Ping i59 vs Ping i230
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Ping i59forged body with a bonded face and an internal aluminium insert · forged 1025 carbon steel body, forged 17-4 stainless face and an aerospace-grade aluminium insertPing i230investment cast · 431 stainless steel with tungsten toe and tip weights and an activated elastomer insert
Specification comparison
| Club | i59 loft | i230 loft | i59 lie | i230 lie | i59 length | i230 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 19 | 59 | 59 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 23.5 | 22.5 | 59.8 | 59.8 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 30.5 | 29.5 | 61.3 | 61.3 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 33 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 37 | 62.8 | 62.8 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 41 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 45 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| UW | — | 50 | — | 64.1 | — | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The i230 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the i59 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 i59 specs and Ping i230 specs.