Ping i525 vs Ping G730
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | i525 loft | G730 loft | i525 lie | G730 lie | i525 length | G730 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 18 | — | 60 | — | 39.5 | — |
| 4 | 21 | — | 60.5 | — | 38.875 | — |
| 5 | 24 | 21.5 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 27 | 24.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.625 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 30.5 | 28 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 32 | 62.8 | 62.8 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 36 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 40 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| 50W | — | 50 | — | 64.4 | — | 35.5 |
| UW | 50 | 45 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| 56W | — | 56 | — | 64.4 | — | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- i525
- G730
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the i525 is 30.5° and the G730 is 28°, a 2.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the G730 should carry roughly 8 to 10 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the i525. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the G730 averages 3.5° stronger, with the largest gap at the PW (45° vs 40°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 40°; the stronger one leaves a 10° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the i525 runs 3-iron to UW (9 clubs), the G730 5-iron to 56W (9 clubs).
The i525 is a players distance iron and the G730 a super game improvement iron, so they sit 2 steps apart on the forgiveness scale. The G730 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The i525 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
The i525 is listed as hollow body and the G730 as cavity back with a thin, heat-treated flexing face. The i525'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 G730, at some cost in feel. The i525 adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The G730 came out 2 years after the i525, 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 G730 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 5° stronger than the i525 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 i525 specs and Ping G730 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping i525 stronger lofted than the G730?
No. The G730 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 28° against 30.5° for the Ping i525, 2.5° stronger and worth roughly 8 to 10 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Ping i525 and G730?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2.5° (30.5° vs 28°). The largest gap on a shared club is 5° at the PW, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Ping i525 or the G730?
The G730. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The Ping i525 is a players distance iron, better suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
Do the Ping i525 and G730 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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