Ping G25 vs Ping i25
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | G25 loft | i25 loft | G25 lie | i25 lie | G25 length | i25 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
- G25
- i25
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the G25 is 32° and the i25 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 G25 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the i25. Across the 11 clubs both sets share, the i25 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 G25 is a game improvement iron and the i25 a players iron, so they sit 2 steps apart on the forgiveness scale. The G25 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The i25 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 i25 came out 1 year after the G25, 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 i25 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the G25. 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 G25 specs and Ping i25 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping G25 stronger lofted than the i25?
Yes. The Ping G25 7-iron is 32° against 33° for the i25, 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 G25 and i25?
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 G25 or the i25?
The Ping G25. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The i25 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Ping G25 and i25 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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