 Irons

[@ianpyeiseboe]

I've just tried both these clubs last night (as well as a few others) at a fitting and I went got the RSi1's in the end. Both clubs performed similarly and I was very impressed with both. It just came down to looks and feel for me. I prefered the noise of the RSi's and I didn't like the finish on the Ping, plus I already have some TaylorMade gear in my bag, so after all the numbers were said and done I went with feel, aesthetics and allegiance. Funny old game ain't it!

[@GDub240]

Love the gunmetal color of the G-30. Wasn't really in the market for new irons until I saw these and realized I like that look over chrome finish I have now

[@davidsimmons6906]

Currently using the G30s. Respect to the Ping company, no wild claims, no trying to open my wallet every 6 months. I would expect the old i2 & G5 irons to go the same distance as todays offerings but with slightly less forgiveness? So heres a request to Mark, be great to see match up, current crop of sticks against clubs brought out say 10 years ago hitting the same lofted clubs which would account for cranked up stuff of today. If a G10 driver is good enough for Westy then what does that say about the marketing. Length isnt everything as i often remind my Mrs!! Keep the original content coming Mr C. & keep CoachLockey off the Tinder website, may end up biting off more then he can chew!!

[@bennorris3712]

+1 I'd like to know if it would be worth the money to switch from my G15s to the G30.

[@MrJambotastic]

Ha ha Ritchie I was reading your post and It could have been me that wrote it. I did the exact same this weekend. Tested 6 clubs and got down to G30 Rsi1 and for me the Taylormade gave me a straighter hit with more distance with stiff shaft. I received them in post today! Happy chappy

[@TheGolfdaily]

Tested the G30 my self. Great looking club. If I would one day go back to cavity back, this would be the one.

[@liamf2706]

The dispersion was tighter with the Pings, higher shots and increased back spin would be an advantage when hitting in to greens, the Pings did better in this also. But you did not mention it in the video

[@nuromol]

Hi Mark I was a complete Ping nutter until I tried these RSI 1 they have given me an extra club in distance they are straighter and easier for me to get in the air but as they say everyone is different by the way I thought it was a great review

[@imjustplainawesomer]

I would love to see a comparison between the RSi 1 vs the new GMax!

[@tannerbellah964]

The G30 is better than the gmax unless u suck so just watch this ons

[@davidsimmons6906]

G30s slightly less chunky then G15 would say marginal improvement on off centre hits & higher flight for me! If happy with G15 then stick with them. Most important is to get professionally fitted. Hope this helps.

[@vicibox]

Pfffft - my first purchase of new clubs, last Christmas, were discounted Lynx Elegance irons. Since then I have replaced all my other clubs with Nike tour woods, wedges and a Ping putter - So, of course i look at my irons and I think gawd should I have been less hasty and bought better, will I replace them again this winter - well these excellent videos say it all to me really - I hit the Lynx irons well enough to drop a lob onto a par 3 green, the gapping is perfect with my other clubs giving 10ish yards between clubs and I can drive the 4i 160-170 yards off the tee - these videos suggest that there really isnt much between all these different makes of iron - and to be honest, I like the look of the Lynx clubs better than most of these offerings; they dont have slots full of plastic in the face to degrade or weird spaces in the back to fill with mud, they just look like classic but rather chunky blades having an internal cavity and a TFT face - I am really starting to love them - advice to the sensible, buy the clubs you really like and dont keep looking at everything else with a designer label, Mark has shown there really is little performance difference between makes and my reliable 10 yards between clubs is more important to me than an extra 10 yards. You dont really need distance with irons, you take a longer club or a hybrid, you need convenient and accurate distance gapping ;-)

[@vicibox]

Oh gosh, but i am tempted by the Mizuno MP-H5s - run away run away, hide the credit card........

[@matth2842]

Maybe you could buy them then get Mark to fit them for you. You can take him out to dinner as trade-off. He can film both and we can all enjoy the golf banter/hilarity. Naturally the camera would be switched off at around 11pm...

[@vicibox]

I am sure Mark (a self confessed 30 something) has better things to do than be taken out to dinner by a 63 year old cougar - though it does sound tempting he he

[@JudgeSamilsClubHo]

Curious to hear what the TM engineers' rationale is behind less loft & less spin... If hitting and holding greens is job #1, why is a lower flight and less spin a good thing? Thanks!

[@9tube1]

I like the "biased" views that you share with us Mark. That's exactly what I want to hear as it gives me a better idea of what clubs I would likely prefer as well. I have hit the G30 irons myself and was surprised at how good they felt and gave me the ball flight that I desire, though they will not displace my AP1's. In my humble opinion, I also believe Ping offers better engineering and quality control than TM. We are all "biased" and there is nothing wrong with admitting so. Asking you to leave your bias out is simply another tool of the politically correct crowd, to control your freedom of speech. Thank you for sharing your experience and wisdom with us Mark.

[@chrisi1920]

Good tests, how about Ping vs Titleist AP4's? Thanks.

[@martinmaccool458]

Those are really low spin numbers on the TMAG product. That would make the shots roll out a bit more, but would make holding greens much harder.

[@andyontherange2759]

Its all about selling more irons, I used R7 and now TP CBs not much different in reality to my game have made the change to a newer tech iron

[@mattwkelly87]

is there enough of a difference to make it worth upgrading from the g10 to the g30?

[@davefiver]

Can I ask. What do you use the wobble cushions for? (the blue things behind the mat)

[@iluvtechno2570]

can you please review the nike pro and pro combo vapor irons. i really like them but living in perth australia it is nearly impossible to find them here but i am thinking of flying over to sydney to get fitted but i would like to hear what you say about them first because i tend to like the same clubs as you. thanks!

[@911alps]

Mark is there anyway ping g30s could have a ferel put on ?

[@seansack609]

If forgiveness is the comparison you need to try the Karsten Irons against RSI1.

[@CiPhEr505]

One thing TM isn't in a hurry to tell you. The fine print on the Maximum allowed COR RSi1 reads "distance claim based on 4-iron test data. RSi 1 Irons designed with a COR up to the USGA limit. Due to manufacturing tolerances, not all irons will reach the maximum." So you know, some sets might reach the limit, but due to manufacturing tolerances, some won't. Luck of the draw, you know how it is. Wanna buy some?

[@GENODELMAROATL]

The rsi1 will help .. a miss hit with rsi1 will still go same distance ping is going on a great hit

[@zombies747]

When are you getting the Nike vapors? I've been wanting to see a review

[@Coda1850]

Me too. When will you review the Nike Vapor line? I want to see some comparison testing with the Vapor Speed irons.

[@nielshunniche1]

You should use your normal shaft, when YOU do the testing

[@duckhook2521]

Since day one

[@dazzamid]

You are not biased towards Ping G30 at all are you Mark? ;-)

[@jonniefeeney]

Height of the pings has to be due to the really wide sole.

[@JOMalone3113]

I realize that you are not a pro who is thrilled with the marketing campaign of TM but you should really try to keep that bias out of the reviews and the head to heads. It hurts your credibility in the long run. And I love your videos but to suggest that a person should buy the ping and strengthen the lofts (even though they are pretty cranked already, you said they were within .5* of TM) in an effort to make them perform like the TM, is pretty silly. Shouldnt you simply say that consumers should go out and get the TM irons, if they are in the market for new clubs that are in that range bc the data you have (albeit limited in sample size) seems to prove that the TM is longer, less spinning on a 6 and the peak height is pretty similar. It is ok to admit that they make a good iron, and that it may out perform a ping club. You dont have to like the tech (and the tech might not do what they say) but when you test and get these kinds of results, you should leave your TM bias at the door.

[@JOMalone3113]

I wouldnt call his commentary unfair. to huis credit he has switched to a SLDR after testing it and seeing the benefits. However, I think in this particular video he definitely let that bias taint his outlook, especially when he suggested the cranking of the lofts to try to match what the TM club was doing. Because he is always the one to knock TM for cranking the lofts, so why suggest that Ping then crank already cranked lofts in an effort to match TM?? I just find it curious. Like I said I am a fan of his videos but I think the reviews can sometimes have that bias and it ultimately hurts his credibility...to some.

[@matth2842]

He is just suggesting that if you like the pings (feel/look) but are concerned with a perceived lack of distance compared to RSI you can bend strong/crank them. He has put out favourable reviews of late for TM products, not just the SLDR. Go back 18 months and you will see some more serious anti-TM sentiment. He has mellowed. That said, he convinced me to switch from TM rocketballz to Mizuno JPX 825s.

[@hartunion]

Just made a similar comment myself and read yours.... If the hat fits mark!!!

[@cwugrad396]

I think he is the most honest and reasonable reviewer there is which enhances his credibility. He factors in so many variables instead of just distance and ultimately suggests to get fit and try what works best for you. TM have not done themselves any favors with their marketing gimmicks and constant revamping of equipment every 3 months (if their product is so good why change it every 5 mins) so he has every reason to be critical when advising people that are not so savvy

[@jeffkiger3969]

It seems you are falling in love with increased distance and decreased spin. I understand these clubs are "super game improvement" but good players control there balls with spin. I would say you need about 1000 rpm' x the iron number. That being said you may hit the ball that extra distance but now your ball doesn't hold the green. There for the only real test would be to adjust the loft to match distance or compare say a 6i with a 5i. So, just because a "iron" is longer doesn't make it better.

[@wiiiiiiiiweeeeeeee]

G30 all the way. The thing with taylormade is that next month, year they will release a new iron and you loose value on your current set !

[@rogerthat24]

That's why TM irons are great for buying pre-owned. I got my slightly used R9s for 50% within less than a year of launch date.

[@vicibox]

I wouldnt really bother about value, I bought my 3 nike covert woods half price when they brought out the next model and bought my Lynx irons at a third list price when they upgraded, always bargains about when anybody introduces a new model :-)

[@steve8910]

icecreamania www.taylormadegolfpreowned.com you can buy them in perfect shape for half the cost some times, if you sign up for their mailing list they give you 20% off every now and then. Got 2 ATV Wedges never hit a ball a year ago for $120 total when one retailed for $149

[@AmadoWildlifeVideos]

PING beep

[@hartunion]

Mark - Most unlike you but you're clearly biased towards Ping here.... The numbers said TaylorMade all day long and yet you couldn't seem to say it. I'm a mizuno man myself and have a thing against TM too but I'm not the one doing the 'neutral' comparisons!!!