Ping G25 vs Ping S55
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | G25 loft | S55 loft | G25 lie | S55 lie | G25 length | S55 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 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
| SW | 54 | — | 64.25 | — | 35.25 | — |
| LW | 58 | — | 64.5 | — | 35 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- G25
- S55
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the G25 is 32° and the S55 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 S55. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the S55 averages 1° 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 sets are built differently: the G25 runs 3-iron to LW (11 clubs), the S55 3-iron to PW (8 clubs).
The G25 is a game improvement iron and the S55 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 S55 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. The S55 adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
Both sets were introduced in 2013, 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?
The S55 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 S55 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping G25 stronger lofted than the S55?
Yes. The Ping G25 7-iron is 32° against 33° for the S55, 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 S55?
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 all 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Ping G25 or the S55?
The Ping G25. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The S55 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Ping G25 and S55 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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