PING enters the "player’s distance" iron category with their sleek looking PING i500 irons.

Hollow Body Construction

A common theme in a player’s distance iron is having a hollow body construction. The body of the i500 irons is completely hollow. PING does this for a couple reasons.

The first reason is the distance factor. With nothing to hinder it, the face of the i500 irons flexes at impact, transferring energy to the golf ball. This energy leads to more distance.

The second reason is to control the center of gravity. More weight is placed further back, raising the launch angle for high shots that land soft.

Metal-wood-like Face

The i500 irons have a forged C300 maraging-steel face; the same one found in the G400 fairway woods. This thin, strong material flexes at impact for higher ball speeds and distance on shots hit across the face.

Sleek, Sohpisticated Looks

Better players want a certain look in their irons. They generally prefer a thin topline and little offset. The i500 irons have these and more.

The muscle-back portion of the iron stays hidden at address, so the irons doesn’t look chunky. The club is also not bogged down with graphics or big lettering. "Sleek" and "Sophisticated" are great ways to describe them.

See the charts below for the PING i500 irons specifications and shaft options.