Ping S56 vs Ping S55
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Ping S56investment cast · stainless steel with a tungsten toe weightPing S55investment cast · stainless steel with a tungsten toe weight
Specification comparison
| Club | S56 loft | S55 loft | S56 lie | S55 lie | S56 length | S55 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18.5 | — | 58.5 | — | 39.25 | — |
| 3 | 21 | 21 | 59.25 | 59.25 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 23.75 | 24 | 60 | 60 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 60.75 | 60.75 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 30.5 | 30 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 34.25 | 33 | 62.25 | 62.25 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 38.25 | 37 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 42.5 | 41 | 63.75 | 63.75 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 47 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The S55 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1.5° stronger than the S56 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 S56 specs and Ping S55 specs.