Ping Rhapsody vs Ping Faith
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Rhapsody loft | Faith loft | Rhapsody lie | Faith lie | Rhapsody length | Faith length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 26 | — | 60.75 | — | 37.25 | — |
| 6 | 30 | — | 61.5 | — | 36.75 | — |
| 7 | 34 | 32 | 62.25 | 62.25 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 8 | 38 | 36 | 63 | 63 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| 9 | 42 | 40 | 63.75 | 63.75 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| PW | 46 | 45 | 64 | 64 | 35 | 35 |
| UW | 51 | 50 | 64 | 64 | 35 | 35 |
| SW | 56 | 54 | 64.25 | 64.25 | 34.75 | 34.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Rhapsody
- Faith
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Rhapsody is 34° and the Faith 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 Faith should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Rhapsody. Across the 6 clubs both sets share, the Faith averages 1.7° 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.
The sets are built differently: the Rhapsody runs 5-iron to SW (8 clubs), the Faith 7-iron to SW (6 clubs).
Both are super game improvement irons, built for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The most forgiving category — very wide soles, maximum perimeter weighting and the strongest lofts. 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.
The Rhapsody is listed as investment cast, deep cavity back with Custom Tuning Port and the Faith as investment cast, perimeter weighted with toe weighting and Custom Tuning Port. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
There are 4 years between these sets (2007 and 2011), 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 32°.
Which should you choose?
The Faith is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the Rhapsody 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 Rhapsody specs and Ping Faith specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping Rhapsody stronger lofted than the Faith?
No. The Faith is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32° against 34° for the Ping Rhapsody, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Ping Rhapsody and Faith?
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 all 6 shared clubs differ.
Are the Ping Rhapsody and Faith aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are super game improvement irons, built for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Ping Rhapsody and Faith have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.25° lie and 36.25 inches long.
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