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I know it's a little old, but the clubs are still a popular item in ebay, as well as beginners to golf, so here's my 2 cents.

Believe the hype; Ping clubs ARE easy to hit. They were the first to develop cavity back clubs, and they've made sure that they remain the most well-known cavity back clubs in the world.

I have been playing golf since I was about 14 or so (can't remember anymore) and I started off with the Ping Eye 2. Naturally, it was my dad's. After a few years, I got myself a set of Ping Zing 2, but after our family moved back to Korea, I found that the green fees were astronomical and so I retired from golf.

5 years have passed, and I am back playing golf, this time with my dad's Ping ISI. It's a steelhead with the U44 regular flex shaft. Having played three classical (if not historical) clubs, I find that the Ping ISI gave me the best results.

Now, I know some people say it's ugly, and I agree. To some point. I tend to think that every line and bulk is there for a reason.. this is why I have always liked Ping products, as they believe in function over form. And as an owner, you grow into it and start to think it's all sexy and... whoops.

Alright, the sweetspot of the ISI's are hefty, compared to conventional blades. They are very forgiving, although I can't really compare just how much more or less than callaways cause I've only tried them for a short time. It still gives you a bad vibration if you make contact at the toe, but the darn ball STILL travels enough to save you a stroke. I don't know about you, but that is pretty important to a weekend golfer like me. However, if you hit near the neck of the club, it'll fly as if you hit the sweetspot. Lovely, I gotta say.


I grew up with a reg shaft so I might be biased, but the amount of flex is great for me..although i COULD use a lil more. Regardless, compared to other clubs that I've tried, the U44 seems to be a lil more stiff than other regular clubs.

The offset is very exaggerated, but it does help make better contact with the ball. Some better accomplished golfers might complain about it (and I feel it's getting a bit too much for me too), but beginners will love it.

The weight of the clubs are a good help to get the ball farther, although some might have a little trouble having a good swing with such a weight to throw around. But again, the somewhat heavy swingweight (was it a D0?)does seem to help the ball travel further.

The original grips FINALLY came off a couple of months ago. It was half cord golf pride OEM's. They weren't bad, and they made me realise that I much prefer cord grips than the tour velvets that I newly installed.

I read a lot of reviews that the ISI's aren't as good as Eye 2's, but I feel it's the other way around. Ping ISI clubs are worth recommending to beginners of golf, and will give most, if not every user, a lot of courage and confidence to hit the courses with minimal embarrassment. :)

I hope this worth worth reading, and remember that it has been my personal observation. Everyone is different, so take my words with a grain of salt.

Until recently, I've always played ping irons. In my opinion, they are the best stroke saving irons out there. I've owned, Eye 2's, Ping Zing, Zing 2, ISI, & I3 blades. And still own the I3's. As far as the Eye 2's being better. I'd have to say, NO WAY! Everytime I hit a newer model, their easier to hit then the previous model. Hopefully the new I5's will be in my bag soon. But as always, thats only my opinion.

If I could justify the $ I'd have Ping build me a set of ISI-s's with their CS Lite shaft right now. I've owned and **** many sets of irons, and several were more forgiving than the ISI's, but they're still the only set that I deeply regret getting rid of during a bad spell of play. When I'm swinging well there is no set of irons I'd rather have than the ISI's, and to me they're the best looking iron head ever made as well.

I bought my ISI-s in 99 and love them. They have the stiff shaft with the dampner and even on miss hits they are straight. If I need to, I can even work the ball. These will stay in my bag for a long time.... except when I use them of course.

I just recently sold my Brand new Cobra's and bought a set of ISI-K's and at first I was nervous to get rid of a new set for a older set. But now I have gotten used to them which after moving from the Cobra's was very similar in feel. And don't regret my decision a bit. I Love the ISI's!!

What is the difference between the ISI and ISI-K?

thanks...

The ISI-K's are oversize.

Thanks League!

Glad I could help.

I still have a set of "K"s and did have the Std. set too.

Go with the std. set. The oversizing on the K's makes it a bit tough to push them through the rough.

Like it is on any oversized iron, getting the lie angle perfect is even more critical than it is on a std. sized set.

Saying that I'll still drag my K's out and play a round or 2 with them each year. My son does not really golf at all but if he comes down to the range he will use these irons.

Like all Pings these things have a very solid feel to them.

brianf

The lofts are too strong simply put

no more strong lofts

i had ping isi-k before my current set of mizuno mx-23's. when i made the switch i lost some distance; almost a club length. i couldn't figure it out...i wonder if this is the reason why??? great insight Shaner2007.

The ISI-S version I had were very forgiving and I believe I hit more greens with those clubs than with any others I've played. Unfortunately I lost 2 clubs in distance over the Hogans I was recently playing and couldn't come to terms with it. Silly I know but this game is all between the ears, isn't it.

Sean

my first set of clubs was the ping isi nickels. ive played with them for 8 or 9 years and ive loved them. its hard to switch but in the long run i think ill be better with these I5's. But i always will have the nickels for a back up.