Ping i530 vs Ping i540
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | i530 loft | i540 loft | i530 lie | i540 lie | i530 length | i540 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 19 | 19 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.875 | 39.25 |
| 5 | 22 | 22 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 25.5 | 25.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.625 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 29 | 29 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 33 | 33 | 62.8 | 62.8 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 37 | 37 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 42 | 42 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| UW | 47 | 47 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- i530
- i540
What the differences mean
Every club the two sets share has exactly the same loft, starting with a 29° 7-iron. On paper there is no distance or trajectory difference: with the same swing, a 7-iron from either set should launch and carry about the same. The real differences are in how the heads are built, how they look at address and how they feel at impact, none of which a spec table can show.
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.
Both heads are listed 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 i540 arrived 2 years after the i530, 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.
Which should you choose?
The i530 and i540 share the same lofts on every club on file, so the difference is in head construction, feel and forgiveness rather than trajectory.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Ping i530 specs and Ping i540 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping i530 stronger lofted than the i540?
No. Both have a 29° 7-iron and the same loft on every club they share, so neither is stronger lofted. The difference is in construction and feel.
What is the loft difference between the Ping i530 and i540?
There is none. Every club both sets include has the same loft, including the 29° 7-iron.
Are the Ping i530 and i540 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 i530 and i540 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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