Ping Eye vs Ping Zing
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Eye loft | Zing loft | Eye lie | Zing lie | Eye length | Zing length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 15.5 | 58 | 59 | 39.75 | 39.75 |
| 2 | 18.5 | 18 | 58.5 | 59.5 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 3 | 21.5 | 20.5 | 59.5 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 25 | 24 | 60 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 28.5 | 27 | 61 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 32 | 30.5 | 61.5 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 36 | 34.5 | 62.5 | 63.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 40 | 38.5 | 63 | 64 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 45 | 42.5 | 64 | 65 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 50.5 | 47 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 57.5 | 52 | 64.5 | 65.5 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 61 | 57 | 64.5 | 65.5 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Eye
- Zing
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Eye is 36° and the Zing is 34.5°, a 1.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Zing should carry roughly 4 to 6 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Eye. Across the 12 clubs both sets share, the Zing averages 2° stronger, with the largest gap at the SW (57.5° vs 52°). The pitching wedges are 50.5° and 47°; the stronger one leaves a 3° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the Eye 7-iron sits 1° flatter (62.5° vs 63.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
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 14 years between these sets (1978 and 1992), 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 34.5°.
Which should you choose?
The Zing is the stronger-lofted set — up to 5.5° stronger than the Eye 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 specs and Ping Zing specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping Eye stronger lofted than the Zing?
No. The Zing is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 34.5° against 36° for the Ping Eye, 1.5° stronger and worth roughly 4 to 6 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Ping Eye and Zing?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1.5° (36° vs 34.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 5.5° at the SW, and all 12 shared clubs differ.
Are the Ping Eye and Zing 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 and Zing have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Ping Eye is 62.5° lie and 36.75 inches, the Zing 63.5° and 36.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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