Ping i240 vs Ping i540
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | i240 loft | i540 loft | i240 lie | i540 lie | i240 length | i540 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | — | 59 | — | 39 | — |
| 4 | 22.5 | 19 | 59.8 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 39.25 |
| 5 | 26 | 22 | 60.5 | 61 | 38 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 29.5 | 25.5 | 61.3 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 33 | 29 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 33 | 62.8 | 62.8 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 37 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 42 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| UW | 50 | 47 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- i240
- i540
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the i240 is 33° and the i540 is 29°, a 4° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the i540 should carry roughly 12 to 16 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the i240. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the i540 averages 3.7° stronger, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (26° vs 22°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 42°; the stronger one leaves a 8° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the i240 runs 3-iron to UW (9 clubs), the i540 4-iron to UW (8 clubs).
The i240 is a players iron and the i540 a players distance iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The i540 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The i240 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
The i240 is listed as investment cast with tungsten toe and tip weighting and the i540 as forged hollow body with a maraging steel face. The i540'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 i240, at some cost in feel. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
The i540 came out 1 year after the i240, 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 i540 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 4° stronger than the i240 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 i240 specs and Ping i540 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping i240 stronger lofted than the i540?
No. The i540 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 29° against 33° for the Ping i240, 4° stronger and worth roughly 12 to 16 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Ping i240 and i540?
At the 7-iron the difference is 4° (33° vs 29°). The largest gap on a shared club is 4° at the 5-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Ping i240 or the i540?
The i540. As a players distance iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The Ping i240 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Ping i240 and i540 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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