Ping G25 vs Ping Serene
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | G25 loft | Serene loft | G25 lie | Serene lie | G25 length | Serene length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | — | 59.25 | — | 38.75 | — |
| 4 | 23 | — | 60 | — | 38.25 | — |
| 5 | 26 | 25 | 60.75 | 60.37 | 37.75 | 37.5 |
| 6 | 29 | 28 | 61.5 | 61.31 | 37.25 | 36.87 |
| 7 | 32 | 31.5 | 62.25 | 62.25 | 36.75 | 36.25 |
| 8 | 36 | 35.5 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 35.75 |
| 9 | 40 | 40 | 63.75 | 63.75 | 35.75 | 35.25 |
| PW | 45 | 45 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35 |
| UW | 50 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
| SW | 54 | 52 | 64.25 | 64.25 | 35.25 | 34.75 |
| LW | 58 | 58 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35 | 34.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- G25
- Serene
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the G25 is 32° and the Serene is 31.5°, a 0.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Serene should carry about 2 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the G25. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the Serene averages 0.6° stronger, with the largest gap at the SW (54° vs 52°). Beyond loft, the G25 7-iron is 0.5 inches longer (36.75" vs 36.25").
The sets are built differently: the G25 runs 3-iron to LW (11 clubs), the Serene 5-iron to LW (8 clubs).
The G25 is a game improvement iron and the Serene a super game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Serene is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The G25 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 G25 is listed as investment cast and the Serene as investment cast, perimeter weighted with back-flange weighting and floating 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 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 Serene is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the G25 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 G25 specs and Ping Serene specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping G25 stronger lofted than the Serene?
No. The Serene is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 31.5° against 32° for the Ping G25, 0.5° stronger and worth about 2 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Ping G25 and Serene?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0.5° (32° vs 31.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the SW, and 5 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Ping G25 or the Serene?
The Serene. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The Ping G25 is a game improvement iron, better suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
Do the Ping G25 and Serene have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Ping G25 is 62.25° lie and 36.75 inches, the Serene 62.25° and 36.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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