Ping Rapture vs Ping Rapture V2
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Rapture loft | Rapture V2 loft | Rapture lie | Rapture V2 lie | Rapture length | Rapture V2 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18.5 | — | 58.67 | — | 39.25 | — |
| 3 | 21 | 20 | 59.32 | 59.25 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 24 | 23 | 60.02 | 60 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 60.75 | 60.75 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 30.5 | 29 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 34 | 32 | 62.28 | 62.25 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 38 | 36 | 63.1 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 42 | 40 | 63.95 | 63.75 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 46 | 45 | 64.38 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| UW | 50 | 50 | 64.38 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | 54 | 64.7 | 64.25 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 58 | 58 | 65.11 | 64.5 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Rapture
- Rapture V2
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Rapture is 34° and the Rapture V2 is 32°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Rapture V2 should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Rapture. Across the 11 clubs both sets share, the Rapture V2 averages 1° stronger, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (34° vs 32°). 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 Rapture V2 7-iron sits 0° flatter (62.28° vs 62.25°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the Rapture runs 2-iron to LW (12 clubs), the Rapture V2 3-iron to LW (11 clubs).
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. 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 multi-material cast body with titanium face and tungsten weighting. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
The Rapture V2 arrived 2 years after the Rapture, 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. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 34° to 32°.
Which should you choose?
The Rapture V2 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the Rapture 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 Rapture specs and Ping Rapture V2 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping Rapture stronger lofted than the Rapture V2?
No. The Rapture V2 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32° against 34° for the Ping Rapture, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Ping Rapture and Rapture V2?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (34° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 7-iron, and 8 of the 11 shared clubs differ.
Are the Ping Rapture and Rapture V2 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Ping Rapture and Rapture V2 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Ping Rapture is 62.28° lie and 36.75 inches, the Rapture V2 62.25° and 36.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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