Ping i525 vs Ping i530
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | i525 loft | i530 loft | i525 lie | i530 lie | i525 length | i530 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 18 | — | 60 | — | 39.5 | — |
| 4 | 21 | 19 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.875 | 38.875 |
| 5 | 24 | 22 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 27 | 25.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.625 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 30.5 | 29 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 33 | 62.8 | 62.8 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 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
- i525
- i530
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the i525 is 30.5° and the i530 is 29°, a 1.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the i530 should carry roughly 4 to 6 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the i525. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the i530 averages 2.2° stronger, with the largest gap at the 9-iron (40° vs 37°). 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 i525 runs 3-iron to UW (9 clubs), the i530 4-iron to UW (8 clubs).
Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Forged or multi-material heads that keep a compact look while adding face technology and stronger lofts for distance. 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.
The i525 is listed as hollow body and the i530 as forged hollow body with a maraging steel face. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
The i530 arrived 2 years after the i525, 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 30.5° to 29°.
Which should you choose?
The i530 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3° 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 i530 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping i525 stronger lofted than the i530?
No. The i530 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 29° against 30.5° for the Ping i525, 1.5° stronger and worth roughly 4 to 6 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Ping i525 and i530?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1.5° (30.5° vs 29°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 9-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Ping i525 and i530 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Ping i525 and i530 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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