Ping i25 vs Ping i
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | i25 loft | i loft | i25 lie | i lie | i25 length | i length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21 | 20 | 59.25 | 59.63 | 38.75 | 39 |
| 4 | 24 | 23 | 60 | 60.38 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 60.75 | 61.13 | 37.75 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 29 | 61.5 | 61.88 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 33 | 32 | 62.25 | 62.63 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 36 | 63 | 63.38 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 41 | 63.75 | 64.13 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 45 | 64 | 64.75 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| UW | 50 | 50 | 64 | 64.75 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | — | 64.25 | — | 35.25 | — |
| LW | 58 | — | 64.5 | — | 35 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- i25
- i
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the i25 is 33° and the i is 32°, 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 i25. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the i averages 0.8° stronger, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (21° vs 20°). The pitching wedges are 46° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the i25 7-iron sits 0.4° flatter (62.25° vs 62.63°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the i 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
The sets are built differently: the i25 runs 3-iron to LW (11 clubs), the i 3-iron to UW (9 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. The i adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The i arrived 1 year after the i25, 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 33° to 32°.
Which should you choose?
The i is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the i25 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 i25 specs and Ping i specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping i25 stronger lofted than the i?
No. The i is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32° against 33° for the Ping i25, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Ping i25 and i?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (33° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 3-iron, and 7 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Ping i25 and i 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 i25 and i have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Ping i25 is 62.25° lie and 36.75 inches, the i 62.63° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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