Ping Eye 2 vs Ping Eye 2 Plus
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Eye 2 loft | Eye 2 Plus loft | Eye 2 lie | Eye 2 Plus lie | Eye 2 length | Eye 2 Plus length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 16 | — | 58 | — | 39.75 |
| 2 | — | 18.5 | — | 58.5 | — | 39.25 |
| 3 | 21.5 | 21 | 59.5 | 59.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 25 | 24.5 | 60 | 60 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 28.5 | 27.5 | 61 | 61 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 32 | 31 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 36 | 35 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 40 | 39.5 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 45 | 44 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 50.5 | 48.5 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 57.5 | 53 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 61 | 58 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Eye 2
- Eye 2 Plus
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Eye 2 is 36° and the Eye 2 Plus is 35°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Eye 2 Plus should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Eye 2. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the Eye 2 Plus averages 1.5° stronger, with the largest gap at the SW (57.5° vs 53°). The pitching wedges are 50.5° and 48.5°; the stronger one leaves a 1.5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the Eye 2 runs 3-iron to LW (10 clubs), the Eye 2 Plus 1-iron to LW (12 clubs).
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. 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.
Both heads are listed as investment cast. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
There are 8 years between these sets (1982 and 1990), 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 36° to 35°.
Which should you choose?
The Eye 2 Plus is the stronger-lofted set — up to 4.5° stronger than the Eye 2 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 Eye 2 specs and Ping Eye 2 Plus specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping Eye 2 stronger lofted than the Eye 2 Plus?
No. The Eye 2 Plus is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 35° against 36° for the Ping Eye 2, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Ping Eye 2 and Eye 2 Plus?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (36° vs 35°). The largest gap on a shared club is 4.5° at the SW, and all 10 shared clubs differ.
Are the Ping Eye 2 and Eye 2 Plus aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Ping Eye 2 and Eye 2 Plus have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 36.75 inches long.
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