Ping Anser V2 vs Ping S55
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Anser V2 loft | S55 loft | Anser V2 lie | S55 lie | Anser V2 length | S55 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21 | 21 | 59.25 | 59.25 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 24 | 24 | 60 | 60 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 60.75 | 60.75 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 30 | 30 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 33.5 | 33 | 62.25 | 62.25 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 37.5 | 37 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 41.5 | 41 | 63.75 | 63.75 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Anser V2
- S55
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Anser V2 is 33.5° and the S55 is 33°, a 0.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the S55 should carry about 2 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Anser V2. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (33.5° vs 33°).
Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Small-to-mid cavity backs with traditional lofts, modest offset and workable shaping for low-handicap players. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The Anser V2 is listed as forged and the S55 as investment cast. Forging, as in the Anser V2, is generally credited with a softer feel; casting, as in the S55, allows more complex cavity and weighting shapes, which is why it dominates forgiving irons. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
The S55 came out 1 year after the Anser V2, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The S55 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 0.5° stronger than the Anser V2 on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Ping Anser V2 specs and Ping S55 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping Anser V2 stronger lofted than the S55?
No. The S55 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 33° against 33.5° for the Ping Anser V2, 0.5° stronger and worth about 2 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Ping Anser V2 and S55?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0.5° (33.5° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 0.5° at the 7-iron, and 3 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Ping Anser V2 and S55 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Ping Anser V2 and S55 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.25° lie and 36.75 inches long.
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