Ping G700 vs Ping i500
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | G700 loft | i500 loft | G700 lie | i500 lie | G700 length | i500 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 18 | — | 60 | — | 39.5 |
| 4 | 20 | 21 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.875 | 38.875 |
| 5 | 23 | 24 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 26 | 27 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.625 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 29.5 | 30.5 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 34 | 35 | 62.8 | 62.8 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 40 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 45 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| UW | 49 | 50 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | — | 64.4 | — | 35.25 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- G700
- i500
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the G700 is 29.5° and the i500 is 30.5°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the G700 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the i500. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the i500 averages 1° weaker, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (20° vs 21°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the G700 runs 4-iron to SW (9 clubs), the i500 3-iron to UW (9 clubs).
The G700 is a super game improvement iron and the i500 a players distance iron, so they sit 2 steps apart on the forgiveness scale. The G700 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The i500 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
The G700 is listed as hollow body with a maraging steel face and the i500 as hollow body. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help.
Both sets were introduced in 2018, 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 i500 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the G700. 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 G700 specs and Ping i500 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping G700 stronger lofted than the i500?
Yes. The Ping G700 7-iron is 29.5° against 30.5° for the i500, 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 G700 and i500?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (29.5° vs 30.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Ping G700 or the i500?
The Ping G700. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The i500 is a players distance iron, better suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
Do the Ping G700 and i500 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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