Ping i vs Ping iBlade
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | i loft | iBlade loft | i lie | iBlade lie | i length | iBlade length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 20 | 59.63 | 59 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 23 | 23.5 | 60.38 | 59.8 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 26 | 27 | 61.13 | 60.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 29 | 30.5 | 61.88 | 61.3 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 32 | 34 | 62.63 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 36 | 38 | 63.38 | 62.8 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 42 | 64.13 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 46 | 64.75 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| UW | 50 | — | 64.75 | — | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- i
- iBlade
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the i is 32° and the iBlade is 34°, a 2° 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 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the iBlade. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the iBlade averages 1.1° weaker, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (32° vs 34°). 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. Beyond loft, the iBlade 7-iron sits 0.6° flatter (62.63° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the i runs 3-iron to UW (9 clubs), the iBlade 3-iron to PW (8 clubs).
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. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
The iBlade came out 1 year after the i, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The iBlade is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° 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 iBlade specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping i stronger lofted than the iBlade?
Yes. The Ping i 7-iron is 32° against 34° for the iBlade, 2° stronger, which is worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Ping i and iBlade?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (32° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 7-iron, and 7 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Ping i and iBlade 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 iBlade have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Ping i is 62.63° lie and 37 inches, the iBlade 62° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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