Ping S-57 Irons Debut at Buick Open
Ping Staffer Daniel Chopra Impressed with Performance
Bubba Watson Reverts to S-59 Irons After Trying S-57
Ping enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting the release of the new S-series and Rapture product lines, and the wait is finally over. The highly anticipated successor to the S-58, the S-57 irons, made their debut at the Buick Open and are set for retail release this fall. Professional golfer Daniel Chopra was so impressed with the performance of the S-57 irons that he decided to put them into play for the tournament, resulting in his best finish since his season opening win at the Mercedes. Even Bubba Watson, who has been using the S-59 irons for most of his professional career, gave the new S-57 a try during a practice round.
Features of Ping’s New S-57 Irons
The new Ping S-57 irons are very similar in specs and size to their predecessor, but with rounded edges that provide a softer and more refined finish preferred by skilled players. The tuning pocket technology from the previous model allows for weight distribution manipulation to offer more forgiveness in long irons and better control in short ones. Additionally, tungsten inserts towards toe and milled grooves inspired by Tour-W wedges further distinguish these newcomers from their predecessor.
Ping fans can expect these innovative irons to hit shelves around September. For more information on these cutting-edge clubs or a sneak peek into Ping’s tour van experience at Buick Open, follow this link.
What’s Next for Rapture Line?
Introducing V2 – Rapture Version 2 Driver
Say Goodbye to Half Moon Alignment Aid
The next big reveal from Ping is expected to be their new driver dubbed V2 (Rapture Version 2), which will make its first public appearance around British Open time frame. Fans will be pleased to know that critics of half-moon alignment aids will no longer have anything negative to say as they have been replaced by twin Raptured alignment aids on both driver and fairway woods.
Reports suggest that Ping has eliminated carbon crown altogether but continues its tradition of pushing technology boundaries by incorporating tungsten into driver sole towards heel, toe, and back areas. This addition aims to expand sweet spot area while increasing forgiveness levels and reducing spin rates significantly.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development as we expect additional information along with pictures within next month or so!