Ping Blueprint vs Ping Blueprint S
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Blueprint loft | Blueprint S loft | Blueprint lie | Blueprint S lie | Blueprint length | Blueprint S length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 17.5 | — | 58.3 | — | 39.25 | — |
| 3 | 20 | 19 | 59 | 59 | 38.75 | 39 |
| 4 | 23.5 | 22.5 | 59.8 | 59.8 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 37.75 | 38 |
| 6 | 30.5 | 29.5 | 61.3 | 61.3 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 33 | 62 | 62 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 37 | 62.8 | 62.8 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 41 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 45 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Blueprint
- Blueprint S
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Blueprint is 34° and the Blueprint S is 33°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Blueprint S should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Blueprint. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the Blueprint S averages 1° stronger, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (20° vs 19°). The pitching wedges are 46° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the Blueprint S 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
The sets are built differently: the Blueprint runs 2-iron to PW (9 clubs), the Blueprint S 3-iron to PW (8 clubs).
The Blueprint is a blade iron and the Blueprint S a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Blueprint S is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The Blueprint trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Both heads are listed as forged. The Blueprint adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
There are 5 years between these sets (2019 and 2024), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 34° to 33°.
Which should you choose?
The Blueprint S is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the Blueprint 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 Blueprint specs and Ping Blueprint S specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping Blueprint stronger lofted than the Blueprint S?
No. The Blueprint S is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 33° against 34° for the Ping Blueprint, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Ping Blueprint and Blueprint S?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (34° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 3-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Ping Blueprint or the Blueprint S?
The Blueprint S. As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The Ping Blueprint is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the Ping Blueprint and Blueprint S have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Ping Blueprint is 62° lie and 36.75 inches, the Blueprint S 62° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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