Ping S57 Irons review
Review Date: 12th September 2008
Ping S57 Irons
Price: £105.00
Ping's S57 irons may appeal more to better ball strikers - but you would be surprised by the level of forgiveness.
Design and Tech Benefits
Cast from 17-4 stainless steel, these irons feature a tungsten weight in the toe to help create a higher moment of inertia (MOI) through impact and reduce the amount of clubhead twist on any mis-hits. The centre of gravity in these small, compact heads is closer to the face creating a slightly lower launch angle and more penetrating flight. The brushed silver chrome finish should further attract the eye of the better player just as it has with many of Ping’s players on tour.
Golf Monthly Verdict
That these were designed with better ball strikers in mind is apparent as soon you look down at address. The thin topline and classic shape will intimidate less confident golfers but the S57s are actually more forgiving than you might think. The lower natural launch angle makes these extremely versatile and while the heads are cast and not forged, they still offer a decent level of feel.
Reviewer: Alex Narey
User reviews
Add your reviewNovember 09 19:29
dennis
I just bought a set of S-57s. After getting the loft and lie corrected they are great clubs and forgiving. I play to a 3 handicap and have allways played mizuno. I wanted a change and am glad i did.
March 03 20:46
philip blanchard
Got fitted with set of S-57's at Gainsborough's ping fitting center . Before the fitting I played of 13.5, now I play off 9.4. Thanks go to the pro Ben Sheriff who did the fitting.
March 19 13:04
Jay Gilbert
Took delivery of my fitted S-57s (4-9, with matching Tour-W wedges) in August 08. In September I won my first club competition. My handicap is down from 15.3 to 13.2 and I'm looking forward to being in contention in this season's competitions. I also believe that my h/c is destined to drop by another two to four shots purely because of the clubs, and the confidence they inspire.
If you're confident that you'll strike the ball well, even if you don't always, don't let the 'players club' label put you off. These are great clubs (when fitted) even for mid handicappers.
June 09 14:35
matt purcell
after playing with tayolrmade irons for so long my local pro at sandwell golf club gave me a set to try and there was no turning back that week got fitted and ive been hitting the ball better then ever in the few months ive taken five shots of my h/c thanks dan.
August 19 01:42
christopher c hansen
played mizunos for years and needed a switch. these took a bit getting used to but they are a great looking and feeling club.
December 01 03:06
Keith Allen
Played Mizuno for years.........needed a change so I got fitted to a set of Ping S57s. They have been everything that i wanted. They are not as soft feeling as the Mizunos but are more forgiving, so I guess that is the trade off. Absolutely love the wedges. Have have the Mizuno's out since owning the Pings and can't go back to them. Bending is a problem with stainless and coating these clubs can only be bend once.
March 31 22:06
nick gladstone
i have been using a demo s57, i habe some mizuno mp62 at the moment i must sat that the Pings are sweet. Really soft feel and they look superb at address