Ping iBlade vs Ping i200
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | iBlade loft | i200 loft | iBlade lie | i200 lie | iBlade length | i200 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.
Lofts compared
- iBlade
- i200
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the iBlade is 34° and the i200 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 i200 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 i200 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.
The sets are built differently: the iBlade runs 3-iron to PW (8 clubs), the i200 3-iron to UW (9 clubs).
Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Small-to-mid cavity backs with traditional lofts, modest offset and workable shaping for low-handicap players. 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 investment cast. The iBlade adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The i200 came out 1 year after the iBlade, 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 i200 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 i200 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping iBlade stronger lofted than the i200?
No. The i200 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 i200?
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.
Are the Ping iBlade and i200 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Ping iBlade and i200 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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