Ping iBlade vs Ping Blueprint T
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | iBlade loft | Blueprint T loft | iBlade lie | Blueprint T lie | iBlade length | Blueprint T length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 19 | 59 | 59 | 39 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 23.5 | 22.5 | 59.8 | 59.8 | 38.5 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 30.5 | 29.5 | 61.3 | 61.3 | 37.5 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 34 | 33 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 38 | 37 | 62.8 | 62.8 | 36.5 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 42 | 41 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 35.75 |
| PW | 46 | 45 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- iBlade
- Blueprint T
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the iBlade is 34° and the Blueprint T is 33°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Blueprint T should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the iBlade. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the Blueprint T averages 1° stronger, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (20° vs 19°). The pitching wedges are 46° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the iBlade 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37" vs 36.75").
The iBlade is a players iron and the Blueprint T a blade iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The iBlade is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The Blueprint T trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
The iBlade is listed as investment cast and the Blueprint T as forged. Forging, as in the Blueprint T, is generally credited with a softer feel; casting, as in the iBlade, allows more complex cavity and weighting shapes, which is why it dominates forgiving irons. The iBlade adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
There are 8 years between these sets (2016 and 2024), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 34° to 33°.
Which should you choose?
The Blueprint T is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the iBlade 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 iBlade specs and Ping Blueprint T specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping iBlade stronger lofted than the Blueprint T?
No. The Blueprint T is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 33° against 34° for the Ping iBlade, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Ping iBlade and Blueprint T?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (34° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 3-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Ping iBlade or the Blueprint T?
The Ping iBlade. As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The Blueprint T is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the Ping iBlade and Blueprint T have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Ping iBlade is 62° lie and 37 inches, the Blueprint T 62° and 36.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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