By ED TRAVIS
Replacing the i230 model introduced in 2022 Ping’s new i240 irons are a cavity-back players category iron with high launch and added forgiveness plus a good-looking view at address including a thin topline.
Fast Fact Ping i240 Irons
Better players category
Cavity-back design
Elastomer insert
Multi-material badge
Toe weight screw
Rounded leading sole edge
Stock standard loft: 5-iron 26°, pitching wedge 45°
Stock shafts: Nippon NS Pro Modus3 Tour 115, PING Alta CB Blue
Stock grip: Golf Pride 360 Tour Velvet
$217 per club stock steel shafts, $232 per club stock graphite shafts
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Ping’s redesign of the badge on the rear of the i240s using chrome-plated ABS and a carbon fiber inlay meant they gained 8.5 grams which were relocated to lower the center of gravity for higher launch and more forgiveness.
Making the point John K. Solheim, CEO and President said in the press release announcing them, “The new i240 irons are engineered to appeal to a wide range of skill levels. They provide precision and control with a great feel, so they technically fit into the ‘players iron’ category. But they also offer the MOI and higher launch of a game-improvement iron. We’ve designed it with more of a true cavity-back look to inform golfers of its forgiveness properties.”
To help inducing more spin especially from the fairway the i240s have fewer and wider grooves and for less turf interaction the sole has a rounded leading edge as did the previous i230s.
In addition to the stock loft they are available in a Power Spec and Retro Spec lofts.
