Ping G10 vs Ping Rhapsody
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | G10 loft | Rhapsody loft | G10 lie | Rhapsody lie | G10 length | Rhapsody length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18.5 | — | 58.5 | — | 39.25 | — |
| 3 | 21 | — | 59.25 | — | 38.75 | — |
| 4 | 24 | — | 60 | — | 38.25 | — |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 60.75 | 60.75 | 37.75 | 37.25 |
| 6 | 30.5 | 30 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.25 | 36.75 |
| 7 | 34 | 34 | 62.25 | 62.25 | 36.75 | 36.25 |
| 8 | 38 | 38 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 35.75 |
| 9 | 42 | 42 | 63.75 | 63.75 | 35.75 | 35.25 |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35 |
| UW | 50 | 51 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35 |
| SW | 54 | 56 | 64.25 | 64.25 | 35.25 | 34.75 |
| LW | 58 | — | 64.5 | — | 35 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- G10
- Rhapsody
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the G10 is 34° and the Rhapsody is 34°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the SW (54° vs 56°). Beyond loft, the G10 7-iron is 0.5 inches longer (36.75" vs 36.25").
The sets are built differently: the G10 runs 2-iron to LW (12 clubs), the Rhapsody 5-iron to SW (8 clubs).
The G10 is a game improvement iron and the Rhapsody a super game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Rhapsody is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The G10 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
The G10 is listed as investment cast and the Rhapsody as investment cast, deep cavity back with Custom Tuning Port. 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.
Both sets were introduced in 2007, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: Ping designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
Loft differences between the G10 and Rhapsody run in both directions rather than shifting the whole set one way, so the choice comes down to shaping, feel and gapping at the ends of the set rather than outright distance.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Ping G10 specs and Ping Rhapsody specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping G10 stronger lofted than the Rhapsody?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 34°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Ping G10 and Rhapsody?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (34° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the SW, and 4 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Ping G10 or the Rhapsody?
The Rhapsody. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The Ping G10 is a game improvement iron, better suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
Do the Ping G10 and Rhapsody have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Ping G10 is 62.25° lie and 36.75 inches, the Rhapsody 62.25° and 36.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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