Ping i530 vs Ping i240
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | i530 loft | i240 loft | i530 lie | i240 lie | i530 length | i240 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 19 | — | 59 | — | 39 |
| 4 | 19 | 22.5 | 60.5 | 59.8 | 38.875 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 22 | 26 | 61 | 60.5 | 38.25 | 38 |
| 6 | 25.5 | 29.5 | 61.5 | 61.3 | 37.625 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 29 | 33 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 33 | 37 | 62.8 | 62.8 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 37 | 41 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 42 | 45 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| UW | 47 | 50 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- i530
- i240
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the i530 is 29° and the i240 is 33°, a 4° 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 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 i240 averages 3.7° weaker, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (22° vs 26°). The pitching wedges are 42° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 8° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the i530 runs 4-iron to UW (8 clubs), the i240 3-iron to UW (9 clubs).
The i530 is a players distance iron and the i240 a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The i530 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 i530 is listed as forged hollow body with a maraging steel face and the i240 as investment cast with tungsten toe and tip weighting. The i530'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 i240 came out 1 year after the i530, 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 i240 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 4° weaker than the i530. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Ping i530 specs and Ping i240 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping i530 stronger lofted than the i240?
Yes. The Ping i530 7-iron is 29° against 33° for the i240, 4° stronger, which is worth roughly 12 to 16 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Ping i530 and i240?
At the 7-iron the difference is 4° (29° vs 33°). 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 i530 or the i240?
The Ping i530. 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 i240 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Ping i530 and i240 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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