Ping i3 Blade vs Ping S59
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | i3 Blade loft | S59 loft | i3 Blade lie | S59 lie | i3 Blade length | S59 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.5 | — | 58 | — | 39.75 | — |
| 2 | 18 | 18.5 | 58.5 | 58.67 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 3 | 20.5 | 21 | 59.5 | 59.32 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 24 | 23.8 | 60 | 60.02 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 61 | 60.75 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 30.5 | 30.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 34.5 | 34.3 | 62.5 | 62.28 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 38.5 | 38.3 | 63 | 63.1 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 42.5 | 42.5 | 64 | 63.95 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 47 | 47 | 64.5 | 64.38 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| UW | 52 | — | 64.5 | — | 35.25 | — |
| SW | 56 | — | 64.5 | — | 35.25 | — |
| LW | 60 | — | 64.5 | — | 35 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The S59 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 0.5° stronger than the i3 Blade 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 i3 Blade specs and Ping S59 specs.