Ping G20 vs Ping i20
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | G20 loft | i20 loft | G20 lie | i20 lie | G20 length | i20 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 21 | 59.25 | 59.25 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 23 | 24 | 60 | 60 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 26 | 27 | 60.75 | 60.75 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 29 | 30 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 32 | 33 | 62.25 | 62.25 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 36 | 37 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 40 | 41 | 63.75 | 63.75 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 45 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| UW | 50 | 50 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | 54 | 64.25 | 64.25 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 58 | 58 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- G20
- i20
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the G20 is 32° and the i20 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 G20 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the i20. Across the 11 clubs both sets share, the i20 averages 0.7° weaker, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (20° vs 21°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The G20 is a game improvement iron and the i20 a players iron, so they sit 2 steps apart on the forgiveness scale. The G20 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The i20 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
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.
The i20 came out 1 year after the G20, 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 i20 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the G20. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Ping G20 specs and Ping i20 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping G20 stronger lofted than the i20?
Yes. The Ping G20 7-iron is 32° against 33° for the i20, 1° stronger, which is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Ping G20 and i20?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (32° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 3-iron, and 8 of the 11 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Ping G20 or the i20?
The Ping G20. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The i20 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Ping G20 and i20 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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