Ping S55 vs Ping iBlade
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | S55 loft | iBlade loft | S55 lie | iBlade lie | S55 length | iBlade length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21 | 20 | 59.25 | 59 | 38.75 | 39 |
| 4 | 24 | 23.5 | 60 | 59.8 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 60.75 | 60.5 | 37.75 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 30.5 | 61.5 | 61.3 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 33 | 34 | 62.25 | 62 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 38 | 63 | 62.8 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 42 | 63.75 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 64 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- S55
- iBlade
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the S55 is 33° and the iBlade is 34°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the S55 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 iBlade averages 0.2° weaker, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (21° vs 20°). Beyond loft, the iBlade 7-iron sits 0.2° flatter (62.25° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the iBlade 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
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. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
The iBlade arrived 3 years after the S55, 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 33° to 34°.
Which should you choose?
The iBlade is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the S55. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Ping S55 specs and Ping iBlade specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping S55 stronger lofted than the iBlade?
Yes. The Ping S55 7-iron is 33° against 34° for the iBlade, 1° stronger, which is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Ping S55 and iBlade?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (33° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 3-iron, and 6 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Ping S55 and iBlade 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 S55 and iBlade have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Ping S55 is 62.25° lie and 36.75 inches, the iBlade 62° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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