Ping i vs Ping i200
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | i loft | i200 loft | i lie | i200 lie | i length | i200 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 19 | 59.63 | 59 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 23 | 22.5 | 60.38 | 59.8 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 26 | 26 | 61.13 | 60.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 29 | 29.5 | 61.88 | 61.3 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 32 | 33 | 62.63 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 36 | 37 | 63.38 | 62.8 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 41 | 64.13 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 45 | 64.75 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| UW | 50 | 50 | 64.75 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- i
- i200
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the i is 32° and the i200 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 i should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the i200. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (20° vs 19°). Beyond loft, the i200 7-iron sits 0.6° flatter (62.63° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Small-to-mid cavity backs with traditional lofts, modest offset and workable shaping for low-handicap players. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
Both heads are listed as investment cast. The i adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The i200 arrived 2 years after the i, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 32° to 33°.
Which should you choose?
The i200 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the i. 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 i specs and Ping i200 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping i stronger lofted than the i200?
Yes. The Ping i 7-iron is 32° against 33° for the i200, 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 i and i200?
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 5 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Ping i and i200 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Ping i and i200 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Ping i is 62.63° lie and 37 inches, the i200 62° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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