Ping G730 vs Ping i530
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | G730 loft | i530 loft | G730 lie | i530 lie | G730 length | i530 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 19 | — | 60.5 | — | 38.875 |
| 5 | 21.5 | 22 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 24.5 | 25.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 28 | 29 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 32 | 33 | 62.8 | 62.8 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 36 | 37 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 40 | 42 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| UW | 45 | 47 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| 50W | 50 | — | 64.4 | — | 35.5 | — |
| 56W | 56 | — | 64.4 | — | 35.25 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- G730
- i530
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the G730 is 28° and the i530 is 29°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the G730 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the i530. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the i530 averages 1.2° weaker, with the largest gap at the PW (40° vs 42°). The pitching wedges are 40° and 42°; the stronger one leaves a 10° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the G730 runs 5-iron to 56W (9 clubs), the i530 4-iron to UW (8 clubs).
The G730 is a super game improvement iron and the i530 a players distance iron, so they sit 2 steps apart on the forgiveness scale. The G730 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The i530 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 G730 is listed as cavity back with a thin, heat-treated flexing face and the i530 as forged hollow body with a maraging steel face. The i530's hollow body lets the face flex more and moves mass low and outward, usually giving higher launch and more ball speed on off-centre strikes than the G730, at some cost in feel. The i530 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 2024, 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 i530 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the G730. 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 G730 specs and Ping i530 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping G730 stronger lofted than the i530?
Yes. The Ping G730 7-iron is 28° against 29° for the i530, 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 G730 and i530?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (28° vs 29°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the PW, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Ping G730 or the i530?
The Ping G730. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The i530 is a players distance iron, better suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
Do the Ping G730 and i530 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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